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Verizon Crippled Bluetooth Features in Motorola V710

Posted by michael on from the selling-it dept.

djdoubles writes "Apparently Verizon Wireless has put firmware with crippled Bluetooth features in the new Motorola v710 phone. A lot of people have been anticipating a Bluetooth phone from Verizon, only to be disappointed by lack of OBEX. Verizon says they have no plan to add OBEX because it doesn't fit their business model--greedy bastards. PC Magazine doesn't have very nice things to say either. More discussion here."

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  1. As a Verizon customer by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I recognize the fact that if Verizon tells me I don't need something, then I don't need it.

    1. Re:As a Verizon customer by flyinbutrs · · Score: 2, Funny

      Damn! Not again! I just had that replaced last week...

    2. Re:As a Verizon customer by cyclist1200 · · Score: 3, Funny

      There's been a rash of that happening. I think there's going to be a sarcasm detector recall in early November.

  2. I am OUTRAGED by stratjakt · · Score: 3, Funny

    How DARE they refuse to offer me a feature I don't want!

    GREEDY BASTARDS!

    Is bluetooth not "Beta" to 802.11s "VHS" anyways?

    --
    I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!!!!
  3. Maybe they should have dubbed... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...their crippled version BlueBalls. All that promise of sexy features, getting everyone excited, then not delivering the goods.

  4. Confucius say by Julian+Morrison · · Score: 4, Funny

    ..."if honorable business model depends on building a toll-gate where there are open roads to left and right, soon will have new business model involving burgers and fries"

  5. wait... don't get mad yet. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Wait a minute... don't get mad yet. They are just a major corporation that has implemented a highly sought after buzzword in a highly profitable market while ignoring open standards so they can make more money.

    What's wrong with that?!