Do You Want To Know This?

The (samsung) Code of Metro PCS turned 3 months old yesterday. Only an infant in many respects, this site has seen its share of both growing pains and growth spurts.

Here is some statistical ramblings and factoids that you might find of interest:

- If you visited this site, you were one of 3,045 other visitors that did in the last 3 months.
- Out of the 3,045 visitors that have visited, 1,508 of you come back more then once (THANK YOU).
- If you visited this site, you are either from the United States, India, Canada, Russia, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Philippines, Mexico, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Indonesia, Argentina, Malaysia, Poland, France, Turkey, Singapore, South Korea, Czech Republic, Japan or Peru (listed from most to least).
- 50.48% of you that visited this site came back again the same day---38.13% of you that came back once, came back a second time the same day.

The bottom line?

Half of you appear to range from liking to really liking this site and the other half of you just don't give a sh*t!

Sounds about right...

New Plans Comes With New Problems?

One of the many changes at Metro PCS this week are rate changes for their plans (Metro PCS is now bundling the cost of taxes and associated fees into the plan).

For more information on the rate plan changes, you can check:

http://www.metropcs.com/announcements/plans/2010/wfa/

Apparently some of the "early adopters" (those that wanted to take immediate advantage of the cost savings that the new plan provides) are now suggesting that some functionality has been compromised when they transitioned to the new plan.

Check out this thread on Howard Forums for the type of issues that are being talked about:

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1610268

Have any of you experienced any problems when you migrated to the new plan? Inquiring minds want to know...

Will Video Kill The Show And Tell Star?

The New Year is all about resolutions and yours truly is no different, so I have resolved to make this blog better for all of you!

My first project for the New Year is to convert my "show and tell" style (image and text based tutorials) to VIDEO!

I'm hard at work in the Samsung Code Laboratory working out the kinks and hope to be bringing the new funk real soon.

Do you have any other ideas on how I can make this better for you? If so, holler at me in the reply section and I'll do my best to accommodate your wishes.

The Humble Servant To The Samsung Code Generation...

The Code Of Metro PCS Blog Has A New RSS Feeder

In case anyone is wondering...

If you'd like to get updates sent directly to your inbox, then click on this:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/ThesamsungCodeOfMetroPcs

What Are You Going To Buy Your Samsung Code For Christmas?

I’m sure everyone hase been busy buying presents for friends and loved ones, but have you even taken a moment to think about what your newest addition to your family wants (your Samsung Code)?

Here is a list of interesting products I found on the web to get your Christmas lists started (DISCLAIMER: This is not endorsement for any of the online stores where the accessories where found):

Samsung Code i220 Audio Jack (Samsung Direct)

Samsung Code i220 Handsfree Stereo Headset (Samsung Direct)

Samsung Code i220 Black Case w/Optional Belt Clip

Samsung Code i220 Pink Hard Rubberized Case

Samsung Code i220 Universal Guard Screen Protector

Samsung Code i220 Black Leather Case

Samsung Code i220 Car Charger

Samsung Code i220 Retractable Car Charger

Samsung Code i220 Emergency Charger

Samsung Code i220 Memory Card Reader

Samsung Code i220 Li-Ion Battery

Samsung Code i220 1GB Micro SD Card

Samsung Code i220 2GB Micro SD Card

Samsung Code i220 4GB Micro SD Card

Samsung Code i220 8GB Micro SD Card

Samsung Code i220 Car Holder

Samsung Code i220 Clip-On Bluetooth Stereo Headset

Samsung Code i220 Charm Strap/Lanyard

Samsung Code i220 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo & Speakerphone

Samsung Code i220 Ultra Mini USB Bluetooth Dongle

Samsung Code i220 Bluetooth Headset

Here’s to hoping your Samsung Code has its best first Christmas ever…

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m.Tip---Metro PCS Voicemail For Dummies

Check the guide below for instructions on how to access and manage your voicemails on your Metro PCS Samsung Code i220 smartphone:



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Personal Secretary From Metro PCS---Check To See If You Can Have One Too!

Meet Lovee, my personal secretary---I think she digs me, but I'm not sure...

Find out by clicking HERE.

GreetMe Tones are a cool way to control what your callers hear while waiting for you to pick up the phone---here are a list of custom GreetMe Tones separated by name:

Aaron Crystal Johnny Nick Adam Dan Jose Nicole Alex Daniel Josh Pat Alicia Danielle Joshua Patrick Allison Danny Justin Paul Amanda Dave Kate Rachel Amber David Kathryn Rebecca Amy Dawn Katie Rich Andrea Don Kelly Richard Andrew Dustin Ken Robert Andy Elizabeth Kenny Robin Angela Emily Kevin Ryan Angie Eric Kim Sam April Erica Kimberly Samantha Ashley Erin Kristin Sarah Becky Greg Kyle Scott Ben Gregory Laura Sean Beth Heather Lindsey Shannon Bill Jake Lisa Shawn Billy James Liz Shawna Bob Jamie Lori Stephanie Brandon Janeane Lyn Steve Brian Jason Lynne Tammy Brittney Jeff Mandy Thomas Carla Jen Maria Tiffany Carlton Jennifer Mark Tim Charles Jenny Mary Tom Cheryl Jeremey Matt Tommy Chris Jessica Matthew Tony Christina Jessie Megan Travis Christine Jim Melissa Tyler Christopher Jimmy Michelle Vanessa Christy Joe Mike William Chuck Joey Nate Zach Courtney John Nathan

To learn more about GreetMe Tones, click HERE.

I have to go, my personal secretary says I have someone on the phone...:)

I Need Your Help...

In making this site a better source of latest news & tips on how to maximize your smart phone experience with the Samsung Code.

What do you want or what do you wish was here that isn’t already?

I’ve opened this up from public opinion/comment (you don’t need to register to comment), so please tell me what’s on your mind and how I can make this site a better place.

I remain in your service…

Guess Which Phone Was Recently Chosen As The Best Smartphone For Your Money?

And the nomination for the best Smartphone is...

I’ll give you a hint, it isn’t the Crackberry or I-Phone.

According to a recent PC Magazine review, the Samsung Code was awarded the esteemed “Editor’s Choice” award for best Smartphone for the money.

To read the review in its entirety, click HERE

Having A Problem With Google's Blogger Mobile? So Am I...

But not for long, I hope…

I realized shortly after starting this blog, that I wanted to be able to update it on the fly regardless of where I am.

So I visited the Blogger Mobile site this weekend and followed the instructions---I sent a SMS message with the word “REGISTER” to BLOGGR and…

Nothing.

Not even a courtesy error message until I checked my spam filter on my laptop and found this response:

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From: postgateway@blogger.com
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 4:40 PM
Subject: Blogger Mobile Post

Your carrier is not supported by Blogger Mobile. Please visit http://www.blogger.com/mobile-request for more information.
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Well, all I can say is, it’s on!

It’s on to finding a solution to this problem that is.

Make it a point to come back tomorrow where I’ll update you on my short term fix and my efforts to find a third party app that will get me over this hump.

Stay tuned…
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Tweet, Tweet...

m.Tools---If I Had I Hammer...

I'd hammer in the morning or so the song goes, which reminds me...

Check out the "m.Tools" folder for software and misc. add-on recommendations that I'll install, test and run on my Samsung Code in the future.

Beam me up Scottie...

m.Live-Can You Hear Me Now?

I just can't get those words out of my head, "You shouldn't get Metro PCS unless you live in the city, that's why they call it 'Metro' PCS, you know".

The naysayers have inspired me to go where no other man has gone before with my phone, just to learn whether Metro PCS is as limited as some folks suggest.

First log entry:

Metro PCS works at:

Latitude: N 42° 14' 52.6"
Longitude: W 71°43' 7.4"

aka, the Bat Cave...

Check the "mLive-Can You Hear Me Now?" folder for where this Waldo will end up with his Metro PCS Samsung Code.

Do You Want A Little Help From Your Friends?

Everyone can use a hand and I'm no different, that's why I'm going to create a resource on this blog called the "m.Trick" file.

Contained within, will be the tips and tricks I find on how to maximize your use of Windows Mobile 6.1, the Samsung Code and the Metro PCS service from me and all from our friends in Internet land.

Stay tuned for some great ideas on how to customize your mobile experience...

When Best Buy Is Just The Best Buy

I've made a habit of shopping at Best Buy for my electronics.

Sure, I could go to Walmart and get it on the cheap, but I'm willing to pay a little more to speak to someone that actually knows something about what I want to buy (call me old fashioned I guess).

That has been my experience to date with Best Buy, until it came to researching Metro PCS.

I went in about two weeks ago, believing the (Metro PCS) hype and itching to pull the trigger.

So when I was approached by one of the girls in the phone section I asked, "I'm thinking about going with Metro PCS, what do you know and what have you heard about the service?", and what I heard gave me a moment for pause (actually a week of it).

I was told, "the service isn't that good outside the city, that's why it is called 'Metro' PCS---it works good in the metro (city) you know".

"But I don't live in the city, I live in the next town over", I said. "Oh forget it then, I wouldn't go with them (Metro PCS)" she said.

So that money that was burning in a hole in my pocket, continued to burn in my pocket for another week.

The following weekend, I threw caution to the wind and bought the Samsung Code with Metro PCS from the same un-approving sales-girlie and the rest as they say, is history.

The moral of the story, you ask?

The only thing that Best Buy turned out to be good for in this instance, was the best buy (honestly, I'll give them props where it is due---the price at Best Buy was better then the Metro PCS corporate store and the price advertised on their website).

Why Did I Do What I Am Doing?

I was looking to start over again...

I just got out of a 2 year stint with the "Can You Hear Me Now" Network and was looking to make a move.

What I needed was simple---give me everything, all the time for one flat (read cheap) price and let me have access to the amenities that will allow me to run my personal and business affairs from the palm of my hand.

So I parted from conventional wisdom and went with the underdog, the unknown, the new kid on the block, Metro PCS and their Mercedes Benz phone, the Samsung Code.

Will it stack up or will I be disappointed?

We'll just have to see won't we?

What Am I Doing?

Writing a blog about my experiences with my Samsung Code and Metro PCS, that's what!

So join me as I tell you about my experiences, share some of the tricks and tips I found along the way and sing the praises or scorns for my new mobile phone carrier and smart phone.

Let's begin...