iPhone coming to Verizon - Page 2

rack04 · 10-07-2010, 06:15 AM

If I had the option to use my iPhone on Verizon or AT&T I would choose Verizon in a heartbeat. I never had a single dropped call in the 6 years I was with Verizon. I have numerous dropped calls with AT&T. However, I wouldn't give up my iPhone for anything. Granted I have a 3gs with none of the problems that the 4 is plagued with.

ucla695 · 10-07-2010, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Stick

http://www.pcworld.com/article/20011..._a_minute.html

I'm aware of the rumors, but didn't know the genesis of them. I guess I won't hold my breath either. My contract has been up for over a year now.

357 · 10-07-2010, 07:07 AM

Windows Phone 7 out this month, can't wait.

AD720 · 10-07-2010, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 357

Windows Phone 7 out this month, can't wait.

Isn't it going to be a UK only launch?

I'm actually sort of interested in Windows Phone. A little. I was hamstrung with a Windows Mobile 6.0, and then 6.5 phone for two years before I switched to Android so there is still a pretty bad taste in my mouth but the new software looks interesting. The issue is the generic-azation of the hardware, the requirements are really restrictive and all the phones are looking exactly the same, even down to screen size so if I want a 4.3 inch Windows Mobile 7 phone I guess I am out of luck.

Blueface · 10-07-2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by AD720

Isn't it going to be a UK only launch?

I'm actually sort of interested in Windows Phone. A little. I was hamstrung with a Windows Mobile 6.0, and then 6.5 phone for two years before I switched to Android so there is still a pretty bad taste in my mouth but the new software looks interesting. The issue is the generic-azation of the hardware, the requirements are really restrictive and all the phones are looking exactly the same, even down to screen size so if I want a 4.3 inch Windows Mobile 7 phone I guess I am out of luck.

Besides all that....................just keep one thing in mind.....................

WINDOWS!!!!!! AHHHH!!!!!!

shilala · 10-07-2010, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AD720

Isn't it going to be a UK only launch?

I'm actually sort of interested in Windows Phone. A little. I was hamstrung with a Windows Mobile 6.0, and then 6.5 phone for two years before I switched to Android so there is still a pretty bad taste in my mouth but the new software looks interesting. The issue is the generic-azation of the hardware, the requirements are really restrictive and all the phones are looking exactly the same, even down to screen size so if I want a 4.3 inch Windows Mobile 7 phone I guess I am out of luck.

I'd like to give a windows 7 phone a try.
I ran windows mobile on a touchscreen/stylus slider phone a number of years ago, and it was sheer hell. The phone was just horribly unintuitive.
It had promise, then they just kinda dropped it, or I was unwilling to revisit that hell, don't remember which.
I'm more than willing to try a windows 7 phone, but I'd like to wait a year or two.

ucla695 · 10-07-2010, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Besides all that....................just keep one thing in mind.....................

WINDOWS!!!!!! AHHHH!!!!!!

That was my first thought.

357 · 10-07-2010, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720

Isn't it going to be a UK only launch?

I'm actually sort of interested in Windows Phone. A little. I was hamstrung with a Windows Mobile 6.0, and then 6.5 phone for two years before I switched to Android so there is still a pretty bad taste in my mouth but the new software looks interesting. The issue is the generic-azation of the hardware, the requirements are really restrictive and all the phones are looking exactly the same, even down to screen size so if I want a 4.3 inch Windows Mobile 7 phone I guess I am out of luck.

http://www.kokeytechnology.com/gadge...r-htc-hd7-too/
Per the link above, official specs of the HTC HD3 have been released:

■Windows Phone 7 OS and pre-installed applications
■HTC Sense and App Widgets
■1 GHZ Qualcomm QSD 8250 processor
■512MB ROM + 8GB non-removable microSD card
■576MB RAM
■4.3-inch TFT 800×480 capacitive multi-touch screen display
■5-megapixel CMOS camera with autofocus, Dual-LED Flash and 2-step camera control
■Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
■Wi-Fi b/g/n
■HSPA+/HSDPA/HSUPA UMTS
■USB 2.0
■3.5mm audio jack and built-in microphone
■Enhanced audio with Texas Instrument chip
■Assisted GPS
■Accelerometer
■Proximity Sensor
■Ambient Light Sensor
■Kickstand
■Removable battery 1,230mAh

And some pics:

jmsremax · 10-07-2010, 10:29 AM

That phone looks old school (screen and icons). Decent hardware though.

AD720 · 10-07-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 357

http://www.kokeytechnology.com/gadge...r-htc-hd7-too/
Per the link above, official specs of the HTC HD3 have been released:

■Windows Phone 7 OS and pre-installed applications
■HTC Sense and App Widgets
■1 GHZ Qualcomm QSD 8250 processor
■512MB ROM + 8GB non-removable microSD card
■576MB RAM
■4.3-inch TFT 800×480 capacitive multi-touch screen display
■5-megapixel CMOS camera with autofocus, Dual-LED Flash and 2-step camera control
■Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
■Wi-Fi b/g/n
■HSPA+/HSDPA/HSUPA UMTS
■USB 2.0
■3.5mm audio jack and built-in microphone
■Enhanced audio with Texas Instrument chip
■Assisted GPS
■Accelerometer
■Proximity Sensor
■Ambient Light Sensor
■Kickstand
■Removable battery 1,230mAh

And some pics:

Wow color me corrected. And interested. A little.

dunng · 10-07-2010, 07:59 PM

I am ready to kill some users that will not stop whining about wanting an iPhone...

Goldie · 10-07-2010, 08:44 PM

Joke's on Verizon. They were offered first shot at the iPhone while I was still working there and they passed because they thought it would be too expensive and people wouldn't buy it.

Oops

jmsremax · 10-07-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldie

Joke's on Verizon. They were offered first shot at the iPhone while I was still working there and they passed because they thought it would be too expensive and people wouldn't buy it.

Oops

I couldn't agree more....I believe Apple changed their mind because growth has been tapering off since the launch of the Andriod OS phones. When I decide to get a new phone I don't know if I want an iphone at this point. Kudos for Google for going up against Goliath.

VTDragon · 10-08-2010, 10:08 AM

A couple of years ago the prospect of a Verizon iPhone would have excited me, they were the best out there for a while, but since I've had my Droid Incredible I can see no real advantage to the iPhone vs it. I'll stick with my Droid.

loki · 10-08-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by VTDragon

A couple of years ago the prospect of a Verizon iPhone would have excited me, they were the best out there for a while, but since I've had my Droid Incredible I can see no real advantage to the iPhone vs it. I'll stick with my Droid.

i don't get the droid love. i've played with a few of them and they're just meh to me

ir13 · 10-08-2010, 11:37 AM

Verizon will get the Iphone when the LTE network is up and running. LTE is the next gen of cellular service.

It would be stupid of apple not to capitalize on the 30% marketshare* that the big V holds.

10-07-2010, 06:15 AM	#21
rack04 Lebowski Urban Achiever Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Justin Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,023 Trading: (20)	Re: iPhone coming to Verizon If I had the option to use my iPhone on Verizon or AT&T I would choose Verizon in a heartbeat. I never had a single dropped call in the 6 years I was with Verizon. I have numerous dropped calls with AT&T. However, I wouldn't give up my iPhone for anything. Granted I have a 3gs with none of the problems that the 4 is plagued with. __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky)

10-07-2010, 07:07 AM	#23
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: iPhone coming to Verizon Windows Phone 7 out this month, can't wait. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

10-07-2010, 10:29 AM	#29
jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: iPhone coming to Verizon That phone looks old school (screen and icons). Decent hardware though. __________________ Stock/Finance banter

10-07-2010, 07:59 PM	#31
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: iPhone coming to Verizon I am ready to kill some users that will not stop whining about wanting an iPhone... __________________ MassHole Banter

10-07-2010, 08:44 PM	#32
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Re: iPhone coming to Verizon Joke's on Verizon. They were offered first shot at the iPhone while I was still working there and they passed because they thought it would be too expensive and people wouldn't buy it. Oops __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie

10-08-2010, 10:08 AM	#34
VTDragon Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Gary Location: Vermont Posts: 627 Trading: (0)	Re: iPhone coming to Verizon A couple of years ago the prospect of a Verizon iPhone would have excited me, they were the best out there for a while, but since I've had my Droid Incredible I can see no real advantage to the iPhone vs it. I'll stick with my Droid. __________________ An expert is a person who knows enough about what's really going on ... to be scared.

10-08-2010, 11:37 AM	#36
ir13 PSHC - T1nyH@ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,440 Trading: (44)	Re: iPhone coming to Verizon Verizon will get the Iphone when the LTE network is up and running. LTE is the next gen of cellular service. It would be stupid of apple not to capitalize on the 30% marketshare* that the big V holds. __________________