No, not all theories, hypotheses, opinions, etc., are created equal. Some of us have been putting our names on posts, articles, maps, and spreadsheets for over a decade. We have a track record; you do not.
AJ
Go ahead and grasp at a few of those straws above. While you are at it, read the posts above.
As you are new here, you get some slack. But you obviously do not understand the FCC OET process. Devices are often authorized weeks or even months before they are announced and released. So, your conspiracy theory that the Sprint variant Galaxy Note 3 has yet to appear holds little water.
AJ
OEMs do not generally manufacture separate variants for Virgin Mobile. From an economy of scale standpoint, that does not make sense. Instead, for Virgin Mobile, they may lockout certain capabilities via firmware.
AJ
I wish I could find the commercial that focuses more on "mom and dad," but they will be waiting in line...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR8A3T6sPzU
AJ
What is not fair?
That is the supposition, but we are not taking just your word as the definitive answer on the matter because you are merely conveying info from a non definitive source. Dual mode FDD/TDD LTE can be done with SVLTE. Will it be done? Probably not.
You miss the point, Neal. The "R4" variant provides the multi band LTE capabilities that most of our readers wish for in the "P" variant. Many would be happy with dual band 25, 26 LTE 1900/800 with SVLTE, and that would have been perfectly feasible in the "P" variant. That at least one regional operator gets those features while a major player does not is controversial. And, well, controversy makes for good reading, good discussion.
AJ
No. The "R4" variant that I also detail for its multi band and SVLTE capabilities is destined for regional operators that have roaming agreements with Sprint.
AJ
Here it is -- the long awaited article. Read on, though I am not sure that you will enjoy.
http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/entry-353-for-sprints-samsung-galaxy-note-3-one-is-the-loneliest-number/
AJ
I would expect this to be a different HTC device. While the dimensions are elusive in the FCC OET filing, this device does not seem to support 802.11ac, yet the HTC One does.
AJ
Yeah, is it one of those self pic or mirror shots that all young women seem to take with their smartphones these days? Can we get a more revealing version?
AJ