 kamm
join:2001-02-14
Brooklyn, NY | I hope they will lost the case... ... and get severe fine to pay. It'd be nice to see the court finally helps the customer, not the greedy corporations. |
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ominae
join:2003-05-11
Columbus, OH | there is a settlement pending that is supposed to be resolved this month (1/19/06 if i'm remembering this correctly). i have a v710 and if approved they are supposed to send instructions on how to send the phone back for a refund. of course, this doesn't include the headset or any of the other accessories i purchased for the phone. i'd be wary anytime verizon offers bluetooth. they are trying to protect their revenue at the consumer's expense. i figure if i spend $500 for a phone it damn well better do what the manufacturer advertises. |
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 dru
join:2000-09-14
Corona, CA | If I recall correctly, the settlement covers the V710 and any V710-unique accessories (extra batteries, holsters, chargers, etc).
I'd assume Bluetooth headsets were not be included since those work with any BT phone including those offered by other companies. |
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 pnh102Reptiles Are Cuddly And PrettyPremium
join:2002-05-02
Mount Airy, MD | reply to ominae
said by ominae:there is a settlement pending that is supposed to be resolved this month (1/19/06 if i'm remembering this correctly). Heh... I'll bet you the settlement will be a $5 off coupon for this Treo LOL. Class action suits are such BS.
said by ominae:i'd be wary anytime verizon offers bluetooth. they are trying to protect their revenue at the consumer's expense. i figure if i spend $500 for a phone it damn well better do what the manufacturer advertises. Well, at least now that its known that this phone is crippled hopefully fewer people will buy it. But I know I won't have any sympathy for someone who forks over $500 for the phone and then complains when the Bluetooth doesn't work.
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dru
join:2000-09-14
Corona, CA | said by pnh102:said by ominae:Heh... I'll bet you the settlement will be a $5 off coupon for this Treo LOL. Class action suits are such BS. Actually, the settlement in this case was fairly substantial. If I recall, you could either take full credit on returned V710 equipment towards a new agreement at Verizon's current promotional price or elect to end your service with no early term penalty.
The latter was perhaps more attractive when the "ballot" form was distributed a few months ago. As one who bought a V710 within a week after they came available, the term will be nearly over if/when the deal is approved. If no preference was given then something like a $50 credit towards Verizon accessories would be issued.
If you're keeping Verizon service anyway, might as well take the credit towards a RAZR or pda phone. Bluetooth will still be crippled, but it's better than just $100
with the "new every two" credit. |
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