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iPhone 4S |OT|
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Tralfamadore64
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border said:
AT&T didn't either when I signed up for my 3GS. I believe it's common practice. When I get the 4S, I'll be dropping an extra hundred on an apple care plan (just because I've done stupid damage to my 3GS over two years). I was also told by the rep at AT&T when I signed up years ago that you can have it tied into your homeowners/renters insurance. I'm not sure about that, though, because I never actually looked into it.
How satisfied are you with Sprint? I think I'm going to leave AT&T in two weeks.
Tralfamadore64
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Sprint it is. Looks like I'm going tomorrow to see about signing up and preordering the 4S.
Trojita
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Looks like I'm eligible for an upgrade from my Droid X somehow, so I might be joining you guys. Mind trying to persuade me? I tried looking at the gaming |OT| for the Apple App Store, but was surprised to see their wasn't a recommended list in the OP.
Only thing that sucks is that my main desktop is a PC and my mac, a Mac Mini 2011, is used as an HTPC. I figure using the iPhone on the mac would be better because iTunes doesn't fail as hard as it does on the PC.
What happens when you try and administer iTunes with two idevices?
Only thing that sucks is that my main desktop is a PC and my mac, a Mac Mini 2011, is used as an HTPC. I figure using the iPhone on the mac would be better because iTunes doesn't fail as hard as it does on the PC.
What happens when you try and administer iTunes with two idevices?
Trojita said:
Just ask for some recommendations as a first time iPhone owner and you will get lots of great suggestions. Also:
http://toucharcade.com/
http://www.appspy.com/
http://wireless.ign.com/
sixteen-bit
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lol @ the data comparison.3N16MA said:From PC MAG for U.S. folks:
sixteen-bit
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both and then give the one you like less to meqwerty2k said:
Washed_Out
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Seriously considering getting the 4S. It would be my first cell phone. Two questions..
1. I've decided I'm going with Sprint for that $79.99 plan. A friend just told me that that plan ends on Oct. 30, 2011 and I see the same thing on their site. Can anyone confirm?
2. How long does it usually take for the second batch of new Iphones to show up? Don't have the money ready to buy on day 1 and I wanna save myself a headache of having to search everywhere for a phone.
1. I've decided I'm going with Sprint for that $79.99 plan. A friend just told me that that plan ends on Oct. 30, 2011 and I see the same thing on their site. Can anyone confirm?
2. How long does it usually take for the second batch of new Iphones to show up? Don't have the money ready to buy on day 1 and I wanna save myself a headache of having to search everywhere for a phone.
X-Frame said:
Their smartphone plan ($69.99+$10 "premium data") covers any smartphone.
Previously the $69.99 plan had unlimited data/text built in.
Basically you got unlimited texts for free, when compared to other carriers. They recently added the $10 extra when the EVO 4G came out.
Just called Verizon. They told me I have to pre-order the new phone and sign up for an account online all at once. This could prove difficult, especially since my goal is to port over an old number. The guy on the other line was funny. He was like "Pshhh, 4S? Why would you want one of those? We have a refurbished iPhone 4 for $100 less!". He wouldn't let it go. I had to hang up!
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If you want to share the data from your Sprint phone with other devices you have to pay an additional $30 a month, and that shared data is capped at 5GB if I'm not mistaken.DeathNote said:
Speedwise the networks are AT&T > Verizon = Sprint as far as the iPhone is concerned.
RoodyPooUS
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Anyone know when preorders for 4S are available for Sprint?
Trojita
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I'm going to get the white 32GB or 64 GB most likely. I might get one of those bamboo cases.
I once saw a girl when I was doing my laundry drop her phone not even very far and the screen shattered completely, so I'm a little worried whether I need more protection or not.
I once saw a girl when I was doing my laundry drop her phone not even very far and the screen shattered completely, so I'm a little worried whether I need more protection or not.
RoodyPooUS
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claviertekky said:
Yea I just want to know what time, so I can either stay up late or wake up early, etc.
Fails to mention Sprint gives you better hours for nights and weekends and all mobile phone calls, no matter the network/carrier, aren't counted against your minutes (essentially only land line calls go against your minutes). I've got a 450 minute plan and have yet to even burn through half of that allotment. Also it's pretty easy to get a 25% monthly discount with Sprint from what I hear. I get it through my company, but apparently all you have to do is tell Spring what discount you want to claim and they don't do any research into whether or not you're actually with said company/entitled to the discount. I don't think I had to submit any proof myself now that I think about it.3N16MA said:From PC MAG for U.S. folks:
RoodyPooUS
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NVM found it, 12:01 PST
You know the whole Sprint is cheaper with unlimited data is a good argument in theory but don't you have to ask yourself a few questions like:
1) Who has the best coverage in my area and areas I'll likely be?
2) What is the speed comparison between the 3 providers on the 4S in my area and areas I'll likely travel? Follow up, do I care that the speed increase on the 4S for data is only even theoretically possible on At&T.
3) Based on my current usage of data, does it matter whether its actually unlimited or not?
And then based on the answer to those questions decide whether or not a savings of $100-$200 is worth it over the next 2 years?
Personally, I was going to switch to Spring from At&t - but based on the speed tests I have seen and the fact that Sprints network can't even theoretically take advantage of the HPSA upgrades - and the 4S doesn't have any LTE or 4G capability (and I will be stuck with the phone for at least another 16 months) it doesn't seem to justify the savings of about $5 a month.
1) Who has the best coverage in my area and areas I'll likely be?
2) What is the speed comparison between the 3 providers on the 4S in my area and areas I'll likely travel? Follow up, do I care that the speed increase on the 4S for data is only even theoretically possible on At&T.
3) Based on my current usage of data, does it matter whether its actually unlimited or not?
And then based on the answer to those questions decide whether or not a savings of $100-$200 is worth it over the next 2 years?
Personally, I was going to switch to Spring from At&t - but based on the speed tests I have seen and the fact that Sprints network can't even theoretically take advantage of the HPSA upgrades - and the 4S doesn't have any LTE or 4G capability (and I will be stuck with the phone for at least another 16 months) it doesn't seem to justify the savings of about $5 a month.
AppleCare is more or less an extended warranty. It's not insurance. I want something to cover Loss and Theft.TommyT said:
Malleymal said:
It's worth mentioning that if this was the mentality you took when iPhone came to Verizon you would have ended up sitting around waiting for a long while, only to have AT&T refuse to match Verizon's unlimited. And then Verizon killed their unlimited plan.
I suspect Sprint killing their unlimited data plan is more likely than the other two reducing prices. Shit, AT&T just jacked up their texting rates and they probably knew this was coming.
Syracuse022
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Question: Will Sprint work like Verizon where you can't talk and use 3G for data at the same time? Other than that possible limitation, Sprint sounds awfully compelling.
lachesis
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I'm also going with Sprint over Verizon almost definitely. I've been a long time Verizon customer, but not having any kind of Family Data Plan really hurts.... especially when I'm trying to enroll 4 smartphones under my plan.
Difference between Verizon and Sprint (in terms of price) at 4 smart phones - it's over 50 dollars, and I can't really justify 600 dollars per year differences, especially with 2gb cap....
Difference between Verizon and Sprint (in terms of price) at 4 smart phones - it's over 50 dollars, and I can't really justify 600 dollars per year differences, especially with 2gb cap....
border said:
I suppose (I am grandfathered in with At&t so it doesn't matter too much for me) but I am pretty heavy internet surfer/work email with large attachments smart phone user and my data usage rate over the past year has stayed within .9 GB to 1.1 GB. Do you think iCloud will push more than a 1gb a month? If so, then At&t and others are going to be hurting big time.
Anyway, maybe it differs for others, but the slightly lower costs doesn't justify the switch for me when taking all the factors into consideration. I was pretty disappointed d in the speed reports on Sprint.
I explored a family plan with GF on verizon and our costs would actually go up! Fuck that
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I was going to go with Sprint, but they seem to have crap reception in Chicago. 
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