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Cingular is almost as bad as congress, maybe worse. T-Mobile sucks a little less, but they actually have people that answer the “customer service” line, unlike Cingular where you stay on hold for 30-40 minutes to talk to some punk ### kid popping their gum in your ear. This IS a cool looking product and I LOVE Apple, but I would rather listen to CBS News or date Rosie O’Donnel than sign up with Cingular, just my 2 pennies…...

Posted by jumpcuts on January 11, 2007 at 9:58 PM (PST)

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No matter all the ######## that you all do, it’s not going to change the fact that Cingular and Apple have agreed to the contract.

So while you all #####, I will be using the iPhone to make fun of you all. 

This is perfect for me.  I get to upgrade my phone in April but I can hold off until June and I can save up the 500 or 600 dollars to get it.

Posted by Warbrain on January 12, 2007 at 3:10 AM (PST)

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““According to the Consumer Report, Cingular has some of the worst cell phone service in America and the most dissatisfied customers.  Its a stunt to get more people to sign up with Cingular.  But for many people it would cost $175-$200 disconnection fee + $499.99-$599.99 phone + the likely $80-100/month + 2 year contract…...thats ALOT of money for a damn phone.  I think its gonna flop cuz as nice as it is I wouldn’t even think twice or EVER even consider switching to Cingular for it.  I’m sure I don’t stand alone.”“

I agree 100%. Having had Cingular, at least where I live, it’s quite possibly the worst option out there. iPhone is neat, but not worth using Cingular for.

Posted by sspiro on January 12, 2007 at 5:11 AM (PST)

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“Oh, there are other phones with all the same features?  Show me one with a widescreen touchscreen iPod that’s compatible with iTunes and I’ll buy it now”.

Ryan… It’s called a TREO!
- It has an SD card slot (up to 4GB, but you can carry as many cards as you like, unlike the capped iPhone memory).
- It sync’s with iTunes via a 3rd party app’ called “iTunes Agent” (Google it!)
- It has a built in media player from Windows, for which an iPod skin is available.
- It has a wide touchscreen.
- Using TCPMP (the core pocket media player, an open source app) it will play AAC files.
- TCPMP will also play videos.
- The battery lasts longer than current iPods.

So, I suggest you rush out and buy it now!

Posted by Dopial on January 12, 2007 at 8:18 AM (PST)

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Unfortunately for me (and millions of others), Cingular does not sell or provide service in our area.  Our choices are T-Mobile, Sprint, or US Cellular.  Perhaps it will change now that AT&T is back in charge of Cingular.

I’m not sure how Apple will reach their expected iPhone market penetration numbers when they limit access to Cingular subscribers.

Posted by locked_out on January 12, 2007 at 10:01 AM (PST)

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“Hey Wha—s u—p? SCHRECHHHHHH *static static* ::DROP:: HELLO? HELLO….???  ARE YOU THERE?....”  I LOVE Cingular the FEWEST DROPPED CALLS! BECAUSE YOU CAN NEVER MAKE ANY!!

Posted by vcurams87 on January 12, 2007 at 12:11 PM (PST)

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...the FEWEST DROPPED CALLS! BECAUSE YOU CAN NEVER MAKE ANY!!

LOL! Me…I’ll never go back, whatever they choose to call it.

Posted by flatline response on January 12, 2007 at 3:32 PM (PST)

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What he said, Cingular has been telling me for 4 years they will provide service in my area.

I had so hoped this would be released to all carriers or at least a big one like Verizon.

Darn!

Posted by Gary Zero on January 18, 2007 at 10:37 AM (PST)