It's Here! My New Audiovox Has Finally Arrived

[Mike Temporale]

The USPS and Canada Customs combined to drag out the delivery of my new phone, which took over 2 weeks. Oh well. I'm glad it's finally arrived. Despite all the pictures and reviews, I was still shocked at how small and light weight it really is compared to my old Tanager beast. One thing I haven't heard anyone else mention, is how small the battery is! It's just so tiny, yet this phone is going to last longer!? Crazy.

At this point, I'm not sure that you guys are really interested in another Audiovox review. Instead, how about we do a little Q & A session. If you have any questions about this phone, post away. I'll do my best to answer them.

[Mike Temporale]

The USPS and Canada Customs combined to drag out the delivery of my new phone, which took over 2 weeks. Oh well. I'm glad it's finally arrived. Despite all the pictures and reviews, I was still shocked at how small and light weight it really is compared to my old Tanager beast. One thing I haven't heard anyone else mention, is how small the battery is! It's just so tiny, yet this phone is going to last longer!? Crazy.

At this point, I'm not sure that you guys are really interested in another Audiovox review. Instead, how about we do a little Q & A session. If you have any questions about this phone, post away. I'll do my best to answer them.

[Bacco]

Mike, you're going to love the phone.

Can you do me a favor??? Would you load the Profimail program and tell me your thoughts on it. I am curious if I'm the only one experiencing slow response times.

I've written the developers and haven't heard from them other than a question about my phone.

Thanks.

[canux]

As a fellow Canadian with new Smartphone envy (I too have an outdated Tanager), a few questions:

- Where did you end up purchasing the phone from? Good deal?
- What network have you/are you going to use? I have been using Fido since there is no contract obligation with them and I already have a CDMA phone (under contract). Anyways, Fido is terrible in Vancouver. If you use Rogers, is it decent?

Thanks and enjoy your new toy!

[Jerry Raia]

Congrats Mike!

One question, can you hear it? :lol:

[Mike Temporale]

Originally Posted by Bacco

Can you do me a favor??? Would you load the Profimail program and tell me your thoughts on it. I am curious if I'm the only one experiencing slow response times.

Sure. I'll try it over the weekend and post back my results.

[Bacco]

Great, thanks Mike.

[Mike Temporale]

Originally Posted by canux

As a fellow Canadian with new Smartphone envy (I too have an outdated Tanager), a few questions:

I know the feeling. I've been suffering for the last couple months. :wink:

Originally Posted by canux

- Where did you end up purchasing the phone from? Good deal?

eBay. It was a pretty nice deal. It was a little cheaper than buying it without a contract. Just have to watch the duty at the border. If you go this route, ask them to mark the value somewhere under $100. Maybe $60 or so.

Originally Posted by canux

- What network have you/are you going to use? I have been using Fido since there is no contract obligation with them and I already have a CDMA phone (under contract). Anyways, Fido is terrible in Vancouver. If you use Rogers, is it decent?

I'm on Fido. Fido's unlimited data is $50 and Rogers is $100. 8O For that reason alone, I'm not about to switch. As for the coverage issues; Fido was recently purchased by Rogers. I have heard that they have just opened up the 2 networks so your coverage should be much better soon, if not already. For the next 3 months you can "roam" between networks at no charge, after that, there will be a $5 per month fee for "extended coverage". I saw this on the fido website. I imagine they will have some sort of news included in their next statement.

[Mike Temporale]

Originally Posted by Jerry Raia

Congrats Mike!

One question, can you hear it? :lol:

:lol: Loud and clear. :wink:

[Kris Kumar]

Come-on Mike! Crib about something. Don't make us MPx220 users feel miserable. :-) There has to be something about your new phone that you don't like.

[Mike Temporale]

Originally Posted by Kris Kumar

Come-on Mike! Crib about something. Don't make us MPx220 users feel miserable. :-) There has to be something about your new phone that you don't like.

Sure there is... I hate all the MMS crap. Everywhere I turn, there is some other MMS icon or inbox or whatever :evil:

Oh, and I also hate how they have renamed the SMS inbox to "Text Messeges". What's up with that?!

I also think the Photo contact app is only half a solution. It's missing some key features and functionality.