Off-topic: I got Spanked. What about you?

[jerry42570]

Monkey SPANK

 

[braxton355]

Haha it was fun while it lasted. But died soon. No actually went on longer than I expected!

 

[EarlyMon]

Well, the hot topic now is Spankwork Vision and when do we get 4G.

 

[KOLIO]

^^^^^^^^
This

Haha it was fun while it lasted. But died soon. No actually went on longer than I expected!

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......

 

[simcha]

I always get excited about Spank. You can depend on them. They really stand behind you.

 

[EarlyMon]

I always get excited about Spank. You can depend on them. They really stand behind you.

Ok, it's official.

We have a winner!

 

[KOLIO]

http://newsletter.sprint.com/newsletter/mob/ceoMessage.php

 

[twospirits]

I am so shamefully going to borrow that lol

TS

 

[drexappeal]

newsletter

Get ready to be on the Spankwire Network soon!

Sprint will acquire remaining stake in Clearwire for $2.2 billion

 

[bearballz]

there is good and bad spankings... just sayin

we sprint customers might get a bad spanking!

If Sprint doesn't get this NV/LTE rollout moving they're definitely going to get a spanking.

 

[KOLIO]

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]

....

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]

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.

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...

EVO LTE, SGS3, and LG Viper are all SVDO enabled. However, the LG Optimus G is only SVLTE enabled. (On Sprint, of course).

 

[simcha]

EVO LTE, SGS3, and LG Viper are all SVDO enabled. However, the LG Optimus G is only SVLTE enabled. (On Sprint, of course).

Very cool!

 

[KOLIO]

EVO LTE, SGS3, and LG Viper are all SVDO enabled. However, the LG Optimus G is only SVLTE enabled. (On Sprint, of course).

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]

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?

Big combination of things. Network, device, etc etc.

 

[KOLIO]

Big combination of things. Network, device, etc etc.

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.

 

[dan330]

there is a chip that enables it.. to do SVDO.

it must cost more for that chip.. and the chip may require more and better radios.
this all adds up to more costs...

some devices cut corners.. to keep it at a price point.

 

[NYCHitman1]

there is a chip that enables it.. to do SVDO.

it must cost more for that chip.. and the chip may require more and better radios.
this all adds up to more costs...

some devices cut corners.. to keep it at a price point.

Precisely. Well said, Dan.

 

[KOLIO]

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.

 

[NYCHitman1]

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.

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).

 

[KOLIO]

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).

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]

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.

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.

 

[KOLIO]

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.

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]

I know a guy who has had a GNEX for 3+ months & has yet to get a GOOGLE account.

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.