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fannypack
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Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:39 pm |
I currently have an LG VX8600 and have terrible reception. Was wondering what phones Verizon offers have the best reception. Thanks.
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Verizon010
Posts: 62
Phone Model:
Samsung SCH-A930
Service Provider:
Verizon Wireless |
Tue Mar 27, 2007 6:03 pm |
thats strange, b/c the VX8600 gets rave reviews in the signal and reception department. As far as phones w/good reception, the Samsung SCH A930 is a good choice, I have it, and often have service where my parents phones (MOTO Razrs) dont. its a little thicker than the 8600, but not too hefty. also, it has the default VZW theme, and cant switch to a flash menu like the 8600. but the menu is pretty zippy.
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tampadelphian
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Tue Mar 27, 2007 6:26 pm |
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fannypack
Posts: 3 |
Tue Mar 27, 2007 8:54 pm |
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14092. The area I live in doesn't have very good reception, but I have friends with verizon that get better reception with cheaper phones.
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Yinzer
Posts: 4 |
Wed Mar 28, 2007 2:42 pm |
I wonder if there's any correlation with the phone's RF transmission levels. The VX8600's maximum SAR level is rated at 0.68, whereas the SCH-a930's max SAR level is rated at 1.42. Theoretically speaking, the latter should perform better in spotty areas (while possibly being worse for one's health.)
I just bought the VX8600 for my wife, and the SCH-a930 for myself. So far, they're both working well. (Pittsburgh, PA)
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talktome
Posts: 13
Phone Model:
samsung SCH u740
Service Provider:
verizon wireless |
Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:07 pm |
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Have you done the *228 on your phone?
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tampadelphian
Posts: 407 |
Wed Mar 28, 2007 6:45 pm |
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fannypack
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Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:17 pm |
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I have two friends with the same phone and the same reception problem in certian areas. Probably go with a samsung. Thanks
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SCHMST1
Posts: 54
Phone Model:
LG VX 9900
Service Provider:
Verizon!!!! |
Wed Apr 04, 2007 1:32 pm |
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well another thing with the 8600, it's got an internal antenna. sounds like you need a different lg, possibly the 8300. or if you wanna go with a different brand a motorola v325i, it's got an extendable antenna.
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paperstreet
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Thu Apr 05, 2007 10:36 pm |
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Yes, the benefit fo the V325i would be the trimode for those areas still analog. Otherwise the intennas are getting better as time goes on, just make sure when you're holding the phone your hand isn't covering where it's located. They sell signal enhancers, but I don't know how well those work.
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