jerry42570
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Monkey SPANK
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Off-topic: I got Spanked. What about you?
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braxton355
Android Enthusiast
Haha it was fun while it lasted. But died soon. No actually went on longer than I expected!
Well, the hot topic now is Spankwork Vision and when do we get 4G. 
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KOLIO
Guest
^^^^^^^^
This
Believe this:
It won't take much to get this thread active again,like static electricity re-igniting a fire in the Southwest during a drought......
This
Believe this:
It won't take much to get this thread active again,like static electricity re-igniting a fire in the Southwest during a drought......
I am so shamefully going to borrow that lol
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drexappeal
Extreme Android User
Get ready to be on the Spankwire Network soon!
Sprint will acquire remaining stake in Clearwire for $2.2 billion
bearballz
Well-Known Member
If Sprint doesn't get this NV/LTE rollout moving they're definitely going to get a spanking.
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KOLIO
Guest
If Sprint doesn't get this NV/LTE rollout moving they're definitely going to get a spanking.
Let's hope that they're not TOOOO much into that sort of thing,or we all lose........
Things should start picking up once the takeover deal is finalized.
Too bad not all CDMA phones cannot use voice & data simultaneously on 3G (like the SGS III),which makes a big difference in the waiting game for LTE.
simcha
Android Enthusiast
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Too bad not all CDMA phones cannot use voice & data simultaneously on 3G (like the SGS III),which makes a big difference in the waiting game for LTE.
Just a quick note...
The HTC Evo 4G LTE also does allow you to use voice and data simultaneously. I was very surprised by this when I got the phone.
It still doesn't make up for the abysmal data speeds in my area...
NYCHitman1
Gun for Hire
Let's hope that they're not TOOOO much into that sort of thing,or we all lose........
Things should start picking up once the takeover deal is finalized.
Too bad not all CDMA phones cannot use voice & data simultaneously on 3G (like the SGS III),which makes a big difference in the waiting game for LTE.
EVO LTE, SGS3, and LG Viper are all SVDO enabled. However, the LG Optimus G is only SVLTE enabled. (On Sprint, of course).
simcha
Android Enthusiast
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KOLIO
Guest
I was aware of the EVOLTE having this capability,but not the LG VIPER.
The more the merrier,which leads me to ask this:
From what I've read the HTC THUNDERBOLT has this capability as well,sooooooo.........
WHY ON EARTH DOESN'T EVERY ANDROID HAVE THIS CAPABILITY?
NYCHitman1
Gun for Hire
Big combination of things. Network, device, etc etc.
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KOLIO
Guest
Without knowing all the details about network,etc.....,I'd agree w/this,but.....
Seems there are at least three manufacturers that can build phones w/3G voice-data simultaneous capability,working on at least two CDMA networks,so,exclusivity to a manufacturer or carrier/network doesn't appear to be a barrier.
Why this feature isn't more wide-spread just doesn't add up & would make a great selling point.Actually,it shouldn't be a selling point & should be a feature on any ANDROID released from here on out,whether it be an entry-level phone or a flagship model.
NYCHitman1
Gun for Hire
Precisely. Well said, Dan.
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KOLIO
Guest
Well yeah,everything that goes into producing a phone has a cost,no doubt.I just don't see where the costs to be so prohibitive to not have such a feature as standard equipment.
Again,this would be a great opportunity for any of the manufacturers to step up & have a marketing edge over the competition.
Again,this would be a great opportunity for any of the manufacturers to step up & have a marketing edge over the competition.
NYCHitman1
Gun for Hire
SVDO/SVLTE isn't something that has been marketed though. I guess manufacturers don't really see it as something that important. AFAIK, AT&T boasts about having this feature set (and they are the only one to do so).
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KOLIO
Guest
True,true.It's not a flashy marketing feature like FFC's,13MP cameras,NFC,etc......
Perhaps w/4G LTE being rolled out to the masses (eventually),this may be the cost-cutting that you mentioned that makes the most sense & seen as a redundancy by the manufacturers & an unwanted burden/strain on existing 3G infrastructure by the carriers.
NYCHitman1
Gun for Hire
Exactly. I assume the idea is to market to the masses, and the majority. The majority aren't folks like you and I. We're the teeny weenie minority.
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KOLIO
Guest
So true.Too bad for them,must be a sad life......
Speaking of those polar opposites:
I know a guy who has had a GNEX for 3+ months & has yet to get a GOOGLE account.
While the phone could be a useful tool w/o the GOOGLENESS w/a little bit of work & time,this guy hasn't a clue as to what he has,or,what it could be.
Made me green w/envy as I awaited patiently for ICS w/the PHOTON (&we all know how that story ended)...........
NYCHitman1
Gun for Hire
That just makes no sense to me at all. You lose out on so much functionality due to not having the Google account attached. I'm sure you plead your case to him to smarten up a bit.