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Sounds pretty much identical to my daily use. I too have used only smartphones with physical (landscape) keyboards, prior to that I used non-smartphones with physical (landscape) keyboards beginning as soon as they were introduced (early 2000s if I remember correctly). I think the only time I messed around (for any length of time) with a phone w/out a keyboard (after they became available) was when Nextel launched.

Picture is somewhat inaccurate. The phone needs to be replaced with an N900 or a Droid, more people need to be added (a bunch more), and I have a feeling everyone should be holding or using physical keyboard phones (and as such aren't in any real rush since we are all still very productive 😀).

Minor consequence to not having any GcrApps installed! ....I'm just kidding (kinda), lol. 😀😀

Checking one's state income tax return isn't the best way since there are nine states which do not collect income taxes (hence no return is required to be filed), they are Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. However, a sales taxes payment is still required. AFAIK, the only states where this isn't the case are Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon. You are correct there is no mechanism in place to enforce collection.

For me the problem is not about being able to use an aged phone as I, like silversolver, am using a 2012 phone as a daily driver (and am very content). I don't like the portrait keyboard, but even if I could acclimate to the keyboard, I definitely didn't like having something that was locked down for Blackberry only signatures. Once it was known that there was no way around their protection, it became a deal breaker for me and I gave my Priv away. Windows XP is a relatively new OS! 😀😀 I still have a handful of DOS machines doing data logging and (simple) CAD control, I even have a Windo

Here here!

Can't wait! Thanks.

I'll second Brave; it's fantastic!

Oh my! My only question would be why? 😀 ROFLMAO Oh I noticed too, but didn't bother asking as I know we'll never get the necessary info. Furthermore, I was just very happy to get some concrete details! 🙂 Also, the fact that they replied that could be the worst case scenario tells me they haven't fulfilled many preorders. YES IT DOES! 😀

LOL. This rationale rings true to me!

Oh, I read it too quickly and thought it was in reference to an eSIM support. I agree about with your statement in reference to dual SIMs and SD.

I'm happy with the current dual SIM setup; however, as a user of a phone that's almost eight years old now (Droid 4), it's nice when the manufacturers pack in the latest and greatest so that the devices can withstand the passing of time. Also, I've never been one to just get a new phone strictly because a newer model is out (although this might be because there haven't been many newer physical keyboard phones released recently, and my stance might change with the release of the Pro2, lol).

See my italics in the quote above... As for the first part, it sounds like a serious headache. I have never looked into FBE, but have done some FDE stuff and agree it's rather simple. Oh, come on now, you're being quite the killjoy! 😀 Sounds like more reasons to backup some of the other (unmounted) partitions! Again, thanks for the all the time your investing and I look forward to the EDL package!

They didn't, and still don't need one for their 2G/3G CDMA network. Per the LTE standard for their 4G network you'll need one. However, because they use it differently than a GSM phone, older GSM only SIMs won't work. Also, Verizon only stores subscriber info and a PIN (if used to access LTE networks) on the card; thus, one can't store files (docs, pics, contacts, etc.).

Yes, but only one was "weird" and "goofed up!" 😀😀

This might be disappointing news to some (not me), BUT the forthright communication is much appreciated by all (including me)! It's long overdue and much needed. Thank you.

I think we have the pot calling the kettle black in the other thread... These could have been a single post. LOL. 😉😀 I apologize to others and please carry on about the launcher...

Yes sir. Something weird happened with that one and it got all goofed up (weird and goofed are technical terms here). 😀

Lying is intentional and I'm not certain that's what's happening here! Clearly, by your comment, you aren't either. If someone says something with every intent of it happening it's not a lie. When it doesn't happen, then they were just wrong, not lying. The other day an employee told me he wanted to come in early to attend a meeting. He arrived on time, but later than he said, and missed the meeting. On the way he got a flat tire and had to change it on the highway. That delayed him, but he wasn't lying to me when he told me he would be in early. He got up, got dressed, left the house,

I just don't agree. They are getting it together and doing as expected for a startup bringing a smart phone to market. However, as I have said before, they need to overhaul their communication skills. They are almost non-existent, and it's causing too many people to not trust them. That is a problem and the sooner they fix it the better.

Without a doubt! Like I said, cut from the same cloth. Yep, full price, back of the line, and no complaining here too. It's accurate that Left=West Cost, too accurate for my taste, but I'll digress. Which part of our great land do you call home?

You are a better man than me! I just couldn't acclimate to the Priv! As you know, I'm still using the Droid 4 too (everyday, all day), and most certainly can't wait for the Pro1! Thankfully, tdb is doing an absolutely fantastic job with LOS, so now I'm definitely ready to get one in my hands. Previously, there was no rush, now I'm champing at the bit! Lol.

Agreed, but of course they are different. Once is an app that runs with the Google Apps installed, and the other is a replacement for the Google Apps. The latter is the better choice of the two (if one must have Google Apps installed and running).

Yes, 100% solution, don't install GcrApps! 😉😀

Ahhh, the good ol' N950, loved that phone! Back in the day I would carry it and the Droid 3 everywhere I went, lol.