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indiekid
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Comment #8207952
He likes making things? What's so wrong with that? There's pretension in that statement, or a lack thereof either.
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Comment #5418121
It should be noted that I actually never claimed a copyright, nor copyright protection on this. Creative Commons isn't a copyright. I'm also not mad about the uses of this image. I…
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Comment #5417432
Sure. The "low res" version was 16x16, as it was the favicon. But what my post is referring to is that it was my scaled up version of the 16x16 icon that got picked up by the press…
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Comment #5417421
My version was based on Google's 16x16 favicon. It was basically a scaled up version of that. Their "blocky" version did exist before, but mine was specifically a take on their fav…
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Comment #5417395
Technically a "remix" would be defined as taking an original image, and making changes to that specific image. In this case, I saw their favicon (16x16) and created a derivative wo…
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Comment #4524780
That's not true. CDMA is just one band. The iPhone 5 supports multiple bands, including GSM bands and LTE bands. It also includes a SIM card slot. The iPhone 5 can be unlocked and …
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Comment #4523941
Corrected that part. Thanks.
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Comment #4523150
I can update the chart if someone finds a definitive price.
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Comment #4523078
It's not. That's why the iPhone 5 has GSM bands supported as well.
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Comment #4522961
No current network supports VoLTE so I'm not sure this can be confirmed yet.
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Comment #4522895
Incentive to move multiple devices to a single plan. Reduces attrition.
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Comment #4522892
Unfortunately LTE-based devices on Sprint still won't be backwards compatible with the converted WiMAX towers as they only output in 2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands. The iPhone …
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Comment #4522874
Share everything is the only current option. If you're going to Canada a lot, your best option would be the AT&T iPhone as the Verizon iPhone won't support Canadian LTE bands.
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Comment #4522868
If a Verizon account has been in good standing for at least 60 days, supposedly they'll unlock your device: http://news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-57361283-266/will-verizon-...
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Comment #4522754
The biggest drawback for Sprint is their abysmal LTE coverage. They bet too early on with WiMAX and lost out on the LTE train. It's going to be a good long while before they're cau…
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Apple iPhone 5 US Carrier Comparison Chart
Here’s a comparison chart I made to compare the different reasons to choose AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon as your carrier for the iPhone 5.