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Title: Verizon Angst
Post by: Bison on April 20, 2012, 04:02:36 PM
I actually really like Verizon, but since there is technically no service in my location I have to order a phone in the lower 48 and have it activated and shipped to me from someone down there.  What really burns my ass is that I've activated a couple of phones up here over the years.  Once after I dropped a new phone into a water puddle just days after recieving it.

Anyway I've decided to go with a smart phone to help attempt to manage my day to day life of emails, calendar and such.  I'm opting for the iPhone 4, 8 GB model.  I thought about getting a larger storage one, but I think that is just over kill.

Anyone have an iPhone 4?  Did they fix the reception issues?
Title: Re: Verizon Angst
Post by: LongBlade on April 20, 2012, 04:10:43 PM
My kids have otterboxes which might help solve the issue. So far I've heard no complaints about them with the boxes on, but I have no idea if the issue has actually been resolved or if the boxes fix the issue.
Title: Re: Verizon Angst
Post by: Bison on April 20, 2012, 04:14:42 PM
I've heard that too LB.  I'll have to get one just to help protect it from my daily adventures in tech destructive activities.
Title: Re: Verizon Angst
Post by: Staggerwing on April 20, 2012, 04:29:37 PM
Quote from: Bison on April 20, 2012, 04:02:36 PM
I actually really like Verizon, but since there is technically no service in my location I have to order a phone in the lower 48 and have it activated and shipped to me from someone down there.  What really burns my ass is that I've activated a couple of phones up here over the years.  Once after I dropped a new phone into a water puddle just days after recieving it.

Anyway I've decided to go with a smart phone to help attempt to manage my day to day life of emails, calendar and such.  I'm opting for the iPhone 4, 8 GB model.  I thought about getting a larger storage one, but I think that is just over kill.

Anyone have an iPhone 4?  Did they fix the reception issues?

If it's the 4S then you're all set. If it's the original 4 then all you need is a cover on at least the back to correct the reception issues. Anything between your hand and the surface of the phone is enough.
Title: Re: Verizon Angst
Post by: Bison on April 20, 2012, 04:35:59 PM
OK.  Sweet.  I just had them put on an otterbox, so that fix all the issues.