Who's staying with their Diamond? - Page 2

Atomic2Mod · #11 (**permalink**) 08-08-2009, 07:17 PM

I'm ready for a "better" Diamond. So I'm defenitely going to play with the TP2 - which I'm getting for my spouse, but I'm looking forward to the Diamond2 / Topaz / Whitestone. Can't hardly wait... But I have to.

**mswlogo** · #12 (**permalink**) 08-08-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gullzway

I'm staying. Loving my Diamond. By the time it breaks down, they'll probably be replacing it with a newer model. I do love that Sprint T.E.P.

I recently dumped mine. With $100.00 deductable plus $8/mo and fairly cheap prices on ebay I'll take my chances. I'll probably sign up on the first year from now on but after that replacing them is not that expensive.

hasseye · #13 (**permalink**) 08-08-2009, 09:09 PM

when windows mobile 7 hits, and the sick new processors that are coming out soon as well, there could be some really nice dangerous phones coming out within the next 18 months. cant wait. im really looking for a larger screen with a much smaller body in thickness...look how thin the new iphones are with much bigger screens and us diamonds are still pretty thick, dont understand it. For all you Sprint lovers they already rolled out the newest 4g and some markets so it shoudl be comming to a market new you soon, can't wait for a phone to support that as well, if it even needs any support from the phone.

**Biker1** · #14 (**permalink**) 08-08-2009, 11:23 PM

I will be staying with my Diamond for now.
Still tweaking

Always something new to download. The size is perfect for my pocket.
The "wanting the newest device out" is wearing off for me once I met my Diamond

The Diamond is still a pretty cool device.
If the Diamond2 comes out, I will have a look, but it will most likely be very similar to the Diamond so I may not want to spend the $$$$$$

**gullzway** · #15 (**permalink**) 08-09-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mswlogo

I recently dumped mine. With $100.00 deductable plus $8/mo and fairly cheap prices on ebay I'll take my chances. I'll probably sign up on the first year from now on but after that replacing them is not that expensive.

I pay $7/month. There is no deductable when you take your phone to a Sprint Repair Store. They will repair, or in the 5 or 6 times I've been in, replace your phone with a new one for no charge!

**mswlogo** · #16 (**permalink**) 08-09-2009, 09:34 AM

Free swap after year, doubt that is official policy. You can get lucky. Never had much luck in sprint stores for anything.

MogulMongler · #17 (**permalink**) 08-09-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sanvara

I'm staying with whatever Sprint has that works with the SERO plan. Can't beat the free data and tethering plus 500 mins for $30. I'll never go to something like the Pre or iPhone as long as I can keep this plan.

Brilliantly put! Phones can sometimes just be PHONES...but a plan at $35 including tax and all those goodies is hard to beat! I've been with Sprint for a hot minute now...going on 10 years and I ain't going nowhere.

**gullzway** · #18 (**permalink**) 08-09-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mswlogo

Free swap after year, doubt that is official policy. You can get lucky. Never had much luck in sprint stores for anything.

This is if your phone stops working, not just to get a free new phone or upgrade.I have had 2 6700's, 3 Touch's replaced for no charge, but they all stopped working for various reasons. 5 phones off ebay would have cost me much more than my $7/month adds up to.

"Repairs and replacements due to non-physical damage issues such as mechanical or electrical failures not covered by the manufacturer's warranty, routine maintenance, and failure from normal wear and tear.

Type of Coverage Cost per service
Total Equipment Protection $0 In-store service
Equipment Service & Repair Program $0 In-store service"

Any physical damage and you have to pay the $100.

ai4281 · #19 (**permalink**) 08-09-2009, 12:25 PM

I don't think there is any REVOLUTIONARY developments in smartphone technology in the market right now. Most smartphones can do the same web browsing, email sync, media playback, etc... Snapdragon chipset and Nvidia Tegra chip are examples of evolutionary development that will improve the quality of experience on the phone, but they aren't widely available yet (other than snapdragon on TG01). Diamond is more than capable for today's smartphone duties, imho.

I just hope next year there will be a phone with 2Ghz snapdragon 2 + nvidia tegra + dual boot Android and WinMo... Everyone on this board would buy that!

AngryCPA · #20 (**permalink**) 08-09-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mswlogo

I recently dumped mine. With $100.00 deductable plus $8/mo and fairly cheap prices on ebay I'll take my chances. I'll probably sign up on the first year from now on but after that replacing them is not that expensive.

Yep, just dumped mine too, the $100 deductible makes it a dealbreaker now.

I really wanted to get the TP2 when it finally came out until I downloaded the Mighty Rom4 for my Diamond. Its the fastest most stable ROM ive ever used and it feels like I have a brand new phone!

The hardware (and software) of some of these new HTC phones coming out isnt really all that much different than the diamond at this point. Sure the big high res screens and 3.5mm jacks are nice, but I really love the size of the diamond, i hate having a brick in my pocket. The diamond would be the perfect if it accepted microSD.

Hail Diamonders!