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Acer reaffirms handset plans, launch targeted for Q1 '09 {Engadget Mobile}
Oct 3rd 2008 1:28PM Well, I guess it's up to me then..
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In Soviet Russia, GloFiish feed YOU!
/played?
Verizon to offer contract-free postpaid plans? {Engadget Mobile}
Sep 17th 2008 7:10PM The price of the device has nothing to do with the cost of whatever plan you chose.
Phones are subsidized in exchange for a contract.
If you don't want a contract, you can pay 'retail' price for the phone. Or, you can get a VZW phone cheaper elsewhere and have it activated with no contract.
VZW is def behind the times on this one, but it doesn't make a difference right now since their CDMA crap isn't compatible with superior GSM. But once LTE (4G) is the standard you will be able to move between VZW, AT&T, TMO without a problem (provided it's an unlocked phone).
(/wireless technology lesson)
Verizon to offer contract-free postpaid plans? {Engadget Mobile}
Sep 17th 2008 6:59PM Uhh, yes they do. You just have to ask for it.
Most reps are unaware they get paid commission on it, and those that do know that commissions on month to month contracts considered 'at risk' for 6 months. That's why it usually isn't offered during the transaction and is also why ignorant people don't think it exists.
I've sold it to several people who already had a phone or didn't want a contract but were willing to pay full retail for the device.
How would you change Sprint's AIRAVE? {Engadget}
Sep 12th 2008 6:35PM How about they NOT MAKE US PAY A MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGE FOR IT!
Its OUR broadband connection it uses and it frees up bandwidth on THEIR towers.
Hey AT&T -- don't charge for your femtocell when it comes out next year and you'll get at least 1 new customer.
UK's Advertising Standards Authority yanks iPhone ad for being misleading {Engadget}
Aug 27th 2008 12:45PM It's not just apple...imagine if the US had an advertising standards authority. It would have to be as big as the IRS with the DoD's budget.
GO JAGUARS!
Rogers' regular sized BlackBerry Bold gets priced: $399.99 on a 3-year contract {Engadget Mobile}
Aug 16th 2008 11:27PM Rogers is flat out evil. I feel sorry for all you hosers in the great white north.
Samsung Messager goes after LG Rumor crowd {Engadget Mobile}
Aug 11th 2008 8:50PM MetroPCS sucks, plain and simple.
Whats the point in having a text-intense phone if they arrive to and are received from the end user on a 2 hour delay?
HTC Touch Pro hands-on {Engadget}
Aug 11th 2008 5:50PM before you wet yourself let's see how video is on the touch pro...cause if it's anything like the tilt then it's bunk
Lenovo goes netbook with IdeaPad S10 {Engadget}
Aug 4th 2008 8:12PM What's the difference in pulling out an express card modem vs a USB modem from your knapsack? They both have a similar form factor. The only advantage is that it will free up a USB port if you use an ECmodem , but almost every lappy has 2 usb ports.
Tethering is even easier; you will obviously have the phone with you so alls you need is a data cable. And a 'crippled' WM6 phone is probably the easiest to use as a modem..all I had to do on my tilt was copy Windows>'Internet sharing' file into the start menu folder. Oh, so difficult.
Lenovo goes netbook with IdeaPad S10 {Engadget}
Aug 4th 2008 11:29AM >a sprint express card wireless modem
USB modems are available from Sprint, VZW, At&t...gives more flexibility with the option to use it in a desktop.
Or better yet, just get tethering for your cellphone. No expensive hardware to buy OR contractual commitment.
But I wonder if these netbooks will have the option of getting broadband access built-in.
