New iPhone info annoucend today - Page 13

innerSpaceman · 07-07-2009, 09:39 AM

Looks like Congress will investigate wireless companies for anti-trust violations re exclusive linking of certain providers with certain phones.

I might just hold off on my iPhone purchase a little while longer.

Moonliner · 07-07-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Looks like Congress will investigate wireless companies for anti-trust violations re exclusive linking of certain providers with certain phones.

I might just hold off on my iPhone purchase a little while longer.

You are going to wait for Congress to make a decision?

innerSpaceman · 07-07-2009, 09:45 AM

Yes, since I can't seem to make one.

(Actually, since none of the options seem to involve anything less than a doubling of my cell phone bill so I can have internet where I don't really care, I'm willing to wait on Congress.)

Ghoulish Delight · 07-07-2009, 09:59 AM

Huh? I thought it was only about $20-$30 more.

innerSpaceman · 07-07-2009, 10:46 AM

My current cell bill is cheaper than I thought!

It's about $40 more a month. That's $480 for the year, and another $300 or so for the phone. I'm still tempted, but mostly for the "cool" factor and the assumption that I will appreciate something as yet unfathomable about it.

Maybe I'll wait a month or two. It was gonna be a self-birthday present, but I'm pretty tapped out right now.

Seriously, though .... I'd hate to sign up for 2 years with AT&T, only to have their exclusive with the iPhone ruled illegal in less time than that.

But ... I guess if Congress is ruminating about it now, 2 years for a result from them seems about right ... if not overly optimistic.

Kevy Baby · 08-23-2009, 03:45 PM

Just doing a wee bit of research (including this thread) before heading out to purchase two iPhones

Kevy Baby · 08-23-2009, 04:05 PM

Quick question: I want to make sure that a Twitter client does not cut into Text messages - is this correct?

What are y'all's favorite Twitter clients?
Anybody have hints on the better cases to protect from clumsy owners who are prone to dropping phones?

€uroMeinke · 08-23-2009, 04:16 PM

You can set it up either way - I use Tweetie and get all my tweets via this client. I could have them sent to SMS - but I find that I prefer looking at tweets at my convenience rather than as they come in. If you send them to SMS they will count against your text allotment.

Not Afraid · 08-23-2009, 04:49 PM

As for cases - Contour or Spec cases only and get the protective screen covers (anti glare is preferable). Just remember, you WILL drop your phone.

Kevy Baby · 08-23-2009, 05:39 PM

We are home with new toys. Gonna spend the rest of the evening setting 'em up.

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

You can set it up either way - I use Tweetie and get all my tweets via this client. I could have them sent to SMS - but I find that I prefer looking at tweets at my convenience rather than as they come in. If you send them to SMS they will count against your text allotment.

Will get Tweetie. I am always amused by a well named item/app

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

As for cases - Contour or Spec cases only and get the protective screen covers (anti glare is preferable). Just remember, you WILL drop your phone.

Got the Contour case and anti-glare protective screen.

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07-07-2009, 10:46 AM	#125
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	My current cell bill is cheaper than I thought! It's about $40 more a month. That's $480 for the year, and another $300 or so for the phone. I'm still tempted, but mostly for the "cool" factor and the assumption that I will appreciate something as yet unfathomable about it. Maybe I'll wait a month or two. It was gonna be a self-birthday present, but I'm pretty tapped out right now. Seriously, though .... I'd hate to sign up for 2 years with AT&T, only to have their exclusive with the iPhone ruled illegal in less time than that. But ... I guess if Congress is ruminating about it now, 2 years for a result from them seems about right ... if not overly optimistic.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Just doing a wee bit of research (including this thread) before heading out to purchase two iPhones __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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08-23-2009, 04:05 PM	#127
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Quick question: I want to make sure that a Twitter client does not cut into Text messages - is this correct? What are y'all's favorite Twitter clients? Anybody have hints on the better cases to protect from clumsy owners who are prone to dropping phones? __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	You can set it up either way - I use Tweetie and get all my tweets via this client. I could have them sent to SMS - but I find that I prefer looking at tweets at my convenience rather than as they come in. If you send them to SMS they will count against your text allotment. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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08-23-2009, 04:49 PM	#129
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	As for cases - Contour or Spec cases only and get the protective screen covers (anti glare is preferable). Just remember, you WILL drop your phone.
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