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Any new phone rumors for Sprint?

Got what might be a tip that Verizon will have the new HTC locked down for 6 months. If true, that wouldn't impact the next regular Evo update.

And if a Nexus, that would be another model and I doubt Verizon could even sneeze if they wanted to.

Total rumor. Don't listen to me.
 
twospirits said:
I figure this may be the best place to post this.

Over at seekalpha they state the following...


I see that coming down the pike for next year. More tablets. maybe um dare I say it, padphone like. That would surely blow the other two out of the water.

TS
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if a padphone hits spank... then I am concerned about unlimited data.

Spank will either want monthly access charge or data usage!
Tethering for $30/month
or
Data package (3GB) for $30.

in the case of a padphone.. it is the same device.. so no tethering.
will they look at data charges.. end of unlimited?
 
drexappeal said:
The trend I absolutely detest is OEM's going with no SD card slot. That's something that I will not compromise on. Until a Network provider is completely hole proof, I don't want to hear that I can access the files from the cloud.
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Yeah, this has got to stop, even if a network provider does magically become bulletproof I still want my external memory choice.
The benefit is in the OEM's hands though and they will act in their best interest before ours 9 out of 10 times. Alot of OEMs have been starting up "cloud" storage services or taking stake in current services with Dropbox like functionality it seems. It is in their own best interest to promote their own service rather than give users the option of buying a separate memory chip which they don't get a cut of. Or letting users sign up for FREE more generic services when they could be using a branded service tied to their phone. It's sad really.

EarlyMon said:
Ok, on that note (edit, ninja'd, pick a note, lol), here's what I want in all future Sprint phones -

An end to support threads where people can't get BT working right in their cars -

An end to support threads that this BT stack is better with this device, but not the one that used to work -

An end to support threads that this BT stack doesn't have the range as the last one -

And an end to tricky pairing.

Because BT is a standard and it's not that adult a puzzle to come through on what's advertised and to come through on reasonable expectations.

Either just say "headsets only marked as XYZ" or just get it right without all of the BT keywords on the spec page.
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This should go for all phones on all carriers really, but I know what you mean since most of us are on Sprint.
Isn't the Bluetooth stack selection and integration on the OEMs more-so than the carriers? I'm not letting the carriers off the hook since they are partially responsible for approving, specifically integrating, and supporting the phones and OEMs. Ultimately it is the OEM that decides the Bluetooth capabilities isn't it?

dan330 said:
If a padphone hits spank... then I am concerned about unlimited data.

Spank will either want monthly access charge or data usage!
Tethering for $30/month
or
Data package (3GB) for $30.

in the case of a padphone.. it is the same device.. so no tethering.
will they look at data charges.. end of unlimited?
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I could be wrong, but from what I thought I read, the Padfone 2 "tablet" case is simply a pass through. It will utilize the same network connection as the fone itself. There wouldn't be any tethering or extra network connecting needed. I'm not sure how they could justify extra charges, it would be a true disgrace. Arm and a leg tactics.

It is all a moot point anyways since ASUS doesn't have a CDMA Padfone and the chances of them rebuilding and producing an entirely new build seems so slim. (on the off chance they did jump off the deep end and do a new CDMA build they could at least add us a MicroSD card slot :))

If I was in that situation I would try buy the fone and accessories unsubsidized through a different party and activate it on my line myself. And hope that the MEID/IEMI isn't flagged by the carrier for the arm and a leg data plan.
 
^ Correct.
Remember the Photon 4G. You could get the lapdock and Sprint did not charge you for the use of it as a plan add on. You just bought it and thats it. The pad phone is (to me) the same thing. An extension of the phone in a bigger screen. With the way that both Dan Hesse and Son (sounds like a sitcom) think, I wouldn't doubt seeing that device on the Now network. In fact it would make total sense. Cut the competition hard. They both are pioneers in bringing stuff that folks want. Cheap plans, and unlimited. I do not see that going away.

TS
 
twospirits said:
^ Correct.
Remember the Photon 4G. You could get the lapdock and Sprint did not charge you for the use of it as a plan add on. You just bought it and thats it. The pad phone is (to me) the same thing. An extension of the phone in a bigger screen. With the way that both Dan Hesse and Son (sounds like a sitcom) think, I wouldn't doubt seeing that device on the Now network. In fact it would make total sense. Cut the competition hard. They both are pioneers in bringing stuff that folks want. Cheap plans, and unlimited. I do not see that going away.

TS
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That would be beautiful. I'd take one of the other upgrades on my account this summer, if they offered that phone on Sprint (although, I hate that they took away the microSD slot, so they'd have to modify it slightly to include that option).
 
drexappeal said:
That would be beautiful. I'd take one of the other upgrades on my account this summer, if they offered that phone on Sprint (although, I hate that they took away the microSD slot, so they'd have to modify it slightly to include that option).
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The one other multi-docking phone system that would be great to have as an option is NEXPHONE. Haven't heard much about it recently, but, the idea is basically the same as PADFONE, but, would also plug into a desktop station.
 
twospirits said:
have a link for that teardown tommy?

I can't have a phone that does not have a removable battery, no matter how big or long lasting it may be. Which is why the HTC device was out of my list of devices back then.

And that brings me to this..


I see quite a few phones that will have more radios for much better world coverage. (Like dual sims). as well as longer battery life, and wireless charging.

but the one thing I would love to see is just make the system allow apps to go on the sdcard without having to hack the damn thing to death to do that. Or at the very least allow the option on a stock phone to swap the internal with the external memory. This way manufacturers don't have to make so many different versions of a device (16, 32, 64 etc) and just make one and let the buyer get the extra amount they need or want.

With Motorola, I lost favor with them, but they may win me back if google does do what drex says, but for now, Samsung is my brand.

So any idea what the last LTE device would be for Sprint. We still have Nov and Dec and that is alot of time just for one last device. I figure maybe two more.

TS
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It's for the Razr, but the idea is exactly the same. The MAXX's battery is just slightly thicker, Motorola Droid RAZR Teardown - iFixit
 
Potential bad news... I just went to Sprint newsroom and dug around press releases. Looking at the fact sheet for the GSIII, it lists both the 16 and 32gb versions. We all know they sold the 16gb in stores at release, and the 32gb was available as web order.
Sprint Newsroom | Galaxy S III Fact Sheet

The Note II fact sheet only mentions the 16gb version, so it looks like we're out of luck; at least for a long while, if not forever.

Sprint Newsroom | Samsung Galaxy Note

I think I'm going to go cry now.
 
Has there been any word on off-contract process for the note 2? I'm not extending my contract with Sprint, but i am buying the note 2 Thursday. And any knowledge of they are releasing only the 16gb model one of they will sell/offer the 32, 64gb models this week too?
 
Has there been any word on off-contract process for the note 2? I'm not extending my contract with Sprint, but i am buying the note 2 Thursday. And any knowledge of they are releasing only the 16gb model one of they will sell/offer the 32, 64gb models this week too?
 
I really hope Google have some surprises in store at the event because so far that LG phone is not seeking my interest.
 
Tommydaniel said:
That's because they Nexus 4 that will be initially announced will be the one sold through the Play Store, and much like the Galaxy Nexus in the Play Store, it won't have LTE and will only be 16GB. :D Just a guess of course.
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I actually hadn't considered that. In retrospect, carrier-specific models will likely come later (as per usual). That actually doesn't bother me all that much. My contract doesn't expire until June, but I'm more than willing to buy out the remainder now if something comes along that steals my attention.
 
NYCHitman1 said:
I actually hadn't considered that. In retrospect, carrier-specific models will likely come later (as per usual). That actually doesn't bother me all that much. My contract doesn't expire until June, but I'm more than willing to buy out the remainder now if something comes along that steals my attention.
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I have actually been thinking about going "rogue" and doing the pre-paid route. But haven't decided yet. Tempted to get the Note II as well. Tempted by the Nexus 4, but not tempted enough. Nothing about it really excites me.
 
Tommydaniel said:
I have actually been thinking about going "rogue" and doing the pre-paid route. But haven't decided yet.
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I've considered this too (minus pre-paid, but hopping to another provider for my line only). Cancelling my line and buying the Nexus 4 when it hits the G.P.S., which would be activated on T-Mo's Unlim plan.
 
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