the verizon diamond vs the alltel diamond?

malloryfrikknmae · #1 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 10:00 PM

i've been reading some reviews for the htc touch diamond.. and i'm pretty sure the verizon version is worse than the alltel version? i've read that it seems to be more prone to lagging. though, obviously, i'm not sure. does anybody know first hand?

verizon's version of the phone is the only one with a diamond-faceted back, right? that little characterstic is something that i absolutely loved about it, but i have to go function over form if the verizon version is absolute garbage. the verizon diamond also is not rounded on the corners, as compared to the rounded-back diamond (like on the alltel and sprint versions.)

i know the companies are merging currently, but i still have a couple weeks before alltel is completely switched over to verizon. the diamond is only 79.99$ for alltel, but is 199.99$ on verizon. maybe i could purchase the alltel diamond along with insurance, then get the verizon phone after the complete merge a couple months in? i plan on going to alltel tomorrow to ask about it..

sorry if i am completely off here, deepest apologies if i'm being super noob

mallory

shadowfender42 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 10:14 PM

Yeah the Verizon Diamond is awful. However it has removable memory. Of course that doesnt matter if it takes over 9000 years to access the files in it....lol.

malloryfrikknmae · #3 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 10:23 PM

that's kind of depressing. it is the only one with the diamond-faceted back, right? i'm so attracted to it, but i know that's not what's important. i guess i should just get the alltel version as quick as possible before it's too late

proslasher · #4 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 10:25 PM

One. Do not even think about the Verizon Version. It is terrible. It's missing 100 megs of ram, and is extremely slow. It also does not have the internal storage. In addition, you cannot use google maps or any other program with the GPS as it is locked out.

Two. Do not get the Alltel Version. All the people who have the Alltel version (including myself) will find out with in the next week here that the Alltel phone is not compatible with the Verizon network. When you call 611, they will send you out a Verizon phone which (read above) sucks.

Today, I noticed I'm not getting texts until about 2 to 3 hours after the other person (my friend) sent it to me. Also, my internet is working about 40% of the time now. It's not a software issue, it's the actual network according to VZW. Those crooks want me to "upgrade" my plan (which costs an additional 40 dollars a month) and they want me to "upgrade" my phone (again, see above.)

I'd recommend going to T-Mobile, their HTC Touch 2 comes out really soon... Or switch to Sprint, or dare I say *gulp* AT&T (they have pretty bad coverage in my area.)

shadowfender42 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by proslasher

One. Do not even think about the Verizon Version. It is terrible. It's missing 100 megs of ram, and is extremely slow. It also does not have the internal storage. In addition, you cannot use google maps or any other program with the GPS as it is locked out.

Two. Do not get the Alltel Version. All the people who have the Alltel version (including myself) will find out with in the next week here that the Alltel phone is not compatible with the Verizon network. When you call 611, they will send you out a Verizon phone which (read above) sucks.

Today, I noticed I'm not getting texts until about 2 to 3 hours after the other person (my friend) sent it to me. Also, my internet is working about 40% of the time now. It's not a software issue, it's the actual network according to VZW. Those crooks want me to "upgrade" my plan (which costs an additional 40 dollars a month) and they want me to "upgrade" my phone (again, see above.)

I'd recommend going to T-Mobile, their HTC Touch 2 comes out really soon... Or switch to Sprint, or dare I say *gulp* AT&T (they have pretty bad coverage in my area.)

Lol well stated.
But the diamond faceted back.....I think sprint might have it too.

malloryfrikknmae · #6 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 11:19 PM

well, i actually have sprint right now, but wanted to switch over to add-a-line on my boyfriend's account seeing as the phone not only would be chepaer but the plan would be, too. however, after all this BS im hearing with verizon (which is ALL im hearing, apparently verizon is crap), it might just be worth it to pay to 200$ for the phone and 60$ a month, that is if it's worth it.

any other comformations that sprint has a diamond-faceted back?

malloryfrikknmae · #7 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 11:19 PM

well, i actually have sprint right now, but wanted to switch over to add-a-line on my boyfriend's account seeing as the phone not only would be chepaer but the plan would be, too. however, after all this BS im hearing with verizon (which is ALL im hearing, apparently verizon is crap), it might just be worth it to pay to 200$ for the phone and 60$ a month, that is if it's worth it.

any other comformations that sprint has a diamond-faceted back?

and, as for the phone itself.. i hear mixed opinions.. is the phone intself worth it, or should i find another? only owners rather than reviewers could really answer this question, i suppose. and again, im sure it depends on the network as well.

proslasher · #8 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malloryfrikknmae

well, i actually have sprint right now, but wanted to switch over to add-a-line on my boyfriend's account seeing as the phone not only would be chepaer but the plan would be, too. however, after all this BS im hearing with verizon (which is ALL im hearing, apparently verizon is crap), it might just be worth it to pay to 200$ for the phone and 60$ a month, that is if it's worth it.

any other comformations that sprint has a diamond-faceted back?

and, as for the phone itself.. i hear mixed opinions.. is the phone intself worth it, or should i find another? only owners rather than reviewers could really answer this question, i suppose. and again, im sure it depends on the network as well.

Did you read my post?
Don't buy the Verizon or the Alltel version. You will be screwed.

malloryfrikknmae · #9 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 11:28 PM

yes, i know.. but i was wondering if the phone itself is worth it, and if sprint does indeed have diamond-back

proslasher · #10 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 11:29 PM

No it doesnt have the diamond back but yes the phone is worth it. Just don't go on the verizon/alltel network.