are we going to see more t-mobile hotspot@home phone's???
by joey1211729 - 10/25/07 12:00 PM
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A: Thanks everyone!
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 12:01 PMThank you everyone for joining me. Next week Bonnie Cha will be discussing GPS devices. Pleasenjoin us. http://forums.cnet.com/5208-12548_102-0.html?forumID=136&threadID=269279
Q: t-mobile hotspot@home
by joey1211729 - 10/25/07 12:00 PMare we going to see more t-mobile hotspot@home phone's???
A: We should
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 12:01 PMThe service seems to be doing well so I expect we;ll see more. Hopefully a smart phone or too.
Q: Iphone
by daplacidone - 10/25/07 11:56 AMI waited in line for the iphone ...and love it ....but the email not being instant and not being able to open attachments im gonna wait until more functionality comes. I really want a N95 but my wife wont approve two big purchases like that in the same year
A: N95
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:59 AMThe N95 is very expensive. And though it may not be as slick as the iPhone it has just about every feature imaginable. I'd love to see it land at a US carrier (which would lower the price). I'm optimistic but I don't know for sure if that will happen.
A: It's just for testing
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:55 AMI have to try everything. last week is was the Sony Ericsson W580i. Next it might be the Nokia N95.
A: Voyager browser
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:53 AMAnd sorry smona977 , but I didn't get the chance to use the Voyager's browser.
A: And speaking of V Cast Mobile TV
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:52 AM...it looks like it won;t come to the Bay Area until 2009. That's a logn wait.
Q: LG Voyager
by smona977 - 10/25/07 11:46 AMDid you get a chance to use the LG Voyager? If so, your thoughts. What OS does it use and is the HTML browser as nice as Safair is on the iPhone?
A: I like it so far
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:51 AMI did see the LG Voyager at CTIA and I liked what I saw. I was a fan of the enV so I was excited to see it but the design improvements seem top-notch so far. The external touchscreen is better than the cramped externla display on the enV. Also, the Voyager supportsV Cast Mobile TV. It should go on sale in early November. Here's more info: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-12261_7-9802806-51.html, a slide show: http://reviews.cnet.com/4326-6454_7-6594406.html and a video: http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phones/lg-voyager-vx10000-verizon/4505-6454_7-32640927.html
Q: Java for Centro
by haub123 - 10/25/07 11:40 AMI was wondering that when and if Palm ever changes their OS, will existing Palm users be able to upgrade there phones?
A: Not sure
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:45 AMUnfortunately, I don't know but I expect you'd be able to.
Q: iPhone Questions
by parrotech - 10/25/07 11:42 AMDo you have a date when the iPhone will be available in Europe (unlocked)? On other US carriers? Is A2DP Bluetooth on the horizon?
A: Novemeber
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:44 AMThe iPhone will come to the UK on Nov. 9 with Orange. France will follow on Nov. 29. No word on other countries yet though Asia should happen next year. I'd love to see A2DP on the iPhone. I;m sure it will come but I don't know when exactly.
Q: What model do you use?
by papsc - 10/25/07 11:38 AMAnd the burning question...what model phone do you use? What is your favorite feature?
A: Music phones are my favorite
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:42 AMRight now I'm testing the Sidekick LX. Bonnie Cha already wrote the review but I wanted to see just how good it was. My favorite phone features are music and messaging. I don't care much about photos as I'll use a real camera for that. But music phones like Sony Ericsson's Walkman series and Nokia's Xpress Music series are very useful.
A: More CTIA news
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:39 AMAt CTIA AT&T also made an announcement for its music service. Starting sometime next month you'll be able to download music wirelessly direct AT&T"s #G handsets.
Q: Which Do You Prefer
by daplacidone - 10/25/07 11:33 AMI prefer Symbian because of the fact that i can change the look and feel which do you prefer
A: I like it too
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:34 AMI'm a symbian fan as well. I just wish it was on more phones in the US.
Q: Somewhat repetitive
by vanillabryce99 - 10/25/07 11:26 AMSorry to ask a similar question, but do you have any guesses as to what the Blackberry 8130 for Sprint will cost? $199 with rebate? More? Less?
Also, is this something to expect before Thanksgiving or after? I feel like a pain asking questions which you've answered, I just was hoping you'd have a better educated guess on the specifics than I do.
Thanks.
A: In November
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:34 AMThe Sprint Pearl will be released next month but we don't have a specific date yet. It should cost about $199 with service.
Q: sturdy phones
by papsc - 10/25/07 11:26 AMone of the major uses in my firm is for miltary spec model phones... Sprint is by far the best, but the Verizon G'Zone is fast becoming the replacement of choice as we have problems with sprint's network. What other brands are introducing sturdy phones that can withstand a few drops, some water and dust?
A: Sprint has the most choices
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:33 AMThe G'z one is a very sturdy phone. I'm sure it could withstand almost anything. You're correct that Sprint has rules this area. Its Nextel branded phones and some Sanyo models are also sturdy. But other carriers don't seem to be following.
Q: iPhone challengers
by therealsybarite - 10/25/07 11:18 AMwith the success of the iPhone here, why are the potential challengers, like the 8GB N95 for example, so slow to arrive state side.
A: It's the carriers
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:30 AMIt has a lot to do with carrier support. Carriers rule the US market and unlocked phones are not as widely used as they do in other countries. So even big companies like Nokia take their time when introducing unlocked phones here because they don't have the carrier partner to advertise and market the phone. Also, because unlocked phones like the N95 don't come with a service rebate, they're too expensive for many people.
Q: International Service
by papsc - 10/25/07 11:16 AMVerizon's new international service on the blackberry is spotty at best. Who in the US is the most reliable or how can we research this?
A: Go with GSM
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:27 AMAT&T and T-Mobile are the best carriers for international service. Coverage varies slightly but you'll get reception around the wor;d. Our quick guide to world phones tells you more.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6253284-1.html
Q: Benefits of SIM cards?
by papsc - 10/25/07 11:18 AMSome carriers use SIM cards standard, while others do not. What is the the benefit and are the new models moving away from this?
A: Many benefits
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:26 AMAll GSM (ST&T and T-Mobile) phones use SIM cards and will continue to do so. CDMA phones (Sprint and Verizon) do not use SIM cards. SIM cards have a couple benefits; they make it much easier to change phones and when traveling overseas you can buy a prepaid SIM for an unlocked phone that will give you local rates. This feature will give you more help. http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3504_7-6785311-1.html
Q: ATT Tilt
by Pollodelmar - 10/25/07 11:18 AMThis phone appears to be a sturdy business use phone. Is it for real?
A: Yes
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:23 AMI didn't review the Tilt but smartphones editor Bonnie Cha gave it high marks.
http://reviews.cnet.com/smart-phones/at-t-tilt/4505-6452_7-32638455.html
Q: Motorola and Symbian
by daplacidone - 10/25/07 11:17 AMDoes it seem motorola will be moving most of their handsets to symbian.
A: Not so much
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:21 AMI don't get that impression (at least in this country). They're still doing a lot of work with Windows Mobile.
A: A few things
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:18 AMCTIA has been a somewhat quiet show as far as new cell phone announcements but we did see some cool things. We saw the new BlackJack II and T-Mobile showed us the Sidekick Slide. We hear T-Mobile will have a smart phone next week though we don't know for sure. The LG Venus and Voyager are both very nice. Touch screen phones are growing in number. Moto also had some new handsets a couple weeks ago. Our CTIA package has it all. http://reviews.cnet.com/CTIA
Q: push to talk features
by papsc - 10/25/07 11:13 AMSprint is in trouble with FCC and removing all their users off of this network. ATT currently has a push to talk feature. Are any other carriers planning on coming out with this feature?
A: Yes, more have PTT
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:15 AMVerizon, Alltel and US Celular have push to talk. T-Mobile does not.
A: I'd be surprised
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:14 AMNow there's a topic that consists only of rumors at this point. We may see a phone with Goggle-embedded service but I'd very surprised if Google got into the hardware business. There's no reason to do it right now, particularly for an over-saturated sector like cell phones.
Q: t-mobile and next gen network
by lukesandoval - 10/25/07 11:09 AMAny news on any phones being built out for their 3G network yet?
A: Still don't know
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:13 AMT-Mobile still won't give a hard date for their 3G buildout, even off the record. They said 2007 last year but now they're saying 2008. But interestingly enough one of their new phones, the Samsung T639, does support 3G.
http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phones/samsung-sgh-t639-t/4505-6454_7-32643651.html
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9796285-1.html?tag=blog.1
Q: sprint
by papsc - 10/25/07 11:05 AMwill it be featuring the new service on the cross over network? Like the IC502 currently?
A: Not dual mode
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:09 AMIt won't be a CDMA/iDEN device if that's what you mean. Is that what you mean?
A: The Pearl
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 11:04 AMSprint should have the BlackBerry Pearl very soon. Right now it offers the 8830 world edition.
A: Welcome
by KentGerman - 10/25/07 10:52 AMHi everyone to my live chat about new cell phones from the CTIA show. I'll be here for the next hour so ask away.
Incoming questions
t-mobile hotspot@home
Iphone
I waited in line for the iphone ...and love it ....but the email not being instant and not being able to open attachments im gonna wait until more functionality comes. I really want a N95 but my wife wont approve two big purchases like that in the same year
by daplacidone - 10/25/07 11:56 AM
LG Voyager
Did you get a chance to use the LG Voyager? If so, your thoughts. What OS does it use and is the HTML browser as nice as Safair is on the iPhone?
by smona977 - 10/25/07 11:46 AM
iPhone Questions
Do you have a date when the iPhone will be available in Europe (unlocked)? On other US carriers? Is A2DP Bluetooth on the horizon?
by parrotech - 10/25/07 11:42 AM
Blocking services, such as music..
As a business controller, there should be a way to block out certain features from phones other than just having them "password protected" on the account. What a companies doing to increase security on cell phones?
by papsc - 10/25/07 11:41 AM
Java for Centro
I was wondering that when and if Palm ever changes their OS, will existing Palm users be able to upgrade there phones?
by haub123 - 10/25/07 11:40 AM
What model do you use?
And the burning question...what model phone do you use? What is your favorite feature?
by papsc - 10/25/07 11:38 AM
Hi sshingre13 in regards to your question on Sony camcorders
Hi sshingre13,
This live chat event is on upcoming cell phones, so your question will most likely not be answered.
I did do a search on CNET for the two Sony camcorders you listed and found them on CNET but there are no editor reviews or user submitted reviews on them.
My suggestion would be to post your question on the CNET camcorder forum here:
http://forums.cnet.com/5204-7594_102-0.html?forumID=59
to see if any other CNET members own it and can help you with your buying decision.
Good luck!
-Lee
This live chat event is on upcoming cell phones, so your question will most likely not be answered.
I did do a search on CNET for the two Sony camcorders you listed and found them on CNET but there are no editor reviews or user submitted reviews on them.
My suggestion would be to post your question on the CNET camcorder forum here:
http://forums.cnet.com/5204-7594_102-0.html?forumID=59
to see if any other CNET members own it and can help you with your buying decision.
Good luck!
-Lee
by Lee Koo (ADMIN) - 10/25/07 11:35 AM
Which Do You Prefer
I prefer Symbian because of the fact that i can change the look and feel which do you prefer
by daplacidone - 10/25/07 11:33 AM
Somewhat repetitive
Sorry to ask a similar question, but do you have any guesses as to what the Blackberry 8130 for Sprint will cost? $199 with rebate? More? Less?
Also, is this something to expect before Thanksgiving or after? I feel like a pain asking questions which you've answered, I just was hoping you'd have a better educated guess on the specifics than I do.
Thanks.
Also, is this something to expect before Thanksgiving or after? I feel like a pain asking questions which you've answered, I just was hoping you'd have a better educated guess on the specifics than I do.
Thanks.
by vanillabryce99 - 10/25/07 11:26 AM
sturdy phones
one of the major uses in my firm is for miltary spec model phones... Sprint is by far the best, but the Verizon G'Zone is fast becoming the replacement of choice as we have problems with sprint's network. What other brands are introducing sturdy phones that can withstand a few drops, some water and dust?
by papsc - 10/25/07 11:26 AM
DCR-DVD808E
Hi
I am Planning to buy the Sony DCR-DVD808E /DCR-DVD908E Camcorder.I was looking through cnet for the review and was not able to finf and review on this product.Can you please suggest me if the product that i am planning to buy is the right one.
I am Planning to buy the Sony DCR-DVD808E /DCR-DVD908E Camcorder.I was looking through cnet for the review and was not able to finf and review on this product.Can you please suggest me if the product that i am planning to buy is the right one.
by sshingre13 - 10/25/07 11:24 AM
ATT Tilt
This phone appears to be a sturdy business use phone. Is it for real?
by Pollodelmar - 10/25/07 11:18 AM
Benefits of SIM cards?
Some carriers use SIM cards standard, while others do not. What is the the benefit and are the new models moving away from this?
by papsc - 10/25/07 11:18 AM
iPhone challengers
with the success of the iPhone here, why are the potential challengers, like the 8GB N95 for example, so slow to arrive state side.
by therealsybarite - 10/25/07 11:18 AM
Motorola and Symbian
Does it seem motorola will be moving most of their handsets to symbian.
by daplacidone - 10/25/07 11:17 AM
International Service
Verizon's new international service on the blackberry is spotty at best. Who in the US is the most reliable or how can we research this?
by papsc - 10/25/07 11:16 AM
push to talk features
Sprint is in trouble with FCC and removing all their users off of this network. ATT currently has a push to talk feature. Are any other carriers planning on coming out with this feature?
by papsc - 10/25/07 11:13 AM
dual mode
Yes, I believe so. We have been upgrading our phones to these and have been happier with service but disappointed there are no blackberries that match it.
by papsc - 10/25/07 11:10 AM
Google Phone
Are we ever going to see the mythical Google phone?
by pacvol - 10/25/07 11:09 AM
t-mobile and next gen network
Any news on any phones being built out for their 3G network yet?
by lukesandoval - 10/25/07 11:09 AM
sprint
will it be featuring the new service on the cross over network? Like the IC502 currently?
by papsc - 10/25/07 11:05 AM
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So if you have any questions about upcoming cell phones--ranging from new models or features, or just want to get the scoop on what we can expect in the near future in the cell phone world, come join us on Thursday, October 25, at 11 a.m. Pacific Time (2 p.m. Eastern) and hit up Kent with your questions. I'm sure he'll be happy to report back to you the latest cell phone low down.
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