Just ordered Verizon iPhone 4 and was wondering... [A discussion on accessories!]
Feb 3, 2011, 7:36 am
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Just ordered Verizon iPhone 4 and was wondering... [A discussion on accessories!]
I was wondering if anyone has any opinions re: best accessories such as a case or bumper or any other "must haves"...etc., etc.?
Thank you in advance to anyone who responds!!!
Thank you in advance to anyone who responds!!!
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Feb 3, 2011, 8:06 am
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Also, I will await the new iPad and consider buying the current iPad at a reduced price.
If I was still in the "workforce" I would be holding out as well since I, too, am/was a gadget freak!
Feb 3, 2011, 8:08 am
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There have been a couple of tech blogs, including Engadget last night, who have written up some comparisons based on their hands-on experiences with the Verizon iPhone4. And the verdict, aside from the CDMA radio and a couple of buttons having to be moved slightly because of internal parts, that there is NO difference in the Verizon iPhone 4 compared to the one on AT&T.
Other than you're on Verizon, of course.
Feb 3, 2011, 8:58 am
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I ordered a Verizon iPhone this morning. Definitely would like to see what accessories everyone also recommends.
Also, anyone have experience with these "iPhone Gloves"? They are the only decent looking pair I would find but how well do they work? (Especially for the high price tag!)
http://eglovz.com/mens-gloves.html
Also, anyone have experience with these "iPhone Gloves"? They are the only decent looking pair I would find but how well do they work? (Especially for the high price tag!)
http://eglovz.com/mens-gloves.html
Feb 3, 2011, 9:11 am
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I ordered a Verizon iPhone this morning. Definitely would like to see what accessories everyone also recommends.
Also, anyone have experience with these "iPhone Gloves"? They are the only decent looking pair I would find but how well do they work? (Especially for the high price tag!)
http://eglovz.com/mens-gloves.html
Also, anyone have experience with these "iPhone Gloves"? They are the only decent looking pair I would find but how well do they work? (Especially for the high price tag!)
http://eglovz.com/mens-gloves.html
Feb 3, 2011, 9:13 am
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There have been a couple of tech blogs, including Engadget last night, who have written up some comparisons based on their hands-on experiences with the Verizon iPhone4. And the verdict, aside from the CDMA radio and a couple of buttons having to be moved slightly because of internal parts, that there is NO difference in the Verizon iPhone 4 compared to the one on AT&T.
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Feb 3, 2011, 9:50 am
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According to this New York Times article, telephone reception on Verizon is superior to AT&T's iPhone in SF and New York. On the other hand, beating AT&T reception is a pretty low bar. Now if they just tossed in a GSM SIM slot and a navigation app that rivaled the Droid, I'd be sold.
Just noticed that I'm subverting the purpose of this thread - an accessory discussion. Sorry about that.
Just noticed that I'm subverting the purpose of this thread - an accessory discussion. Sorry about that.
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Feb 3, 2011, 10:28 am
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According to this New York Times article, telephone reception on Verizon is superior to AT&T's iPhone in SF and New York.
Feb 3, 2011, 11:06 am
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I don't think you're missing much in the VZW iPhone4
There have been a couple of tech blogs, including Engadget last night, who have written up some comparisons based on their hands-on experiences with the Verizon iPhone4. And the verdict, aside from the CDMA radio and a couple of buttons having to be moved slightly because of internal parts, that there is NO difference in the Verizon iPhone 4 compared to the one on AT&T.
Other than you're on Verizon, of course.
There have been a couple of tech blogs, including Engadget last night, who have written up some comparisons based on their hands-on experiences with the Verizon iPhone4. And the verdict, aside from the CDMA radio and a couple of buttons having to be moved slightly because of internal parts, that there is NO difference in the Verizon iPhone 4 compared to the one on AT&T.
Other than you're on Verizon, of course.
Feb 3, 2011, 11:10 am
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Well, AT&T's 3G network technology is capable of higher speeds than Verizon's. But then you have to factor in the overall reliability of AT&T's network vs Verizon's...
Feb 3, 2011, 11:51 am
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Here is the case I have for my iPhone 4.
http://www.elementcase.com/iphone4.html
One big difference between the ATT and Verizon iPhone 4's is that you cannot do voice and data at the same time on the Verizon phone. If you are using the hotspot feature and the Verizon phone rings the internet is cut off.
http://www.elementcase.com/iphone4.html
One big difference between the ATT and Verizon iPhone 4's is that you cannot do voice and data at the same time on the Verizon phone. If you are using the hotspot feature and the Verizon phone rings the internet is cut off.
Feb 3, 2011, 12:13 pm
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It will be interesting to see if "prime-time" speeds on the AT&T 3G network improve once a large number of Iphone users have moved over to Vzw. In my area, AT&T download speeds are good and the signal is reliable, but I do notice that the speeds increase markedly in the late-night/overnight hours.
It will be interesting to see if "prime-time" speeds on the AT&T 3G network improve once a large number of Iphone users have moved over to Vzw. In my area, AT&T download speeds are good and the signal is reliable, but I do notice that the speeds increase markedly in the late-night/overnight hours.