The cell phone thread

[vol_freak]

Originally Posted by crazyguy

I have never understood the differences in the curve and the world phone. Does it have wifi? That's probably my favorite thing about the tmobile curve. I've looked at switching to att for the bold as well, but I just can't beat tmobile's pricing.

The 8830 doesn't have wifi but I don't think the Curve on Verizon does either. Unfortunately, we don't have t-mobile around here.

[crazyguy]

Originally Posted by vol_freak

The 8830 doesn't have wifi but I don't think the Curve on Verizon does either. Unfortunately, we don't have t-mobile around here.

I think the wifi ability is really underated and more valuable than gps. I always had trouble talking in houses and buildings, but with the wifi you don't have to worry about that. Not to mention how much easier it is to browse webpages like the nation. My only complaint with the curve is that the thing seems to leak memory like crazy...

T-mobile is only really a viable option if you are in a large metro area, their coverage is spotty everywhere else.

[vol_freak]

Originally Posted by crazyguy

I think the wifi ability is really underated and more valuable than gps. I always had trouble talking in houses and buildings, but with the wifi you don't have to worry about that. Not to mention how much easier it is to browse webpages like the nation. My only complaint with the curve is that the thing seems to leak memory like crazy...

T-mobile is only really a viable option if you are in a large metro area, their coverage is spotty everywhere else.

I think wifi is a great option but, like I said, I don't think Verizon offers it on any of their phones.

I think all blackberry's leak memory like crazy. My 8830 does the same thing.

[orangepeel]

Originally Posted by vol_freak

I think wifi is a great option but, like I said, I don't think Verizon offers it on any of their phones.

The HTC Touch Pro,and the Samsung Omnia both have wifi,but none of the BB's do,including the new Storm.

I have Verizon because of the great coverage in my area,but their phone selection (and disabling wifi) just sucks.

[crazyguy]

Originally Posted by orangepeel

The HTC Touch Pro,and the Samsung Omnia both have wifi,but none of the BB's do,including the new Storm.

I have Verizon because of the great coverage in my area,but their phone selection (and disabling wifi) just sucks.

My family all live in Marion county and all have verizon because of the coverage.

[orangepeel]

Originally Posted by crazyguy

I have never understood the differences in the curve and the world phone. Does it have wifi? That's probably my favorite thing about the tmobile curve. I've looked at switching to att for the bold as well, but I just can't beat tmobile's pricing.

The World phone is for traveling in areas like Japan that run on GSM (same as AT&T)networks.In North America Verizon runs on a CDMA (EVDO) network.

[crazyguy]

Originally Posted by orangepeel

The World phone is for traveling in areas like Japan that run on GSM (same as AT&T)networks.In North America Verizon runs on a CDMA (EVDO) network.

ahhh, that makes sense. So if you have a sim card phone you wouldn't need a "world phone."

[orangepeel]

Originally Posted by crazyguy

ahhh, that makes sense. So if you have a sim card phone you wouldn't need a "world phone."

Yes, or at least that's the way I understand it.

Verizon is coming out with a new Javelin in the next 2-3 month's,but I pulled the trigger on a Storm,and I DO NOT like it as much as my Ipod touch when it comes to typing with it....of course the touch doesn't make a very good phone either.You just can't beat the browser experience you get with Apple Safari,and a good wifi signal.

[vol_freak]

What's the javelin?

[orangepeel]

Originally Posted by vol_freak

What's the javelin?

The new Blackberry.The also have another one coming called Niagra,or something like that.

Blackberry 9000 Javelin, Blackberry 9000 Niagara: Both With GPS, Hitting Verizon In May 2009|GPS Obsessed

They have more imformation on them at howardforums,and the crackberry forum.

[wounded mullet]

This is still the best phone on the market

[orangepeel]

Originally Posted by vol_freak

What's the javelin?

Link to the RIM 2009 roadmap.

RIM 2009 Roadmap shows 3 new CDMA models and more… BlackBerry Sync | get in sync with the latest BlackBerry News

[govols182]

Originally Posted by vol_freak

I hated my storm. I really did. It was fun for a few days with the nice screen and all but typing is difficult (if you type fast anyway) and the OS is really laggy -- much more so than the iphone. It also takes several more steps to do everything, like dialing a name from your phonebook, since there is no keyboard.

I know a couple of people that have them and haven't complained. You can change the touchscreen settings under options to type faster. I've been looking at them since they came out and as long as you stay with the Verizon OTA updates most people don't have many problems. I guess I'll see next week when I get one.

[orangepeel]

Originally Posted by govols182

I have a Curve right now, but about to get a Storm. Google app is good, if you use XBOX Live, xberry is a good app. Facebook, Myspace, and ESPN are good too.

Have you tried the Opera Mini browser yet? I'm a BB newbie,so I haven't got around to trying it yet.I've "heard" it's faster,but who knows?

[orangepeel]

Originally Posted by govols182

I know a couple of people that have them and haven't complained. You can change the touchscreen settings under options to type faster. I've been looking at them since they came out and as long as you stay with the Verizon OTA updates most people don't have many problems. I guess I'll see next week when I get one.

You'll probably like it just fine.Most people that don't like it as much are Apple users (like myself),and they've gotten used to the pinch/expand feature in Safari browser,and the much smoother finger "flick" screen to find a song,apps,etc..Also,with the iphone/ipod touch when you click on a letter it enlarges so you can see it in front of your finger,with the Storm the letter you touch just lights up,but your finger is covering it,so it's not much help in making sure your finger is on the letter you really want to type.


Pros for the Storm are MMS,dependable push Email,a very nice screen,better camera,and copy/paste,and a much larger 3G EVDO Rev A footprint, at least in my area I would be on the crappy Edge network until I get towards Nashville with my friends iphone.

Pros for the iphone is the browser,intuitive screen....smooth like butter.TONS of apps,WiFi,pinch & stretch browser.

Still, the iphone is useless if you're in a spotty area like myself.So I went with the best of both worlds (for me) and got the Storm to go with my ipod touch just to put all the cool apps Apple offers.

I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to most phones,but if anyone has any questions about data cards and tethering a phone as modem,I might can be of some help.