A Verizon reality check
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A Verizon reality check
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Re: A Verizon reality check
#2A Marco.org Reality Check
"There would almost definitely be a Verizon Wireless logo somewhere on the iPhone’s case, probably on both the front and back. There may be separate Verizon music, video, and app store icons that you can’t delete. At least one major feature may be disabled at Verizon’s request — say, turn-by-turn navigation — because they want to sell you their own version for an additional monthly fee. Verizon may want a cut of any iTunes or App Store revenue from on-device purchases, the cost of which Apple would probably happily pass along to either users or developers. (My guess: Developers.)"
Apple wouldn't ever let Verizon pull that crap, which is exactly why the iPhone is on AT&T now. They went to Verizon and Verizon didn't want to play ball, there is no way in hell Steve would compromise on the user experience now just to be on Verizon.
Re: A Verizon reality check
#3A Marco.org Reality Check "There would almost definitely be a Verizon Wireless logo somewhere on the iPhone’s case, probably on both the front and back. There may be separate Verizon music, video, and app store icons that you can’t delete. At least one major feature may be disabled at Verizon’s request — say, turn-by-turn navigation — because they want to sell you their own version for an additional monthly fee. Veri…
1. My HTC Incredible has 1 Verizon logo on the front, under the earpiece and it's tiny.
2. There are no Verizon icons I can't delete. There is a separate Verizon app store in the Android market, though.
3. Google Maps offers great turn-by-turn on my phone. Free.
4. MP3 stores are available on Android.
yawn
Re: A Verizon reality check
#4The last two points are fair, the first two (re: data) simply are not. If you have significant problems with dropped calls in Manhattan you should have your specific device checked out.
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#5The last two points are fair, the first two (re: data) simply are not. If you have significant problems with dropped calls in Manhattan you should have your specific device checked out.
Yeah, I'm not sure how you could see a strong signal outside, go inside and get no reception, and conclude that's due to the carrier. Like Verizon uses some sort of cheap radio waves that don't go through walls while AT&T uses the premium ones.
Re: A Verizon reality check
#6A Marco.org Reality Check "There would almost definitely be a Verizon Wireless logo somewhere on the iPhone’s case, probably on both the front and back. There may be separate Verizon music, video, and app store icons that you can’t delete. At least one major feature may be disabled at Verizon’s request — say, turn-by-turn navigation — because they want to sell you their own version for an additional monthly fee. Veri…
1. My HTC Incredible has 1 Verizon logo on the front, under the earpiece and it's tiny. 2. There are no Verizon icons I can't delete. There is a separate Verizon app store in the Android market, though. 3. Google Maps offers great turn-by-turn on my phone. Free. 4. MP3 stores are available on Android. yawn
Uhm.. just to clarify. There isn't an alternate Verizon app-store. There is a Verizon 'channel' in the standard google marketplace app. There are 'top free', 'top paid', and 'verizon' options.
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#7The last two points are fair, the first two (re: data) simply are not. If you have significant problems with dropped calls in Manhattan you should have your specific device checked out.
Yeah, I'm not sure how you could see a strong signal outside, go inside and get no reception, and conclude that's due to the carrier. Like Verizon uses some sort of cheap radio waves that don't go through walls while AT&T uses the premium ones.
People might be relating this to differences in the clarity of (analog-style) radio stations, where you would get worse reception if the station wasn't transmitting at a high enough power for your radio to get a clear signal.
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#8"Give a man a reputation as an early riser, and that man can sleep till noon."
Not that I necessarily agree. I haven't used Verizon in years. But back then I switched to AT&T (Cingular) because they had better service in my area.
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#9A Marco.org Reality Check "There would almost definitely be a Verizon Wireless logo somewhere on the iPhone’s case, probably on both the front and back. There may be separate Verizon music, video, and app store icons that you can’t delete. At least one major feature may be disabled at Verizon’s request — say, turn-by-turn navigation — because they want to sell you their own version for an additional monthly fee. Veri…
1. My HTC Incredible has 1 Verizon logo on the front, under the earpiece and it's tiny. 2. There are no Verizon icons I can't delete. There is a separate Verizon app store in the Android market, though. 3. Google Maps offers great turn-by-turn on my phone. Free. 4. MP3 stores are available on Android. yawn
2. There are no Verizon icons I can't delete.
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#10* They’ll probably even charge separately for Visual Voicemail. *
Let me be one to mention that this very likely wont be the only thing Verizon locks you out of for no particular reason. I'm unable to find the link currently, but a prime example of why I'll never sign up to Verizon again is just this. A user who owned a Motorola Droid downloaded Skype, and planned to use it over WiFi in areas where he'd incur roaming fees, or had bad reception.
Verizon actually managed to find a way to disable the voice feature of Skype, restricting it only to use in areas with network coverage.
That's not an isolated example.