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HTC 'Supersonic' to ring in WiMAX on Sprint, Android-style
By Chris Ziegler posted Jan 17th 2010 10:51PM
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Remember that mysterious HTC A9292 with WiMAX rumored for Sprint a few days back? Well, take a seat, folks -- we think we've got the lowdown on it here from a trusted source, and it's a bit of a monster:
* Codename is "Supersonic" -- a name we've heard at least once before.
* Feels a lot like you'd expect an Android-powered HD2 to feel thanks to a 4.3-inch non-AMOLED display and a svelte shell. (For reference, the HD2 is 11mm thick, but we don't have exact dimensions here.)
* It's got a kickstand on the back. This wouldn't be a first for HTC; the Imagio on Verizon has one, for example.
* Runs Android 2.1 with HTC's Sense UI.
* Our tipster saw it in white; production devices could be available in different colors, of course, but white seems like it'd be an intriguing choice for a phone of the HD2's size and shape.
* The phone's software stack is buggy enough right now to suggest that we're not looking at a release any time soon, but we don't have details on the projected launch window.
* It's fast -- Snapdragon fast, it seems, though our tipster can't confirm the processor under the hood.
We know 2010's just begun, but between all this noise and the promise of a legitimate 4G radio on board, let's be real -- we're already looking at a very, very early contender for smartphone of the year. Let's not run into any major roadblocks between here and retail, alright, guys?
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http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/17/htc-supersonic-to-ring-in-wimax-on-sprint-android-style/

Thats awesome. Let's hope it's real and I can sell my hero for enough to help pay for that when it arrives

chuckhriczko said:
Thats awesome. Let's hope it's real and I can sell my hero for enough to help pay for that when it arrives
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same here.

i would love a bigger screen (a lot of things to be bigger)..
its all over the place already, hope its real..
http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/The...Sprint-with-WiMAX-support-article-a_8941.html

Tethering on that bad boy will be awesome! Then when I head upstate I can still fall back on VZW's 1x roaming. LOL! Seriously, I love sprints 1 yr upgrades. Can't wait!

exactly im loving the fact that i can upgrade in 1 yr now... hopefully this phone will be coming out as my upgrade approaches...

illl buy it right now! if it works with sprint then sell my hero later.. or give it to my brother..

Hmm, Just joined Sprint in Oct and started a family plan. What is this 1 year upgrade?

sprint offers its preimer members 1yr upgrades instead of waiting the full two years, i dont know what qualifes you to be a member but i know i am, i would just call and ask if you could join or if you are one already

Bielinsk said:
Hmm, Just joined Sprint in Oct and started a family plan. What is this 1 year upgrade?
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Pay your bill on time for three months, and you are enrolled in S|P program, I believe.

Semantics said:
Pay your bill on time for three months, and you are enrolled in S|P program, I believe.
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I've gotten the bill on time for three months, but what's the S|P program?

its the sprint premier customer.
it makes you eligible for upgrades once every 12 months and you get 25% off all accessories.
you have to have an individual line plan for more than 70$ a month or a family plan totaling more than 100$ a month, pay your bills on time and sometimes jsut be with sprint for awhile.

DiMa1720 said:
sprint offers its preimer members 1yr upgrades instead of waiting the full two years, i dont know what qualifes you to be a member but i know i am, i would just call and ask if you could join or if you are one already
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Either you have to be with Sprint for 10 years or get a plan that starts somewhere around $75-$100/year and wait three months.

I don't suppose there is any word on if it will have 802.16m instead of 802.16e.

I look forward to seeing reviews of this phone. Even on 3G, this phone will be a beast compared to the Hero/Moment. I have my upgrade coming in October, but will see how 2.1 performs on my Hero when it is released.

A beast in more ways than one - it's going to be humongous.

jonnythan said:
A beast in more ways than one - it's going to be humongous.
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Very true. I hope the Sprint Nexus One rumors are true. I don't know if I'd want a phone larger than that in my pocket. Although, the lure of a 4.3" screen is inticing

I looked at a comp video of SS to iPhone... not that much bigger. When it drops, I'll hit the Sprint store and see if I like the feel of it in my hand. I can always get a holster or something if I don't want it in my pocket all the time. Lol.

I'll wait til it's rooted, but should be eligable in november.

Might wait til it's rooted. But with the Snapdragon, everything should be super snappy from jump. I'll check the reviews vids and play with it in-store before making my final decision, though.

EVO flier from Sprint Marketing with pricing

Hi,
Here is a flier from Sprint about the EVO.
For those looking for off contract pricing for BB or RS so that they will match the EVO $449 pricing!!!
from the add...
it reads like the $10 will cover the Hotspot function!!

At the end it clearly says....
"Best Value: For an extra $29.99 extend the power with 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability that will connect up to 8 devices."
That 10 wont cover the hotspot.

after reading that flyer which compares it to the other popular phones from the other major carriers, its very convincing!

Its on the last page. "Best Value: For an extra $29.99 extend the power with 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability that will connect up to 8 devices. "

Dan330 said:
Hi,
Here is a flier from Sprint about the EVO.
For those looking for off contract pricing for BB or RS so that they will match the EVO $449 pricing!!!
from the add...
it reads like the $10 will cover the Hotspot function!!
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Although it looks like it is from sprint, the graphs are nice, but the pictures of the phones are horribly photoshopped in, and that isn't even a pictures of the droid incredible(huge failure), make me wonder if it is really from them...
Also, later on it shows a graph comparing to the iPhone 3GS, and i'm sorry but 1ghz is not double 600 mhz...

TickLe MY eLMo said:
Although it looks like it is from sprint, the graphs are nice, but the pictures of the phones are horribly photoshopped in, and that isn't even a pictures of the droid incredible(huge failure), make me wonder if it is really from them...
Also, later on it shows a graph comparing to the iPhone 3GS, and i'm sorry but 1ghz is not double 600 mhz...
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well.. believe it or not....
it is from my Sister.. who works for HR at Sprint Corporate.
it is 100% real! i aint no troll!!!

yay more sprint propaganda!
turn in your aluminum to help fight the war in Germany!
free phone with every 100lb donation!

david279 said:
Its on the last page. "Best Value: For an extra $29.99 extend the power with 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability that will connect up to 8 devices. "
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I see that now.. thanks...
but if you look at the 2nd page.. it reads like it is included in the $10.. that is missleading
for other that dont believe this Flier...or me...
If I had created this... I would have know about the bottom of the 3rd page.
Promise this is 100% real.

TickLe MY eLMo said:
Although it looks like it is from sprint, the graphs are nice, but the pictures of the phones are horribly photoshopped in, and that isn't even a pictures of the droid incredible(huge failure), make me wonder if it is really from them...
Also, later on it shows a graph comparing to the iPhone 3GS, and i'm sorry but 1ghz is not double 600 mhz...
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i also dont like how they have the HD2.. looking like it is a smaller phone.. not really accurate.. not to scale.. i think..

OK,I'm getting tired of all of the debates, rumors, and conspiracy theories out there. Here are 2 jpgs of the email I received from Sprint when the EVO was announced. The only digital manipulation that has been done to these is that I blacked out my email address.
To quote Stan Lee, "'Nuff said."
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Dan330 said:
Hi,
Here is a flier from Sprint about the EVO.
For those looking for off contract pricing for BB or RS so that they will match the EVO $449 pricing!!!
from the add...
it reads like the $10 will cover the Hotspot function!!
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RadioShack will not match this price. (We pretty much don't match any prices anymore) I would also doubt BB will unless you are real tight with a manager there.

Bp3dots said:
RadioShack will not match this price. (We pretty much don't match any prices anymore) I would also doubt BB will unless you are real tight with a manager there.
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At the Radio Shack I went to, the guy said that they pretty much WILL match Sprint's price.
So, my question, is there an official policy or is it just up to how nice of a person the store manager is?

watzone69 said:
At the Radio Shack I went to, the guy said that they pretty much WILL match Sprint's price.
So, my question, is there an official policy or is it just up to how nice of a person the store manager is?
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It may vary by area, but in my district, that price match would get you termed.

Bp3dots said:
It may vary by area, but in my district, that price match would get you termed.
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Yikes! We non-upgrade folks had better be thinking on our feet on June 4th. Sounds like nothing is certain.

watzone69 said:
Yikes! We non-upgrade folks had better be thinking on our feet on June 4th. Sounds like nothing is certain.
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It should be fun! I can't decide if I should head to RadioShack or the Sprint store first. They are literally right across the parking lot from one another.
Edit: Looks like I will hit RadioShack first since Sprint doesn't open til 10.

watzone69 said:
Yikes! We non-upgrade folks had better be thinking on our feet on June 4th. Sounds like nothing is certain.
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I can tell you that the shack will have them for 499 outright. (if you can get your hands on one lol.)

I can't wait to print this off and show my iPhone fanboys this chart!

ihakr said:
I can't wait to print this off and show my iPhone fanboys this chart!
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their fanboys. by definition, data (aka chart) really won't matter. you'll start hearing things like "well, the iPhone experience..."
don't worry, though, once they play with it they will get the experience . . . maybe.

I am by no means an apple/iphone fan, but that chart is wildly stupid.
Lets compare somethings that aren't so effing obvious..kickstand? come on, we know.
evo still rocks, but man, gay ass comparision charts.

Hmm, the flier is a bit deceptive. T-Mobile's Even More Plus $59.99 plan sure beats their minimum $79.99 Evo plan with the exception of Any Mobile to Any Network thingy. Including tax, that's already pushing over $90 a month...just too much.
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/plans/...tb1&rateplan=Even-More-Plus-500-Talk-Text-Web
I'm serious considering moving from Sprint elsewhere. Here in NYC, T-mo and Sprint's signal are just fine. I could score a Nexus One for $300 and get on the $59.99 T-Mobile dealio (plus no contract). Tough times..these are.

Best Buy ad leaked...$799...

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Looks like you can't even use wifi without paying for a month of data from Verizon.

Greedy corporations putting their shareholders above their customers. I was planning on getting this device but I can't justify spending $800. The same goes to ATT charging $500 for the dock for the atrix. Shame!!!
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Terrible.
I was planning on getting a Xoom, but now I'm going to wait and see if T-Mo's Honeycomb LG tablet is a better deal... I have a feeling it will be, even with the gimmicky 3D functionality.

The xoom looks freaking amazing. I wish it weren't so stinking expensive now if someone could port honeycomb to netbooks.... that would be sick.
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Was looking forward to selling my iPad and buying this awesome Xoom tablet. Not for $800 I'm not. How can they justify a price this high? I mean its not THAT different hardware wise from the dumpy Viewsonic G-Tablet. It has better specs overall, but not over double the price better.

I was sooooo excited for this, now I am loathing Motorola for having such a poor plan for the pricing of their products.
G-Slate here I come (possibly).

Although I'm upset about the pricing, I'm more upset about Verizon requiring a month of cellular data to use wifi. That's just greedy.
That said, to put it in perspective, the Xoom is only nominally more expensive than the equivalent iPad but with better hardware (ffc, Tegra2, higher resolution, etc):
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad?mco=OTY2ODA0NQ

700 would have been a much smarter move on their part in all honesty...
I will be very interested in seeing how much the wifi version costs and when it even comes out for that matter.
No way will I pay that much.. if they are requiring you to sign up with Verizon you should be getting some nice subsidizing...

Wait....what...huh..you have to pay to use wifi? How can u charge me to use my home wifi. Where does it say that

nashmage said:
700 would have been a much smarter move on their part in all honesty...
I will be very interested in seeing how much the wifi version costs and when it even comes out for that matter.
No way will I pay that much.. if they are requiring you to sign up with Verizon you should be getting some nice subsidizing...
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It looks like the data is month to month, so you aren't signing a contract, meaning no subsidized price. I mean, you could buy it at $799 and pay $20 for 1 month of data to activate wifi, but what if you have to factory reset your device? I bet there will be a hack to unlock wifi in a week anyway...

csseale said:
Wait....what...huh..you have to pay to use wifi? How can u charge me to use my home wifi. Where does it say that
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Directly under the picture of the Xoom.

It says under the picture that for wifi to be activated you have to sign on for at least a month for a data plan of at least 1gb.

nashmage said:
It says under the picture that for wifi to be activated you have to sign on for at least a month for a data plan of at least 1gb.
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Cheap blow from Verizon....I had this on lock down...now I can't get it even on principle....that hurts

I bet they won't even let you leave the store with it unless you pay for 1 month of data.

Yeah, that is some BS. Really. I was going to get this instead of a laptop, because it ran Android and had similar specs to lower/midrange laptops. Now I'm most likely not. Moto is starting to look a lot like Apple, thankfully we still have HTC, who actually gives a crap more or less (but could be faster on updating stuff).
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Severely disappointed, motorola just lost a customer, not for just this but forthe recent pricing/billing plans for the Atrix 4g (with its laptop base/require tethering). As for the Xoom, I too can no longer justify buying this device... 1. My principles won't let me 2. Price.
@500-600: Perfect deal given the hardware specs, would lead to large sales (taking customers from the ipad/and ipad2 marked, myself included)
@600: I would say it is a pretty good deal. Although i don't know exact specifics, the price of the hardware prolly runs around the 400-500$ range (even the tegra 2 development kit runs for 250$ minus a screen,R&D, and a few other hardware differences)
@700: A bit pricey, and over priced. Wouldn't have been shocked on this price point since it is basically the unofficial flagship tablet of Android 3.0, and a true "first-generation" android tablet(which understandably comes at a slight premium and early adoption cost)
@800: Completely overpriced, dont care how "new" it is, Tegra 2 has been out for more than a year. Adding insult to injury... required 1 month data plan(which in itself is RIDICULOUS). NO Thank you, Motorola just ruined it, period.
I can only hope it was an intentional leak/doctored photo. Because of this, I thought i would never say this, being a huge open source supporter(and big google supporter), i think i will hold of and get an ipad 2. Knowing Apple, the Ipad 2 will have very similar specs, new features, cheaper price point (and most likely to adopt an even cheaper price point, maybe ~50$ cheaper than current generation?)
Disheartened....

Engadget wrote about the month of service too:
engadget.com/2011/02/06/verizon-locking-wifi-on-motorola-xoom-until-you-buy-one-month-of/
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complain on their facebook page.
you won't be alone. a ton of pricing complains on their xoom thread.
I think i've figured it out... moto uses really expensive plastic. Atrix dock is $500. i guess i'm stupid for thinking they could make a wifi only xoom for $500.
silly me ;P

The Galaxy Tab needed to be activated too unless you knew the up/down, up/down, etc/etc backdoor to skip activation.
There's probably a back door to the Xoom too.

Can't wait to see how Canadians get screwed over by this. I'm looking forward to see what others bring at MWC in the next week or so.

[Q] Can't buy xoom at motorola store now, what does it mean?

The "BUY NOW" and "ADD TO CART" buttons for xoom are disappeared now.
But the accessories of xoom can still be purchased.
Maybe it's about the price ?

What do you mean, "Maybe it's about the price ?". IS IT FREE?

nunyabiziz said:
What do you mean, "Maybe it's about the price ?". IS IT FREE?
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the price of xoom is disappeared, so maybe they are changing the price.
you can see at here: http://www.store.motorola.com/b/2657025011

I think he is speculating/hoping that the prices are in the process of being changed, rendering purchase through the website temporarily unailable.
Considering that this is the release day for the ipad 2, the timing would be appropriate, but a better ploy would have been a big discount this morning, just before release of the ipad, to undercut Apple's sales.

Like Digital Man said, I think its a response to the iPad 2 launch. We'll see how big the drop is. Here's to hoping to drops more than $100 lol.
It is really weird. Its the only product in the whole store that is like this. And its on every page.

case: $39.99
keyboard: $69.99
xoom: priceless
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Probably out of stock, not a price drop. They would have too many returns and angry people this early in release.
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Drop it $100 and offer a rebate for people who purchased it already. I mean $100 x the few people who are buying it (article on here, not me sayng) isn't a big deal. A $200 price drop would start moving this off the shelf.

Its probably sold out. Same thing happened when I tried to order a black gel case with the Xoom.

Sirchuk said:
Probably out of stock, not a price drop. They would have too many returns and angry people this early in release.
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Out of stock? Hmm how few of these things did they make? lol there isn't exactly outlandish demand... And wouldn't it say 'out of stock'? Idk just being hopeful for a drop in price I guess.

I noticed the same thing on Amazon a few hours ago... the zoom and all accessories are listed, but no price on the tablet. No chance every place is out at the same time without engadget making a front page thing out of it. It's gonna be a price cut. 200 off would be perfect. (I can dream...)

Bestbuy.com is still showing a price but it says "in store only" as it has all along. strangely, when you search for in store availability, it shows all stores in range but says "in store only" instead of "in stock" or "out of stock"

25% off coupon and $100 off coupon could have depleated their stock on hand.
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More speculation incoming. This comes along with the news stories today that sales of the Xoom are "underwhelming" and analysts predicting large production cut backs and/or price drops.

Might not be a price change they are preparing for. Perhaps they are editing the site to include two hardware options: 3G and the WiFi only version.
Just speculation, however note there have been claims that Staples will have the WiFi only version as early as April 1, which is only a few weeks away, so it makes since that it will appear on the Motorola site soon.

drop the price so I can get my price match..lol

Digital Man said:
Might not be a price change they are preparing for. Perhaps they are editing the site to include two hardware options: 3G and the WiFi only version.
Just speculation, however note there have been claims that Staples will have the WiFi only version as early as April 1, which is only a few weeks away, so it makes since that it will appear on the Motorola site soon.
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Would they really stop allowing people to buy the 3G version to make an edit for the WiFi version over 2 weeks before putting up the WiFi version for actual sale? makes no sense. You don't have to stop purchase of the 3G version to put up a new product in the WiFi version.

martonikaj said:
Would they really stop allowing people to buy the 3G version to make an edit for the WiFi version over 2 weeks before putting up the WiFi version for actual sale? makes no sense. You don't have to stop purchase of the 3G version to put up a new product in the WiFi version.
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+1
Oh & 10 char

How about them holding stock to install 4G in their current inventory? That along with Flash official next week would allow them to market it as the only "Flash 4G tablet". They would need to hold back inventory during the stock upgrade, but still sell off what stores already have. They new shipments would show 4G and Flash, which also could require packaging upgrades for marketing purposes.

Go onto the Motorola site now, and the Xoom isn't even listed. Something is up. I'm glad I bought at Best Buy and have Silver Rewards. 45 days to return gives me plenty of time to see if there are price drops or hardware changes.

Has anyone else gotten this deal?

Walked into the Sprint store last Friday.
Bought the Galaxy Gear and they gave me a Note 3 for free.

Nonsense
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I swear to god.
Proof... They had to ring up the Jawbone because the Gear wasn't in the POS yet.
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I call shenanigans !

Hogwash, I say!!!

Yes, I sat on my laptop this morning, researched product numbers for items, and proceeded to photoshop an electronic receipt just so that I can reap the acceptance of everyone on XDA.
It was a serious question. I wasn't sure if this was an actual promotion or if I just got extreeeeeemly lucky.

Colossal screwup perhaps? Seems odd they would discount the more expensive of the two. I could almost see it being the other way though... buy a Note 3 outright and get a free gear.
Let us know if you get contacted about it. If this is actually true, there are going to be a LOT of PO'd people I would gather.

EDIT: Apparently I hit save twice.

Ragnarkov said:
Colossal screwup perhaps? Seems odd they would discount the more expensive of the two. I could almost see it being the other way though... buy a Note 3 outright and get a free gear.
Let us know if you get contacted about it. If this is actually true, there are going to be a LOT of PO'd people I would gather.
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So far I haven't been.
What's weird is that the day I got the phone, they didnt have the Gear in stock yet so the saleswoman told me they'd ship it to my house (that was friday). Monday came along and I was curious about a tracking number so I called Sprint. Sprint had no idea what I was talking about. Called the store back and the saleswoman who sold me the phone said they were shipping it straight from the store.
This wasn't a third party Sprint store either, it was a corporate one.
I'm going to go with the theory that she wanted me and gave me a freebie. Regardless, I don't get the hate for this watch. I think its pretty damned sweet.

Senorkabob said:
I'm going to go with the theory that she wanted me and gave me a freebie.
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If you go with anything, this would be it. LOL :good:

Senorkabob said:
So far I haven't been.
What's weird is that the day I got the phone, they didnt have the Gear in stock yet so the saleswoman told me they'd ship it to my house (that was friday). Monday came along and I was curious about a tracking number so I called Sprint. Sprint had no idea what I was talking about. Called the store back and the saleswoman who sold me the phone said they were shipping it straight from the store.
This wasn't a third party Sprint store either, it was a corporate one.
I'm going to go with the theory that she wanted me and gave me a freebie. Regardless, I don't get the hate for this watch. I think its pretty damned sweet.
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Whatever her reasoning was, you definitely got the better end of that deal! Have you tried out the Gear yet? I'm fighting the urge to grab one...but the desire to walk around and talk to my wrist like James T.Kirk may prove to be too much for me to resist, :laugh:

nysfinest318 said:
Whatever her reasoning was, you definitely got the better end of that deal! Have you tried out the Gear yet? I'm fighting the urge to grab one...but the desire to walk around and talk to my wrist like James T.Kirk may prove to be too much for me to resist, :laugh:
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I don't get all the negativity surrounding the Gear.
I love this thing. Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat all have apps to access their services (if you're into that). The phone call clarity is actually better IMO than speaker phone on the Note and loving the camera function.