Comments on: Helio Ocean: Don’t Call it a Messaging Phone With Keyboard and Keypad http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/ Gadgets, gear and computer hardware. Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:13:00 -0500 hourly 1 By: Tabitha http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-1132768 Tabitha Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:04:55 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-1132768 Good for you! Some people like having options. I know someone who uses a gsm phone and he uses the internet, and works fine for him. He loves it and has T-mobile service. Good for you! Some people like having options. I know someone who uses a gsm phone and he uses the internet, and works fine for him. He loves it and has T-mobile service.

]]> By: Tabitha http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-1132736 Tabitha Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:18:20 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-1132736 THANK YOU! Even though several other people have said that... THANK YOU! Even though several other people have said that…

]]> By: Tabitha http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-1132724 Tabitha Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:05:47 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-1132724 If your phone uses a sim card than no I'm sorry you won't be able to use your sim card in this phone because CDMA phones don't use sim cards. If your phone uses a sim card than no I’m sorry you won’t be able to use your sim card in this phone because CDMA phones don’t use sim cards.

]]> By: Tabitha http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-1132717 Tabitha Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:01:36 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-1132717 You can only use a CDMA phone on a CDMA carrier like Sprint and I think Verison, but you can't use a CDMA phone with like AT&T or T-moblie. Verison is pretty good about allowing you to use other carriers phones on their network. I believe you can unlock a CDMA phone but it's more difficult. A GSM phone is much easier to unlock it's just a matter of getting the code from the provider and plugging it into your phone. Phone companies are rather particular about giving out that information. You can only use a CDMA phone on a CDMA carrier like Sprint and I think Verison, but you can’t use a CDMA phone with like AT&T or T-moblie. Verison is pretty good about allowing you to use other carriers phones on their network. I believe you can unlock a CDMA phone but it’s more difficult. A GSM phone is much easier to unlock it’s just a matter of getting the code from the provider and plugging it into your phone. Phone companies are rather particular about giving out that information.

]]> By: Tabitha http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-1132712 Tabitha Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:50:39 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-1132712 There may be no difference in reception or features, but if you travel throughout Europe most companies run a GSM type service because it's alot easier to buy a sim card and plug it into your phone. You can't do that with a CDMA phone which led to monopolyzing of services, so if you do travel a lot outside the US and you have a CDMA phone then you will have to buy another phone that has a sim card. It seems Cricket uses mostly CDMA phones because I recently switched from Cricket to T-moblie and I was hoping to use one of old cricket phones but both are CDMA phones, so they can't be used with AT&T or with T-mobile. GSM: Global System for Mobile communications, and CDMA: Code division multiple access There may be no difference in reception or features, but if you travel throughout Europe most companies run a GSM type service because it’s alot easier to buy a sim card and plug it into your phone. You can’t do that with a CDMA phone which led to monopolyzing of services, so if you do travel a lot outside the US and you have a CDMA phone then you will have to buy another phone that has a sim card. It seems Cricket uses mostly CDMA phones because I recently switched from Cricket to T-moblie and I was hoping to use one of old cricket phones but both are CDMA phones, so they can’t be used with AT&T or with T-mobile.
GSM: Global System for Mobile communications, and CDMA: Code division multiple access

]]> By: Jacob http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-1007535 Jacob Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:51:43 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-1007535 ok all the smart ppl on this web ansewer me this... i have helio and yes it great but i want to get the iphon eand put it on my helio dervice......can i do this and how? THANK YOU SOOO MUCH........ ok all the smart ppl on this web ansewer me this… i have helio and yes it great but i want to get the iphon eand put it on my helio dervice……can i do this and how? THANK YOU SOOO MUCH……..

]]> By: Trevor http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-963335 Trevor Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:20:07 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-963335 helio sucks! helio sucks!

]]> By: Jayson HelioCellular.com http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-720441 Jayson HelioCellular.com Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:08:30 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-720441 Go to <a href="http://heliocellular.com/Helio-How-To-Tips-Tricks-Facts.html" rel="nofollow">heliocellular.com/Helio-How-To-Tips-Tricks-Facts.html</a> They have all the cool tricks. Go to heliocellular.com/Helio-How-To-Tips-Tricks-Facts.html They have all the cool tricks.

]]> By: John HelioCellular.com http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-714024 John HelioCellular.com Wed, 28 May 2008 19:59:56 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-714024 Thanks Kevin, Sorry I didn't see your post before now. Thanks for the nice comments :) <a href="http://www.HelioCellular.com" rel="nofollow">HelioCellular.com</a> Thanks Kevin,

Sorry I didn’t see your post before now. Thanks for the nice comments :)
HelioCellular.com

]]> By: James K. http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-696771 James K. Sat, 17 May 2008 05:48:23 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-696771 Helio is the worst company ever... I ordered a pre-paid plan with the Amex Wishlist promo last winter. BIG MISTAKE! ... after a week, i was a little annoyed by the Ocean shutting off on me, so i called and asked if i could get a Fin instead, i was told "that wont be a problem" ,,, i receive the Fin and call to activate it... here's where i gets nice and tricky> i'm told i'm unable to activate it, Only the Ocean is to be used with the plan i had. so i was like, "oh well, i guess i'll just live with the Ocean for the nexxt 6 months (plan length)" I send the Fin back... 2 month go by, and i receive a bill from Helio. not paying attn, i send them the $415, thinking it's the origonal bill for the plan (forgetting that i ALREADY Paid for the plan/phone) ... for some reason, the payment doesn't go through, and i never noticed... again, 2 months roll around. and suddenly my phone service is cut off... i talk to a rep, and they see "the problem" and send in a request to have the account credited. again, phone shuts off on me (5 days later) i call, they say that it's just waiting for approval... another 5 days... again! this goes on for about a month+. and i find out, that they tacked on an extra $32+ for the bill not going through the 1st time! and they are persistant on collecting at least that $32... I'm in cell phone HELL! ... today i was so pissed off with the morons, I paid the damn bill, and as soon as it shows up on my credit card, i'm disputing it. and if i have to deal with this company any further. I'll be contacting a Lawyer, in hopes to put an end to this for everyone going through the same BS. Helio is the worst company ever… I ordered a pre-paid plan with the Amex Wishlist promo last winter. BIG MISTAKE! … after a week, i was a little annoyed by the Ocean shutting off on me, so i called and asked if i could get a Fin instead, i was told “that wont be a problem” ,,, i receive the Fin and call to activate it… here’s where i gets nice and tricky> i’m told i’m unable to activate it, Only the Ocean is to be used with the plan i had. so i was like, “oh well, i guess i’ll just live with the Ocean for the nexxt 6 months (plan length)” I send the Fin back… 2 month go by, and i receive a bill from Helio. not paying attn, i send them the $415, thinking it’s the origonal bill for the plan (forgetting that i ALREADY Paid for the plan/phone) … for some reason, the payment doesn’t go through, and i never noticed… again, 2 months roll around. and suddenly my phone service is cut off… i talk to a rep, and they see “the problem” and send in a request to have the account credited. again, phone shuts off on me (5 days later) i call, they say that it’s just waiting for approval… another 5 days… again! this goes on for about a month+. and i find out, that they tacked on an extra $32+ for the bill not going through the 1st time! and they are persistant on collecting at least that $32… I’m in cell phone HELL! … today i was so pissed off with the morons, I paid the damn bill, and as soon as it shows up on my credit card, i’m disputing it. and if i have to deal with this company any further. I’ll be contacting a Lawyer, in hopes to put an end to this for everyone going through the same BS.

]]> By: Kitty Kitty http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-586353 Kitty Kitty Sat, 09 Feb 2008 06:59:11 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-586353 I absolutely LOVE this phone! My brother recently called me and told me he had gotten the new Iphone. I, on the other hand, told him that my bf had just bought me a Helio. He was really mad and upset when he found out. I got a little worried about his reaction. I was sure glad they had that 30-day trial thing. We've had the phone for 3 weeks now and we LOVE LOVE LOVE it! What actually brought me over were the salespeople. They are absolutely wonderful and they are very personal when it comes to helping you. So great customer service + great overall experience. I trully recommend to everyone!!! Believe me, I have gone from Cingular,At&t, to Nextel/Sprint & T-Mobile and I have never had such great customer service. In my office, I never get reception-I have a SK3 still in contract & everything but I do not get service @ all since I work in the hospital. But guess what- I don't have that problem @ all with my Helio Ocean. I get reception EVERYWHERE!!! I absolutely LOVE this phone! My brother recently called me and told me he had gotten the new Iphone. I, on the other hand, told him that my bf had just bought me a Helio. He was really mad and upset when he found out. I got a little worried about his reaction. I was sure glad they had that 30-day trial thing. We’ve had the phone for 3 weeks now and we LOVE LOVE LOVE it! What actually brought me over were the salespeople. They are absolutely wonderful and they are very personal when it comes to helping you. So great customer service + great overall experience. I trully recommend to everyone!!! Believe me, I have gone from Cingular,At&t, to Nextel/Sprint & T-Mobile and I have never had such great customer service. In my office, I never get reception-I have a SK3 still in contract & everything but I do not get service @ all since I work in the hospital. But guess what- I don’t have that problem @ all with my Helio Ocean. I get reception EVERYWHERE!!!

]]> By: Justin http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-585235 Justin Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:24:15 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-585235 THIS PLACE ROCKS!!! Retailers say, "Pick me..Pick me" Forget it!!!! Helio retailers submit their lowest price to <a href="http://www.authorizedmerchants.com" rel="nofollow">AuthorizedMerchants.com</a>, then AuthorizedMerchants tells customers who has the best price. It was too easy! I got my Ocean for $79 and I got a free car charger. THIS PLACE ROCKS!!! Retailers say, “Pick me..Pick me” Forget it!!!! Helio retailers submit their lowest price to AuthorizedMerchants.com, then AuthorizedMerchants tells customers who has the best price. It was too easy! I got my Ocean for $79 and I got a free car charger.

]]> By: Hudson http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-582159 Hudson Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:58:17 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-582159 I've read alot of these testimonials, dont see much mention of the plan. Who cares about the phone, they are offering unlimted EVERYTHING for $99/month! NO OTHER COMPANY does that, helio is awesome. I’ve read alot of these testimonials, dont see much mention of the plan. Who cares about the phone, they are offering unlimted EVERYTHING for $99/month! NO OTHER COMPANY does that, helio is awesome.

]]> By: Le Steven la Colberta http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-531321 Le Steven la Colberta Thu, 29 Nov 2007 05:51:07 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-531321 Dear Steven El Colberto, I agree completely. Love, Le Steven La Colberta P.S. Rob is a douche Dear Steven El Colberto,
I agree completely.
Love,
Le Steven La Colberta
P.S.
Rob is a douche

]]> By: Steven El Colberto http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-531320 Steven El Colberto Thu, 29 Nov 2007 05:49:25 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-531320 Dear Rob, FUCK YOU! CDMA is the most communistic thing ever made. If it Not a GSM its Not AMERICAN. Sincerly, Steven El Colberto P.S. Your still a douche. Dear Rob,
FUCK YOU! CDMA is the most communistic thing ever made. If it Not a GSM its Not AMERICAN.
Sincerly,
Steven El Colberto

P.S.
Your still a douche.

]]> By: tips http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-531135 tips Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:08:18 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-531135 seemingly husband nudge,mender sagacity dumber seemingly husband nudge,mender sagacity dumber

]]> By: Kevin http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-487198 Kevin Sat, 20 Oct 2007 20:02:54 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-487198 www.HelioCellular.com gives the best deals anywhere. Give them the best price you've seen on the phone you want, and they will beat it!! They also have promo codes they can enter to say you money. www.HelioCellular.com ROCKS!! http://www.HelioCellular.com gives the best deals anywhere. Give them the best price you’ve seen on the phone you want, and they will beat it!! They also have promo codes they can enter to say you money. http://www.HelioCellular.com ROCKS!!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-476073 Anonymous Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:25:23 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-476073 lease Ostrander suitors airy sprig lease Ostrander suitors airy sprig

]]> By: 12BW http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-472841 12BW Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:25:13 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-472841 i got the ocean phone and i feel yall with the cell phone not having a sim card, but im over that. The problem i have with the ocean phone from helio is, they only want you to download ringtone from there site and i feel that that is bs cause i know other sites i try to download from it never work. how can i get around that and download custom ring tones i got the ocean phone and i feel yall with the cell phone not having a sim card, but im over that. The problem i have with the ocean phone from helio is, they only want you to download ringtone from there site and i feel that that is bs cause i know other sites i try to download from it never work. how can i get around that and download custom ring tones

]]> By: rob http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/comment-page-1/#comment-446911 rob Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:17:35 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/26/helio-ocean-dont-call-it-a-messaging-phone-with-keyboard-and-keypad/#comment-446911 i think cdma is way far better than gsm. with gsm internet, productivity etc is slow. but with cmda (evdo) it rocks. stream music, videos, your pc, webcams. and in my experience no matter where i was in america it was the hardest thing getting a signal. so i am happy this company is cdma. way to go. i think cdma is way far better than gsm. with gsm internet, productivity etc is slow. but with cmda (evdo) it rocks. stream music, videos, your pc, webcams. and in my experience no matter where i was in america it was the hardest thing getting a signal. so i am happy this company is cdma. way to go.

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