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| Samsung Instinct |
 May 27 2008, 09:02 PM
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 Group: Members Posts: 706 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Lubbock, TX Member No.: 20  |
 So, Samsung is coming out with a new phone through Sprint, the Samsung Instinct. My phone right now is a 2+ year old piece of shit, and I need a new one. Anyways, June 20th is suppose the release date. Anyone else looking into getting one? http://www.nowisgood.com/ http://www.instinctthephone.com/ -------------------- Beers that I have had, updated July 5th, 2009: 1,548
My Beer List "Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel" - Samuel Johnson "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ" - Mahatma Gandhi |
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May 27 2008, 09:14 PM
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I was raised on the dairy, BITCH! Group: Members Posts: 3,080 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Cedar Park Member No.: 49 |
QUOTE (dauss @ May 27 2008, 10:02 PM)  So, Samsung is coming out with a new phone through Sprint, the Samsung Instinct. My phone right now is a 2+ year old piece of shit, and I need a new one. Anyways, June 20th is suppose the release date. Anyone else looking into getting one? http://www.nowisgood.com/ http://www.instinctthephone.com/ Yeah. I was hoping for something that could compete with the iPhone for the Sprint network since I like Sprint more than ATT. I'm just going to wait until the bugs/kinks are worked out. -------------------- "Ah, y'know it's funny, these people they go to sleep, they think everything's fine, everything's good. They wake up the next day and they're on fire."
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May 27 2008, 09:38 PM
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 Group: Moderators Posts: 1,591 Joined: 23-February 06 Member No.: 31 |
the flashy light thing makes it looks 10x cooler.
-------------------- Don't sweat the petty, pet the sweaty.
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May 27 2008, 09:56 PM
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I was raised on the dairy, BITCH! Group: Members Posts: 3,080 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Cedar Park Member No.: 49 |
QUOTE (cmac @ May 27 2008, 10:38 PM) the flashy light thing makes it looks 10x cooler. that comment made you like 10x cooler too -------------------- "Ah, y'know it's funny, these people they go to sleep, they think everything's fine, everything's good. They wake up the next day and they're on fire."
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May 27 2008, 10:09 PM
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 Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
QUOTE (cmac @ May 27 2008, 10:38 PM) the flashy light thing makes it looks 10x cooler. no apple freaks allowed in this thread 
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May 27 2008, 10:19 PM
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 New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 |
It looks cool, but man, Sprint is struggling right now.
Read an article the other day (tried searching for it and couldn't find it to post it, but it was either on yahoo or cnn) about customer satisfaction among cell phone providers. Sprint had the lowest customer satisfaction ratings out of the 4 large carriers...by far. Verizon was highest. The article went on to explain that Sprint is definitely struggling right now. I can't say this doesn't surprise me. I had a horrible experience with them. It is cool, though. It kinda looks like this phone from Verizon: http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/wp-content/p...for-verizon.jpg Also, it's about time that Sprint came out with a cool looking phone. They have like 1 or 2 cool phones every 1-2 years. Verizon has the coolest selection of phones IMO. AT&T of course has the iPhone so yeah... T-Mobile is just cheap on their rates. |
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May 27 2008, 10:24 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
I think the just got a new CEO or something. I've heard they've got some big changes coming (rumored they're going to start offering unlimited minutes on their "normal" priced plans or something).
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May 27 2008, 10:30 PM
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New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 |
I thought they already were offering unlimited minutes
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May 27 2008, 10:55 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
oh maybe so i'm not sure. i dare not attempt to change my plan as it is up in june
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May 27 2008, 11:11 PM
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New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 |
I could be wrong myself. I just thought I saw signs for it in a Sprint store a few weeks back. We had went there to transfer our wireless internet thingy over to a friend since we didn't need it anymore (oh and we hate Sprint so we wanted to be done with them)
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May 27 2008, 11:23 PM
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I was raised on the dairy, BITCH! Group: Members Posts: 3,080 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Cedar Park Member No.: 49 |
I don't know how people are getting screwed by Sprint. I've had nothing but pleasantness with them.
Is it because people don't pay their bills or something? I mean that'll get you in hot shit with any company. -------------------- "Ah, y'know it's funny, these people they go to sleep, they think everything's fine, everything's good. They wake up the next day and they're on fire."
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May 27 2008, 11:31 PM
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New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 |
QUOTE (pysex @ May 28 2008, 12:23 AM) I don't know how people are getting screwed by Sprint. I've had nothing but pleasantness with them. I always paid my bills on time. By biggest issue with them is their in-store service. In Lubbock, I would wait 2 hours in line for assistance that could only be taken care of in store. I thought maybe this was just an issue in Lubbock, but no. I waited almost an hour in a San Antonio store a few weeks back. Is it because people don't pay their bills or something? I mean that'll get you in hot shit with any company. When I walk into a Verizon store, I get helped right away. They don't piddle paddle around. The one time I had to wait was in El Paso, and they were super busy (way more busy than the San Antonio Sprint store)... I waited about 20 minutes tops. When my cellphone provider was Sprint, I constantly had shit on my bill that I didn't know what the fuck it was. They kept charging me for using the internet when I hadn't. It was gay. I was having billing issues with Verizon too, but finally I got all that taken care of. Then, I hopped onto my parents' plan since I NEVER use my cell phone anymore except to call them and my husband (at the time boyfriend) who all also have Verizon. When chosing a cell phone provider, though, I will definitely say the best thing to do is find out what privoders the people you call the most have. Really, every company has their downside so you want to chose a company that friends and family are with so you can get a cheap plan and take advantage of their unlimited mobile to mobile in network minutes. I'm just glad everyone I know uses Verizon. Let's just put it that way. |
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May 27 2008, 11:36 PM
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I was raised on the dairy, BITCH! Group: Members Posts: 3,080 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Cedar Park Member No.: 49 |
QUOTE (Jessica @ May 28 2008, 12:31 AM) I always paid my bills on time. By biggest issue with them is their in-store service. In Lubbock, I would wait 2 hours in line for assistance that could only be taken care of in store. I thought maybe this was just an issue in Lubbock, but no. I waited almost an hour in a San Antonio store a few weeks back. When I walk into a Verizon store, I get helped right away. They don't piddle paddle around. The one time I had to wait was in El Paso, and they were super busy (way more busy than the San Antonio Sprint store)... I waited about 20 minutes tops. When my cellphone provider was Sprint, I constantly had shit on my bill that I didn't know what the fuck it was. They kept charging me for using the internet when I hadn't. It was gay. I was having billing issues with Verizon too, but finally I got all that taken care of. Then, I hopped onto my parents' plan since I NEVER use my cell phone anymore except to call them and my husband (at the time boyfriend) who all also have Verizon. When chosing a cell phone provider, though, I will definitely say the best thing to do is find out what privoders the people you call the most have. Really, every company has their downside so you want to chose a company that friends and family are with so you can get a cheap plan and take advantage of their unlimited mobile to mobile in network minutes. I'm just glad everyone I know used Verizon. Let's just put it that way. That's crazy. Although I don't doubt all cellular companies have extra fees/charges they tack on that have no other purpose than to line their pockets. Most of the people I regularly call have Sprint so I'm golden on the mobile to mobile. I was also pondering Virgin Mobile but I haven't heard much about their services. -------------------- "Ah, y'know it's funny, these people they go to sleep, they think everything's fine, everything's good. They wake up the next day and they're on fire."
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May 27 2008, 11:52 PM
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New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 |
I would stay away from Pay as you go... they are a pain. Unless you like NEVER EVER use your phone.
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May 28 2008, 01:34 AM
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 Oh baby bring me down  Group: Agents Posts: 4,115 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Way out yonder Member No.: 68 |
I say sprint stores really suck. In Tucson I went to the sprint store and the tech was very condescending. I usually don't get mad and retort, but he was such a jerk. He said the phone was wet, and I pointed out that he had his soda on the work bench and it there was condensation dripping down the side, and he told me I should take care of my phone better in a rude way.
I took the phone to the "authorized dealer" waited 10 minutes and they switched out my phone. Jessica is right, their stores really suck. -------------------- Southern Rock, beer and bears!
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May 28 2008, 06:57 AM
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 Group: Moderators Posts: 2,558 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Seoul, South Korea Member No.: 28 |
when i had sprint, i had the same f*cking problem! i would wait in the lubbock store for a freaking hour before i could talk to anyone, even if it was a simple matter. their customer service is HORRIBLE.
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May 28 2008, 08:03 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
I have had pretty slow customer service from them at the stores, but otherwise haven't really had any problems. I just don't care to be on contract with anyone for anything, and also think it's ridiculous the price we have to pay to have a cell phone + data service. I would switch providers in June when my plan is up but I don't know that I'll find anything better. They're all crooks IMHO.
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May 28 2008, 08:42 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 706 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Lubbock, TX Member No.: 20 |
I've never had good customer service from Sprint either, but I'm under my mom's plan with her 25% off corporate discount. I'd have to say the service is pretty good. I'm finding I've got reception in places that other people don't.
They also fucked me with this new phone activation thing. Every company did it or still does it, but I caught it on my bill. I can't remember the amount, but if you buy a new phone in person, they charge you $36(I think), even though it's not a new line activation. If you order a phone over the phone it's $18, and if you do it over the web, they don't charge you. That crap was never disclosed to me. Filed a formal complaint to the FCC, and I got my money back. Depending on the service required, you can sign up for their SERO plan, and it's the cheapest and probably the best plan out there. Just google SERO. -------------------- Beers that I have had, updated July 5th, 2009: 1,548
My Beer List "Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel" - Samuel Johnson "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ" - Mahatma Gandhi |
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May 28 2008, 08:55 AM
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Group: Moderators Posts: 1,591 Joined: 23-February 06 Member No.: 31 |
what i said had nothing to do with apple. i was making a joke. jeez. if i was with sprint i'd buy this phone. samsung makes good stuff.
-------------------- Don't sweat the petty, pet the sweaty.
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May 28 2008, 09:45 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
QUOTE (cmac @ May 28 2008, 09:55 AM) i was making a joke. jeez. and you don't think I was? 
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May 28 2008, 11:33 AM
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Group: Moderators Posts: 1,591 Joined: 23-February 06 Member No.: 31 |
oh no, i knew you were. i was talking to pysex. i should really use the quote button.
-------------------- Don't sweat the petty, pet the sweaty.
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May 28 2008, 11:46 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
ahh... that damn internet again
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May 28 2008, 01:01 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
think i'll wait for this sucker...
http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/28/google-...i-o-conference/ (be sure to check out the vid) |
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May 28 2008, 03:34 PM
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 GORILLA FLUFFER Group: Agents Posts: 7,711 Joined: 23-February 06 From: lubbock Member No.: 50 |
i liked sprints phones, and the service plans.
but i hated with a passion all of their stores, and their people. alays trying to weasle me into signing a new contract. i took my phone to be repaired (WAS EVEN PAYING FOR THIS SERVICE EVERY MONTH) AND THEY TRIED TO SAY THEY WOULDN'T FIX IT UNLESS I SIGNED A NEW CONTRACT. fuck that, i made a scene, and demanded the boss come out and explain to me why i was being refused a service from my current contract thats active. they ended up fixing it for me, but i know the guy didn't get in trouble. and seriously, has anyone had any success with their telephone customer service? i have never, ever been able to get anything useful out of that crock of shit. --------------------  QUOTE (Jessica @ May 7 2007, 01:15 PM) but yeehaw dammit. YEEHAW QUOTE (Dogmeat @ Jun 26 2008, 07:51 PM) ok once upon a time I jacked myself off retarded. Licking anuses, one kindergarten class at a time!! |
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May 28 2008, 03:40 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
they did try to sign me to a new contract when i changed my phone number... didn't work though.
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May 28 2008, 08:16 PM
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Group: Admin Posts: 6,906 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Austin Member No.: 9 |
I'll be switching to Verizon soon. Haven't really had any huge problems with AT&T, but my boyfriend and I both hardly use our phones and want to get on a low family plan. He's got Verizon and I would get 20% with my work discount, so woo. New contact for me, but whatever... I need a new phone anyway, since the one I have (cheap-ass Samsung) is a POS. Samsung is good, but this particular phone is crap.
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May 28 2008, 08:36 PM
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New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 |
Samsung phones IMO are very hit and miss. The phones that my husband and I have are Samsungs, and they are by far the best phones I have ever used. This Sanyo phone I used to have with Sprint about 2.5 years ago was a close second. There was amazing menu options on the phone, and this cool feature called Manner Mode. On the other hand, I had a Samsung phone before that was by far the worst phone I ever had. The LG Chocolate by Verizon also sucked ass, but their new version of the phone is supposed to be so much better.
I think it just depends on the phone. Kinda like their tv's... People rave about Samsung DLPs but I have a smaller Samsung tv that I have had consistent problems with since the very day I bought the thing. I ALWAYS read user reviews about cell phones before I buy. Every cell phone has their downside, and users will post their complaints. I read a lot and decipher what problems I could live with. I only read reviews on two products: cell phone and cars. Everything else like speakers and tvs and stuff, I am not too concerned about. You buy a car or cell phone, though, and you are stuck with it for (at least) two years unless you pay out the ass. |
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May 30 2008, 12:24 AM
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 Retired Funk-bringer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,656 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Dallas Member No.: 14 |
i like sprint
i also like ike -------------------- WAIT. I'm not finished.
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May 30 2008, 12:57 PM
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Group: Admin Posts: 6,906 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Austin Member No.: 9 |
QUOTE (Jessica @ May 28 2008, 09:36 PM) I ALWAYS read user reviews about cell phones before I buy. Every cell phone has their downside, and users will post their complaints. I read a lot and decipher what problems I could live with. I only read reviews on two products: cell phone and cars. Everything else like speakers and tvs and stuff, I am not too concerned about. You buy a car or cell phone, though, and you are stuck with it for (at least) two years unless you pay out the ass. I paid out the ass for this phone anyway. Last phone broke after the warranty was up, but before I was eligible for a contract renewal and upgrade... so I went for the cheapest phone at the store that didn't immediately look like complete crap. Well whoops. This time I'm doing some heavy research before buying anything. -------------------- |
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May 30 2008, 10:06 PM
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New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 |
When I had Sprint, the second my contract was up I started paying for phones out of pocket. I didn't want to resign a contract with them. I paid $500 for one of my phones. Granted, it was a badass phone.
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Jun 6 2008, 04:19 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
pretty sweet demo of the new HTC w/TouchFLO 3D
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