The majority of people in Canada are on term as well. Anyone can be an idiot if you simply overwhelm them with useless information and fail to mention the exact terms of the contract.
Plus, who wants a phone that's tied to a carrier? When I went to Ireland in the summer, fido wanted $1.25 a minute for all calls incoming and outgoing while I was in the UK. So because I have an off the shelf phone, I just took my sim out and put one of theirs in. That gave me 11 P a minute to canada and unlimited incoming calls internationally. That never would'a flew if I was using a phone that was locked to fido. I could by myself a whole new phone with the money I saved just on that three weeks alone. I could see maybe going on a 1 year term to get a huge discount on a monthly plan... Maybe, but not to get any sort of a discount on a handset. 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 10:13 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > 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. > 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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