[SeanPlunk]

Originally Posted by enkeivette

Its not as simple as we dont need it, its a balancing argument. The 80hp would be worth the $300 to you, not to me. I dont want to drive a 100hp focus for 20k, Id pay the 40k for a cobra... but would I pay 200k for a gt40? No.

Similarly I had the option for the 4S and I went for the 4. I just dont care as much as you... This is not only relative to what we make but also subject to personal preference. Verizon had an offer for 4gigs of data a month if I went with a 4g android... I went with the slower iPhone and 3 gigs because I wanted the apple technology/ software. Im just not as concerned with capability as you are.

Another example is screen size, Id take an HTC hero over the iPhone if it was a comparable product. You want an even bigger screen.

Im wearing $200 rockin republic jeans (no I didnt pay that much) but Im guessing you dont even know what brand jeans you have on, nor do you care, nor would you spend more than $30 on a pair of jeans. Slacks maybe, jeans, doubt it.

You cant make the argument that everyone will regret not having purchased an LTE phone in 2 years, because the guy on the bus with a prepaid nokia probably isnt going to cry about it when they come out with 5g. Its all subjective and its all relative.

I agree for the most part. The iPhone4S wasn't that much of an upgrade from the 4, and certainly not worth the extra money for most people. The iPhone5 on the other hand is a massive improvement and well worth the money. LTE alone is worth the cash.

[SeanPlunk]

Originally Posted by blackax

HSPA+ is att 3g no matter how much that want to call it 4g its 3g. And i range from 4 to 7 out here in the IE.

I understand your "Dont need" hate, so let me put it this way. What can you do with LTE that makes your phone so much better?

Beside from tether to a laptop I can't see a good reason for it. You don't need it for streaming video, 3g can stream 720p (highest phone res as of right now.) or playing games or surfing the web.

I also feel that most people don't need more then 10Mbit connection at home. An i'm a network guy and love having access to 10Gbit pipes but i can do everything i want to do from a 10Mbit pipe

I can browse the web, tether, stream video etc. More bandwidth is useful. I've streamed Netflix before and had slow enough connections to have a problem. LTE would solve that and then some. Verizon 3g service is only 1mb down and even less up, so it's a massive difference.

Additionally, it costs the same for 3g data or LTE. Why wouldn't I want LTE?

[blackax]

Originally Posted by SeanPlunk

I can browse the web, tether, stream video etc. More bandwidth is useful. I've streamed Netflix before and had slow enough connections to have a problem. LTE would solve that and then some. Verizon 3g service is only 1mb down and even less up, so it's a massive difference.

Additionally, it costs the same for 3g data or LTE. Why wouldn't I want LTE?

You can do an HD 720p stream on 3 Mbit. How much more can you do on your phone wile your watching a movie?

Yes VZ 3g is very slow. So I can understand why you are so eager for LTE. But us with GSM aren't feeling the push for LTE as much as you guys.

[enkeivette]

I stream the office on my phone on netflix, never a stumble. A lot of my friends have said their iPhones get slower after awhile. So far mine hasnt. My theory is the apps are slowing them down.

Its prob not high def though, the screens so small its hard to tell.

Btw, if we can talk about service for a second... Verizon all the way. Ive been through 4 carriers, nothin else compares. Those commercials are annoying, but true, I always have service.

[Vettezuki]

Verizon, LTE, SG3 will be my choice. It is the optimum intersection of my preferences and available resources.

[Chuck]

I actually think I am with you Ben I will be getting one when I can.

[blackax]

Originally Posted by enkeivette

I stream the office on my phone on netflix, never a stumble. A lot of my friends have said their iPhones get slower after awhile. So far mine hasnt. My theory is the apps are slowing them down.

Its prob not high def though, the screens so small its hard to tell.

Btw, if we can talk about service for a second... Verizon all the way. Ive been through 4 carriers, nothin else compares. Those commercials are annoying, but true, I always have service.

Out here in the IE i never drop a call or a connection with ATT.

[SeanPlunk]

Originally Posted by Vettezuki

Verizon, LTE, SG3 will be my choice. It is the optimum intersection of my preferences and available resources.

[enkeivette]

Originally Posted by Vettezuki

Verizon, LTE, SG3 will be my choice. It is the optimum intersection of my preferences and available resources.