If you buy a phone with carrier locked bloatware you are a sucker... Sorry to say it, but it's true. Disabled tethering, crapware you can't remove, etc.
On Sun, Dec 21, 2014 at 12:47 AM, Jason McKemie via Af <af@afmug.com> wrote: > I'm on AT&T right now, and their version is the most locked down of all > Nexus 6 variants. It wouldn't be too difficult to fix, mind you, but still > something I'd rather not mess with if possible. > > > On Saturday, December 20, 2014, Mike Hammett via Af <af@afmug.com> wrote: > >> Hit up your particular carrier's enthusiast sites and see if anyone has >> combed through the FCC filings (to save yourself the time). S4GRU (for >> Sprint) goes through the big hitters and reports on what bands they can use >> (useful for roaming or accessing new networks), power levels, etc. >> >> The Nexus 6 on Sprint has great power across all bands you could want >> (Sprint's as well as the rural guys they're partnering with). >> >> >> >> ----- >> Mike Hammett >> Intelligent Computing Solutions >> http://www.ics-il.com >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From: *"Jason McKemie via Af" <af@afmug.com> >> *To: *af@afmug.com >> *Sent: *Saturday, December 20, 2014 5:00:24 PM >> *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] OT Oh holy oracle of AF >> >> I've got a Nexus 5 and like it quite a bit. I think I'll be upgrading to >> the Nexus 6 whenever I can get a hold of an unlocked one. >> >> On Sat, Dec 20, 2014 at 4:34 PM, Mike Hammett via Af <af@afmug.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Location, location, location. I know of massive sweeping areas where >>> Verizon has absolutely zero coverage (no roaming either) or 100 kbps data >>> speeds. >>> >>> >>> I was an HTC fan, thought I was switching to Samsung, but that Nexus 6 >>> is looking good... >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- >>> Mike Hammett >>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>> http://www.ics-il.com >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From: *"Jeremy via Af" <af@afmug.com> >>> *To: *af@afmug.com >>> *Sent: *Saturday, December 20, 2014 4:29:55 PM >>> *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] OT Oh holy oracle of AF >>> >>> >>> Verizon definitely has the best coverage....and highest prices. I'll >>> never use another carrier after having tried them all. I have an ongoing >>> love affair with HTC Android phones. They are pure awesome. >>> >>> On Sat, Dec 20, 2014 at 2:55 PM, Forrest Christian (List Account) via Af >>> <af@afmug.com> wrote: >>> >>>> We are a Samsung family here. I have a note 3 and deb has a S5. No >>>> problems at all. Definitely recommend either one. Can't speak for the >>>> lower end phones. >>>> On Dec 20, 2014 12:16 PM, "Chuck McCown via Af" <af@afmug.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Huge holiday discussion at my house. Two members of the family >>>>> need new phones. >>>>> >>>>> I have never been a big Apple fan but the only smart phone I have ever >>>>> owned is an iPhone 4. >>>>> Still have it. Charge it once a week. Fat, dumb and happy. >>>>> >>>>> Wife uses a Samsung Galaxy Infuse and needs a new phone. >>>>> I have some kids that have iPhones and we all like the find friends >>>>> apps so we can spy on each other. >>>>> One kid has lost his phone and needs a new one. That kid and my wife >>>>> are shopping for phones and plans. Kid is OK with Apple products. His >>>>> mother has anxiety about leaving Android. Kinda like I want her to vote >>>>> Democrat or join PETA... >>>>> >>>>> (Which is totally weird as I associate Apple with Birkenstock wearing, >>>>> Dreadlocks, Cigarette Smoking, BA degrees, Wine, Liberal, Democrat, Tree >>>>> Hugger and folks that use crystals to align their chakras). >>>>> >>>>> We are all on a pay as you go “mobile value share” plan with AT&T. >>>>> >>>>> No matter what we decide I get to pay. The new phones are pretty >>>>> expensive. But they will amortize depending on the plan. >>>>> Too lazy to even attempt to understand the plans from the different >>>>> carriers, the different phones, etc etc. >>>>> >>>>> I have used less than 0.01 GB of data in the last month. Phone are >>>>> for talking on. But I realize that my buggy whip factory stock is >>>>> probably >>>>> worthless too. So my opinion as to features is irrelevant as I still read >>>>> books printed on plant matter. (I do like the built in camera and a solar >>>>> panel orientation and location app) (And a hymn book...) >>>>> >>>>> But I would like to get a good value. I care more about price than >>>>> features or OS. Not so the rest of the clan. (As in Scottish Clan, OK, >>>>> not Klan). So if anyone can help me pick a direction It would be >>>>> appreciated. >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >>
