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Old 11-27-2005, 06:16 PM
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Sprint vs. Verizon

Been with Verizon for over 3 years - had good service (expect horrible customer service!).

Been thinking of what phone to get. Razr will be out in a week or so - that looks interesting. E815 is also nice.

SPRINT looks interesting. They have the Blade (Samsung a900) coming out in a week or two as well. Looks nicer than the Razr - and since my brother-in-law is a mgr for sprint, I can get a pretty good deal.

I am concerned about the coverage of sprint's network. Anyone have an expierience with Sprint over the past year or so - specifically in the NJ/DE/PA/NY region? Comments?

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with sprint and im assuming with verizon, its all about the phone you get. the old samsungs used to have a big problem with reception, but since then, most of the phones have about the same reception capabilities. a buddy of mine lives in NJ and goes to NYU and says he hasnt dropped a call since he switched to sprint, he has a sanyo (known for great reception). at any rate, they do have a 14 day trial, try out a phone and see how it works out, if it doesnt, return it and they will refund you everything except i think a pro rated minute bill.

the blade is already out, just at select stores, it was launched on black friday. i have the a940 and the treo 650, both of which i am extremely happy with. YMMV, but use the trial for what its worth.
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Old 11-27-2005, 10:42 PM
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You can get the E815 or the LG VX8100 for free after rebate through Amazon.com if you want to keep Verizon. You can get the RAZR V3 free for Cingular or T-Mobile (Amazon.com or Buy.com). I don't have either of these phones so I can't recommend one vs. another. Good luck,
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Old 11-27-2005, 10:46 PM
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I'm a firm believer in picking the most reliable network in the area that i'll be making the most calls from and then picking the phone that I like the best.

Having the latest/greatest phone that doesn't work because the network blows is frustrating.

That being said, I've been on Verizon for the last 4 years and have had little to no coverage problems all over the U.S. as I traveled. (I'm in the NY/NJ/CT/LI area 90% of the time now).
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I don't much car for verizon's phones or customer service, but I must say I have had great service everywhere I've gone. I live in the midwest, and I always have coverage driving through small towns and in the middle of no where, and when I'm out east I always have great service, even in the middle of the chesapeake bay.
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try each out, form your own opinion
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Old 11-28-2005, 03:03 AM
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That "can you hear me now?" guy from the Verizon ads is a douchebag, go with Sprint.

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That "can you hear me now?" guy from the Verizon ads is a douchebag, go with Sprint.

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I like the way you're gettin into the spirit. Nice sig .
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I like the way you're gettin into the spirit. Nice sig .
Thanks, vin! I may switch it up a bit, but that's MY idea of Santa!

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I tried Sprint 6700 and gave it back

I tried the new Sprint 6700 phone. It lacks a screen lock but had lots of features. The Sprint coverage was not as good as Verizon

It also did not pair well with the BMW Bluetooth system. The main problem was that the link would drop in the middle of the call.

My wife has a E815 from Verizon it works perfect in the BMW and has great service coverage.

The draw back to the E815 is that it use only the Vezion system and covergage in upstate NY is limited. The older phone 715? might be a better for remote areas.

I still am waiting for the new Treo 700, which I hope will pair with the BMW.
Does anyone know if the Treo will pair with the BMW?
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