iPhone coming to Verizon

[ucla695]

Finally, the iPhone is coming to Verizon! I hope I'm glad I waited. :noon

Read about it here (http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Verizon-to-sell-Apple-iPhone-rb-471296098.html?x=0&sec=topStories&pos=6&asset=&ccode=) and here (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703735804575536191649347572.html?m od=WSJ_Tech_LEADTop).

Has anyone else been waiting for this?

[Samsquanch]

I'll believe it when I see it. I've been following these kinds of reports for years...

[pektel]

I have an iphone. nanananabooboo... :D

[Darrell]

Oh good. :D

[E.J.]

I have been waiting and assume I will get one when they are available.... Best thing is, my contract is up....

[AD720]

I hate to be a bubble buster but this is far from any kind of official announcement.

I read about 3 articles a week that say this exact thing and have been for years. WSJ is one of the biggest culprits. Pure speculation at this point. I’ll believe it when it is officially announced by Apple and Verizon, and even then, with a grain of salt. Remember when Google officially said the Nexus One would be coming to Verizon? And then 6 months later said forget it, just buy an Incredible…

Personally I don't really care. It would make my wife happy and that would make me happy but I'm sticking with my Droid.

[Blueface]

What difference does it make that it will eventually come to Verizon?
After all, iPhones suck!!!














(disclaimer for those that don't know: I am joking....I am an iPhone fan and love mine)

[marge796]

I read the same articles. It has to be true if its on the net, right?



:lr


Chris.....

[xlc12rf]

A few months ago i wouldn't have cared. I just picked up an iPad, and now would LOVE an iPhone for Verizon.

[stewshi]

Sucks to be a verizon customer as this will affect our network for sure

[Blueface]

Sucks to be a verizon customer as this will affect our network for sure

Why?

No one wants iPhones.
They suck!!!:r

[loki]

I have an iphone. nanananabooboo... :D

and i can make calls.....:noon

[Stick]

Finally, the iPhone is coming to Verizon!

http://www.pcworld.com/article/200117/verizon_iphone_in_january_wait_a_minute.html

[bscottskangum]

Until Verizon or Apple announce it I wouldn't hold my breath. If Verizon actually comes up with an agreement with Apple they will post that news everywhere. They know what that announcement, by itself, would do to the price of their stock and in turn the money in their pocket. They aren't going to keep that news secret....I have been wrong before though. :2

[elderboy02]

I'll stick to the Droid. I don't have to buy "bumpers" to keep my phone from losing reception.

[Blueface]

I'll stick to the Droid. I don't have to buy "bumpers" to keep my phone from losing reception.

Odds are you won't have to use one.
Here is an article that addresses the problem to be amongst 5%.
That means you have 95% odds of being like me, having a great working phone, with no reception problems, unlike what the rest of the world wants to believe.




IPhone four Some love it, others hate it. Already has had a first big affair. And as this product is perceived by its owners?

Changewave Research Society conducted a survey of satisfaction among customers.Interviewed were several hundred, and all of them are iPhone owners 4th The question was thus perhaps at all – as you are happy with him? 72% of owners responded that the iPhone 4 satisfied, 21% reported relative satisfaction and only six percent of respondents are dissatisfied.

Ostensibly they are a high number, compared to predecessors iPhone 3GS what a loss position. In his case it was 82% of owners of very satisfied and 17% relatively satisfied.Dissatisfied and remained at a mere percentage.

Interesting was also the question of the respondents, whether experienced problems with the antenna. Of those surveyed reported is 5.2%, which on one hand is not huge quantities, but the fact that communication problems or having everyone twentieth, not the best card for Apple.
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[jmsremax]

:bdh

[bvilchez]

Sucks to be a verizon customer as this will affect our network for sure

I'm 50/50 on this one. Verizon has a pretty stable network so I assume they might have learned from other carrier's mistakes and prepared for the time when the Iphone does come to them.

On the other hand I know many people will probably switch on over to Verizon because of their dependability and because they have the Iphone. All those users are sure to bog down the network.



Now as far as the Iphone on Verizon, I'm personally will not believe it until I see it. WAY too many rumors out there for it.

Even then I'll wait since it'll be the first IPhone on Verizon and I'll just wait until they get the bugs worked out of it.

[RGD.]

Really it won't matter to me. I currently carry two phones everyday: an iPhone for work and a Storm 2 for personal use.

Personally I like my Storm 2 more than the iPhone. Not that the iPhone sucks, I just don't like certain things about the way it works. Such as - my bluetooth headset. If I accidentally answer the phone by touching the iPhone then I have to select speaker, bluetooth, etc. The Storm automatically goes to the headset where it's suppose to.

And accessing items on the phone. On the Storm 2 I just connect it to my computer or laptop and use the file manager to add music, videos, documents, pictures, etc. With the iPhone I have to use the iTunes - enough said.

I don't play games or run a thousand silly apps. Actually the only app on iPhone that I'd like to have on the Storm 2 is "Around Me" - that one I like.

Although the web browser is slightly faster on the iPhone - the Storm 2 is easier to navigate with in my opinion.

So - iPhone coming to Verizon is of no concern to me.

As a side note I did read today that Verizon has started building their 4G network finally.


Ron

[xlc12rf]

Very interesting comparisons. I have a storm 2, but im about ready to jump ship. Especially since iOS4 allows for syncing of more than 1 exchange account. That means push email on all my accounts, what BB always had a leg up on.

[rack04]

If I had the option to use my iPhone on Verizon or AT&T I would choose Verizon in a heartbeat. I never had a single dropped call in the 6 years I was with Verizon. I have numerous dropped calls with AT&T. However, I wouldn't give up my iPhone for anything. Granted I have a 3gs with none of the problems that the 4 is plagued with.

[ucla695]

http://www.pcworld.com/article/200117/verizon_iphone_in_january_wait_a_minute.html

I'm aware of the rumors, but didn't know the genesis of them. I guess I won't hold my breath either. My contract has been up for over a year now.:tt

[357]

Windows Phone 7 out this month, can't wait.

[AD720]

Windows Phone 7 out this month, can't wait.

Isn't it going to be a UK only launch?

I'm actually sort of interested in Windows Phone. A little. I was hamstrung with a Windows Mobile 6.0, and then 6.5 phone for two years before I switched to Android so there is still a pretty bad taste in my mouth but the new software looks interesting. The issue is the generic-azation of the hardware, the requirements are really restrictive and all the phones are looking exactly the same, even down to screen size so if I want a 4.3 inch Windows Mobile 7 phone I guess I am out of luck.

[Blueface]

Isn't it going to be a UK only launch?

I'm actually sort of interested in Windows Phone. A little. I was hamstrung with a Windows Mobile 6.0, and then 6.5 phone for two years before I switched to Android so there is still a pretty bad taste in my mouth but the new software looks interesting. The issue is the generic-azation of the hardware, the requirements are really restrictive and all the phones are looking exactly the same, even down to screen size so if I want a 4.3 inch Windows Mobile 7 phone I guess I am out of luck.

Besides all that....................just keep one thing in mind.....................

WINDOWS!!!!!! AHHHH!!!!!!

[shilala]

Isn't it going to be a UK only launch?

I'm actually sort of interested in Windows Phone. A little. I was hamstrung with a Windows Mobile 6.0, and then 6.5 phone for two years before I switched to Android so there is still a pretty bad taste in my mouth but the new software looks interesting. The issue is the generic-azation of the hardware, the requirements are really restrictive and all the phones are looking exactly the same, even down to screen size so if I want a 4.3 inch Windows Mobile 7 phone I guess I am out of luck.
I'd like to give a windows 7 phone a try.
I ran windows mobile on a touchscreen/stylus slider phone a number of years ago, and it was sheer hell. The phone was just horribly unintuitive.
It had promise, then they just kinda dropped it, or I was unwilling to revisit that hell, don't remember which.
I'm more than willing to try a windows 7 phone, but I'd like to wait a year or two.

[ucla695]

Besides all that....................just keep one thing in mind.....................

WINDOWS!!!!!! AHHHH!!!!!!

That was my first thought. :)

[357]

Isn't it going to be a UK only launch?

I'm actually sort of interested in Windows Phone. A little. I was hamstrung with a Windows Mobile 6.0, and then 6.5 phone for two years before I switched to Android so there is still a pretty bad taste in my mouth but the new software looks interesting. The issue is the generic-azation of the hardware, the requirements are really restrictive and all the phones are looking exactly the same, even down to screen size so if I want a 4.3 inch Windows Mobile 7 phone I guess I am out of luck.


http://www.kokeytechnology.com/gadgets/cell-phonesmobile-phones/3213-htc-hd3-htc-hd7-technical-specs-official-t-mobile-usa-will-offer-htc-hd7-too/
Per the link above, official specs of the HTC HD3 have been released:

■Windows Phone 7 OS and pre-installed applications
■HTC Sense and App Widgets
■1 GHZ Qualcomm QSD 8250 processor
■512MB ROM + 8GB non-removable microSD card
■576MB RAM
■4.3-inch TFT 800×480 capacitive multi-touch screen display
■5-megapixel CMOS camera with autofocus, Dual-LED Flash and 2-step camera control
■Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
■Wi-Fi b/g/n
■HSPA+/HSDPA/HSUPA UMTS
■USB 2.0
■3.5mm audio jack and built-in microphone
■Enhanced audio with Texas Instrument chip
■Assisted GPS
■Accelerometer
■Proximity Sensor
■Ambient Light Sensor
■Kickstand
■Removable battery 1,230mAh


And some pics:
http://www.tmonews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/htchd7front.jpg
http://www.tmonews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/htchd7back21.jpg
http://www.tmonews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/htchd7back.jpg
http://www.tmonews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/htchd7back3.jpg

[jmsremax]

That phone looks old school (screen and icons). Decent hardware though. :2

[AD720]

http://www.kokeytechnology.com/gadgets/cell-phonesmobile-phones/3213-htc-hd3-htc-hd7-technical-specs-official-t-mobile-usa-will-offer-htc-hd7-too/
Per the link above, official specs of the HTC HD3 have been released:

■Windows Phone 7 OS and pre-installed applications
■HTC Sense and App Widgets
■1 GHZ Qualcomm QSD 8250 processor
■512MB ROM + 8GB non-removable microSD card
■576MB RAM
■4.3-inch TFT 800×480 capacitive multi-touch screen display
■5-megapixel CMOS camera with autofocus, Dual-LED Flash and 2-step camera control
■Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
■Wi-Fi b/g/n
■HSPA+/HSDPA/HSUPA UMTS
■USB 2.0
■3.5mm audio jack and built-in microphone
■Enhanced audio with Texas Instrument chip
■Assisted GPS
■Accelerometer
■Proximity Sensor
■Ambient Light Sensor
■Kickstand
■Removable battery 1,230mAh


And some pics:

Wow color me corrected. And interested. A little. :)

[dunng]

I am ready to kill some users that will not stop whining about wanting an iPhone... :tg

[Goldie]

Joke's on Verizon. They were offered first shot at the iPhone while I was still working there and they passed because they thought it would be too expensive and people wouldn't buy it.

Oops

[jmsremax]

Joke's on Verizon. They were offered first shot at the iPhone while I was still working there and they passed because they thought it would be too expensive and people wouldn't buy it.

Oops

:tpd:

I couldn't agree more....I believe Apple changed their mind because growth has been tapering off since the launch of the Andriod OS phones. When I decide to get a new phone I don't know if I want an iphone at this point. Kudos for Google for going up against Goliath.

[VTDragon]

A couple of years ago the prospect of a Verizon iPhone would have excited me, they were the best out there for a while, but since I've had my Droid Incredible I can see no real advantage to the iPhone vs it. I'll stick with my Droid.

[loki]

A couple of years ago the prospect of a Verizon iPhone would have excited me, they were the best out there for a while, but since I've had my Droid Incredible I can see no real advantage to the iPhone vs it. I'll stick with my Droid.

i don't get the droid love. i've played with a few of them and they're just meh to me

[ir13]

Verizon will get the Iphone when the LTE network is up and running. LTE is the next gen of cellular service.

It would be stupid of apple not to capitalize on the 30% marketshare* that the big V holds.