laptops and cell phones??
06-25-2008 at 06:56 PM
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laptops and cell phones??
wht do u think is a good processing speed for a laptop???
other than memory ... what are the specs that i should keep in mind...??
any suggestions....???
which is the best cell phone available in Canada???
and any idea when LG prada is going to be availabe????
i am looking for something that would fit in my pockets....so no Nokia n95 or apple i-phone or any other giant.
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06-25-2008 at 08:23 PM
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You can check out this article on computers: http://www.macinsiders.com/showthread.php?t=1826 6
As for the rest...no idea. I'm having enough issues with my phone...I am not the person to ask.
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06-25-2008 at 10:05 PM
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I have the Motorola Krazr and I like it because it's a flip so the buttons don't get mashed in my purse and it's slim and sleek.
A general note on cell phones: Don't get an expensive one if you're going to be using it in and around campus. If you lose it and it's expensive chances are it will stay lost.
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06-26-2008 at 04:04 PM
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thanx for the advice kokosas.....
i've had the "staying lost" experience with my lg chocolate phone last year....lol
but do things get stolen often on campus?....just a query...
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06-26-2008 at 05:05 PM
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They get stolen if you leave them unattended, yes.
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06-26-2008 at 05:28 PM
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As someone who works for Security I can honestly say that Lorend is 100% right. Leave it alone, even for long enough to go to the bathroom or grab a coffee and there's a good chance that it will go missing.
We had a problem with laptop theft last year but the person was arrested and turned out to be an outsider--non student/staff/faculty. This is often the case with theft on campus, it usually isn't the students who steal from each other. Its outsiders. Keep your eyes posted later in the summer for an article on how to protect your property on campus and off!
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06-27-2008 at 06:43 PM
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thanks ... i'll keep that in mind..  |
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06-28-2008 at 09:46 PM
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I would avoid LG; I've heard nothing but bad things about them and the reception sucks! If anything as little as big, poofy, curly HAIR gets in the way the signals crackles. I'm a fan of samsung, but one could assume motorola is a good brand as well.
In the way of service providers I would advise staying away from bell...they will suck LOADS of cash out of your pockets for stupid reasons like they don't offer unlimited texting and so when 3 people go over 2500 a month...it sucks. I'm on a family plan and it costs more money than it's worth, I often end up paying up to $90 on my bill alone.
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06-29-2008 at 12:03 PM
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wow...that is a lot....
i currently have a fido which costs me abt $45 - $50 a month...with unlimited texting and incoming
so i guess i am gonna stick with that
thanx
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06-29-2008 at 12:59 PM
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You may want to check and see about switching your number though. You may have to pay roaming charges if you're using a phone from a different area. Also, people tend to get teste if they are calling a non-Hamilton area code because it's considered long distance.
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06-29-2008 at 03:53 PM
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best cell phone? Clearly the answer is the new iPhone 3G available with Rogers for $199
Downside? The monthly plan starts at $60+TAX 
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06-30-2008 at 09:14 AM
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Yea...I will have to do that, and I'm considering getting a new phone all together because I HATE BELL. |
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06-30-2008 at 09:22 AM
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Yes, Bell and I are not friends. Not friends at all.
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06-30-2008 at 09:26 AM
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Biggest downsides of bell:
1- no sim card; so if one were to switch service providers, oops, new phone! *grumble*
2- expensive since they trick you all the time!
Only good thing:
1- Really good service. (at least three bars in most places)
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09-08-2008 at 02:39 PM
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Even if I am not a fun of any big corporations, I use Rogers number/cell, unlimited incoming calls at $30/month and http://www.text2talk.ca account for long distance. Quite comfartable. I can call parents and friends (US/CAN) at anytime I want at 5c/min only. If anybody interested, I have some giveaway coupon numbers for free long distance. I have got them from text2talk people as a promotion.
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