That's got to be on a term. Doesn't count if that's the case. No one in their right mind would want a cellphone contract.
Best, Erik Burggraaf User support consultant, One on one access technology support and training over the phone or in person, 1-888-255-5194 http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2010-11-14, at 9:20 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Hi, > > Here in the U.S., an iPhone subsidized by AT&T costs $199 for the 16GB and > $299 for the 32GB model. > > hth > > Ricardo Walker > rwalker...@gmail.com > Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 > Google Voice: 1-646-450-2197 > > > > On Nov 14, 2010, at 8:33 AM, erik burggraaf wrote: > >> I agree, this was my exact experience. When I moved to the city and started >> trying to find work, I made a lot of contacts, but even though I had a basic >> sell phone, I couldn't use any of it's features. It's a little different >> for me than for most because I'm a technologist of sorts. I wanted jobs in >> computer hardware support and so on. The expectation was that I would be >> able to use the cell phone in my pocket. I disappointed a fare few people >> when they found out they couldn't text me or add themselves to my phone >> contacts. It started to happen on a fairly regular basis. I don't want to >> see people cheep out on their handheld, and then be disappointed when it >> doesn't allow them the flexibility they didn't think they wanted, but really >> do want. >> >> Unfortunately there didn't seem to be anything I could do about it. Looking >> for work is a full time job, but it doesn't really pay all that well in the >> short term. I was nowhere near as pioneering as Scott. The prices had >> started to come down, but we were still looking at around a grand to make >> it all happen and it just wasn't going to work out. I don't know where we >> got the $299 price tag for the iphone. Here it's about $749 I think. >> That's still pretty competitive. Not the cheapest solution money can by, >> but not the most expensive either. Money's tight. Most of us have been >> there at one time or another. But having information in hand makes a world >> of difference, and when you can't see, you need every edge you can get. >> >> My apple care runs out in February, and I get a new laptop. Based on the >> research I'm doing now, my thought is that it might be the last personal >> computer I ever own. No one can say for sure what the state of computing >> will be in 3 years, but my guess is that palm sized computers will be at the >> point of replacing desktop and laptop computers as an option. So, I'll get >> a nas for my file storage needs, and use my palmtop via wireless for >> everything. >> >> Best, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> User support consultant, >> One on one access technology support and training over the phone or in >> person, >> 1-888-255-5194 >> http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> On 2010-11-14, at 8:02 AM, Scott Granados wrote: >> >>> I can't stress this enough. People seem to hide from features or think >>> they won't need them etc. When I first got mobile speak installed that was >>> a life changing event. Well worth the $695 for the program and the 600+ >>> for the phone. Now you have this IPhone option for 299 or 399 all >>> inclusive. That's a bargain and honestly you just don't know ahead of time >>> how useful this stuff is, you have to actually use it and get used to it in >>> your life. It really does put you on the same footing as your sited >>> counterparts. In my professional life especially having a good accessible >>> phone was critical especially after I got used to having one. Everything >>> from small note taking, appointment management, texting and the ability to >>> have google everywhere. Texting alone and the ability to have that >>> accessible to you is huge. Everything from monitoring equipment at work >>> and receiving a text when something is down, texting and exchanging numbers >>> with that potential new girl / boy friend depenting on your situation, >>> texting with coworkers and participating fully, quick communication with >>> employees or friends, it's all there. That's just a simple act of texting, >>> add in web browsing, good calendaring, on and on people underestimate the >>> importance. >>> >>> Just my $.02 >>> >>> >>> On Nov 13, 2010, at 8:55 AM, Chenelle Hancock wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> >>>> hi sara, scott and other list member >>>> I have to say that being someone who is visually impaired and that has >>>> used cell phones within the past that were not accessible. I find using >>>> the i-phone 3 gs to be a great help to me in the long run due to its high >>>> level of accessibility features within the phone itself. i was extremely >>>> elated to get my 3 gs last year. now i am working on upgrading to the >>>> i-phone 4 within the next few months. I have to agree with scott on that >>>> if someone wants to be in the dark ages about wanting to purchase a >>>> accessible phone for their personal needs is to be to much money then >>>> they should go back to the non accessible phones with no speech features >>>> included in the phone. you pay for what you get. if you want junk for a >>>> phone then that is what you will get. but if you want something that might >>>> want something that is totally accessible and you do not have to worry >>>> about anything really then go for the i-phone 3 gs or the i-phone 4. you >>>> will never regret it i promise you that much. >>>> chenelle >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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