On 29 Jun 2007 10:16:34 -0000, jeffrey578@hotmail.com (Jeff) wrote:

>http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-973...?tag=cnetfd.mt
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>With the iPhone completely dominating cell phone news this week, it's easy
>to forget that other cell phones exist. Crave wonders why any manufacturer
>or service provider would see the PR benefit in making an announcement this
>week, but that hasn't stopped T-Mobile from unveiling its Hotspot @Home and
>Sprint from taking the wraps off its new LG Muziq phone.
>
>But today Verizon Wireless revealed that it was hosting its own party to
>match the Apple and AT&T events on the iPhone launch day. In a press
>release, the carrier invites shoppers to test-drive "the leading wireless
>company with the most reliable voice and data network". Meow.
>
>The carrier also invites shoppers to check out its selection of music cell
>phones, including the LG VX9400, which is on sale for $99.99. That's a good
>deal for a cool phone, but the keep in mind that the spiffy V Cast Mobile
>TV service (something the VX9400 supports) is available only in a few
>cities. Yet unlike the iPhone, the LG handset does offer 3G.
>
>Buyers will also be able to download songs wirelessly at the stores from
>Verizon's V Cast Music service. As everyone knows, the iPhone will not
>support tune downloads over the air. But the best news is that customers
>will get a free Music Essentials kit, which normally sets you back $30.
>That's exceedingly generous of Verizon, considering the kit is needed to
>even sync a phone with a PC. We don't know why Verizon just doesn't give
>you the kit in the first place, but that another story.
>
>So if you've decided you're too cool for the iPhone, or you refuse to leave
>Verizon for AT&T, you'll be pleased to know that Verizon has you covered.
>Verizon stores and kiosks will stay open until 9 p.m. And you can be sure
>these stores won't have a line.
>
>
So what your saying is the blood sucking verizon will continue to
screw over there customers by forcing them to pay full price for half
a phone. And if they do not feel it's crippled enough they will give
you a free software upgrade to lock up anything they forgot about the
first time...
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