mcmug17
join:2004-06-14
Braintree, MA | reply to wafro
Re: False Advertising A) GSM 850 used in Cingular doesn't mean you can take the same phone to Nextel that uses GSM 850 also. (Exclaimer - I'm not sure exactly what band they use, I got this information from my limited cellular knowledge. My whole point is, Cell phones advertise themselves as GSM850/1900/blah compliant, but it has to stick to a specific service provider. So don't pick on my accuracy of data :P )
B) You assumed...
C) Your supermarket does not have the same deal as mine.
D) cool
E) Then why didn't you return it back to the store and complain to their manager?
F) "Look at cell phones, you don't just walk in and buy a cell phone off the shelf, and get a rebate for it. You go in, buy a service plan, and they give you a programmed phone for a nominal fee, sometimes free."
No... you're comparing an apple to an orange. Walk in to a cell phone store = go to www.vonage.com. We are talking about going to Best Buy and pick up a product. So while they have a Cingular/Samsung counter in Best Buy or Radio Shack, why don't you get the point when they have a Vonage/Linksys booth?
Guys, I'm not trying to be a prick here. But I mean, really, it's not such a big deal. You don't like something, just return it and buy an unlocked one. This is a retail package and with the receipt, you can take it back to the store and get a refund. I'm sure a PAP2 worths more than $50 in retail if it's -na version. People are getting a deal that may potentially contain a contract in there (that's why people say there's no free lunch). So make sure you read all the fine prints and whining is prohibited after assuming something.
I know that there're places that do "free after rebate" program and they're pretty legit. Different companies have different business models and one can't just expect a pig to bark.
There's really no right or wrong with Vonage locking down their devices. I think there're many appropriate methods for users to choose what to do with the locked devices.
Talking about unlocking a device after the contract ends... I absolutely agree! But again, I don't want to assume that's something promised in the Terms. A user should make sure he understands the Terms included in the package within the first 2 weeks. If you don't understand anything, then ask. If you don't like them, return it back to the store! |
