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Posted by KarenLuvs2Party on Mar-08-2007 22:30:

Who has cell phone insurance?

Anyone actually get cell phone insurance? I just signed up for it on my new TREO and never had it before then and was wondering who got it.

Posted by Xtracktor on Mar-08-2007 22:33:

Does it insure the physical phone from damage?

Posted by gehzumteufel on Mar-08-2007 22:44:

there is only 1 reason to get insurance...if you have a crackberry/sidekickX/pdaphone....no other reason. its not worth it in any way if you dont. they have changed the deductible to be higher or the monthly premium depending on the service you have.

btw...i have insurance but only cause my phone is $400 if i fuck it up. what sucks is i will be canceling the insurance soon. but only because i will be upgrading....AGAIN! and this one will cost $400 again. havent had this phone quite a year yet but yeah. im horrible.

Posted by gehzumteufel on Mar-08-2007 22:51:

btw which treo did you get windows mobile or palm os?

and here is the phone im upgrading to. here are the specs:
Platform
Microsoft� Windows Mobile� 5.0
Memory
ROM: 128MB
RAM: 64MB SDRAM
Dimension
112.5 mm (L) X 58 mm (W) X 21.95 mm (T)
Weight
176g with battery
LCD Type
2.8'' TFT-LCD
240 X 320 with 65,536 colours
UMTS/GSM/EDGE
UMTS: 2100 for Europe, 850/1900 for US
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Connectivity
Bluetooth� 2.0
Wi-Fi�: IEEE 802.11 b/g
Infrared IrDA SIR
Mini-USB
Camera
Main: 2 Mega pixel with macro shooting & flash light
Second: Colour CIF camera
Digital zoom: Up to 8x
Audio
Microphone/Speaker: Built-in/Dual, hands-free
Headphone: AMR/AAC/WAV/WMA/MP3 codec
Battery
Rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery

Capacity:
1,350 mAh
Standby time: 180 ~ 250 hrs
Talk time: GSM: 4 ~ 5 hrs, UMTS: 2 ~ 4 hrs
Expansion Slot
Micro SD memory card
AC Adapter
AC input/frequency: 100 ~ 240 AC, 50/60Hz
DC output: 5V and 1A

Posted by medinaM5 on Mar-08-2007 22:53:

i've got the xv6700 and insurance is a MUST

Posted by gehzumteufel on Mar-08-2007 22:57:

quote:
Originally posted by medinaM5
i've got the xv6700 and insurance is a MUST

yeah thats what i have only the GSM version. i cant wait to get the TyTn (above) as it has a faster processor and runs much better without sacrificing battery life. it also has 3g capabilities.

Posted by medinaM5 on Mar-08-2007 23:02:

quote:
Originally posted by gehzumteufel
yeah thats what i have only the GSM version. i cant wait to get the TyTn (above) as it has a faster processor and runs much better without sacrificing battery life. it also has 3g capabilities.

yeah battery life is pretty shitty and its lags alot when u flip out the keyboard...gonna need to upgrade soon

Posted by gehzumteufel on Mar-08-2007 23:41:

quote:
Originally posted by medinaM5
yeah battery life is pretty shitty and its lags alot when u flip out the keyboard...gonna need to upgrade soon

the 6800 comes out next month on VZW.

6800 = HTC TyTn but without the GSM/GPRS/EDGE radio.

Posted by KarenLuvs2Party on Mar-08-2007 23:42:

I currently have the 700P, but I am exchanging it for the 700wx.

The only problem with the 700P is the software keeps resetting it self. I didn't know that this was a "normal" failure. My friend has a 650P and says he has the same problem. It was really crappy because I didn't get any of my text messages for like a week until the software reset and then all of a sudden WOOSH.. I was bombarded with all these diff alerts.

I figure I might as well get the 700WX. The only thing the WX doesn't have is streaming video (from what I found out so far). I know it's more complicated but that resetting shit is really annoying. ARGH!

Posted by gehzumteufel on Mar-08-2007 23:52:

quote:
Originally posted by KarenLuvs2Party
I currently have the 700P, but I am exchanging it for the 700wx.

The only problem with the 700P is the software keeps resetting it self. I didn't know that this was a "normal" failure. My friend has a 650P and says he has the same problem. It was really crappy because I didn't get any of my text messages for like a week until the software reset and then all of a sudden WOOSH.. I was bombarded with all these diff alerts.

I figure I might as well get the 700WX. The only thing the WX doesn't have is streaming video (from what I found out so far). I know it's more complicated but that resetting shit is really annoying. ARGH!

ROFL thats one of the many "features" of palm os.

and there is no difference between the 700w and wx when it comes to the software and the only hardware difference that you may notice is more memory. to be honest though the treo sucks. the form factor is horrible. the keyboard is too small. your thumbs start hurting after a bit and its too cramped.

use your old phone if possible and wait for the PPC6800 to come out. its much better than the 6700 but same form factor. the slide out keyboard is MUCH more comfortable and easier to type on.

Posted by gehzumteufel on Mar-08-2007 23:56:

just ask bas or ruben (electrophile) if they love their phones. they and i have the HTC Wizard (Tmo MDA, Sprint PPC6700, VZW XV6700, Cing 8125) and we all love it. would never go back to a regular phone again.

Posted by TSG on Mar-09-2007 00:05:

Show-offs!

Posted by HotDogWater on Mar-09-2007 00:05:

I have insurance on my PPC-6700. Sucks cuz it just went up to $7/month... I'm thinking of cancelling it but then again odds are I'd be too lazy

Posted by gehzumteufel on Mar-09-2007 00:07:

quote:
Originally posted by TSG
Show-offs!

time for you to get one too woman!

Posted by CrackedLcd on Mar-09-2007 14:01:

I have insurance on my sk3, but I don't have insurance on any of my other phones.

Posted by nerdgrl416 on Mar-09-2007 16:25:

I don't have insurance because I get them free

Insurance is recommended for smart phones though.

Posted by JD8899 on Mar-09-2007 20:03:

Nope. I even dropped my 8525/TyTN in the bathtub (completely submerged). I got it out quickly and took the battery out. I dried it out for a day and it's OK. I don't think insurance would have covered for that anyway.

Even the smartest of smart phones only have a life of 18-24 months. I don't even use a case for my phone. It's bulky enough as it is. It lives in my pants pocket just fine.

FYI, for those using TyTN's. It's pretty easy to hook thme up to a laptop and get a ~600Kbps Internet connection for $40/month. You can also charge them with non-HTC chargers (like Motorola's and the cheap clone ones) by pressing the soft reset button on the bottom while the charger is connected (by default they will only charge with HTC chargers because of some non-standard wiring).

Finally, Gmail has a great PDA interface for email. It would probably work pretty good even on phones with pretty small displays.

JD

Posted by shiny one on Mar-09-2007 20:14:

quote:
Originally posted by JD8899
Nope. I even dropped my 8525/TyTN in the bathtub (completely submerged). I got it out quickly and took the battery out. I dried it out for a day and it's OK. I don't think insurance would have covered for that anyway.

Even the smartest of smart phones only have a life of 18-24 months. I don't even use a case for my phone. It's bulky enough as it is. It lives in my pants pocket just fine.

FYI, for those using TyTN's. It's pretty easy to hook thme up to a laptop and get a ~600Kbps Internet connection for $40/month. You can also charge them with non-HTC chargers (like Motorola's and the cheap clone ones) by pressing the soft reset button on the bottom while the charger is connected (by default they will only charge with HTC chargers because of some non-standard wiring).

Finally, Gmail has a great PDA interface for email. It would probably work pretty good even on phones with pretty small displays.

JD

I have insurance for mine. The person at the store said it covers if I drop it in water or something like that, so why not because something tells me that something bads gonna happen to it sooner or later.

Posted by Electrophile on Mar-09-2007 20:36:

quote:
Originally posted by gehzumteufel
just ask bas or ruben (electrophile) if they love their phones. they and i have the HTC Wizard (Tmo MDA, Sprint PPC6700, VZW XV6700, Cing 8125) and we all love it. would never go back to a regular phone again.

I love it!!! I will only use a phone that I can hack. People pick up my phone and look at it or they hear it and they all ask how I got my phone to do all that. I tell them to join us in the year 2007. I would probably die if I didn't have my MDA, it makes my life so much easier. I don't have to remember anything beacause it reminds me to do everything, I never miss a payment, I'm never late, I keep track of my finances, birthdays, things to do/buy, movies friends recommend, release dates......I could go on forever! The G-mail sync is amazing too! I will get my g-mail not even 30 seconds after my account gets it. The only complaint I have is that my SMS program freezes up from time to time and doesn't send or receive text messages until you give it a soft restart, then all the texts and e-mail come flooding in at once.

Posted by gehzumteufel on Mar-09-2007 21:01:

Posted by CrackedLcd on Mar-10-2007 15:07:

Not to get sidetracked, but I have a htc star trek with rom ver: 2.4.502 with this home screen. I like the way windows mobile is customizable.

Posted by gehzumteufel on Mar-10-2007 15:40:

quote:
Originally posted by CrackedLcd
Not to get sidetracked, but I have a htc star trek with rom ver: 2.4.502 with this home screen. I like the way windows mobile is customizable.

rofl i thought you were bullshitting but i searched google before i answered. thats funny they have one called the star trek.

and yeah i love how windows mobile is able to be so customized. you can do so much with it.

Posted by Orbital32 on Mar-10-2007 16:57:

quote:
Originally posted by Electrophile
I love it!!! I will only use a phone that I can hack. People pick up my phone and look at it or they hear it and they all ask how I got my phone to do all that. I tell them to join us in the year 2007. I would probably die if I didn't have my MDA, it makes my life so much easier. I don't have to remember anything beacause it reminds me to do everything, I never miss a payment, I'm never late, I keep track of my finances, birthdays, things to do/buy, movies friends recommend, release dates......I could go on forever! The G-mail sync is amazing too! I will get my g-mail not even 30 seconds after my account gets it. The only complaint I have is that my SMS program freezes up from time to time and doesn't send or receive text messages until you give it a soft restart, then all the texts and e-mail come flooding in at once.

I have to agree too. I will only use a phone that i can hack. I just to switched to Verizon and recieved the Env. Literally right now i'm going to recieve free unlimited Navigator (GPS navigation) Normally it cost $10.00 per month...but hacking da phone!

I tried a blackberry pearl for the day...IT WAS THE WORST PHONE EVER! God i hate that thing.

But insurance is really not worth it. If you ever drop your phone in water, dry it out then smash it. Many insurance companies will not cover liquid damage, but they cover phyical damage.

Posted by gehzumteufel on Mar-10-2007 20:14:

quote:
Originally posted by Orbital32
But insurance is really not worth it. If you ever drop your phone in water, dry it out then smash it. Many insurance companies will not cover liquid damage, but they cover phyical damage.

while you have a very valid point there is a sticker inside the phone and normally in the battery compartment that says if it was dropped in water or not. if this is shwoing water damage then your screwed.

Posted by nchs09 on Mar-10-2007 20:20:

Re: Who has cell phone insurance?

quote:
Originally posted by KarenLuvs2Party
Anyone actually get cell phone insurance? I just signed up for it on my new TREO and never had it before then and was wondering who got it.
i pay like 5 dollars.. a month with verizon and its ensured..

its still a 50 dollar deducteble if i lose or damage my phone,...

i think verizon is with asurance.

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