Samsung i730 (SCH-i730)

Michael · Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 2:29 pm Post subject: Samsung i730 (SCH-i730)

This thread will be for users to comment and/or ask questions about the Samsung i730.

Our sources tell us that this will be available:

Thusday June 23, 2005 for business customers
and July 7, 2005 for everyone else.
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Michael · Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 8:23 am Post subject:

Verizon announced the Samsung i730 today, the dates above were correct. You can read about it here:

http://www.EVDOinfo.com/The_News/Latest_News/Verizon_announces_Samsung_SCH_i730_20050623398/

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illiterate · EVDO User Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 97

Phonescoop.com claims blackberry e-mail support, verizon's official sources don't mention this (because they like to pimp their own wireless sync, probably)...

Still hoping to get a clarification on this. It's not as though anyone else has the i730 yet.

mikev · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 10:39 am Post subject:

According to Engadget, the i730 is now available to consumers as well. They mention that it's about 10 days sooner than they were expecting it to be.

$599.99 with 2 year contract...

bpmcclure · EVDO User Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 54

They are on eBay as well, but prices are WAY high. My VZW corporate account rep is working with me to get one at the corporate rate, an I may have it by week's end if the current $100 instant rebate expires on the 30th. He also let me know about the new bundles: 450 voice + unlimited data for $79.99, and on up.

brendanhoar · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 09 Jun 2005 Posts: 140

Michael · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 12:06 pm Post subject:

There is a Dormant Killer URL (basically a meta refresh of a page every 20 seconds), that causes the EVDO device from NOT going into dormant more, more info here:

http://www.evdoinfo.com/Tips/PC_5220/Dormant_Connection_Killer_2005021218/

It works on a XV6600 (I have one), since the XV6600 supports JavaScript Meta Refresh. Should work on the i730 as well.

Not sure about the other part of your question, I haven't tried that yet.
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bpmcclure · EVDO User Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 54

http://dts.vzw.com/devices/samsung_sch-i730/faq.html?grp=9&faq=12

You get WiFi or EVDO but not both, according to this. FAQ's available at the VZW site (Mobile Professional section, took some looking!), as well as the phone.

brendanhoar · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 09 Jun 2005 Posts: 140

hmm, on second read, the url does not indicate if that's a software or hardware limitation. they could simply be giving the "simple" answer for standard users that doesn't go into why they only allow one on vs. the other (could be as simple as keeping the in-device routing somewhat simple).

if it's locked down entirely (due to verizon policy, or hardware requirements), , that's disappointing. there might be a evdo<->bluetooth sharing option, but that's limited range, one-to-one and capped at speeds below EVDO's max.

-brendan

bpmcclure · EVDO User Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 54

I've asked our corporate account rep about the WiFi issue. He's checking. Bruce

herbky · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 8:58 pm Post subject: In shopping cart

So I'm ready to order this thing. Can I use an existing # or do I have to get a new one? Any idea if I can have two cell phone #'s, one for work, one for home, and the data package????

bpmcclure · EVDO User Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 54

herbky · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 9:55 pm Post subject: Wow!!

I'm ordering it right now!!!! I can have two voice, one data all in one. work phone and home. She is finding out if I can use my home PC through the data port/usb connection. She has already correctly answered every question I have thrown at her. She said I am ordering the 1st since she was trained on this yesterday!!!!! Does anyone have any questions, I ask right now!!!!

bpmcclure · EVDO User Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 54

Two lines in one phone, plus data! Wow, guess that seals it for me too. Just waiting for my last contract to wind down so I am not killed by cancellation fees. Let us all know how the thing works out.

herbky · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 10:17 pm Post subject: wow

Yes on the pc use of data. She said to call back after I have tried if I need help. Bye Bye Comcost. Not the same as cable, but I'm never at home anyway, why pay for comcast? Or should I not do it. Is it still safe to surf with this versus a hard connection?