Comments on: One Of The Reasons I Like Verizon (Wireless Phones) http://www.pcmech.com/article/one-of-the-reasons-i-like-verizon-wireless-phones/ Helping Normal People Get Their Geek On Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:43:08 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: blogtek http://www.pcmech.com/article/one-of-the-reasons-i-like-verizon-wireless-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-33676 blogtek Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:25:31 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/one-of-the-reasons-i-like-verizon-wireless-phones/#comment-33676 I'd say it comes down to the network. I've tried Verizon and Cingular (ATT) on the roads of the United States as a truck driver. During that time I also tried Samsung and Motos. I got my best performance from the ATT network. My best phone/modem/G2/G3 experience was with Samsung on ATT network. As an independent trucker, I could pick my own loads via the internet/intranet. So I got a good workout with those phones and networks. There are some spots in Wyoming, mountains of Arizona and New Mexico where there is no connection possible with any phone or network. There are also some spots in those same places where only the best phone on the network with the best coverage will connect. Although I had good experiences with Motorola on ATT, Samsung on the same was the best. Oh, I also used Sprint's network with Motorola. Sprint absolutely has the best speed and connection strength for wireless broadband but not so for voice. Overall: Hands down ATT and Samsung for dependibility. I’d say it comes down to the network. I’ve tried Verizon and Cingular (ATT) on the roads of the United States as a truck driver. During that time I also tried Samsung and Motos. I got my best performance from the ATT network. My best phone/modem/G2/G3 experience was with Samsung on ATT network. As an independent trucker, I could pick my own loads via the internet/intranet. So I got a good workout with those phones and networks. There are some spots in Wyoming, mountains of Arizona and New Mexico where there is no connection possible with any phone or network. There are also some spots in those same places where only the best phone on the network with the best coverage will connect. Although I had good experiences with Motorola on ATT, Samsung on the same was the best. Oh, I also used Sprint’s network with Motorola. Sprint absolutely has the best speed and connection strength for wireless broadband but not so for voice. Overall: Hands down ATT and Samsung for dependibility.

]]> By: Fred McMurtry http://www.pcmech.com/article/one-of-the-reasons-i-like-verizon-wireless-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-31340 Fred McMurtry Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:47:07 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/one-of-the-reasons-i-like-verizon-wireless-phones/#comment-31340 I use Straight Talk which runs on Verizon's network and I pay only $30 a month for 1,000 minutes and 1,000 texts. And I use a RAZR. It's really good and the service is fine too. Great value. I use Straight Talk which runs on Verizon’s network and I pay only $30 a month for 1,000 minutes and 1,000 texts. And I use a RAZR. It’s really good and the service is fine too. Great value.

]]> By: Jackie http://www.pcmech.com/article/one-of-the-reasons-i-like-verizon-wireless-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-30223 Jackie Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:24:11 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/one-of-the-reasons-i-like-verizon-wireless-phones/#comment-30223 What about Verizon allowing one to add an additional phone to the plan for $10/month? That seems like a real good deal to me without really having shopped around on this. In fact, that is how I am now with Verizon; my son added me to his account for $10/mo when he upgraded his phone on the 2 yr renewal as described above. I then dropped my $50/mo T-Mobile plan only for the better price with Verizon. He added two phones at that time. I don't know if there is a limit. What about Verizon allowing one to add an additional phone to the plan for $10/month? That seems like a real good deal to me without really having shopped around on this. In fact, that is how I am now with Verizon; my son added me to his account for $10/mo when he upgraded his phone on the 2 yr renewal as described above. I then dropped my $50/mo T-Mobile plan only for the better price with Verizon. He added two phones at that time. I don’t know if there is a limit.

]]> By: Drew http://www.pcmech.com/article/one-of-the-reasons-i-like-verizon-wireless-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-8216 Drew Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:40:18 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/one-of-the-reasons-i-like-verizon-wireless-phones/#comment-8216 I paired my Samsung with a Garmin and absolutely LOVED IT! I called my brother back home in Sydney, Australia and even going through all the jumps from one network to another, the quality was A+. Very clear, no lag time, no distortion and all in all a great way to have a handsfree setup in your car without getting an actual in car kit. You can set your the GPS up to answer the calls automatically for you too I believe so you don't have to touch the phone. What with the insanely idiotic Tampa drivers we have to deal with down here, handsfree is definitely the way to go if you need to take/make a call. I paired my Samsung with a Garmin and absolutely LOVED IT!
I called my brother back home in Sydney, Australia and even going through all the jumps from one network to another, the quality was A+. Very clear, no lag time, no distortion and all in all a great way to have a handsfree setup in your car without getting an actual in car kit.
You can set your the GPS up to answer the calls automatically for you too I believe so you don’t have to touch the phone.
What with the insanely idiotic Tampa drivers we have to deal with down here, handsfree is definitely the way to go if you need to take/make a call.

]]> By: Rich Menga http://www.pcmech.com/article/one-of-the-reasons-i-like-verizon-wireless-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-8215 Rich Menga Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:47:55 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/one-of-the-reasons-i-like-verizon-wireless-phones/#comment-8215 I'm very anti-frills when it comes to wireless phones. At the risk of sounding like an old fart, it's my belief that phones are meant for calling people and nothing else. And the only reason I want to pair it with the StreetPilot c580 I have is because it's the one feature of that GPS unit I haven't used yet (been dying to see if it will actually work). :-D I’m very anti-frills when it comes to wireless phones. At the risk of sounding like an old fart, it’s my belief that phones are meant for calling people and nothing else. And the only reason I want to pair it with the StreetPilot c580 I have is because it’s the one feature of that GPS unit I haven’t used yet (been dying to see if it will actually work). :-D

]]> By: Drew http://www.pcmech.com/article/one-of-the-reasons-i-like-verizon-wireless-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-8212 Drew Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:12:57 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/one-of-the-reasons-i-like-verizon-wireless-phones/#comment-8212 Wow! A tech guy who doesn't text or anything? Color me surprised! :) The USB is awesome for functionality. You can charge it anywhere really. But so long as it does all you need (Garmin pairing and calls) that's the main thing. Wow! A tech guy who doesn’t text or anything? Color me surprised! :)
The USB is awesome for functionality. You can charge it anywhere really. But so long as it does all you need (Garmin pairing and calls) that’s the main thing.

]]> By: Rich Menga http://www.pcmech.com/article/one-of-the-reasons-i-like-verizon-wireless-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-8202 Rich Menga Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:31:19 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/one-of-the-reasons-i-like-verizon-wireless-phones/#comment-8202 Well I don't text, take photos or any of that stuff with a phone. I just want the phone to make calls and pair to my StreetPilot. I almost went with Samsung but decided not to because of the proprietary stuff and the outright weirdness. The Samsung Juke for example opens by a turn (not flip) and must be turned upside down to talk on it. Very odd phone design. Definitely not my thing. The other traditional models offered won't pair with my StreetPilot at all unfortunately. The RAZR may be crap - I understand that. But the USB sold me along with the better reception (even if inferior to other new models). Anything is better than the LG VX3300 I'm using now. I'll be so happy to junk that thing. :-) Well I don’t text, take photos or any of that stuff with a phone. I just want the phone to make calls and pair to my StreetPilot.

I almost went with Samsung but decided not to because of the proprietary stuff and the outright weirdness. The Samsung Juke for example opens by a turn (not flip) and must be turned upside down to talk on it. Very odd phone design. Definitely not my thing. The other traditional models offered won’t pair with my StreetPilot at all unfortunately.

The RAZR may be crap – I understand that. But the USB sold me along with the better reception (even if inferior to other new models).

Anything is better than the LG VX3300 I’m using now. I’ll be so happy to junk that thing. :-)

]]> By: Drew http://www.pcmech.com/article/one-of-the-reasons-i-like-verizon-wireless-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-8201 Drew Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:07:18 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/one-of-the-reasons-i-like-verizon-wireless-phones/#comment-8201 Personally, I would go steer clear from Motorola. Heres why: 1. I get better reception out of my Samsung when side by side with my wife's Moto. 2. Agree with you here - an external antenna is very 2000. 3. Agree with you here - mini USB is the future for phone charging. 4. Can't comment on compatibility with BT. I've had no issue pairing my Samsung and Nokia with anything... Garmin, Plantronics, other phones, etc. 5. They aren't WORTH a red cent! :) That's why every carrier gives them away. Motorola handsets have saturated the market so badly that they have to basically give them away - even to celebs when a new model comes out. It helps sell them. If I may offer a word of advice before buying it - go to a store first and play around with it. The software is a HORRIBLE in the speed department. I've been using/selling cell phones for 11 years (both in Australia and Canada) and never have I come across a slower software than a Motorola. It's like going from 7Mb/s broadband to 512Kb/s - you know it could be worse, but it still sucks regardless. As a test, type a text message of decent length. If you can type in T9 or even standard text input faster than the phone can keep up with you, you'll want to return the phone in less than a week. Trust me - Been there done that. Hope it works out for you either way you go!! Personally, I would go steer clear from Motorola.

Heres why:
1. I get better reception out of my Samsung when side by side with my wife’s Moto.
2. Agree with you here – an external antenna is very 2000.
3. Agree with you here – mini USB is the future for phone charging.
4. Can’t comment on compatibility with BT. I’ve had no issue pairing my Samsung and Nokia with anything… Garmin, Plantronics, other phones, etc.
5. They aren’t WORTH a red cent! :) That’s why every carrier gives them away.

Motorola handsets have saturated the market so badly that they have to basically give them away – even to celebs when a new model comes out. It helps sell them.

If I may offer a word of advice before buying it – go to a store first and play around with it. The software is a HORRIBLE in the speed department. I’ve been using/selling cell phones for 11 years (both in Australia and Canada) and never have I come across a slower software than a Motorola. It’s like going from 7Mb/s broadband to 512Kb/s – you know it could be worse, but it still sucks regardless.
As a test, type a text message of decent length. If you can type in T9 or even standard text input faster than the phone can keep up with you, you’ll want to return the phone in less than a week.

Trust me – Been there done that.

Hope it works out for you either way you go!!

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