Still interested in an iPhone?

R. · 10 Sep 2007, 23:33

I lost my interest some time ago, but this is the cherry on top!

Looks like the only solution is to remove the battery ... oh wait, you can't.

duke knooby · 10 Sep 2007, 23:36

get yourself a good ericsson 688

mszee · 10 Sep 2007, 23:38

These people don't deserve to have ANY phone...much less this one...

ANY wireless outside of the country incurres all kinds of charges...should have checked it out...duh...people don't read the agreements...well, maybe they should...that's why they are there...

In any event...Apple just announced that it's coming with brand new IMPROVED model which is much cheaper than the cheapest one from before...in other words...whoever bought the most expensive version is SO screwed...

R. · 10 Sep 2007, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by mszee

ANY wireless outside of the country incurres all kinds of charges...should have checked it out...duh...people don't read the agreements...well, maybe they should...that's why they are there...

It's not the agreement, it's the iPhone periodically updating it's data (email and such), even if it's turned off! Obviously you cannot turn the damn thing off completely.

duke knooby · 10 Sep 2007, 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by R.

Obviously you cannot turn the damn thing off completely.

do they not have hammers in deutschland

mszee · 10 Sep 2007, 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by R.

It's not the agreement, it's the iPhone periodically updating it's data (email and such), even if it's turned off! Obviously you cannot turn the damn thing off completely.

It says in the article that it's mentioned in the agreement...

I can't figure out how it works when it's turned off...theoretically, your e-mail should sit on the server until you open your e-mail software...if it's true...then it must be glitch though in the hardware or something...NOBODY will pay for this stuff...

Forwarded this to an expert - let's see if there is any better explanation...this article obviously was written by a layman...

mszee · 11 Sep 2007, 00:06

Just re-read the article again:

The person called his lawyer to complain about inability to unlock his phone...hmmm...welcome to the US providers.

Phones that come with the plan (can't tell about other phones - just don't know) in general can't be unlocked to use with another service outside of the US...that's why you get this phone for this price from this provider...another duh...

mszee · 11 Sep 2007, 01:06

OK...I am still shaking my head at this but apparently it's possible...

Although it's not know for sure but there is a possibility that this phone just never shuts down...when you shut it down it goes into some screen saver mode and then only way to shut down the damn thing is to pop the battery...geez...good thing that I want my phone to be just a phone and nothing else...

shadow1000001 · 11 Sep 2007, 04:39

I worked for At&t wireless, then Cingular, then the New At&t for 4 years so I've seen this before. Everything is in the terms and conditions but if you don't read them over with a fine tooth comb, you will miss it. Normally if it's something that isn't the company's fault, they will only offer 1/2 of the credit, but if it's pushed up the ladder to the office of the president, you may get the whole credit but there are no guarantees. They only give the full credit if it's the company's fault. Not saying it's right but that's how they work.

10 Sep 2007, 23:33	#1
R. You dig. Join Date: 02.04.2002 Location: On the fothermucker Posts: 7,179	Still interested in an iPhone? I lost my interest some time ago, but this is the cherry on top! Looks like the only solution is to remove the battery ... oh wait, you can't.

10 Sep 2007, 23:36	#2
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,884	get yourself a good ericsson 688

10 Sep 2007, 23:38	#3
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 29.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	These people don't deserve to have ANY phone...much less this one... ANY wireless outside of the country incurres all kinds of charges...should have checked it out...duh...people don't read the agreements...well, maybe they should...that's why they are there... In any event...Apple just announced that it's coming with brand new IMPROVED model which is much cheaper than the cheapest one from before...in other words...whoever bought the most expensive version is SO screwed...

11 Sep 2007, 00:06	#7
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 29.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	Just re-read the article again: The person called his lawyer to complain about inability to unlock his phone...hmmm...welcome to the US providers. Phones that come with the plan (can't tell about other phones - just don't know) in general can't be unlocked to use with another service outside of the US...that's why you get this phone for this price from this provider...another duh...

11 Sep 2007, 01:06	#8
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 29.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	OK...I am still shaking my head at this but apparently it's possible... Although it's not know for sure but there is a possibility that this phone just never shuts down...when you shut it down it goes into some screen saver mode and then only way to shut down the damn thing is to pop the battery...geez...good thing that I want my phone to be just a phone and nothing else...

11 Sep 2007, 04:39	#9
shadow1000001 Mega Loafer Join Date: 10.07.2003 Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,580	I worked for At&t wireless, then Cingular, then the New At&t for 4 years so I've seen this before. Everything is in the terms and conditions but if you don't read them over with a fine tooth comb, you will miss it. Normally if it's something that isn't the company's fault, they will only offer 1/2 of the credit, but if it's pushed up the ladder to the office of the president, you may get the whole credit but there are no guarantees. They only give the full credit if it's the company's fault. Not saying it's right but that's how they work.