whmurray
Well-known member
It may not be "a deal breaker" but it is certainly a convenience. One often has occasion to use the cloud while talking to someone.Question? Is being able to call and use data a true dealbreaker? I cant remember a time where Ive needed both at the same time. I use tons of data and messaging. AT&T users always throw this out because its the only leg they have to stand on when it comes to how awesome their phone performs.
Ive had the ip4 from VZW since it came out and have not had one issue. I tweeked a few settings and it has performed perfectly. The ability to talk and surf is a rather small feature to me. I would rather be able to use my device freely in any area with awesome coverage.
May be based upon how one views the iPhone. To me the iPhone is a computer on which I occasionally make phone calls. I like for my computers to multi-task. I do not want to have to give up access to all other apps just to make a phone call.
While I use both AT&T and Verizon (MiFi) for data, I do my voice calls over IP (Skype). This is true without regard to what computer, PC, MacBook Air, iPad, or iPhone, or which carrier, I happen to be using at the moment. For me, the other computer application that I am doing at the moment, often trumps the phone call.
Of course, if one turns all voice calls into data calls, the issue of simultaneity of voice and data goes away.
So, not a deal breaker.
On the other hand, it would be nice if either carrier were good enough that I did not have to pay both, just to get a reasonably reliable level of service. For example, when iOS4.3 comes out, it would be nice if I could drop my MiFi. It would be nice to carry only one device and worry about the charge of one battery. Whatever AT&T says, no matter whose fault they think it is, for those of us who live or work in NYC, their service does not meet that standard.