onesojourner
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I would either go with the iphone or wait to see what android is going to do. Windows mobile just sucks. Maybe they will stick android on the black jack 2.
not computer, but close - phones
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Peter123
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If you spend the time configuring WM6.1 and tailor it to your needs, it's not too bad. I just wish Apple would built a mobile OS that wasn't completely focused on entertainment apps.
WinMo 6.1 is by far, one of the best "smart phone" OSs out. The hardware takes most of the blame in performance. So far there have been too few handsets that had the horsepower to run the phone as it was designed.
Yes, MS could stand to drop a few things... And the OEMs need to build PROPER drivers that make thier crap hardware work with an ok OS.
But... with MS Mobile, there is currently no other platform that offers as many free customizable applications for thier platform. There is very little "locked down" in the MS OS. Then look at the iphone... Apple spends most of it's resources patching over things that get hacked!
Android is so new, it hasn't been broken in yet... I expect some horror stories as soon as it's torn apart by the development community. But I'm guessing Android will kill off the MS, Symbian, and Apple OSs becasue it's FREE, thus lowering the handset costs.
Android is promising, but Symbian still rules the wireless world.
On that note I'm still waiting for the c702i price drop, all I need is a rugged phone that works anywhere in the world. 3G and some more "standard today" features only help.
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Big Kahuna
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I say hold out for the Blackberry Storm. This phone looks awesome, the only downside to it is no wi-fi connection, but when you can get unlimited data plans who cares
OK, I do have a question... Since I dont have Data Service. No email, internet through the phone. What about if I am somewhere that has Wifi (at home I have wireless router for the laptop), would I get charged for connecting to the WiFi?
ger87410
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U won't get charged for connecting to the wifi.
U may/may not be able to use the data features of your phone (email, internet, etc) but they certainly can't charge you for that.
U may/may not be able to use the data features of your phone (email, internet, etc) but they certainly can't charge you for that.
Big Kahuna
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I was just curious about getting online at the house or wherever it picks up.
ger87410
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Try it. Some phones are setup so that if you're connected to a wifi, it'll route the call through the wifi using VoIP and the call is free.
Don't remember who offers that. Verizon???
The wifi connection will not make the phone act like a computer where you can transfer files or data from your computer over it. Atleast not on the Motorola Q series.
The internet on the phone SUCKS, and not because of the normally slow 3G transfer speed. The screen's just got too many limitations to make is as useful as a computer screen.
Let us know how you like the internet on the tilt. U know if you can watch streams using it?
The Motorola Q series is missing THAT feature.
Don't remember who offers that. Verizon???
The wifi connection will not make the phone act like a computer where you can transfer files or data from your computer over it. Atleast not on the Motorola Q series.
The internet on the phone SUCKS, and not because of the normally slow 3G transfer speed. The screen's just got too many limitations to make is as useful as a computer screen.
Let us know how you like the internet on the tilt. U know if you can watch streams using it?
The Motorola Q series is missing THAT feature.
Peter123
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Using the Tilt, you can do all your internet stuff through the Wi-Fi, just make sure you use that proxy disabler (it may be the only thing to screw up the no data thing).
You can also download and use a softphone on it. Since you're using the Tilt, you want to use AGEphone. I believe it's the only softphone that let's you use the 'normal' phone speakers on the Tilt instead of having to go speakerphone only. The only problem is that it costs $35 while the Window softphone, and many others, are free.
If you use a VOIP service for your home phone, you should be able to get SIP information from your VOIP provider. I use ViaTalk, and I'm able to use my 'home phone' anywhere I get Wi-Fi. I can have it on at work and when somebody calls my house, both my home phone and my Tilt ring. I can also call out from my Tilt as my home phone, and my home phone number shows on caller ID. Great if you ever call in sick and go out of town. lol
There are also some free SIP services as well as paid for ones where you're assigned a phone number.
ViaTalk is ok, but I only pay about $8 per month (signed up for a special and got a year for free) with free 411, free long distance, etc. It's basically a poor man's Vonage.
You can also download and use a softphone on it. Since you're using the Tilt, you want to use AGEphone. I believe it's the only softphone that let's you use the 'normal' phone speakers on the Tilt instead of having to go speakerphone only. The only problem is that it costs $35 while the Window softphone, and many others, are free.
If you use a VOIP service for your home phone, you should be able to get SIP information from your VOIP provider. I use ViaTalk, and I'm able to use my 'home phone' anywhere I get Wi-Fi. I can have it on at work and when somebody calls my house, both my home phone and my Tilt ring. I can also call out from my Tilt as my home phone, and my home phone number shows on caller ID. Great if you ever call in sick and go out of town. lol
There are also some free SIP services as well as paid for ones where you're assigned a phone number.
ViaTalk is ok, but I only pay about $8 per month (signed up for a special and got a year for free) with free 411, free long distance, etc. It's basically a poor man's Vonage.
Big Kahuna
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you have totally lost me.
have you browsed the app store? there is much more than just entertainment
the very first app i got was epocrates
unless you like looking up side effects of pills etc..... it's not very fun