Lol, The majority of people in the United States are. Contracts aren't as bad here as in Canada.
Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 Google Voice: 1-646-450-2197 On Nov 14, 2010, at 9:45 AM, erik burggraaf wrote: > 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. > 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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