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2009-10-18
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#181
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Originally Posted by Laughing Man
When I went to the T-Mobile store the other day, I asked them about Project Dark. He told me that the employees were required to attend a meeting today (Saturday) about the details. At this point I don't know if I should continue with my Amazon pre-order or just wait for the subsidized version. I'll need to pay an ETF with AT&T no matter my decision.
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2009-10-18
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#182
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Well for me it depends on how they price it (plus if they do any physical branding). Also how much tax will cost me (no tax with Amazon) and I was considering the 3 yr warranty as well.
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Originally Posted by ysss
They're maemo and MeeGo...
"Meamo!" sounds like what Zorro would say to catherine zeta jones... after she slaps him for looking at her dirtily...
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2009-10-18
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@ Chicago-far NW side
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#183
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Originally Posted by gskimmel
Go back and ask about the details of what it consists of! Nothing like getting direct from someone in the know. His name will never be revealed, so he doesn't have to worry about retribution from corporate.
When I went to the T-Mobile store the other day.
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2009-10-18
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#184
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I'm pretty sure there will be "unlocked" option, T-mobile USA was/is selling Unlocked subsidized Nokias at your local Best Buy (at least in San Diego) not the biggest discount but it was an option...
Go T-Mobile!
Don't know T-Mobile's reception? get a prepaid one for $19 dllrs plus tax and try it out, $13 with cashback http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/...8-5b7967c2c039 sell it after or trade your Unlocked with a friend for a week to test reception.
Go T-Mobile!
Don't know T-Mobile's reception? get a prepaid one for $19 dllrs plus tax and try it out, $13 with cashback http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/...8-5b7967c2c039 sell it after or trade your Unlocked with a friend for a week to test reception.
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2009-10-18
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#185
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I'm excited about the prospect of better deals in network plans. I'm currently on a month-to-month with Verizon while i figure out what i'm going to do about a new phone.
Also, wtf is the shill doing in here?
Also, wtf is the shill doing in here?
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2009-10-18
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@ Arlington (DFW), Texas
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#186
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the unlimited calling, text, and data enters the MetroPCS price point. Here we come, Verizon and att...
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Maemo-Freak.com
"...and the Freaks shall inherit the Earth."
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"...and the Freaks shall inherit the Earth."
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2009-10-18
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@ NYC
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#187
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The idea of an unlocked, unbranded version is tempting, however, it's more cost effective to enter contract with a subsidized phone. These carriers recoup the cost of the phone in our monthly payments over the contract period, however, once your contract is up and you've essentially paid for your phone, the cost of the plan stays the same. And if you don't enter a contract and pay for the phone outright, you still pay the same amount for a plan as you would have with a subsidized phone. So, if they were fair, these carriers would reduce our monthly bills once our contracts were completed because they've fully recouped the phone's cost. But they don't. So if you don't take advantage and sign a new contract with a newly subsidized phone, you continue paying the same monthly bill and the carriers love it. So by buying the phone outright and not entering contract, you essentially are in the same boat where you are paying the same monthly costs as the person whose bill includes the subsidized phone costs yet you also paid for the phone. Sorry this is so long-winded -- I'm stoned.
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2009-10-18
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#188
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Originally Posted by thommy
my suspicion would be that they would charge you slightly less a month for the unsubsidized plan otherwise whats the point
The idea of an unlocked, unbranded version is tempting, however, it's more cost effective to enter contract with a subsidized phone. These carriers recoup the cost of the phone in our monthly payments over the contract period, however, once your contract is up and you've essentially paid for your phone, the cost of the plan stays the same. And if you don't enter a contract and pay for the phone outright, you still pay the same amount for a plan as you would have with a subsidized phone. So, if they were fair, these carriers would reduce our monthly bills once our contracts were completed because they've fully recouped the phone's cost. But they don't. So if you don't take advantage and sign a new contract with a newly subsidized phone, you continue paying the same monthly bill and the carriers love it. So by buying the phone outright and not entering contract, you essentially are in the same boat where you are paying the same monthly costs as the person whose bill includes the subsidized phone costs yet you also paid for the phone. Sorry this is so long-winded -- I'm stoned.
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2009-10-18
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Originally Posted by thommy
In America yes (I think in most other places you do get a discount from not going the subsidized right). Let's see if TMobile will change how things are done then. Ideally they will offer a lower monthly cost for the unsubsidized folks.
The idea of an unlocked, unbranded version is tempting, however, it's more cost effective to enter contract with a subsidized phone. These carriers recoup the cost of the phone in our monthly payments over the contract period, however, once your contract is up and you've essentially paid for your phone, the cost of the plan stays the same. And if you don't enter a contract and pay for the phone outright, you still pay the same amount for a plan as you would have with a subsidized phone. So, if they were fair, these carriers would reduce our monthly bills once our contracts were completed because they've fully recouped the phone's cost. But they don't. So if you don't take advantage and sign a new contract with a newly subsidized phone, you continue paying the same monthly bill and the carriers love it. So by buying the phone outright and not entering contract, you essentially are in the same boat where you are paying the same monthly costs as the person whose bill includes the subsidized phone costs yet you also paid for the phone. Sorry this is so long-winded -- I'm stoned.
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Originally Posted by ysss
They're maemo and MeeGo...
"Meamo!" sounds like what Zorro would say to catherine zeta jones... after she slaps him for looking at her dirtily...
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2009-10-18
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#190
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Originally Posted by dantonic
just give them a nice reason like you're going overseas and they'll unlock it fast
90 days to be exact, just called and asked yesterday
