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iPhone 4 Antenna Problem Will Likely Be an Issue For a While:
Apple recently acknowledged the antenna problem on the iPhone 4.
They say any phone, not just an iPhone 4, will change its reception depending on how you hold it.
A soon-to-be-released software patch will fix how the phone reports the number of reception bars available.
They did, however, acknowledge the software will not fix any drop in reception caused by holding the phone in a certain way, like in the palm of your left hand (covering the lower-left side of the phone).
Remember you have 30-days from purchase to return the iPhone 4 if you want to.
If you decide to keep the iPhone 4, beware of the possible reception issue which could be a problem for your future calls and data service, even after Apple releases a software fix.
iPhone lovers can still get an iPhone 3GS which works very well, has no antenna problem, and is one of the best phones on the market.
Also keep in mind, AT&T's 3G data service works poorly in some densely populated metro areas.
The 3G data is almost unusable due to overwhelming demand on their network in certain neighborhoods of Boston, San Francisco, and New York City.
For another popular phone that does not use AT&T's network and does not have antenna problems, check out Sprint's HTC EVO.
Here's a little comparison between the EVO and iPhone 4, but keep in mind the best phone is not the one with the best features, design, apps, and commercials.
The best phone is the best phone for you.
Our advice is try the iPhone 4 and the EVO, supposedly the two best new phones on the market today.
Try others as well, such as those with cheaper service plans.
If you love the iPhone but don't want antenna/reception problems, the iPhone 3GS is still available for sale.
Newegg.com
- iPhone 3G/3GS extended battery for $15 (repost)
Energizer iPhone Extended Battery for $15 with free shipping today.
It works really well, and extends the battery of an iPhone to about 70% longer than it would without an extended battery.
However the Energizer also increases the thickness of the iPhone by about 75% larger.
Even still, it's great for someone constantly on the go and rarely finds a few hours of idle time to charge the phone throughout the day.
the Energizer device can be charged by itself (without the phone), it can be extremely useful for people constantly on the go.
Buy multiple and keep one of these charged at home and at the office.
If your phone needs a charge and you need to run into a meeting, run an errand, or hit the gym, grab a fully charged Energizer and it will charge your phone up without having to plug it in.
Most other stores sell it for around $37.
This will not work with the new iPhone 4.
Staples
- 15% off in-store
15% off of any in-store purchase today through Saturday, using the printable coupon.
Not valid on desktop and laptop computers, netbooks, Bose products, Apple products, gift/phone cards, and postage.
For example, a box of 5,000 printer paper for $32 drops to $27.20 after in-store 15% coupon (about 5.5 cents per 10 pages).
World Cup Matches Free on Sprint Mobile Phones:
From your Sprint phone, go to Sprint TV then ESPN Mobile TV, to watch live video of all World Cup matches.
This is only available for Sprint mobile phone customers, and details can be seen here.