iPhone Clones

MacroGuru · 07-11-2009, 01:51 PM

Anyone have any experience with them...I know most of them aren't 3G..(I run my iPhone with 3G off most of the time to conserve battery life)

Reason I asked, I cracked the glass on my iPhone 2 weeks ago and I am not wanting to buy a new one, send it into Apple, etc...

I am trying to be honest with this, I can go the lost or stolen route and just pay the deductible on my phone...

dervack · 07-11-2009, 03:30 PM

How much do you pay a month for the insurance?

MacroGuru · 07-11-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dervack

How much do you pay a month for the insurance?

It covers all 4 phones on my plan, I think it's around $3 to 5

DanGarion · 07-11-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MacroGuru

It covers all 4 phones on my plan, I think it's around $3 to 5

Are you sure that covers iPhones... I thought most the Smartphones aren't covered under insurance with ATT.

MacroGuru · 07-11-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DanGarion

Are you sure that covers iPhones... I thought most the Smartphones aren't covered under insurance with ATT.

The Lost / Stolen phone aspect it does...the damage one it doesn't...hence why Lost / Stolen is the only route I can go if I choose to...

DanGarion · 07-11-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MacroGuru

The Lost / Stolen phone aspect it does...the damage one it doesn't...hence why Lost / Stolen is the only route I can go if I choose to...

That's so stupid, it should just cover them both. I mean, if it broke, I'd throw it away, so it's lost now anyway...

RainMaker · 07-11-2009, 05:29 PM

AT&T's 3G network is pretty shitty so I wouldn't use that as a deciding factor. In many parts of the country, including Chicago, their Edge network is better.

MacroGuru · 07-11-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

AT&T's 3G network is pretty shitty so I wouldn't use that as a deciding factor. In many parts of the country, including Chicago, their Edge network is better.

Exactly, which is why I am thinking a clone might be a better investment for me.

stevew · 07-11-2009, 11:41 PM

Don't get an LG Incite.

You will want to throw it out the window. Trust me.

Totally non-functional touch screen.

dawgfan · 07-12-2009, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MacroGuru

Reason I asked, I cracked the glass on my iPhone 2 weeks ago and I am not wanting to buy a new one, send it into Apple, etc...

Co-worker of mine dropped his iPhone and the glass shattered into hundreds of cracks. He took it into a local Apple store and they gave him a new replacement, no charge. If you have an Apple store within a reasonable driving distance, it'd be worth taking it in and seeing if they'd do the same for you.

terpkristin · 07-12-2009, 07:23 AM

I don't know if it makes a difference, but apparently they can replace broken screens on-site at the Apple store now, for $199, or for free if you had the warranty..

Apple Stores Can Now Replace iPhone Displays While You Wait

/tk

MacroGuru · 07-18-2009, 11:11 AM

$199 later I have a new iPhone, the damage went down to my speakers and my Apple rep was lazy at the Genius bar...the bonus out of it was I did get a 3GS

WVUFAN · 08-02-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Don't get an LG Incite.

You will want to throw it out the window. Trust me.

Totally non-functional touch screen.

My contract with AT&T is over next month, so I was thinking of getting an Incite when I signed a new contract.

Aside from the IPHone, is there any AT&T phones that are touchscreen and have WiFi?

k0ruptr · 08-02-2009, 08:42 PM

a quick google showed some wrong info, sorry.

k0ruptr · 08-02-2009, 08:45 PM

might be SOL

maybe the AT&T Tilt. check that one out.

stevew · 08-02-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by WVUFAN

My contract with AT&T is over next month, so I was thinking of getting an Incite when I signed a new contract.

Aside from the IPHone, is there any AT&T phones that are touchscreen and have WiFi?

I dunno, for all I know you may love the Incite. The screen is too small, the touch screen is not particularly fun to use. I abhor having to use a Stylus to do anything. I read some reviews, and they were favorable, which i really find hard to believe, but whatever. I could mainly just be having issues with our awful work software.

Not to say that you're the type to text while driving, but I would find it impossible to check a text at a stop light, let alone make a call while driving. To me it's pretty much the opposite of user friendly.

I may just be spoiled by my Blackberry storm, too.

CU Tiger · 08-02-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

I may just be spoiled by my Blackberry storm, too.

OMG not to thread hijack...but that is the best paper weight eva!
Seriously I had 3 and they were all equally junk. But so far the new Tour is doing well. (Stuck to VZW based on signal)

MacroGuru · 08-02-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WVUFAN

My contract with AT&T is over next month, so I was thinking of getting an Incite when I signed a new contract.

Aside from the IPHone, is there any AT&T phones that are touchscreen and have WiFi?

The HTC Fuze and Touch HD are great phones, use Windows Mobile and such...I went with the iPhone for the apps alone.

stevew · 08-02-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CU Tiger

OMG not to thread hijack...but that is the best paper weight eva!
Seriously I had 3 and they were all equally junk. But so far the new Tour is doing well. (Stuck to VZW based on signal)

I suspect you actually rely on yours to earn you money. I just like to check emails, and stuff like that. It has it's frustrating moments, but it's not like I could go trade it in for a Tour or Curve even if I wanted to.

sterlingice · 08-02-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MacroGuru

The HTC Fuze and Touch HD are great phones, use Windows Mobile and such...I went with the iPhone for the apps alone.

I have a HTC Touch Pro and I'm pretty happy with it, but I've only had it for about a month so I don't have enough time with it to give a good comparison with some other smart phones. It runs Windows mobile, has wifi and cell internet, and has a touch screen that's pretty. I like the interface well enough tho it sucks batteries like there's no tomorrow but from what I understand, that's true of most.

(I miss my little Palm Centro which could go for about a week between battery charges)

SI

dawgfan · 08-03-2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

I like the interface well enough tho it sucks batteries like there's no tomorrow but from what I understand, that's true of most.

(I miss my little Palm Centro which could go for about a week between battery charges)

SI

My experience with the 3G iPhone is that I can get 2-3 days off a full charge if I'm refraining from doing much gaming or other extraneous stuff and limiting it to calls, texts and some 'net browsing. If I'm gaming a lot, I'm usually getting about 1.5 days out of a full charge. Nothing that's not manageable for me (considering I have a charger at home and at work).

If I were a more hardcore user, I might need to invest in one of those battery-powered portable iPhone/iPod chargers.

NiteMaestro · 08-06-2009, 12:19 PM

IMO, the way things are looking, it may be best to get a run of the mill phone and use good old pencil 'n paper until the US's 3g, 4g (etc.) network matures some. In Europe the 3g is much further along and more advanced than ours, so it seems to me it'd be best to 'hang tight' and see where things are going with our cell phone tech/market before committing.

dawgfan · 08-06-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NiteMaestro

IMO, the way things are looking, it may be best to get a run of the mill phone and use good old pencil 'n paper until the US's 3g, 4g (etc.) network matures some. In Europe the 3g is much further along and more advanced than ours, so it seems to me it'd be best to 'hang tight' and see where things are going with our cell phone tech/market before committing.

Why? I rarely run into phone coverage service problems in my iPhone, and it brings so much else to the table in addition to the phone functionality.

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k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	might be SOL maybe the AT&T Tilt. check that one out. Last edited by k0ruptr : 08-02-2009 at 08:49 PM.

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RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	AT&T's 3G network is pretty shitty so I wouldn't use that as a deciding factor. In many parts of the country, including Chicago, their Edge network is better.

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stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Don't get an LG Incite. You will want to throw it out the window. Trust me. Totally non-functional touch screen.

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NiteMaestro High School JV Join Date: Nov 2008	IMO, the way things are looking, it may be best to get a run of the mill phone and use good old pencil 'n paper until the US's 3g, 4g (etc.) network matures some. In Europe the 3g is much further along and more advanced than ours, so it seems to me it'd be best to 'hang tight' and see where things are going with our cell phone tech/market before committing.

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