Comments on: How does ‘winning’ always cost more with Rogers? http://www.jenncutter.com/2010/01/12/how-does-winning-always-cost-more-with-rogers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-does-winning-always-cost-more-with-rogers Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:51:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Datastorm http://www.jenncutter.com/2010/01/12/how-does-winning-always-cost-more-with-rogers/#comment-1762 Datastorm Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:28:21 +0000 http://www.openalpha.tv/blog/?p=1524#comment-1762 Heres a thought, why don't just get a simple phone that rings when somebody calls you. Heres a thought, why don’t just get a simple phone that rings when somebody calls you.

]]> By: mjschmidt http://www.jenncutter.com/2010/01/12/how-does-winning-always-cost-more-with-rogers/#comment-1761 mjschmidt Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:35:51 +0000 http://www.openalpha.tv/blog/?p=1524#comment-1761 Jenn: I agree with you about the analogy for updates, and I expect within 5 years there will be more PC companies making what will amount to mini pocket-PCs in the form factor of the current Smart Phones, and which will be available with or without a wireless radio to use on any carrier you wish. Within 10 to 15 years we might have all-over WiFi, in which case we will be using VOIP instead. The sad reality for now is that, aside from hardware limitations, there is also the issue of splintering created by Google allowing manufacturers to customize Android, thus leaving us at the mercy of those manufacturers to decide whether or not to offer upgrades. Jenn: I agree with you about the analogy for updates, and I expect within 5 years there will be more PC companies making what will amount to mini pocket-PCs in the form factor of the current Smart Phones, and which will be available with or without a wireless radio to use on any carrier you wish. Within 10 to 15 years we might have all-over WiFi, in which case we will be using VOIP instead.

The sad reality for now is that, aside from hardware limitations, there is also the issue of splintering created by Google allowing manufacturers to customize Android, thus leaving us at the mercy of those manufacturers to decide whether or not to offer upgrades.

]]> By: Jenn http://www.jenncutter.com/2010/01/12/how-does-winning-always-cost-more-with-rogers/#comment-1760 Jenn Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:09:32 +0000 http://www.openalpha.tv/blog/?p=1524#comment-1760 <strong>gwildor:</strong> I've actually been really happy with Rogers in the past! It's just this whole thing that has pushed me, rather quickly, to the other end of the spectrum. <strong>mjschmidt:</strong> I'm glad you got your Magic and are happy with it! A better analogy, however, would be that we bought a system that runs Windows 7 beautifully but will never run the updates/service packs. The whole point of an Android phone, to me, is to enjoy the updates as they come! Preferably within the same calendar year ;) <strong>RogersMary:</strong> I sent the information and look forward to being contacted when someone is available. Wind certainly has its limitations since they are new on the block but, nonetheless, I am willing to leave Rogers if this issue continues to prove a massive thorn in my side :( gwildor: I’ve actually been really happy with Rogers in the past! It’s just this whole thing that has pushed me, rather quickly, to the other end of the spectrum.

mjschmidt: I’m glad you got your Magic and are happy with it! A better analogy, however, would be that we bought a system that runs Windows 7 beautifully but will never run the updates/service packs. The whole point of an Android phone, to me, is to enjoy the updates as they come! Preferably within the same calendar year ;)

RogersMary: I sent the information and look forward to being contacted when someone is available. Wind certainly has its limitations since they are new on the block but, nonetheless, I am willing to leave Rogers if this issue continues to prove a massive thorn in my side :(

]]> By: RogersMary http://www.jenncutter.com/2010/01/12/how-does-winning-always-cost-more-with-rogers/#comment-1759 RogersMary Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:59:00 +0000 http://www.openalpha.tv/blog/?p=1524#comment-1759 Hi Jenn - I can help you here. If you could DM via Twitter your full name and a number to reach you, I'll have a member of our team look into this. As a side note - you mention Wind. As an fyi I wanted to point out that Wind has "zones". If you use your device outside those areas, you could incur large usage charges. Currently, you have a single nationwide zone so you can use data anywhere in Canada at no extra cost. Thanks, Mary Hi Jenn – I can help you here. If you could DM via Twitter your full name and a number to reach you, I’ll have a member of our team look into this.

As a side note – you mention Wind. As an fyi I wanted to point out that Wind has “zones”. If you use your device outside those areas, you could incur large usage charges. Currently, you have a single nationwide zone so you can use data anywhere in Canada at no extra cost.

Thanks,
Mary

]]> By: mjschmidt http://www.jenncutter.com/2010/01/12/how-does-winning-always-cost-more-with-rogers/#comment-1758 mjschmidt Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:32:52 +0000 http://www.openalpha.tv/blog/?p=1524#comment-1758 Jen, if you can't wait for the official Dream/Magic swap, I recommend you contact @RogersMary on twitter. She is the one we've been dealing with through the whole Android 1.6 fiasco, and since she is familiar with the whole issue and the upcoming return, she can probably help you resolve this. I will also link to your post on my blog. For what it's worth, I LOVE my Magic, and I have had absolutely NO problems with it. I imagine at some point our hardware will not support future upgrades, unless Google makes sure to keep it with in certain specs. That's no different from eventually having to buy a new PC because your old one can't run Windows 7. I guess we'll see when Android 2.>1 comes out. :-) Jen, if you can’t wait for the official Dream/Magic swap, I recommend you contact @RogersMary on twitter. She is the one we’ve been dealing with through the whole Android 1.6 fiasco, and since she is familiar with the whole issue and the upcoming return, she can probably help you resolve this. I will also link to your post on my blog.

For what it’s worth, I LOVE my Magic, and I have had absolutely NO problems with it. I imagine at some point our hardware will not support future upgrades, unless Google makes sure to keep it with in certain specs. That’s no different from eventually having to buy a new PC because your old one can’t run Windows 7. I guess we’ll see when Android 2.>1 comes out. :-)

]]> By: gwildor http://www.jenncutter.com/2010/01/12/how-does-winning-always-cost-more-with-rogers/#comment-1757 gwildor Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:31:07 +0000 http://www.openalpha.tv/blog/?p=1524#comment-1757 Add this to the ever long list of rants about Rogers. I hear working for Rogers is a crap job too.. imagine all the complaints you would get all day.. Add this to the ever long list of rants about Rogers.

I hear working for Rogers is a crap job too.. imagine all the complaints you would get all day..

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