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Cell Phones
Captplaid
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It's just a matter of time before all vehicles come with an "Onstar" type of system pre-installed (that you can't deactivate) that tracks all activity, including location, speeds, etc. While it's great technology for stopping stolen vehicles or child abductions, for now, as the cost comes down it will be everywhere and impossible to evade. And I see it becoming mandatory for new vehicles at some point. Give up freedom for "security". I think someone early in the history of our country had something to say on that subject.
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To avoid that you can call this number from your cell phone 888-382-1222. It is the national DO NOT CALL list. It only takes a minute of your time. It blocks your number for 5 years. Please pass this on to anyone you know who you feel doesn't want to be hassled.[:)]
What companys do you guys who have them use? And why?
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No matter where you go, some body has a darn cell phone ringing and disturbing the people around em. are they darn important that they cant wait 10 minutes, to go where I dont have to listen to their conversations..Yea I know, I could leave, but why should I, its not my telephone call..
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How did us old farts survive when all they had was dial phones>
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Her point: Keep it on charge until the 'green" light or full light comes on, anything longer will be hard on the battery's.
My point: Doesn't make any difference on how long it's on the charger, the damage occurs when the batteries are allowed to discharge almost completely.
Dinner on the looser is the result (although according to her rules, I will end up paying for dinner irregardless[:p])
I just went to a Motorola Q last week and I love it. Excellent reception and good sound. I cracks e up they talk about all the things a cell phone can do know but they fail to answer the question "HOW IS THE RECEPTION?" The primary reason for a cell phone is to make phone calls. DUH!
I tried out some LG touch screen for a day. My wife still has hers but I hated it.
1. the reception was worse than the Motorola Razor.I ain't going to upgrade to a phone with worse reception.
2. I listen with my left ear. This phone was made for right handed people. I kept unlocking it and hanging up on people with my cheek on the touch screen.
3. The touch screen sucked. I later found the problem to be my phone. Her's was OK. I would aim for the 5 and hit the 8 below it.
WHAT GOOD IS THE CELL PHONE IF YOU CAN'T MAKE THE DANG PHONE CALL!?!?!?
The Motorola also came with an extra large battery. SWEET!
With a built in GPS system? If not, lets make one!
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But paying for voice and data connection is just to expensive. Cheapest I can come up with is right at $80.
But then I still have my Home phone to pay for since that is bundled with my Internet for home. That comes to right at $80. My Problem is if I cut the Home and go completely with cell I do not know if I can get cell service at my place.
I just tried an AT&T one that they claimed I could get service But I had to stand in the front yard with the phone held above my head to get service. But by the time I could dial it was gone.
The only other one that my get service is Verizon.
I do have t-mobile a Pay as you go but it does not get service at home. Its just for emergencies while on the road so far Its gotten service everywhere but right at home. That costs me if I don't use it around $25 per year.
But, I need a phone with internet capabilities for virtual calendars. I like the map feature also.
I like the big screen most of all, and there are lots of games and apps for when you are waiting somewhere. It carries 1500 of my favorite songs and plugs directly into my car for hands free driving and listening to my music.
Reception is about like any of the others I have owned. And I've owned them all!
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I don't send text messages.
Proving , once again, that I am stoopid.
Doug
I carry two iphones (obviously att)a htc touch pro (sprint) and a blackberry touch (verizon)
[:D][:D] hate to pay your phone bill. I take it business phones and personal?
quote:Originally posted by Todesengel
I carry two iphones (obviously att)a htc touch pro (sprint) and a blackberry touch (verizon)
[:D][:D] hate to pay your phone bill. I take it business phones and personal?
yeah, the first iphone is usually dead by 10:00, and the others are to make sure I have service when I am in the far reaches of the country lol
quote:Originally posted by Jacob2008
quote:Originally posted by Todesengel
I carry two iphones (obviously att)a htc touch pro (sprint) and a blackberry touch (verizon)
[:D][:D] hate to pay your phone bill. I take it business phones and personal?
yeah, the first iphone is usually dead by 10:00, and the others are to make sure I have service when I am in the far reaches of the country lol
I dont know how you keep track of them all. Ive seen people in the store talking on two or three at a time, but it looks hard.
Why do you think they make you sign a contract?They know the quality of thier service stinks and they want to lock you in.I don't understand why phones have to take pictures,text message,play games,play music etc. when the purpose of the phone is to make phone calls and they don't even do that well!!!
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After I'm out, I'm going to turn off all my phones for a week.`
i have a samsung blackjack II. at&t. i like it, no problems. i get good reception and the internet is fairly quick. i had a touch screen one before this. i didnt like it. i would hit other things too and it seemed to "think" a lot.
same here on the BJII, love it, except when I got it I was tethering my laptop to it in lieu of an air card and now that I sold that business and don't need it any more it's a lot of phone for just talking.
I can't believe the Razor didn't work well for you. I've worn out two of them and my wife and MIL has one and they have all worked very well, enough features, closed to prevent butt calls and good reception in somewhat weak areas.