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Marino
Joined: Aug 31, 2005
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What is the difference between a hundred dollar compare to a $600 cell phone to call some one?
A cell phone is a necessity, for you guys having a high-end cell phone is a status symbol.
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EastCoastStar
Joined: Dec 07, 2003
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From: orlando fl US
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it is NOT a status symbol. not at all.
it is a hobby, something we are ALL interested in.
some people its cars, some people liek radios, come people like RC toys, some people like coins, and so on. this is what we like to do. and If we enjoy phones, we like to have a nice one usually.
So no, its not a status symbol.
Thanks
p.s. I will be stoping in now all. I just used to not come on becuase it wasnt english before, and that frustrated me because it is the USA thread. but ill be back now 
[ This Message was edited by: eastcoaststar on 2006-06-02 02:21 ] |
Marino
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From: North Bay CA
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Some people doing it for a hobby but the majority having a high-end phone outside the State are a STATUS SYMBOL!
Don’t get me wrong I carry a somewhat high-end phone with PDA, detachable QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth, WiFi and camera (I really don’t care so much of the camera coz its crappy, I’d rather use my digital camera). I used every option of my cell phone every day.
I bet you the majority of those guys that claims they have a so called high-end cell phone, they never use a fraction of its options they just have it for the STATUS SYMBOL that’s the reality.
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REO
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@Marino
Stop talking out of your _ _ _ . This is a forum full of techie's, phone geeks etc.....
You don't have the slightest Idea of what this forum is about.
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Marino
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On 2006-05-27 00:02:05, robbie335 wrote:
Guys why US, is such a big user of cellphones, and phone in general...but all the devices that they sell here are, not even comperable to Europe or Japan???
All the companies have crappy cheap phones and they don't have coverage of umts etc....that really upset me..just wanted to share
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@REO
I admit I’m a bit out of steam.. but let’s dissect the post before this thing gets out of direction:
Statement 1. “Guys why US, is such a big user of cellphones, and phone in general...but all the devices that they sell here are, not even comperable to Europe or Japan???”
• Devices sold here in the US not even comparable to Europe or Japan – I-Mate is available at On The Go Solutions base in Illinois. Japan made phones are all over the United States.
• If he is referring to American made devices not even comparable to those country’s? It depends on how you look at it, make a list of options and compare.
Statement 2. “All the companies have crappy cheap phones and they don't have coverage of umts etc”
• All the companies have crappy cheap phones – every Cell Phone providers throughout the world have the same trend to accommodate their customers.
• “and they don't have coverage of umts etc”. See line 176 as of January 2006, Cingular has deployed UMTS networks in Dallas, Detroit, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, and Seattle.
[ This Message was edited by: Marino on 2006-06-02 09:40 ] |
EastCoastStar
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every person that i know who has a high end phone uses the high end features, so its more than just a status symbol, its staying in communication all the time. weather its through GPRS or EDGE, wifi, MS OUTLOOK, anything, most people use it.
out of curiosity, what phone do you have?
I have the treo 650, and use outlook, word, and many more features that "low end and mid range" phones do not have.
as for @REO, i know he uses his K-JAM for many things, and he uses the features too.
i just want to point out that it is NOT a status symbol. im sure there are a few people out there (well, im REAL SURE), many people use it as a status symbol actually, mainly teenagers, but as for most of us here at esato, we use the features proudly. |
Marino
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From: North Bay CA
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I use HP6315, enough for my needs. |
Marino
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On 2006-06-02 05:34:25, REO wrote:
@Marino
Stop talking out of your _ _ _ . This is a forum full of techie's, phone geeks etc.....
You don't have the slightest Idea of what this forum is about.
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You sounds like you are technically inclined in the Cell Phone arena, enlighten me?
“You don't have the slightest Idea of what this forum is about.” Educate me?
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brix25
Joined: Aug 20, 2003
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From: Cape Town, South Africa
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Marino
Joined: Aug 31, 2005
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From: North Bay CA
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what can I say REO is a classy guy.
Here is a cut & paste, his comment about Americans in terms of cell phone technology. Read on, for that I’m out.
“No expandable memory....... I've said it before, American's are ignorant to cell phone technology. The reason for non-expandable memory is, because americans could care less about memory cards.
The mentality is: A phone is simply to make phone calls. Anything extra, is accepted as nice features. This frustrates me.
Hence why there is not a demand for phones with all the bells and whistles.
I need all the technology I can get in a phone. I don't care to pay a little more if I can get all the tools I need.
Not all Americans think like I do.”
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REO
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@Marino
Before you cut and paste and old post, make sure to stay in context.
The reason for that post was my frustration with  launch dates in the U.S.A. and how many Americans settle for cheap phones.
How ever, take guys like myself , EastCoastStar, Knight4led, Residentevil, etc..... in The USA. We use our phones to there full potential and then some. My S710 and K Jam are not for your average cell phone users.
My K Jam has a 2gig card..... Hmmmm why would I need that??????
hmmmmm perhaps to watch movies, listen to MP 3's , Answer corporate e-mails, talk with relatives through MSN messenger. Read powerpoint presentations while on my way to a business trip, shoot of e-mails to clients, play games at the airport, read news via WIFI, shoot some pics with the 1.3 MP cam, listen to music via the internet. track expenses with excel.
Does that sound like I would use it as a status symbol ?
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Residentevil
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The general American uses a simple phone, while munching down a huge hamburger with fries, but flushing it down with a diet soda.
Tough times don't last, tough people do!
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REO
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@Residentevil
Well said !!! LOL
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Marino
Joined: Aug 31, 2005
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From: North Bay CA
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@REO
What blows my steam off was reading Post ragging your side of the aisles technology. They think having a high-end cell phone and functional knowledge about it they are better or knowledgeable enough about cell phone technology.
“watch movies, listen to MP 3's , Answer corporate e-mails, talk with relatives through MSN messenger. Read powerpoint presentations while on my way to a business trip, shoot of e-mails to clients, play games at the airport, read news via WIFI, shoot some pics with the 1.3 MP cam, listen to music via the internet. track expenses with excel.”
That’s an Old School/Basic application not even enough to impress some one that works in High Tech here in Silicon Valley.
“Before you cut and paste and old post, make sure to stay in context.
The reason for that post was my frustration with launch dates in the U.S.A. and how many Americans settle for cheap phones.”
I feel for your frustration, but for your information REO is not an American technology so don’t take it to the Americans.
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REO
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@Marino
Take your Silicon Valley BS else where. Get your self an Idiot's guide to forum conversation.
Or only post when sober. I wasn't trying to impress you, just giving you an Idea of what some of us like in our toys.
You're probably posting from a public library and live in a rundown shack in East LA. Don't give me that Silicon BS............................
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