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Why I switched from Sprint PCS (Reply to this comment)
by tjohnston
Sprint PCS Cell service in the SF Bay Area in my review is horrible and dropped calls is a major problem.
On major highways (880, 680, 80, 24, 13, and 4) my cell service is often dropped. Using Sprint cell service in the hills, valleys and in areas in the city blocked by high buildings or while out in the suburbs of San Francisco the Sprint service in generally not even available (roam service feature does not work as either in most cases). I have tried three different models of phones as directed by the phone support that some Sprint cell models may work better than others may and this has not changed my service to be better at all. I purchased this phone with safety in mind and when I cannot even get a signal, it leaves me feeling less than safe and totally unsatisfied.
On the two occasions I had where I needed emergency response (one due to a DUI bumping my bumper repeatedly on the road in a horrifying Bay Area highway ride that ended with the DUI fatally running of the road into a tree) the San Francisco Based CHP 911 system failed me atrociously. It took me over 15 minutes of waiting listening to the please hold message before I was able to speak with a real live person. Using a cell phone for emergency 911 service purposes in the Bay Area is a joke as I found out the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is the primary agency answering calls here and does so for several counties including the entire city of San Francisco. The California Highway patrol dispatcher told me how overloaded they were and that waits of ten (10) minutes or more are normal for the emergency line. By the time you get help in the bay area from 911 be assured you will be dead, robbed, or out of blood.
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Jul 14 '04
5:46 pm PDT
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hey ptiemann long time no read (Reply to this comment)
by carmenrae_v
I just want to say thank you I was going to go with AT&T and know i will look else wheer im in vegas now opposed to Hawaii as before good to be back and good to see your still here
carmenrae_v
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Jul 16 '03
4:26 pm PDT
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Hey Man (Reply to this comment)
by spongebob_man1
Over 1.6 million page views?! That's awesome, especially considering the relatively low number of reviews you've written. Why have you been gone so long?
spongebob_man1
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Jun 21 '03
9:09 pm PDT
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:-) :::::::---------} (Reply to this comment)
by bluehawq
Excellent to see you write after such a long period of time Peter. Hope you do more. :-) Welcome back.
Audrey
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Aug 14 '02
9:35 pm PDT
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"... call back later ...." (Reply to this comment)
by paramendra
Does that sum up the deal!?
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Jul 09 '02
11:57 am PDT
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I recently dropped my Sprint service also... (Reply to this comment)
by opinionsharer
cuz I had major issues with their customer service/billing depts. But it's too bad about your static on your new service. I haven't ever had that particular problem on a cell. I hope you get that cleared up one way or another.
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Jul 03 '02
9:40 pm PDT
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The "D" (Reply to this comment)
by Javelina
It's funny- I've had a Nokia 8260 and AT&T for over a year and a half, and I completely ignored the "D" on the screen forever, since it seemed sporadic and not important. The only thing I cared was if I was in my calling area, and the level of the battery and signal bars. Finally, I looked the "D" up in the manual, so I was a little disappointed because I never noticed a difference anyway. :)
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Jun 29 '02
6:49 am PDT
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thanks, to all of you (Reply to this comment)
by ptiemann
well, I haven't written in a while,.. was burnt out, personal problems, lack of new products to review, but I think I'm good for 2 or 3 more reviews.
Thanks again for all the welcomes.
-Peter
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Jun 28 '02
3:01 pm PDT
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ah, to walk with giants.... (Reply to this comment)
by GuisBuild
the news of your demise was obviously greatly exaggerated. Nice to read something from an Epinions who is a bit of a legend in these parts.
Michael
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Jun 28 '02
12:16 pm PDT
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Fortunately for your . . . (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
. . . readers, there is no static in your posting.
Nicely done, Peter.
Write On!
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Jun 28 '02
10:52 am PDT
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The legend puts in an appearance... (Reply to this comment)
by AliventiAsylum
nice to see you again!
Patti
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Jun 28 '02
7:56 am PDT
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My Teutonic Prince Returns! (Reply to this comment)
by pogomom
Darling Peter!!!
I'm thrilled to see you back among the greats! I know you've been busy (I have my spies) but that doesn't mean I didn't miss the living heck out of you!
You just made my day!
xoxox Helen
PS Are the hippies and the Neo-XXXXs still playing side-by-side in that park? (chuckle, guffaw, snort)
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Jun 27 '02
5:11 pm PDT
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WTF? (Reply to this comment)
by mnehr
man o man, the giant awakens..
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Jun 27 '02
11:39 am PDT
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Look who is back (Reply to this comment)
by grandgram
Surprised to see you name pop up, but then I have been out of circulation so didn't know if you were writing before now.
My AT&T worked fine while I was in Texas but the goof that sold me the plan fouled it up. When I returned to Iowa last Saturday, I found out my home address was not covered. I wanted the one rate plan that covered the whole USA, found out it only covered those that carried AT&T.
I got it straightened out by called the Home Base and raising hell. I will not have roaming charges while I am in Iowa as I have the gals name and she will call to check on me during this months service. LOL! You have to make your voice heard, call the service people and COMPLAIN.
Glad your back, I thought you moved back to Germany.
Letta
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Jun 27 '02
9:32 am PDT
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Hi Peter (Reply to this comment)
by auldbawl1
Nice to see you back. Plan on sticking around?
Rick
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Jun 27 '02
9:06 am PDT
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Welcome - with a capital "W" (Reply to this comment)
by Donnie013
Epinions just wasn't the same without you.
WECOME BACK!!
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Jun 27 '02
7:21 am PDT
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What's up here? (Reply to this comment)
by counsel
I think I saw a review from Peter.
Naw, couldn't be. I must've eaten some bad kolaches.
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Jun 27 '02
7:19 am PDT
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Hey! What are you doing here?! (Reply to this comment)
by mind-full
Great to read you again -- I was "out" for much of your non-writing time here, so I didn't miss you . . . ;)
Good to have you back!
---Amy
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Jun 27 '02
6:41 am PDT
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DUDE!!! (Reply to this comment)
by LifeStar
Oh my goodness! I could hardly believe it when I saw your name on my notify email! WELCOME BACK!!!
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Jun 27 '02
6:12 am PDT
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Long time no see, amigo (Reply to this comment)
by Howard_Creech,  in Electronics
I hope this is the first of many new reviews.
Howard
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Jun 27 '02
6:06 am PDT
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Re: Hiya :) (Reply to this comment)
by chantilly20
I do hope you plan on sticking around. I love reading your opinions. VERY glad to see you back.
You've been missed. ~Donna
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Jun 27 '02
5:00 am PDT
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Wie Geht's...?! (Reply to this comment)
by 4-1-1
Is it too late to say happy New Year? he, he... welcome back.
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Jun 27 '02
1:30 am PDT
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Glad to see you back (Reply to this comment)
by laura10801
I hope you're planning on sticking around, you've been missed.
Laura
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Jun 26 '02
10:46 pm PDT
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Hiya :) (Reply to this comment)
by shantel575
Welcome back to Epinions Land! :)
Plan on sticking around for a while?????
Shantel
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Jun 26 '02
8:54 pm PDT
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Hi Stranger! (Reply to this comment)
by surferdude7
Peter is it good to see you writing again!
You are one of the best writers on Epinions!
Glad to see you back!
Ron
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Jun 26 '02
7:06 pm PDT
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Hi, Peter (Reply to this comment)
by diverpam
Nice to see you writing again!
Pam
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Jun 26 '02
6:42 pm PDT
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Wow... (Reply to this comment)
by yusakugo
It's been a long time since I've seen a new review from you...
Nice to see you're still around
Rich
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Jun 26 '02
6:23 pm PDT
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