Recent content by surfpirate

Doesn't specify whether it is 32GB or 64GB (or if it did I missed it). My guess is 32GB, which is a shame, because otherwise I might see if I could pull my "Verizon Retiree" card out and convince them to let me have one.

I believe displaying "21.21.15" uses a few less pixels than the previous version, ergo this will increase battery life.

Excellent video. I think I am most impressed that it sounded so professional and .... no wait .... I am most impressed that it was done at 2:20AM in the FREAKIN' MORNING!! :D Well done.

Nope. That's exactly what I did .... used the upgrade on my daughter's phone (same family plan), went home and a half hour later had her number switched back to old Galaxy S4 and had the 64GB Turbo switched to my number with my unlimited data plan. Unless he meant his daughter's phone was on an...

Re: Who's picking one up on Thursday? My kids (YouTube streaming doofuses) absolutely HATE the fact that their old man has an unlimited data plan and uses less than 1GB/month while they have to use mostly WiFi and be careful with their 2GB/month data limits. I don't use my unlimited data plan...

Will do. I retired early at age 53 so I've got time on my hands for that "40 minute minimum" wait. Full disclosure: I worked 30 years for Verizon Communications (not Vz Wireless). Well, AT&T/C&PTelephone/BellAtlantic/Verizon that is. All 30 years in IT. But I get no special treatment other...

I went to two VzW stores today. One was vague about what they had in stock. The other store was much more open. They have "plenty in stock for tomorrow", and the rep told me they had several 64gb in stock as well. He all but assured me that if I came in before noon on Thursday (I'll be there...