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PUREKDM · 02-20-2008, 04:00 AM

i work at tmobile and you can get like a 39.99 rateplan and the $20/month sidekick add on and thats unlmtd texting/internet

evomike · 02-20-2008, 04:07 AM

i have a sidekick and have considderd going elsewhere, saying that i have looked into every other service and to get what i have for 65 is at least 90 anywhere else. and as for the helio everyone i know with sprint service hates it and gets service nowhere

Racersky · 02-20-2008, 05:09 AM

I went from Cingular who quoted the fewest dropped calls using the Cingular 8125 and that thing just sucks, then I decided to go Helio Drift and never had any issue with drop calls what's so ever. One down side about Helio's GPS is that it doesn't work as great if you go down south. It starts to slow down and sometimes freezes. Plus the battery to the Helio Drift dies like no tomorrow. I switched to T-mobile because Helio screwed me over when my phone was stolen. Now I have the Sidekick LX and never looked back. The service is awesome and so far never had a drop call *knock on wood*

Munky · 02-20-2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PUREKDM

i work at tmobile and you can get like a 39.99 rateplan and the $20/month sidekick add on and thats unlmtd texting/internet

How many calling minutes come with the $39.99 plan and is the unlimited texting/internet for any network? Sorry I haven't been to the Tmobile store around here yet cause I had to take care of something lastnight and by the time I got there it was closed. Or is this pretty much the plan that On Sale just described?

Munky · 02-20-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by james_ls

I've got the LX and love everything about it.

The only thing I don't like about it is that it's on the larger side of phones out there and the color is horrendous. Sorry I've only seen the brown one in person.

james_ls · 02-20-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Munky

The only thing I don't like about it is that it's on the larger side of phones out there and the color is horrendous. Sorry I've only seen the brown one in person.

The blue one actually looks a lot like the paint on my car.

When dirty looks black.

Clean...blue pearl.

It's "big" but its still thin as hell. Actually fits in my pocket more comfortably than anything else I've owned.

zerioustt · 02-20-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by james_ls

The blue one actually looks a lot like the paint on my car.

When dirty looks black.

Clean...blue pearl.

It's "big" but its still thin as hell. Actually fits in my pocket more comfortably than anything else I've owned.

I agree plus if its a little big keep it in your front pocket and grind up on some ladies. They'll think you're packin!

evomike · 02-20-2008, 02:38 PM

With 39 bucks you get like 1000 minutes then the 20 or 15 whatever the sidekick media package is unlimited aim text email and internet usage

Munky · 02-20-2008, 03:04 PM

Ok so I picked up my Voyager this morning. Its a nice phone but the internet is horrendous. Just trying to get on this site took me about 5 minutes then I had to log in and wait another 5 mins. Then I moved onto my AIM. WoW words can't describe how horrible that was. Everything else about the phone is great. Think I might return it and just go back to Tmobile and get the Sidekick LX. I was there this morning before going to Verizon and I played with the Slide & LX. The slide is nice but the buttons are just too damn small I kept hitting more than one at a time. I like how the screen slides better than how the LX swivels but I can learn to live with it. I didn't get to try out the internet or AIM functions but they can't be any worse than Verizon's. I couldn't even get more than 30 people on my buddy list and it was people I barely even talk to anyway. Took forever and everytime I shut the screen it logs me off anyway. FAIL! So I'm probably going back after work to return it and get the Sidekick LX instead. Hope they don't rape me on the cancelation fee for Verizon.

doug · 02-20-2008, 04:10 PM

Helio Ocean ftmfw.

Munky · 02-20-2008, 11:12 PM

So I returned the Voyager tonight after work. I came home first and played with it for a solid hour and was only able to get onto 1 of the 8 pages I tried to and still couldn't get more than like 30 people on my AIM buddy list. Probably going to pick up a Sidekick LX tomorrow after work.

doug · 02-20-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Munky

So I returned the Voyager tonight after work. I came home first and played with it for a solid hour and was only able to get onto 1 of the 8 pages I tried to and still couldn't get more than like 30 people on my AIM buddy list. Probably going to pick up a Sidekick LX tomorrow after work.

Why don't you talk to me about the Helio Ocean? It does everything an iphone/sidekick etc does.. and much more.

Munky · 02-20-2008, 11:24 PM

Cause its on Sprint. Sprint and I don't get along...So unless you can prove to me Sprint has changed (which I know they haven't cause my Mom still has them) then you're fighting a losing battle. Sorry just know what I see on a daily basis with her service.

doug · 02-20-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Munky

Cause its on Sprint. Sprint and I don't get along...So unless you can prove to me Sprint has changed (which I know they haven't cause my Mom still has them) then you're fighting a losing battle. Sorry just know what I see on a daily basis with her service.

You've got that wrong. Helio is on the 3G network, along with many other companies (Verizon, Sprint*Nextel is what causes their problems*, AT&T..) The 3G network is the largest network in the country. I've had my Ocean for like 4 months now.. I haven't dropped a call yet.. haven't lost service except for a brief moment in the harbor tunnel in Baltimore

I sell these things every day.. so if you're interested in it.. ask me more questions (PM.. AIM) and I'll be sure to hook you up with a good deal.

Munky · 02-20-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by doug

You've got that wrong. Helio is on the 3G network, along with many other companies (Verizon, Sprint*Nextel is what causes their problems*, AT&T..) The 3G network is the largest network in the country. I've had my Ocean for like 4 months now.. I haven't dropped a call yet.. haven't lost service except for a brief moment in the harbor tunnel in Baltimore

I sell these things every day.. so if you're interested in it.. ask me more questions (PM.. AIM) and I'll be sure to hook you up with a good deal.

I'm listening? When I searched for local retailers they all led me to a Sprint store hence why I'm leary. First off I ditched Sprint cause their customer service was horrible and second cause their service sucked as well in my area. My Mom still has it and she loses calls left and right. I know this cause sometimes I'll be on my Verizon phone right next to her and her's will drop the call and she'll have to call the person back.

Bailer · 02-20-2008, 11:43 PM

buy helio from doug, my ocean is legit as shiz. i get full web browsing and my full aim buddylist

roccobladr · 02-20-2008, 11:44 PM

i have helio and the quality is alottt better than t-mobile. theres like more features than you can think of too. the only thing i miss is my qwerty on my tmobile shadow, but if you need something like that go for the ocean. i <3 my little mysto.

doug · 02-20-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Munky

I'm listening? When I searched for local retailers they all led me to a Sprint store hence why I'm leary. First off I ditched Sprint cause their customer service was horrible and second cause their service sucked as well in my area. My Mom still has it and she loses calls left and right. I know this cause sometimes I'll be on my Verizon phone right next to her and her's will drop the call and she'll have to call the person back.

I can take care of you man.. no problems. Let me PM you so we don't clutter this thread.

Bailer · 02-20-2008, 11:45 PM

helio ocean ftw

Munky · 02-20-2008, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by doug

I can take care of you man.. no problems. Let me PM you so we don't clutter this thread.

Its cool its my thread LoL. Whore it up...so long as its got something to do with a phone LoL.

View Poll Results: Which one?
Sidekick Slide	1	8.33%
Sidekick LX	4	33.33%
Verizon Voyager	2	16.67%
Other & please specify	5	41.67%
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02-20-2008, 03:04 PM	#29
Munky Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wyomissing Member #3838 My Ride: 2013 Ram Blackout Express Quad Cab, 96 Jeep Cherokee XJ, 98 Nissan 240ss Never going to run iTrader: (0)	Ok so I picked up my Voyager this morning. Its a nice phone but the internet is horrendous. Just trying to get on this site took me about 5 minutes then I had to log in and wait another 5 mins. Then I moved onto my AIM. WoW words can't describe how horrible that was. Everything else about the phone is great. Think I might return it and just go back to Tmobile and get the Sidekick LX. I was there this morning before going to Verizon and I played with the Slide & LX. The slide is nice but the buttons are just too damn small I kept hitting more than one at a time. I like how the screen slides better than how the LX swivels but I can learn to live with it. I didn't get to try out the internet or AIM functions but they can't be any worse than Verizon's. I couldn't even get more than 30 people on my buddy list and it was people I barely even talk to anyway. Took forever and everytime I shut the screen it logs me off anyway. FAIL! So I'm probably going back after work to return it and get the Sidekick LX instead. Hope they don't rape me on the cancelation fee for Verizon. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-20-2008, 11:12 PM	#31
Munky Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wyomissing Member #3838 My Ride: 2013 Ram Blackout Express Quad Cab, 96 Jeep Cherokee XJ, 98 Nissan 240ss Never going to run iTrader: (0)	So I returned the Voyager tonight after work. I came home first and played with it for a solid hour and was only able to get onto 1 of the 8 pages I tried to and still couldn't get more than like 30 people on my AIM buddy list. Probably going to pick up a Sidekick LX tomorrow after work. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-20-2008, 11:24 PM	#33
Munky Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wyomissing Member #3838 My Ride: 2013 Ram Blackout Express Quad Cab, 96 Jeep Cherokee XJ, 98 Nissan 240ss Never going to run iTrader: (0)	Cause its on Sprint. Sprint and I don't get along...So unless you can prove to me Sprint has changed (which I know they haven't cause my Mom still has them) then you're fighting a losing battle. Sorry just know what I see on a daily basis with her service. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-20-2008, 11:43 PM	#36
Bailer Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Springfield, DELCO Member #6142 My Ride: 2003 Ford Mustang Cobra iTrader: (0)	buy helio from doug, my ocean is legit as shiz. i get full web browsing and my full aim buddylist __________________ when that boost gauge pins at 10, thats me going past you.

02-20-2008, 04:00 AM	#21
PUREKDM Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Naval Station San Diego: USS Benfold Member #3459 My Ride: 2006 Infiniti FX35 AWD iTrader: (0)	i work at tmobile and you can get like a 39.99 rateplan and the $20/month sidekick add on and thats unlmtd texting/internet

02-20-2008, 04:07 AM	#22
evomike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2578 My Ride: 03 duramax and a 04 evo iTrader: (3)	i have a sidekick and have considderd going elsewhere, saying that i have looked into every other service and to get what i have for 65 is at least 90 anywhere else. and as for the helio everyone i know with sprint service hates it and gets service nowhere

02-20-2008, 02:38 PM	#28
evomike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2578 My Ride: 03 duramax and a 04 evo iTrader: (3)	With 39 bucks you get like 1000 minutes then the 20 or 15 whatever the sidekick media package is unlimited aim text email and internet usage

02-20-2008, 04:10 PM	#30
doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	Helio Ocean ftmfw.

02-20-2008, 11:44 PM	#37
roccobladr Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Eastern PA Member #2675 My Ride: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS N/A iTrader: (0)	i have helio and the quality is alottt better than t-mobile. theres like more features than you can think of too. the only thing i miss is my qwerty on my tmobile shadow, but if you need something like that go for the ocean. i <3 my little mysto.

02-20-2008, 11:45 PM	#39
Bailer Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Springfield, DELCO Member #6142 My Ride: 2003 Ford Mustang Cobra iTrader: (0)	helio ocean ftw __________________ when that boost gauge pins at 10, thats me going past you.