How is this like the xv6800? Well, it's a UTStarcom slide-out qwerty Windows Mobile PDA/Smartphone. I'd say that's similarity enough. It's supposed to be a step down from the 6800, not identical.
Removing the data cap will slow down speeds and limit connectivity for everybody while some internet nerd runs his webcam show and torrents himself cross-eyed. This is done to maintain advertised average data speeds for everyone, not let a few social deviants bog things down.
I do wish though that it wasn't advertised as unlimited. Just calling it a 5gb plan would be much better.
The point to delaying launches isn't to make people wait and anticipate, but to get rid of previous models' stock levels. There are still a ton of xv6700's out there. Releasing the xv6800 would mean sitting on piles of older product.
So, what's really to stop you from setting up new service on a 2 year contract, only to cancel said service within 2 days and not return your equipment?Unless they're going to start blocking IMEI's ...
I know if you got a discount, then yes, they'd charge you the difference, but you're not getting a deal on it in the first place.
"With all the new multitouch capable monitors coming out, which one is the best? With the release of Windows 7 I really want a touchscreen monitor for my desktop. I'm looking to get a Full HD monitor that supports multitouch and can still look great during gaming and movies. Which one has the best specs for the price?"
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