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New AT&T Commercial "Answer"

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WRONGWRONGWRONG!
I do it all the time, and would never give up that feature. I live in the middle of nowhere and still have practically no dropped calls and more than enuf coverage...
 
Jeeez.... The amount of people split down the middle is so weird.

Look, I would also pass off simultaneous data/voice as a useless feature..... UNTIL YOU FRIGGIN USE IT.

For example, your spouse is lost. Pull up the maps app and find out where they are. Guess what, there is a use for it. Butt-hurt Verizon subscribers can disagree all they want. I'll be over there in the corner adding up my roll-over minutes. Oh and reception on AT&T for me was spotty in the past but totally fine the past few months. Even in San Francisco. You mad!
 
Have to say, the most times I've used this is between my wife and I, if we are both out and want to show/ask the other person something by sending an MMS text message. Sure, SMS messages work fine, but attach a picture and ask the other person "is this what you want".....easier to do if you can do data and voice at the same time, then you don't have to hang up to view the picture.

Convenient.....yes. A necessity for me.....no.

I can imagine some business people this would be a deal breaker.

-Kevin
 
unwinded said:
Jeeez.... The amount of people split down the middle is so weird.

Look, I would also pass off simultaneous data/voice as a useless feature..... UNTIL YOU FRIGGIN USE IT.

For example, your spouse is lost. Pull up the maps app and find out where they are. Guess what, there is a use for it. Butt-hurt Verizon subscribers can disagree all they want. I'll be over there in the corner adding up my roll-over minutes. Oh and reception on AT&T for me was spotty in the past but totally fine the past few months. Even in San Francisco. You mad!
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You're really going to start a **** swinging contest over wireless carriers?
 
it's difficult talking to your wife and making a reservation when the data doesn't work and you keep dropping her calls
 
Regardless of whether you see much added value in the ability to use voice and data at the same time, it was an ineffective commercial. He was never able to actually do anything with that capability to make it worth while. It was a short conversation, during which he was only able to pull up a list of restaurants and after which he packed up to leave. He didn't save himself a substantial amount of time nor did he demonstrate to his wife that he actually did remember their anniversary and was prepared. Instead, he should have stalled for time a bit while he makes the reservation online and tell his wife the time and place so he seems on top of things.

Or just scrap the anniversary idea and do a GPS story like one of the posters mentioned. Or the email story. If they're trying to sell you on a feature they should give an example where it actually helps you out.
 
So you don't think you'll use voice and data at the same time? How about when you are using your iPhone as a mobile hotspot to connect a few laptops, everyone is using the internet, and your phone rings... Oops, everyone just got dumped offline. That's really, really stupid.
 
Here's how they could have done a much better response with the same idea. The concept is great, they just didn't execute it right. (This is of course assuming that voice + data simultaneously is a competitive advantage to call quality)

Instead of the guy researching on Google for a place...they should have had him on the OpenTable app making reservations at some high end place...and just before he stumbles out of the office, they show a "reservation confirmed" on his open table app....it takes a page out of Apple's highly successful marketing strategy which is to showcase the apps in order to sell the hardware.
 
Vihzel said:
That is a pretty weak response. He could NOT wait for the phone call to end. There's absolutely no need to have voice and data at the same time. Verizon smartphone customers have been doing for how long now and we survive easily without it. What are the chances of this happening in real life? Extremely slim to none.

Sorry AT&T... Verizon's massive coverage (important for me since I travel a lot and AT&T 3G coverage is very spotty in my area) > voice + data. You should focus on the 3G speed over Verizon using data gathered by tech sites. That would be far better than trying to convince people that the need for voice + data outweighs 3G coverage.
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What's the saying ``You don't know what you're missing until it's gone?''

You assumption proves that Verizon customers haven't missed something they never knew existed. AT&T Customers know it exists and it's just one of those features you don't know how much you will miss it until it's gone.

You can make up dozens of scenarios in how this feature can be useful, depending on your occupation. Forgetting to make a reservation which your wife/girl friend expects is already made is just one.
 
Orange™;11851638 said:
Actually, we're all winners with the iPhone! :D
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True, winners and whinners:D

Arcady said:
So you don't think you'll use voice and data at the same time? How about when you are using your iPhone as a mobile hotspot to connect a few laptops, everyone is using the internet, and your phone rings... Oops, everyone just got dumped offline. That's really, really stupid.
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Thats the main issue for me.
Im downloading a file with my laptop while tethering and someone decides to call me. If Im on AT&T its ok, calls go thru and download keeps on going. Verizon/CDMA call comes in, download stops and fails. Damn dude, let me call you right back Im trying to download something on my laptop. Ok try again, you're at 90% of the download and someone else decides to call/text/mms you. It would drive me nuts:D
 
asdfx3 said:
Regardless of whether you see much added value in the ability to use voice and data at the same time, it was an ineffective commercial. He was never able to actually do anything with that capability to make it worth while. It was a short conversation, during which he was only able to pull up a list of restaurants and after which he packed up to leave. He didn't save himself a substantial amount of time nor did he demonstrate to his wife that he actually did remember their anniversary and was prepared. Instead, he should have stalled for time a bit while he makes the reservation online and tell his wife the time and place so he seems on top of things.

Or just scrap the anniversary idea and do a GPS story like one of the posters mentioned. Or the email story. If they're trying to sell you on a feature they should give an example where it actually helps you out.
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I think it's a stretch to say it was totally ineffective. Most of the people watching it are going to think you get more from AT&T. They're going to focus on the fact that one network can do something the other network can't. I definitely understand your logic, but I believe it's more effective than you think.
 
why didnt the guy in the commercial just use his lapto......ohh it's conveniently missing.
 
kbmb said:
Have to say, the most times I've used this is between my wife and I, if we are both out and want to show/ask the other person something by sending an MMS text message. Sure, SMS messages work fine, but attach a picture and ask the other person "is this what you want".....easier to do if you can do data and voice at the same time, then you don't have to hang up to view the picture.

Convenient.....yes. A necessity for me.....no.

I can imagine some business people this would be a deal breaker.

-Kevin
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I agree. I use it almost on a daily basis. It wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, but it was something I factored in when I was considering a switch to Verizon. Here in Houston, the service for for both is pretty equal so looking at things that were available on one and not the other was important.

I've decided to stay with AT&T, and I can honestly say that voice + data was an important part of my decision.
 
trozau said:
Luxuries are extras you have to pay for. That's what makes it a luxury. Cell phones are just a tool for me (NOT a luxury at all).
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I would consider the iPhone a luxury, especially since at best, youre going to wind up paying 200 for it. If you are looking for a tool to make your calls and receive emails, you can get a free blackberry on many networks.
 
basically this commercial says if you are a total douche bag and cant remember your anniversary, you should have AT&T. i cant stand how EVERY AT&T iphone user "always needs" simultaneous voice and data so they can "order movie tickets" while they are on the phone. is it me or do AT&T customers see way too many movies, is it really too hard to walk up to the ticket counter?
 
Vihzel said:
That is a pretty weak response. He could NOT wait for the phone call to end. There's absolutely no need to have voice and data at the same time. Verizon smartphone customers have been doing for how long now and we survive easily without it. What are the chances of this happening in real life? Extremely slim to none.

Sorry AT&T... Verizon's massive coverage (important for me since I travel a lot and AT&T 3G coverage is very spotty in my area) > voice + data. You should focus on the 3G speed over Verizon using data gathered by tech sites. That would be far better than trying to convince people that the need for voice + data outweighs 3G coverage.
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I never thought I'd need it until I got my iPhone 3G and use it all the time. I don't know what I'd do now without it.
The reason Verizon customers "survived" up until now is because they never had an iPhone before. It's a game changer on any network.
 
I honestly use multi-tasking on my AT&T Blackberry Bold (the original big Bold that's only available on ATT). I'll use Pandora while on instant messenger for work, and text, and email while on a conference call on my headset. I will however give all that up for a network that doesn't drop calls literally on a daily basis.
 
Does CDMA data work like GSM edge/2g where phone calls get kicked to voicemail when you doing something data intensive (ie streaming audio)?
 
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I use it all the time. For example my wife will call and ask if I can help her look something up online. With AT&T I can talk to her and get the information she needs.

Another useful time for this is when I'm on hold. Often I will check my email or read the news while on hold...
 
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