OT: Technology and Geek Stuff Thread

[Sweatpants Murphy]

because you want the new OS more than the new phone

[Coop]

I have a 3gs. the only thing I won't benefit from with the OS is "facetime" and the higher megapixel HD camera. Proc is probably a bit faster but it's the same size storage wise and I don't think the RAM increased either.

[Panoptes]

The wife just told me her company phone (personal use as well) is getting upgraded to the new iPhone. She may get to keep the old 3G and said she would give it to me whereupon I laughed out loud and told her thanks, but NO THANKS.

I don't want nor need any stinking Apple products in my life. And I certainly do not want or need a data phone and all the pretentiousness that comes with it (as witnessed by the many that play the role in this area).

My little beat to hell, almost 3 year old pre-paid T-Mobile phone, has served my needs well these past several years and all it has cost our family is about a total of $120 all these years (including the phone).

[Coop]

-G- I'm not an Apple fan myself but the once concession I make is owning an iphone. You're wife's 3G can be unlocked for tmobile...

[Sweatpants Murphy]

The wife just told me her company phone (personal use as well) is getting upgraded to the new iPhone. She may get to keep the old 3G and said she would give it to me whereupon I laughed out loud and told her thanks, but NO THANKS.

I don't want nor need any stinking Apple products in my life. And I certainly do not want or need a data phone and all the pretentiousness that comes with it (as witnessed by the many that play the role in this area).

My little beat to hell, almost 3 year old pre-paid T-Mobile phone, has served my needs well these past several years and all it has cost our family is about a total of $120 all these years (including the phone).

If I didn't work for a wireless carrier, I'd run with prepaid. No doubt about that.

[CGVT]

If I didn't work for a wireless carrier, I'd run with prepaid. No doubt about that.

But...would you be a holier than thou, pretentious fuck like Gonz is when you talk about it?

[froot loops]

its a tough act to mimic.

[Panoptes]

If I didn't work for a wireless carrier, I'd run with prepaid. No doubt about that.

Fully understandable.

When you have to PAY FOR IT YOURSELF with your own privately earned dollars (unlike some others who chime in), its a no-brainer to go the PP route.

I bet some in here even run around looking like old dufus with a bluetooth dangling from their ear, trying to enhance the official (geek) look.

[Panoptes]

its a tough act to mimic.

You can't mimic greatness.

Copy cat asshole acting is high art in this place though.

[DeanUK]

As nice as an iPhone is, I can't justify spending my money on a contract, just so i can piss about on the internet, especially when I can do it at work anyway! I'm on pre-paid too, I top it up every 2 or 3 months, I rarely find any reason to have to call somebody when I'm out.

[Sweatpants Murphy]

But...would you be a holier than thou, pretentious fuck like Gonz is when you talk about it?

lolz...honestly, I had Alltel prepaid prior to working for Sprint and thought it was fantastic. I paid .75 a day for unlimited text and .10 per minute to call with nights and weekends free. I'm a texter, not a talker, so it worked well for me.

Fully understandable.

When you have to PAY FOR IT YOURSELF with your own privately earned dollars (unlike some others who chime in), its a no-brainer to go the PP route.

I bet some in here even run around looking like old dufus with a bluetooth dangling from their ear, trying to enhance the official (geek) look.

Honestly, the best prepaid plans out there are better than the best postpaid plans anyway. $50/month for unlimited talk, text, and web on Boost vs. $99.99 for the same thing on Sprint or T-Mobile. You just pay more for the phones up front, but you make that up in the first 2-3 months of service.

About the bluetooth headsets...I'm required to wear one at work, but I rarely use it. I last charged it in January and if I turn it on right now it'll still tell me "battery level is high."

[DetroitDad08]

I use a bluetooth at work, but it's because I ride in a patrol car for 12 hours a night and I have to use hands free, b/c i write tickets for people who don't!!

[Panoptes]

Understood.

Handsfree is a requirement while driving in CA.

You know what I'm talking about though right?

Unless you are an on-call Neurosurgeon or someone that is tied to public service safety, you probably shouldn't be at the bar, wearing your glowing neon bluetooth set just so Billy Bob (your best friend) can reach you on a whim. You don't look cool, you look the fool.

[Panoptes]

As nice as an iPhone is, I can't justify spending my money on a contract, just so i can piss about on the internet, especially when I can do it at work anyway! I'm on pre-paid too, I top it up every 2 or 3 months, I rarely find any reason to have to call somebody when I'm out.

Like I said, I've had a pay as you go (pre-paid IMO) T-Mobile phone for over 3 years now. I paid $100 for the first fill card for 1K minutes and then every year at renewal time (2x now), I have re-upped and rolled forward unused minutes for only $10 (30 minutes). My phone says I have 889 minutes left right now.

That's how its done. No bluetooths dangling and no mortgage needed to stay connected. I'm connected all day everyday at work and by computer.

It just works well for me (and about 50 million other Americans who use the pre-paid route).

[FVD]

That's so heartwarming.