The T-Mobile G1 (Google/Android) Phone. - Page 3

Moonliner · 09-16-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

I'm assuming Google will be implementing voice recognition software so they can listen in to all phone conversations and deliver contextual ads spoken at a whisper in the background of your call.

They wanted to but it turned out that Apple, Inc. already owns the patent on that idea.

innerSpaceman · 09-16-2008, 11:22 AM

Ironically, it's largely because I want to switch carriers (again) that I'm considering switching phones.

I've liked T-Mobile, but their policy of customers having to maintain a separate deposit account in order to have access to directory assistance really pisses me off.

Of course, I'm quickly running out of carriers that haven't really pissed me off. The biggest reason I haven't gone iPhone yet is AT&T.

BarTopDancer · 09-16-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I've liked T-Mobile, but their policy of customers having to maintain a separate deposit account in order to have access to directory assistance really pisses me off.

1-800-GOOG-411 is free.

Moonliner · 09-16-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

1-800-GOOG-411 is free.

See ISM? Google is your friend! Trust them! (but do note, it only works for business listings not residential)

Ps... What the fudge? A separate deposit account for directory assistance? What is up with that? I've been with T-Mobile since the year dot and that's a new one on me. I almost never use their directory service because the fee is outrageous (they charge like $0.75/call) but a separate account? That sounds fishy.

Bootstrap Bill · 09-24-2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

See ISM? Google is your friend! Trust them! (but do note, it only works for business listings not residential)

Ps... What the fudge? A separate deposit account for directory assistance? What is up with that? I've been with T-Mobile since the year dot and that's a new one on me. I almost never use their directory service because the fee is outrageous (they charge like $0.75/call) but a separate account? That sounds fishy.

http://www.anywho.com from your web enabled phone.

Free directory assistance, both residential and businenss listings.

There are others. I think Yahoo has one.

swanie · 10-22-2008, 09:17 PM

OK - I did it...I jumped on the G1 bandwagon today.

I went to my local store completely skeptical. In fact, I had pretty much talked myself out of it. I really only wanted to see it to confirm my decision. I played with it for 30 minutes and then went home to mull it over. I was back a few hours later to pick it up.

I've only had it for a mere 4 hours but I am mucho impressed. The web browsing on the 3G network is as fast as my Cox @ Home. I'll post more once I get a little more into the features, but what I have been able to use is as good or better than billed.

I'm a happy camper.

BarTopDancer · 09-16-2008, 11:37 AM

Right now T-Mobile is really irritating me. Their data network has been offline for me most of the weekend and again today. This weekend I was in HB. Today I am in RSM. Grrrr.

Moonliner · 09-16-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Right now T-Mobile is really irritating me. Their data network has been offline for me most of the weekend and again today. This weekend I was in HB. Today I am in RSM. Grrrr.

Humm, not good. I wonder if it is related to their (finally) setting up a 3G network to support the Android.

BarTopDancer · 09-16-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Humm, not good. I wonder if it is related to their (finally) setting up a 3G network to support the Android.

No clue. As soon as I posted that it started working.

swanie · 09-16-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Humm, not good. I wonder if it is related to their (finally) setting up a 3G network to support the Android.

Here's the date breakdown for the 3G rollout. Looks like yesterday's issues may have been 3G related...

Baltimore - Aug 18th
Houston – Aug 19th
Minneapolis – Aug 20th
San Diego – Sept 15th
Los Angeles – Sept 16th
Phoenix – Sept 16th
Sacramento – Sept 17th
Portland – Sept 18th
Seattle – Sept 23rd
San Francisco – Sept 24th

Also launching sometime in 2008:

Atlanta
Birmingham
Chicago
Dallas
Denver
Detroit
Kansas City
Memphis
Miami
New England
Orlando
Philadelphia
Tampa
Washington, D.C.

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