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Old 01-27-2010, 11:49 AM   #171
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But does any magazine or website do regular comparison tests of reception strength?
There are all kinds of reports out there. I can't search for it now.

There was one I read that took a basic att free phone and did research on signal strength and dropped calls and the iphone sucked a nut in comparison.
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Old 01-27-2010, 11:50 AM   #172
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But does any magazine or website do regular comparison tests of reception strength?
Stop being an asshole.

You know how to use google when you need to see whats hot in mens thongs so you can fucking use google to see about iPhone issues
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Old 01-27-2010, 11:52 AM   #173
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My Sony Ericsson on AT&T gets lots of dropped calls.
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Old 01-27-2010, 11:53 AM   #174
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Stop being an asshole.

You know how to use google when you need to see whats hot in mens thongs so you can fucking use google to see about iPhone issues
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Good article, but I asked for comparison tests fool.
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Old 01-27-2010, 11:57 AM   #175
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AT&T sucks yes that's a given, but is there any authoritiative test data, not just rumors, that the iPhones reception is weak?
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But does any magazine or website do regular comparison tests of reception strength?
You asked a question.

Your question was answered by an industry insider.

Now you want everyone else to dig through magazines to convince you?
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Old 01-27-2010, 12:02 PM   #176
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Stop being an asshole.

You know how to use google when you need to see whats hot in mens thongs so you can fucking use google to see about iPhone issues
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It shouldn't be too hard to give me the name of a magazine that does comparison tests of cellphone reception strength. I don't need the exact link.

People can say "Yes there is evidence" all they want, but just saying something doesn't make it so. I'd like actual data, along with an explanation of how the tests were conducted.
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I think I must've lucked out and just live in an area where ATT has really strong reception.
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Just checked CNET, they don't compare reception. All they say is: "Cellular reception is a two-part equation. The first factor is the strength of the carrier's network. Without a doubt, signal strength plays a huge role, so if you're having trouble getting a signal in a specific area, I'd blame the network first. But the cell phones themselves also have an effect. Since no two phone models are the same, they will differ in the strength and the accuracy of their antennas and receivers. In my experience, Nokia phones tend to offer solid reception, but there's not an industry consensus by any means. I'd be interested in hearing your opinions. "
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Old 01-27-2010, 12:08 PM   #180
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I think I must've lucked out and just live in an area where ATT has really strong reception.
From what I understand, large metropolitan areas generally have good reception with ATT. Here it is fairly good from what I understand.
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