instinct vs iphone - Toyota Yaris Forums

cali yaris · 03-01-2009, 11:56 PM

I thought these clips were pretty funny. Seriously though, I love my Sprint coverage so I'm thinking of getting an Instinct. I'm definitely not getting an iPhone due to lack of coverage where I need it.

Any thoughts?

http://www.instinctthephone.com/?dl=video/vs

1NZYaris1 · 03-01-2009, 11:59 PM

You want it for the cherry's

808_Yaris · 03-02-2009, 12:01 AM

instinct sounds like its pretty good :) I have an iphone and compared to other phones, I like the iphone because of its many applications that can be downloaded. But that's my personal opinion ;)

tristan · 03-02-2009, 12:13 AM

uh that makes me hate my iphone! lol

Gideon · 03-02-2009, 12:16 AM

iPhone > Instinct.

I had an Instinct AND work for Sprint, so I'm not biased, trust me.

The Instinct IS a decent phone though. Haven't seen too many come back.

IllusionX · 03-02-2009, 12:54 AM

i'm surprised GSM has worse coverage than CDMA.
(sprint is CDMA right??)

CTScott · 03-02-2009, 01:12 AM

Sprint has more 3G coverage, but AT&T has more overall coverage (and their 3G is constantly expanding). I've been using an iPhone for about 6 months now. I find that even in 1G areas web pages load quicker than they did on my Windows Mobile phone when it had 3G coverage. My only beef with the iPhone is the lack of voice prompted navigation. My WM phone had a built in GPS, so I only had to carry one device when I traveled.

Kioshi · 03-02-2009, 01:20 AM

If Verizon gets the iphone, then coverage will be no problem. ATT has bad coverage. My friends iphone looses all the bars, while my Helio still receives at least 2.

Let us know your opinion on the instict Garm, im thinking of switching over to another carrier since Helio is now part of...Virgin Mobile >_<

PETERPOOP · 03-02-2009, 02:11 AM

"CALL MICHAEL!"

ahaha

yaris-me · 03-02-2009, 01:09 PM

I don't understand coverage or lack of coverage? Every phone I've had, had coverage, except in elevators or deep in buildings. Do you mean, like in the middle of the Mojave Desert?

AlexNet0 · 03-02-2009, 05:11 PM

I just got a G1 a few weeks ago and I love it, mainly becuase all carriers coverage sucks up here, but tmobile with nationwide roaming was the best

Treyz · 03-02-2009, 05:14 PM

Garm .. go with a Blackberry. The Instinct isn't as "wow" as they make it out to be. How do I know? Me and my girl both have one and got them pretty much when they came out. I'm giving it another run since there was a new update that does away with the freezing. Plus, there's no applications really for it. That's just my opinion.

supmet · 03-02-2009, 06:09 PM

I like the Iphone. Just think of all the apps you can download as mods :D

I don't have either, but some of the apps on the iphone are just badass.

But really, if you have already seen the coverage of both companies in your area, and there's a big difference, go with the better coverage. No amount of fanciness will relieve your aggression from 10 dropped calls a day.

cali yaris · 03-02-2009, 08:02 PM

yaris-me, here's what I mean about coverage: the iPHone doesn't work inside my house, but it does out on the sidewalk. It doesn't work at my son's mom's house or at his school. It has spottiness in the local canyons.

My sprint phone works perfectly all of those places - that is the #1 consideration.

ChinoCharles · 03-02-2009, 08:46 PM

It is worth a call to AT&T to ask them WTF is up with their service. There is nothing quite like the iPhone. Often imitated, never duplicated.

LtNoogie · 03-02-2009, 09:22 PM

Garm, I know you did not ask about this phone but it's what I chose over the iPhone.

staypuft · 03-03-2009, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LtNoogie

Garm, I know you did not ask about this phone but it's what I chose over the iPhone.

i love my g1, i sold my iphone long time ago to get the g1, no regrets on the purchase.

LtNoogie · 03-03-2009, 02:11 AM

Blitz superchargers ... G1 phones...

Let's dress like twins on Friday!

BTW, eTiMaGo has one too.

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03-02-2009, 08:02 PM	#14
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	yaris-me, here's what I mean about coverage: the iPHone doesn't work inside my house, but it does out on the sidewalk. It doesn't work at my son's mom's house or at his school. It has spottiness in the local canyons. My sprint phone works perfectly all of those places - that is the #1 consideration. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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03-01-2009, 11:56 PM	#1
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	instinct vs iphone I thought these clips were pretty funny. Seriously though, I love my Sprint coverage so I'm thinking of getting an Instinct. I'm definitely not getting an iPhone due to lack of coverage where I need it. Any thoughts? http://www.instinctthephone.com/?dl=video/vs __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

03-02-2009, 12:01 AM	#3
808_Yaris Where is Oahu? View User's Garage Drives: 5-door meteorite metallic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: HI Posts: 1,346	instinct sounds like its pretty good :) I have an iphone and compared to other phones, I like the iphone because of its many applications that can be downloaded. But that's my personal opinion ;)

03-02-2009, 12:13 AM	#4
tristan it's been a while View User's Garage Drives: 2009 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 110	uh that makes me hate my iphone! lol

03-02-2009, 12:16 AM	#5
Gideon ★weeaboo★ View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Bayou LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 661	iPhone > Instinct. I had an Instinct AND work for Sprint, so I'm not biased, trust me. The Instinct IS a decent phone though. Haven't seen too many come back.

03-02-2009, 12:54 AM	#6
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	i'm surprised GSM has worse coverage than CDMA. (sprint is CDMA right??)

03-02-2009, 01:12 AM	#7
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Sprint has more 3G coverage, but AT&T has more overall coverage (and their 3G is constantly expanding). I've been using an iPhone for about 6 months now. I find that even in 1G areas web pages load quicker than they did on my Windows Mobile phone when it had 3G coverage. My only beef with the iPhone is the lack of voice prompted navigation. My WM phone had a built in GPS, so I only had to carry one device when I traveled.

03-02-2009, 01:20 AM	#8
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	If Verizon gets the iphone, then coverage will be no problem. ATT has bad coverage. My friends iphone looses all the bars, while my Helio still receives at least 2. Let us know your opinion on the instict Garm, im thinking of switching over to another carrier since Helio is now part of...Virgin Mobile >_<

03-02-2009, 02:11 AM	#9
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	"CALL MICHAEL!" ahaha

03-02-2009, 01:09 PM	#10
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	I don't understand coverage or lack of coverage? Every phone I've had, had coverage, except in elevators or deep in buildings. Do you mean, like in the middle of the Mojave Desert?

03-02-2009, 06:09 PM	#13
supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	I like the Iphone. Just think of all the apps you can download as mods :D I don't have either, but some of the apps on the iphone are just badass. But really, if you have already seen the coverage of both companies in your area, and there's a big difference, go with the better coverage. No amount of fanciness will relieve your aggression from 10 dropped calls a day.

03-02-2009, 08:46 PM	#15
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	It is worth a call to AT&T to ask them WTF is up with their service. There is nothing quite like the iPhone. Often imitated, never duplicated.