G1 owner

[rift612]

Hi Everyone,
I 've had a G1 for a couple of years now ( just rooted and running cyan-6), and though I love it, can't justify the cost. I was looking at this Samsung Intercept at Target, and one of the d-bag salesmen warned me off of it, saying I would not be happy with it as Virgin Mobile's sprint network is scaled back and lousy.
First off is that true? Or are the 3g speeds decent?
2nd, I have an Archos 101 on the way (snagged one today finally) is this Android the same as far as tethering and stuff?
3rd- Does anyone use a SIP app like Handcent to keep minutes low?
well, thanks a lot!
-Rift R. Rift

 

[TxTazDad]

been tethering with my Intercept (like right now) & no mods on the phone at all & it works very well. The only exception is at work, but everyone there has reception issues due to the bldg. we're in. I am actually quite surprised at the page load speeds, I really expected much slower. I am quite pleased. ( So is my wife, she wants one like mine asap)

 

[Billkwando]

been tethering with my Intercept (like right now) & no mods on the phone at all & it works very well. The only exception is at work, but everyone there has reception issues due to the bldg. we're in. I am actually quite surprised at the page load speeds, I really expected much slower. I am quite pleased. ( So is my wife, she wants one like mine asap)

Whatchoo usin to tether with? Is there a free app (not pdanet). Thanks!

 

[TxTazDad]

Sorry, using PDANet, works well enough I haven't bothered looking at anything else.
(Tethering to my Dell Latitude D820, WIn 7 Ultimate 32bit)

 

[Billkwando]

Sorry, using PDANet, works well enough I haven't bothered looking at anything else.
(Tethering to my Dell Latitude D820, WIn 7 Ultimate 32bit)

LOL My trial already expired when it definitely didn't work, so now I can't trial it again unless I wanna pay (I assume), and since I only want tethering to do work work (you know, like worky work), that idea doesn't appeal to me too much. Also I can't do anything too hinky since it's a work pc. Plus, I try to maintain my hinkylessness in general.

 

[TxTazDad]

From their website:Note: Once trial expires, you can continue using PdaNet for free. The only difference is that free edition blocks secure web sites.

If you're using it for work, probably a good chance your having to access secure sites, I notice it's on sale right now so I'll probably pony up the cost since to read my work email it's a secure site.

Not sure why it didn't work for you either, only problem I ran into was the first time use & all I had to do was cycle the power on the phone with the USB connected & it started working, works normally now with no issues.

 

[Billkwando]

From their website:Note: Once trial expires, you can continue using PdaNet for free. The only difference is that free edition blocks secure web sites.

If you're using it for work, probably a good chance your having to access secure sites, I notice it's on sale right now so I'll probably pony up the cost since to read my work email it's a secure site.

Not sure why it didn't work for you either, only problem I ran into was the first time use & all I had to do was cycle the power on the phone with the USB connected & it started working, works normally now with no issues.

Hmm, that's interesting! Maybe I gave up too easy.