I say verizon sucks for turning all their phone into clones!!

I say this is a dumb discussion because its been said about a billion times. I also say Verizon doesnt care and wont change just because some people on a phone forum say they don't like it.

Wireless Buddy said:
I say this is a dumb discussion

And I say I don't think it is because this guy obviously doesn't know verizon has cripple and turned all their phone into clones, I would appreciate knowing before signing another two year contract.

It really isn't a big deal about the UI. It really isn't. As for the BT, that may be a real factor. So I'll give you that

Wireless Buddy said:
As for the BT, that may be a real factor. So I'll give you that

I know what the real issues are kid, but thanks for giving me that 🙄

um yeah the UI is one of the main decisions you ahve to make when choosing a phone!!!!!

*claps* Well they are still a great company, where they have coverage.

The one thing that bothers me is the sure lack of communication within this company.

"Hello right hand." "Yes left hand?" "What you doing?" "None of your buisness."

The sales teams keep pitching that you will get coverage everywhare you travel in the US, but the coverage maps on VZW's sites says otherwise..and it's about time they added "Coverage not available in all areas." into thier ads.

I've worked for these guys and they were doing great, what sad is their parent company is loosing grounds, respect, and obviously money. This alone can drag this, what was such a great cerrier, down. Mind me pointing out that sure, you may get great roaming coverage th...
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Again, this is different from any other celluar company how?

Lets look at the facts:

Cingular is finally getting to a point where their network integration is done. Still haven't solved their CS issues.

Sprint can't get a customer. 233k new adds for a quarter??? They are probably all existing contract customers that they have with businesses.

T-Mo... who cares?

Lets see, VZW new UI..Slow
VZW Home nationwide calling network - 70% smaller due to VZC sellout of APMS 850 to (OMG) Cingular.

Take a lood at the coverage maps between the two. There are several states where you guys claim to have the best coverage..when it's either ROAMING on non-existant anymore, yet Cingular's crawling into that area with OMG new GSM 850 towers.

As it stands VZW is stuck with CDMA 1900, trying to re-estabolish CDMA 850, but their parent company..due to money loss took the most vaulable asset away..the actual towers to use CDMA 850 on.

Just do a side by side on Home coverage areas now and see for your self. (Don't include that roaming ****..anyone can..and will cancel you if you roam too much.)

I got charged 200 bucks roaming when I went to L.A.

From now on I am asking jmac for advice on cell phones and carriers. He seems to actually have facts.

schlittertex said:


From now on I am asking jmac for advice on cell phones and carriers.

But you don't need any advice you are with T-Mobile now and they even work on the ranch!! plus you got that big pimpin blackberry phone on its way, you're Golden!!
🤣 I'm still wondering why you spend all your time on the verizon forum, you don't seem to be venting as much, could it be you are still with verizon 😲 😳 🤣

Yeah, Verizon's doomed, DOOMED I tell ya... oh wait, they're not. In fact, they just kicked everyone's butt in Q3... which is nuthin' new for them. 😎

Sorry bro, but anti-Verizon FUD out of fashion this season. Try Sprint-Nextel FUD instead... it's 'the new black'. 😁

If Verizon really was sucking as you say, and yet they're still clobbering Cingular & everyone else, then what is Cingular and the rest doing then? SUPER-sucking? 😳

Yea its the same interface but its more interesting than the dull standard format. For example on the Chocolate you can pick one that looks like the Sidekick's UI.

Wireless Buddy said:
but its more interesting than the dull standard format

why because you say so 🙄

most people would agree. 😛

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Matt_a said:
until they get different models in.

Good luck but know amount of time will make the clone factor go away

Yeah, I had AT&T Wireless and when AT&T and Cingular merged, it got really bad.

The SLVR should be good if you like cool phones, and the 9900 should a great model if you like to text, plus it has a 2 megapixel camera 🤤

yeah, the 9900 should be awesome! I cant wait

Have you looked at the LG 8300? It is a really good phone

wfine81 said:
Have you looked at the LG 8300? It is a really good phone

Honestly...not very closely. I used to have an LG phone (VX4400) and it was a very good phone. It's just that I've had a few Samsungs since then and I really like them. As I said earlier, the UI just made more sense. From what I gather here, all Verizon phones have pretty-much the same UI now...right? If that's the case, I guess I don't HAVE to limit myself to just Samsung. I'm not all all worried about the camera (I have a serious DSLR for that). I'm also not worried about texting or playing music. I want a good reliable, solid phone with a great phonebook, voice dial and Bluetooth for hands-free/headset.

Take a look at the 8300, I think it is the best QUALITY phone we offer, even if you dont use the bells and whistles on it, it is still a very good phone. Im not a big fan on the 930 becasue it feels cheap to me, its almost too light weight. Take a look at the 8300 and play around with it, it just feels like a good phone.

I will do that....thanks.

Okay...I spent some time last night reading up on the 8300. It does seem like a good phone. If you don't mind, I have a few specific questions about it which I was hoping you could answer:

1. Can it be set to Vibrate for the first few rings and then switch to an audible ring? I think Samsung calls it "Vib then Ring".

2. Does the Voice Dial software allow you to "Digit Dial" (speak a phone number)?

3. What Bluetooth headset works well with it? I want to be able to take and INITIATE a call by using voice commands through the headset.

and finally 4. Does it have any non-embarrassing ring tones suitable for a business environment?
Thanks in advance!

Matt_a said:
I used to have an LG phone (VX4400) and it was a very good phone. It's just that I've had a few Samsungs since then and I really like them. As I said earlier, the UI just made more sense. From what I gather here, all Verizon phones have pretty-much the same UI now...right?

Yep ! ! ! THEY ALL GOT THE SAME UI ! ! !
If choosing between LG or Samsung, in my experience, Samsungs generally have the worst reception of all brands offered by VZW while LG is ist or second best for reception. Go with the LG.