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bases_loaded

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Mar 3, 2010 3:01 PM
Glory Days wrote: if you like a physical keyboard on your phone, go with the droid. i dont believe the nexus has one.
I do not like a physical keyboard
Mar 3, 2010 3:01pm
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Mar 3, 2010 3:05 PM
Glory Days wrote: if you like a physical keyboard on your phone, go with the droid. i dont believe the nexus has one.
That's one of the reasons I went with the Droid..but quite honestly..I don't think I've ever used it since I got it.
Mar 3, 2010 3:05pm
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Mar 3, 2010 3:19 PM
GoChiefs wrote:
Glory Days wrote: if you like a physical keyboard on your phone, go with the droid. i dont believe the nexus has one.
That's one of the reasons I went with the Droid..but quite honestly..I don't think I've ever used it since I got it.
i am glad it has it though. the only time i dont use it is when i only have to type one word or something for a quick search. i find it much faster to text with the actual keyboard.
Mar 3, 2010 3:19pm
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gport_tennis

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Mar 3, 2010 6:33 PM
imex99 wrote:
gport_tennis wrote: definetly the droid. more applications more freedom on the phone. while the webos is really neat there is only about a 1000 apps, and I wouldnt trust the hardware of the pre plus.

that being said if you are in the clintonville area I work at a verizon store.....:)
if u work for verizon, i feel sorry for the customers.....

As I type, 1,614 app catalog apps and many homebrews apps that havent made the catalog and beta apps on top of that and palm released an app so we can download beta apps.

App Selection Grows to Over 2000 For US Pre Owners
http://www.precentral.net/app-selection-grows-over-2000-us-pre-owners

I am sorry that I dont keep an up to date count of the number of applications available for the pre plus. You are correct sir it does make a difference that the pre plus has 1600 applications especially when you compare that to the 25,000+ applications available on the android phones.

After the issues I have seen with the sprint pre, I stand by my statement that I do not trust the hardware right now. I have read many bad reviews of people complaing about the hardware breaking or being faulty about the palm pre. From the trainings I have done all of the improvements verizon has made to the pre plus has been software related. I have chose to wait a month or 2(so far so good) to see how the hardware holds up, because I dont want angry customers coming back with a broken phone, Especially with a proven commodity like the droid . That being said Webos is fantastic and I would love to see more palm phones with the webos.
Mar 3, 2010 6:33pm
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gport_tennis

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Mar 3, 2010 6:34 PM
onuwb wrote: gsport....I'm eligible to upgrade (according to Verizon's website) on March 17th. I'll have to have you help me pick a phone!
North high and Morse. Right by graceland. Stop on by i would love to hook up any of the freehuddle nation.
Mar 3, 2010 6:34pm
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gport_tennis

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Mar 3, 2010 6:38 PM
OneBuckeye wrote: ^Nexxus runs 2.1 which the droid is supposed to be getting soon... I would hold out for the nexxus if I was in the market right now.

some things with the nexus one that some consider positives and some consider negatives. The phone will not be sold and serviced directly in stores. you will have to go directly through google for any issues with the device. No going into a verizon store and leaving with a working model.
Mar 3, 2010 6:38pm
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Mar 3, 2010 7:44 PM
imex99 wrote:
dlazz wrote:
gorocks99 wrote: it's amazing, especially with the new update that gives a video camera and (soon) flash.
You call a phone "amazing" even though it's just now getting basic features? Yawn.
what phone do u have?
http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_n79-2497.php
Mar 3, 2010 7:44pm
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iuhoosier11

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Mar 3, 2010 9:21 PM
I'm loving the WebOS on the Pre. I'm still working on customizing my phone with Homebrew apps and patches, but I'm very impressed so far. I bought the phone 2 weeks ago.
Mar 3, 2010 9:21pm
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Mar 3, 2010 11:28 PM
It's a great phone now, can't wait to get some more carriers and a few different models out there and developers and apps will start flowing at a faster rate.

It's rumored that Palm will be making Sprints first 4G phone and hopefully it will be a larger screen phone with touchscreen and a physical keyboard.

IUhoosier, are you a member at precentral.net? If not, it's the best place for ALL of your WebOS needs.....
Mar 3, 2010 11:28pm
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Mar 4, 2010 12:39 AM
gport_tennis wrote: After the issues I have seen with the sprint pre, I stand by my statement that I do not trust the hardware right now. I have read many bad reviews of people complaing about the hardware breaking or being faulty about the palm pre. From the trainings I have done all of the improvements verizon has made to the pre plus has been software related. I have chose to wait a month or 2(so far so good) to see how the hardware holds up, because I dont want angry customers coming back with a broken phone, Especially with a proven commodity like the droid. That being said Webos is fantastic and I would love to see more palm phones with the webos.
And you also want to keep that return rate down...right? :)
gport_tennis wrote: some things with the nexus one that some consider positives and some consider negatives. The phone will not be sold and serviced directly in stores. you will have to go directly through google for any issues with the device. No going into a verizon store and leaving with a working model.
Most people don't realize that, and I'm glad you pointed that out. You can't buy the N1 in retail stores, and when something goes wrong...you are shit out of luck for the duration of time you have to send it to Google and wait for a replacement/repaired phone to be sent back to you. The N1 looks great on paper...but I really think Google screwed the pooch with that deal.
Mar 4, 2010 12:39am
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Mar 4, 2010 8:56 AM
Sherm...you work for Motorola right?

After reading all this though, the fact that I won't be able to service the nexxus through verizon may be the factor that pushes me to the droid
Mar 4, 2010 8:56am
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Mar 4, 2010 3:33 PM
Yes bases, I work for Motorola.

Well...technically I work for a marketing company, and work exclusively on the Motorola account.
Mar 4, 2010 3:33pm
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Mar 4, 2010 3:37 PM
I have the Palm Pre Plus and I love it. My girlfriend has an Iphone, but it doesn't have a keyboard and seems to big for my liking. Never used a Droid, but it seems bulky too.
Mar 4, 2010 3:37pm
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Mar 4, 2010 8:13 PM
New droid owner says droid.
Mar 4, 2010 8:13pm
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iuhoosier11

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Mar 4, 2010 9:38 PM
imex99 wrote:
IUhoosier, are you a member at precentral.net? If not, it's the best place for ALL of your WebOS needs.....
Absolutely, great website!
Mar 4, 2010 9:38pm
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puffyisback

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Mar 4, 2010 11:41 PM
ok guy that works at verizon......I'm looking to upgrade and LOVE the droid.......but I don't want my bill to skyrocket the extra 30 bucks.......pm me pllleeeasssssssseeee
Mar 4, 2010 11:41pm
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Mar 5, 2010 12:00 AM
^^^^Good luck with that. LOL
Mar 5, 2010 12:00am
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puffyisback

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Mar 5, 2010 12:25 AM
I know right lol
Mar 5, 2010 12:25am
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gport_tennis

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Mar 5, 2010 10:52 AM
puffyisback wrote: ok guy that works at verizon......I'm looking to upgrade and LOVE the droid.......but I don't want my bill to skyrocket the extra 30 bucks.......pm me pllleeeasssssssseeee
pm sent
Mar 5, 2010 10:52am
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gut

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Mar 5, 2010 11:29 AM
gport_tennis wrote:
puffyisback wrote: ok guy that works at verizon......I'm looking to upgrade and LOVE the droid.......but I don't want my bill to skyrocket the extra 30 bucks.......pm me pllleeeasssssssseeee
pm sent
What the heck.....Hey, I have 5 fingers and would like a discount, too!
Mar 5, 2010 11:29am
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gport_tennis

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Mar 5, 2010 2:05 PM
gut wrote:
gport_tennis wrote:
puffyisback wrote: ok guy that works at verizon......I'm looking to upgrade and LOVE the droid.......but I don't want my bill to skyrocket the extra 30 bucks.......pm me pllleeeasssssssseeee
pm sent
What the heck.....Hey, I have 5 fingers and would like a discount, too!
does your employer qualify for a work discount? shoot me a pm ill see what i can do
Mar 5, 2010 2:05pm
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Mar 5, 2010 2:45 PM
Shit! I've already got a discount through my employer!! LOL
Mar 5, 2010 2:45pm
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Mar 5, 2010 3:43 PM
How about upgrading me although I'm not eligible for an upgrade?
Mar 5, 2010 3:43pm
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Mar 5, 2010 3:47 PM
Loving Android 2.1 on my Droid Eris.
Mar 5, 2010 3:47pm
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gport_tennis

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Mar 5, 2010 11:04 PM
thedynasty1998 wrote: How about upgrading me although I'm not eligible for an upgrade?
no deal:)
Mar 5, 2010 11:04pm