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Going to Iceland in July. I need to rent a car for just two days. Would like to pick up donwtown and return at the international airport. Car rentals are high in Iceland. Anyone suggest where to rent from?
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Hi Pam,
I went to google and found this website:
there are several others
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We used Rental Car Group in Iceland (Cartrawler) and had no problems. Price was good, and we were able to do the opposite of you - hire at the airport and return in town - without issue. Don't search the major US carriers, better deals can be found by searching via Icelandic companies.
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DON'T RENT A CARS FROM AVIS, BUDGET ICELAND...!! It's one company - ALP - they withdraw mileage in cars. You can rent scrap car with small mileage !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*crooks* ! be careful
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Pamo2, I am also planning a trip to Iceland soon. I've been in touch via email with route1 (mentioned above by Afarhan) and Sixt. They are both very responsive and co-operating. Sixt's prices are lower (check www.sixt.com).
Sixt has mixed reviews on TA but Route1 has amazing reviews on tripadvisor and my personal experience so far confirms that Route1 will work for me. They are slightly costlier than Sixt, fyi. As long as I have no headaches renting/returning the cars...a slightly higher price is ok for me.
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Doh, just realized this thread is from 2012 !!
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yes, tiger, like many threads it was revived by someone advertising his/her business. one way of telling is that it's his only post.
I've pressed the yellow triangle.
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Yes, be careful of US car rental companies. They could scrounge you for your money. Local Icelandic companies are better. And here's a tip. Most car rental prices drop come 1 Sept.
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Check out Icelands peer to peer car rental. In some cases it has the best prices.
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There are many people from companies writing on forums...
I recommend you to read articles on blogs or newspapers about renting a car in Iceland.
For example, this one on this blog call Iceland24
good luck!
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I recommend a car company call Reykjavík Cars. They are locally based and they have assistance 24 hours a day both online and by telephone...
I had a really cheap car and an excellent service
I paid 743€ for a Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4 with GPS.
It is just my recommendation, I did it with them and I am happy!
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Some basic thoughts about car rentals in Reykjavík are posted in this blogpost: http://www.iheartreykjavik.net/2013/04/reykjavik-basics-some-thoughts-on-car-rental-in-iceland/ The blog is written by my friend Audur, who is Icelander and she really knows the city
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My wife and I just returned from our trip around the Golden Circle with a car rental from Islandiacar. I wanted to write a review because we had a hard time finding a bargain on car rentals before hand, and don't remember how we stumbled upon Islandiacar.
Anyway, we got a very good deal on a Subaru Impreza hatchback for a little over a week. The cars aren't brand new, which they tell you up front, but it was in great shape with an auxiliary input in the dash for our iPhone. It was great, and the car's reliability meant it was just no sweat. Miguel, our liason and I believe a co-owner of Islandiacar, was very helpful and friendly when I made a mistake on our arrival date and location. When we picked it up we stopped by a coffee shop and we walked through the paperwork quickly. They'll pick you up from your hotel if you like. The whole pickup process was painless and quick, a much faster experience then I've had going to some established car rental companies.
Oh, and Miguel quickly contacted me about a watch I forgot about once I got back. Something he didn't have to do but makes your day.
We visited in June 2013, and their website is http://islandiacar.com
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isn't it great how many wonderful car rental firms there are in Iceland.
and how many people visit fodors for the first time just to tell us that.
I'm touched.
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Don't rent with Budget - you will get charged for damages you did not cause.
Avoid, avoid!!!
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DO NOT RENT FROM HERTZ in Keflavik Iceland!!!
I recently returned from a lifetime dream trip to Iceland. I was extremely impressed with the beauty and culture of this beautiful island, until I went to return my car rental at the HERTZ in Keflavik.
They claimed the vehicle was damaged and I owed $3000 USD to fix it! They would not allow me to leave until I paid the alleged bill for damage.
I could not see any obvious damage to the vehicle.. They claimed that the vehicle had sustained pitting to the windshield, headlight covers, and clear coat from a blizzard that occurred during my visit. The damage to the clear coat appeared to be dust and I attempted to show them that it was merely dust by wiping it off. I noticed that the vehicles around my vehicle in the return lot all had similar damage. I asked how they determined the cost of repairs and the owner stated that they took it to a repair shop that was located 5 minutes away ( I never saw the car taken off the lot). When I requested a second estimate, the owner returned in 15 minutes and said that the second estimate was almost double the first! The owner did state that he would be willing to compromise and drop the bill to $2865 USD since there was previous damage to the vehicle. I'm not sure that the damage was present when I picked up the vehicle, since it was covered in snow and the damage was never disclosed to me at the time of rental.
I realized at this point that I was being taken advantage of by an obvious scam. Apparently this is a common scam with this HERTZ office. I told the owner that I felt they were being unfair and taking advantage of me. I told him I would put my experience with HERTZ on every travel website I could find and he stated 'Go ahead, it's already there and now my eyes will be opened!'.
After hours on the phone with my U.S. insurance company (no help as I am not covered internationally). I had accepted all the available insurance coverage offered by HERTZ except the "Sand and Ash" add on. HERTZ claimed that the "Sand and Ash" coverage would have covered only a portion of the alleged damage. I spoke to the U.S. embassy in Iceland (they don't help with these situations) and HERTZ International (I was told to send an email). I ended up paying just so that I could get out of there.
I had paid for the rental with my debit card and found out after the fact that if I had used a credit card, I might have coverage for these kinds of claims.
I am just asking every other traveler to Iceland, NOT USE HERTZ rental car services. If HERTZ cannot prevent their agents from being thieves, then they should remove their name from places such as this. I am guessing that other unsuspecting Americans will rent from HERTZ there, because it is one of the more elite car rental companies in the United States. Please spread the word about this place!
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WARNING!! HERTZ made our Image of Iceland the worst at the end!
We had the same experience as LONETRAVELER13 did. My husband and I traveled Iceland in April, 2012, that was our first time, and we loved everything about Iceland, till we had a surprise alleged bill for damage, over $3,000!! Like LONETRAVELER13, we did not see any damages, and those damages claimed by HERTZ were something cannot be considered as damages by us.....
We think that everyone at HERTZ at Keflavik knew what they were doing, as when we received the car at the airport on our first day in Iceland, the lady from the HERTZ office did not have a chance us to examine the car, by saying that "do not worry about damages, there are small things, but, we are very relaxed about them." Obviously, they are not relaxed about any minor damages that we cannot even see, also made previously, at the end , when we returned the car.....
Honestly, if we had any idea that we have done wrong or any damages that we had been guilty of, we would have agreed with that even we had not fully covered by insurance. YES, we were fully insured, but it was not a issue for us, it was principal not to accept any damages we had never been guilty of! And against the fraud by HERTZ! We originally rent the car though AutoEurope online just because they offered best rate including fully covered insurance. We actually wondered why the rates were so cheap compared with other rental companies in Iceland, but, now, figured insurance scam was the way to cover up their cost, or making more money. ....
We were VERY disappointed with this experience. It left a bad image of Iceland after all. We completely agree with LONETRAVELER13 that HERTZ as an international company should not use this agent/ franchise in Iceland to keep their good name. To all travelers going to Iceland, PLEASE DO NOT use their service at HERTZ, because it would make your trip the worst at the end.
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sleeping dog - did you incur extra charges as a result of this pre-existing damage to the car you hired?
have you disputed those costs with you credit card company?
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I booked a car through Reykjavík Cars (http://www.reykjavikcars.com/) and had a very pleasant experience.
We arranged to have the car dropped off and picked up at our hotel. Both times the car rental attendant was on time and very helpful.
We had no issues. They were also very helpful via email prior to us booking the car.
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how kind of Stephanie to join fodors just to tell us about her car hire experiences in Iceland.
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Gummi is another kind person who has joined fodors apparently just to tell us all about this wonderful car hire firm.
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Rented a Toyota Land Cruiser from CityCar (aka City Car) due to the full insurance and competitive pricing.
Car was in good condition but within an hour we noticed a slow leak in the right rear tire. We filled it 3 times in the morning but realized it was still leaking. Then we put the passenger window down and it would not go up. Spent an hour to fix it with cooking spray and a long ruler to get it back in the weather strip.
Contacted CityCar and asked for a replacement SUV (their 101% guarantee') but they said to have the tire fixed in Vik and they would reimburse us the 6900 krona (about $69). Have tried and tried to get them to respond but they ignore all emails. They did say the car had a burst tire when the leak was in fact due to a shoddy repair job. The tire guy in Vik gave us the old tire plug as proof of the problem. We left it on the dash when we returned the car but have not heard back and no credit from Visa.
They tried to blame us for the window by saying we drove on rough roads. We were only on pavement this trip. As well, they said we let the door blow open in the wind when in fact that damage was already there as shown by the touch-up paint all over the front edge of the door and the rear edge of the fender.
I would avoid CityCar at all costs since they promise the world but when you have a problem they could not care less. Stick with a larger company.
We tried to support an independent but would NEVER rent from them again. They are a bunch of liers that do not respond to emails.
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Apparently there are 140 car rental companies in Iceland. Do your research before committing to a car rental. I have used http://www.rent.is/ a few times to find the most affordable car rental for the time and was happy with that. Not sure if there is one that I would recommend above others but if I am forced to, I think I would chose http://www.goiceland.com/ or maybe http://www.glaciercarrental.is/.
What you should do is to do your research of driving conditions. If it is during any other season than summer, you might be hit by bad weather so fast and for people not used to snow, it might be a bit of a surprise. Here is a very useful video to watch before leaving for Iceland:
And this page here is so useful too:
If you want to drive off the beaten path, you will be driving on narrow roads, one lane bridges, sheep roaming free etc. Just know what you want to do, where you want to go and prepare accordingly and you will have a great great time.
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Hi, i recommend that you review the prices compared to the quality of the cars, there are many car rentals in iceland with different prices, you should take a solid car to drive in Iceland.
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BTW, the OP's holiday in Iceland was nearly two years ago so i don't think that s/he is too bothered about car hire now.
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Alex also joined to tell us about a car rental place.... that doesn't even have an office in Iceland yet!!!! On a thread that is over a year old. Wow. Just wow.
You stole those 2 minutes from me and I can never get them back.
For the record, since someone else may visit this zombie thread, I had a two week rental from Blue Car Rental that was spectacular. Having read horror stories, I was worried about the options and this one was perfect.
I did get every coverage available, including sand. After visiting the beaches near Vik in a driving storm, I can see how you could have the paint peeled off of a car.
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thanks for the update, RoamEurope.
Iceland does seem to attract a surprising number of trolls telling us about their wonderful car hire - it must be a cut-throat business for them to bother coming here.
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Another one to add to your list. Do not rent through HASSO car rental! I just returned 3 weeks ago from a trip to Iceland. I do admit that some of the damage was mine. I washed the car!!! When I did, I must have scratched the dirt into the door. Mind you, I never noticed this until I took the car back and they pointed it out. They took 2000 Euros off my card. They said they would get it fixed and refund me the difference. After 2 weeks I had not heard a word (they said they would get back to me in a couple of days). They ended up charging me 1200 EURO for one door panel to be painted. It was surface scratched. I have asked for a copy of the insurance report, the insurance company's name, the insurance details themselves, the gravel protection plan (which I took out) , the name of the company where the repairs were done and they refuse to give me any of this information. Worse thing is I had booked and paid for a car through SIXT and read such bad reports about them doing just the same thing so I cancelled the booking and the same things happens! Do your research and be very careful who you book with!
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OK I realize the OP is loooong gone and this thread is 50% ridiculous... but I am wondering about actual car rental companies that real humans have used IN Iceland. It seems everyone using Reykjavik Cars or Cars Iceland was a troll.
Any real people use either of these companies with a positive or negative experience? They seem to have the best prices for our Spring 2016 trip by a landslide.
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Hello mile high
I am in Iceland now. We rented with Reykjavik cars who use 'go Iceland.' We were talked into the full insurance, which I think is a good idea. The roads are good, but narrow with drops off the side so you can do damage is you go off the road, a foot drop in some places and a lot of loose rocks and fresh paving.
Driving is easy however. I will let you know once we drop the car off in four more days.
The young fellow who checked us in was very un friendly until we started chatting him up and he turned around. The other fellow in the office actually gave us a free GPS when we asked too many questions about getting to our hotel in reyjkavik.
They gave us a Nissen mica with over 100,000 Kim's and a few dings. They did not go over the damage or car with us. They said they had pictures of all the current damage. We walked around the car and took pictures of all damage ourselves. It was poring rain and we did not notice the ding in the windshield. We will see what happens with that.
We also take a picture when we drop the car off of the full tank of gas gage, just in case.
As I saw, fingers crossed, we will let you know next week.
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awesome thank you so much @live42day! appreciate the feedback and good luck with drop off
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Mile high, we dropped off the car early this morning, 5 Am. There was no one there for abot 10 minutes but he finally showed up in a van. He was grumpy but again, I chatted him up and then he was okay. We got a bad ding in the windshield yesterday, a second one with a crack, so I showed him. He walked around the car, and the said " well it's a good thing you got insurance". And I was okay to go. So all is good unless you hear otherwise from me
Just be aware that they don't have a service to pickup/ drop off at the airport. It's not that far to walk, about 2 blocks in length, but with luggage and freezing rain it could be an issue. A very few have the service by the looks of it, but it will cost more to rent the car
We dropped off the luggage with my husband at the terminal and then I dropped the car and ran back to the airport.
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Thanks for the update Live42day! Glad everything worked out. Now feel free to give us anxious travelers a full trip report haha
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Googletranslate has still areas of improvement.
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Any (real) reviews of Reykjavik Auto? (not the different but very similarly named "Reykjavik Cars") Reykjavik Auto was one of the companies listed on the Iceland 24 blog mentioned above, and their prices seem good.
From the wide variety of experiences I'm reading, I'd rather pay more for a reputable company, so please share names of the most reputable companies (if you're a real traveler, not a troll or company shill). We're going in May. Thank you!
Here's the aforementioned blog posting:
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I live with my sister, her diet is bad even by CW standards. My pantry/kitchen is full of sweets, snacks, chocolates, donuts, doritos, coke, you name it.
And to add insult to injury, she's a pastry chef, so every once in a while I come to a house that smells like chocolate chip cookies, brownies, cake, etc.
The way I deal with it is first, I keep plenty of paleo approved food/snacks around, so whenever I have a craving I have a better alternative or something that isn't as bad (like cheese for example). However, very once in a while, I'm just not strong enough and I give in, in those cases I don't make a big deal about it and just go back to my normal diet afterwards like nothing happened (perfect is the enemy of good, right?).
Take today for instance: I walk into the kitchen and there's a box of glazed donuts on the counter (hmm, donuts, :drool, so got the hell out of there quickly and erased it from my memory, but later I found some caramel coated almonds..well, at least the almond part is paleo....damn it! so here I am, 10 nuts later and feeling a bit mad.
So, who else has this problem?


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Apple asked a Federal Judge to rule that patents being used by HTC in a patent suit against the Cupertino tech giant were invalid because HTC purchased them from a third party to use agressively; the judge ruled in favor of Taiwan based HTC...
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22. Droid_X_Doug (Posts: 5993; Member since: 22 Dec 2010)
If Apple gets hit with an import ban, their stock price will take a hit. The longer the ban stays in place, the further the stock drops. It is all about turning toys into cash. An import ban stops that process while the cash burn from operations continues.
88. -box- (Posts: 3991; Member since: 04 Jan 2012)
Are stock prices modified over the weekends? Thought only trades during business days
99. Droid_X_Doug (Posts: 5993; Member since: 22 Dec 2010)
There is the 'after-hours' market:http://www.nasdaq.com/quotes/a
145. -box- (Posts: 3991; Member since: 04 Jan 2012)
Thanks for the link. I was previously aware of AAT but didn't know the scope of its influence.
How much impact does AAT have? Would we be more likely to see a drop come Monday morning?
147. Droid_X_Doug (Posts: 5993; Member since: 22 Dec 2010)
It depends. If the ban were to be announced after closing (5 pm Pacific time) on a Friday and Apple's iPhone shipments were piling up at Customs over the weekend, there would be a fall in the after-hours market. Trading in Apple shares would quite likely open lower than the Friday close due to the after-hours activity being closed out. If the iPhones continued to pile up at Customs, the price would probably continue to drop through the day. Depending on what was said regarding Apple's response to the ban, the price might drop far enough to trigger circuit breakers (trading is suspended).
As I said at the start of my response - it depends.
20. whysoserious (Posts: 318; Member since: 20 Jul 2012)
Hahaha! It seems that someone's gonna be screwed and stuck at 3g connectivity this time, and I wonder who's that gonna be. Like eveyone else say, pay back's a b**ch!
23. androiddownsouth (Posts: 598; Member since: 02 May 2012)
So much win in this article I've lost track..... Between HTC's and Sammy's patents, Apple is looking down both barrels quite literally!
24. Droiddoes (unregistered)
LMFAO!!!!!!! Here's my favorite part: "Apple asked the court to rule that the patents are invalid because HTC purchased them just to aggressively use them in court."
f*cking irony, how does it work? Hypocrisy too for that matter!
126. joey_sfb (Posts: 5747; Member since: 29 Mar 2012)
I think Apple is caught in its own Reality Distortion Field if they think the court is going to buy that. "Of course, HTC buy it to sue your ass just like you did and still going at it!"
26. dreeemer (Posts: 28; Member since: 04 Sep 2012)
Samsung &HTC should gang up, sure the sh-- outta Apple!
They would be forced 2 pull LTE & relaunch under a new name
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27. Droiddoes (unregistered)
Where are all of the ifans to defend them and spew their nonsense? Could it be that they have no defense for this and decided just to do themselves a favor and stay away? LMAO.
32. whysoserious (Posts: 318; Member since: 20 Jul 2012)
Cowered by their own beloved Apple's hypocrisy and bad karma.
100. Droid_X_Doug (Posts: 5993; Member since: 22 Dec 2010)
Some are on vacation from PA.
144. -box- (Posts: 3991; Member since: 04 Jan 2012)
Good point. Taco's been gone for a while, maybe he is back to kindergarten or banned, and some of the garble-names have been absent as well.
I don't particularly mind THEIR absence, as the more rational apple supported seem to have stuck around, which means we can have rational, thought-provoking adult conversations/debates.
How very refreshing.
28. zackh121556 (Posts: 101; Member since: 01 Feb 2012)
If you always look to sue the hornets nest. you will get stung in multiple directions.....lets not forget Samsung already stated it would sue for the same thing :-)
33. Droiddoes (unregistered)
Yup! Apple is in for an epic gangbang from the combined might os Samsung, HTC, and Google!
35. thephoneguy92 (Posts: 191; Member since: 29 Dec 2011)
"Apple asked the court to rule that the patents are invalid because HTC purchased them just to aggressively use them in court."
40. darkkjedii (Posts: 21319; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
What amazes me as I read the various comments, is that u guys think that apple is going to crash and burn. U guys actually think the iPhone is gonna get banned here in the US... get real man! Apple is a rock solid company, stacked with cash, and rooted in americas financial fabric. Apples not going away anytime soon guys. Also this is not a pro apple comment, cuz I sincerely hope Samsung and htc's products don't get banned either but all these silly hopes that r encoded n your comments r jus that (silly hopes) apples crashing or an iPhone 5 ban would severely weaken the economy, and here in the states that's jus not gonna happen. It's almost comical to read the stuff u guys post about apple, and really want or think its gonna happen. What's gonna happen is apple is about to become the first trillion dollar company in US, and possibly world history. Apples products line love it or hate it is super strong, and isn't about to crash n burn in any way shape or form. The powers that b know how important brand name products r the the Economy due to brand loyalty. Brand loyalty is the number 1 driving force in our economy. Pepsi, Chevy, dodge, Samsung, Quaker, coke, cowboys, steelers, Yankees, lakers, redsox, and apple have it in droves. It's literally what makes the world economy go round, and u guys talk like its so easy to drive apple away... Why would u even want apple to go away? If apple went away google and android would suffer, and vice versa. Sorry guys but the silly comments and the lol's that accompany them is fantasy talk, apple is here to stay and getting stronger losing iPhone/iOS market share isn't an issue when u dominate in other areas. Apple doesn't go after market share, with them it's profit margin. Google is more about market share cuz of ads, and search plus free licensing of their software. They want in as many hands as possible. Apple not so much, they have a sales model, and it works quite well. They will get fined, and have to pony up and pay licensing fees to Htc, but banned I think not, and so does our national economy.
46. jroc74 (Posts: 6005; Member since: 30 Dec 2010)
I dont care what happens...as long as Apple's hypocrisy is shown....and they get a taste of their own medicine.
If one is an Apple, iPhone fan.....you cant deny this is truly hypocritical that they went out and bought a bunch of LTE patents to help in case Samsung sues em for LTE.....and then this.
I wish this judge could preside over every patent case....
But...at the same time....this might help them in case Samsung does sue em. You cant have it all Apple.
47. darkkjedii (Posts: 21319; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
It's so hypocritical it isn't even funny man. I hate some of the stuff apple does it really sucks. However this is strictly about banning them in the US, which won't ever happen. They do need to b blasted tho and force their a$$e$ back to the lab to innovate like they were when they came up with the OG iPhone.
51. JessJess (unregistered)
Please. Don't use the "i" word.
Where is your proof that Apple do not "innovate"? Is it based upon the rumour/leaks of the next iPhone looking like..... an iPhone? Is that it? Really?
55. darkkjedii (Posts: 21319; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
Dude I'm an apple guy first and for most and I love tech period. I'm pro apple, android, moto, windows all that. I also understand y iPhones have signature styling jus like porsche does. I jus want the suing to stop on all sides, and I'd like to see apple blow the doors off with something radical that's all.
56. JessJess (unregistered)
That's fine.
I just hate it when people start throwing around the "innovation" argument.
60. darkkjedii (Posts: 21319; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
My whole point in saying see apple innovate more is so they can shut people up, and show em what they're capable of.
69. JessJess (unregistered)
Shut up who? Android users? You know they wont be satisfied or impressed no matter /what/ Apple do so its a non-issue.
72. darkkjedii (Posts: 21319; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
That's true but some droiders r true techies, and respect apple. Some r jus idiots with big mouths, and active imaginations. Hence their stupid posts.
84. androiddownsouth (Posts: 598; Member since: 02 May 2012)
Several Apple fans are idiots with big mouths too bro. Call it both ways b/c it does go both ways.
107. darkkjedii (Posts: 21319; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
Hey dude u r exactly rite. Some r worse than the stupid droiders... We'll call them stupid applers lol. Seriously though u r rite there's stupidity on both sides. I love both platforms though, big time love for ios's simplicity and androids techie feel and customizations. No wonder they're # 1 and 2.
78. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4275; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
Don't lump us all together like that Jess, it's rude. I'm actually looking forward to the new iPhone event, because I'm interested in what Apple will show off for us. Though I've seen the hardware isn't too inspiring, I hope they will show something amazing with the software.
Unlike a lot of people, I look at my other options across all platforms before buying my devices. WP, Android, and iOS alike. I looked at the iPhone 4S and Lumia 900 before buying my GS2 (though I hate Touchwiz and will replace it with something soon). And I'll look into the Lumia 920, Ativ S, new iPhone, and the next Nexus (done with overlays and lack of updates) before making a decision later this year.
86. JessJess (unregistered)
Fair enough. I was just saying that if darkkjedii thinks anything Apple can do will help tame some of the hate around here I think he is going to be disappointed. At least PA is now marking things as spam more often.
113. darkkjedii (Posts: 21319; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
I think ur rite Jess. There will always b those that will simply hate apple no matter what they do. If they go more android like they will b copy cats that lack innovation, if they stay the apple way they will b copy cats that lack innovation. This is y apple should stick to their formula, and google should stick to theirs. In the end who wins? We the consumers do, cuz not everybody wants to root and customize their phone all the time (android), and not every body want the walled garden and simplistic approach to an os (iOS). However lots of people love one or the other, and lots love both. That equals something for everybody.
70. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4275; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
I think we all know Apple is capable of great things, but they haven't exactly been showing it lately. I don't want to see Apple products being banned, they just need to be sat down. Right now, Apple thinks they can do pretty much anything, and that isn't good for any company. They know they can put out any product and will reach record breaking sales, so instinctively they are going to put less effort into products. Why put more work into it when you can get so many sales with very little work?
This isn't me showing contempt for Apple. If this were the situation with any other company; Samsung, HTC, Motorola, Microsoft, Google, etc., I would say the same thing, "they just need to be sat down." Because it just isn't good for any company to act like that.
74. darkkjedii (Posts: 21319; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
True I can understand that bro
49. androiddownsouth (Posts: 598; Member since: 02 May 2012)
Honestly, I don't know that many people truly want Apple products banned. I for one simply want Apple's hypocrisy to end. Stop all the stupid patent warfare, and let the best devices win. I just find it hard to like a company that seems to prefer to compete in the courtroom through litigation rather than by quality of tech and innovation.
That would be a huge win scenario for all consumers, no matter which OS you prefer.
105. networkdood (Posts: 6330; Member since: 31 Mar 2010)
same here, I have no problem with apple as a choice for consumers - but, apparently, a certain company has a problem with Android.
106. networkdood (Posts: 6330; Member since: 31 Mar 2010)
DJ, do not believe for a minute that APPLE does not care about marketshare - that line of thinking is naive. Also, brand loyalty is only as good, so long the product is good. I doubt a ban will ever happen because APPLE has the government in its back pockets.
117. Aeires (unregistered)
Hate to break it to you, the US economy isn't based on Apple. In fact, it's barely impacted because they don't manufacture the equipment in the US.
I really don't get where people come up with the argument that Apple is above the law because they are a successful American company.
131. networkdood (Posts: 6330; Member since: 31 Mar 2010)
Apple has money and you do not think that use some of that money for influence in Washington?
136. Aeires (unregistered)
Of course they have, but this goes way beyond lobbying Congress. Legislation is on the books and Apple has to abide by it, no matter how much money they have.
48. JessJess (unregistered)
That sucks for them. I am sure they will sort it out though.
I am kind of surprised HTC are "poking Apple with a stick" so to speak. They are in trouble at the moment, and it seems kinda dumb for them to incur the wrath of Apple.
59. rusticguy (Posts: 2828; Member since: 11 Aug 2012)
Elephants are scared of ANTS ... guess who's the elephant ... it's not about being might or almighty ... it's about being correct or incorrect ... lol
65. JessJess (unregistered)
But that implies Apple are scared of HTC, which of course isn't the case.
I just think this could be bad for them in the long term (HTC). Apple have not bothered any other manufactures except Samsung thus far. Now HTC are painting a big red bullseye on themselves.
66. androiddownsouth (Posts: 598; Member since: 02 May 2012)
Have you not paid attention? It was Apple who had several HTC(Evo 4G on Sprint, for one) phones held up at customs just a couple months ago due to alleged patent infringements. HTC is simply giving them a taste of their own medicine.
So, this is not painting themselves with a bullseye, this is payback for the exact same thing. It helps to do your homework before posting Jess.
71. JessJess (unregistered)
Oh. My sincere apologies for not spending my life following patent wars? I have not heard or seen much about said infringement so it cant have been in the news for long?
I was basing my comment on THIS article, and my knowledge on what had transpired thus far.
75. androiddownsouth (Posts: 598; Member since: 02 May 2012)
I don't necessarily follow them either except for the fact that I work in the industry, and like to keep informed. The patent was a design patent and was easily fixed so it was resolved rather quickly.
All I'm saying is know what you are saying is true before you say it. I realize it is symantics, but saying for sure that Apple hasn't bothered any other OEMs vs saying you don't think they have makes a world of difference.
I'm sure I'll get thumbed down for that, but proper communication is the basis for understanding when discussing any topic.
79. JessJess (unregistered)
All of the articles I read had stated Apple has not gone after other OEMs so far, and I had not read anything contrary to that fact. But if I am mistaken then fair enough.
My original post was simply stating my concern that HTC seem to be in a bad position at the moment (it was just on PA the other day) and that this course of action might have a negative impact on them long term. With Apples recent actions against Samsung its not unreasonable to conclude that if HTC start to pose a threat to them they may start focusing some attention on them? If for no other reason than to get some leverage.
150. Sniggly (Posts: 7305; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)
Here is a concise timeline so far.
As you can see, when it comes to Android, Apple sued HTC first. HTC counter sued. Then in October of 2010, Motorola sued Apple, citing three years of Apple ignoring requests by Motorola to license the numerous patents that were necessary for the iPhone to even operate as a cell phone. Apple counter sued in the same month.
Then six months later Apple sued Samsung. Samsung, of course, counter sued. In the meantime Microsoft entered the fray as well as Oracle.
You also have Jobs's statement that he wanted to go thermonuclear on Android the minute he saw it. Apple has been out for blood for two and a half years. After HTC suffered delayed phone shipments and a ban on older models from the conclusion of the suit settled in last December, and the fact that Apple immediately sued again after the One phones were cleared by Customs, claiming that HTC still magically infringed on patents that Customs themselves agreed they weren't, you can't really blame HTC for this move.
154. JessJess (unregistered)
Thanks sniggly. To my knowledge I only knew of Samsung and Motorola, and the Motorola one I knew was instigated by them. I didn't think any HTC products had been banned.
You misunderstand though. My comment was not in support of /either/ I was commenting on how bad things are for HTC at the moment and was it really a great time for them to do this - especially after what happened with Samsung just recently?
I hope that this is not something that helps finish them off if it goes against them. Apple (as you pointed out) can be very bitter to people who they feel have 'wronged' them. HTC phones are one of the few brands I actually like other than Apple and Nokia.
77. parkwaydr (Posts: 572; Member since: 07 Sep 2011)
Jumping into a comment section blindly usually doesn't end well, but then again, you are an Apple fan.
80. JessJess (unregistered)
It wasn't blindly, my comment still stands even if HTC had been in Apples sights before. And is that all you had?
98. parkwaydr (Posts: 572; Member since: 07 Sep 2011)
That is all I need, you've proven it for me, your just a blind Apple fangirl, most likely a hipster, its fine if you want to defend Apple tooth and nail, but at the very least know some facts before you speak.
121. JessJess (unregistered)
Defending apple tooth and nail? My comment was about HTC more than Apple.
And no, its really not. "Oh blind Apple fan" isn't all you need. But whatever you like.
90. -box- (Posts: 3991; Member since: 04 Jan 2012)
The ban of the OneX and Evo LTE were kind of a big deal, since they were the first phones designed for ICS and came out before the GS3. HTC lost a lot of sales because folks decided to wait for the GS3 instead since it wasn't long after
97. JessJess (unregistered)
I actually think I recall it now. I just hope this does not cause more hassles for HTC down the line.
138. willard12 (Posts: 1686; Member since: 04 Jul 2012)
Here you go Jess. I realize it can be difficult keeping track of all of Apple's lawsuits. I believe the alleged infringement from HTC was"scroll bounce," a feature Apple copied, then patented. You will also note from the article that apple went after Motorola as well. For those who had their HTC pre-orders delayed because Apple insisted on inspections of a feature that was removed, I hope you understand theirs and others frustration with Apple and why OEMS are starting to fight back against the "elephant."
153. JessJess (unregistered)
Thankyou willard12 :)
50. rusticguy (Posts: 2828; Member since: 11 Aug 2012)
iPhone 4ST (S for Steve T for Tim) will be what new iPhone without LTE will be.
That said, HTC/Samsung/all others who own LTE (or other) patents should get after this spoilt brat to take out all steam so that they get out of this habbit of suing every other competitor and get down to serious iNNOVATION.
I am not against Apple but i am very much against their attitude of suing everyt other competitor in market in order to Survive and Grow. That's pathetic and is what pushes me towards hating them ...
53. darac (Posts: 2156; Member since: 17 Oct 2011)
Lol, this could be so sweet..HTC and Samsung striking together against Apple could actually deal some damage here!
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It would be anti-competitive due to the fact it would be anti-competitive.
The courts aren't stupid. They would see through that instantly. Something like LTE is a corner stone of any handset manufacturer. Phones can work without "pinch to zoom" or "rounded corners" or whatever you want to joke about, but a standard for wireless communication?


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This is what got me penalty boxed.... Topic ***Olympic Team Announced***?GOOD BET?-Forum Pro Hoops
Going on Day 5, I have sent 14 emails, and called 3 times....the first gentleman I spoke to asked for the moderators name, which I
gave him, "PokerBroker" and the topic in question, which I also
provided "OLYMPIC TEAM ANNOUNCED ?GOOD BET? followed by ???COVERS WTF???.
He said he would review it and get back to me. My point is like I have stated a
1,000 times, I DID NOT see his warning, he basically told my to chill out at
8:04pm while that had just been posted at 8:04pm, I was already making my post
and had ZERO chance of seeing his warning with my post being submitted at
8:10pm. I started the topic at around 3:30pm, going on over 4 hours and no
response we just so happened to be posting at nearly the same time. Check the
times it's all on paper. Not allowing me to explain myself I was banned within seconds,
which was not very fair in my opinion. Then when I saw his request to show
remorse....that was unbelievable. The only way I was allowed to explain myself
was login to one of my friends accounts, "mgsimmons" and no I didn't
just create a new account check the membership he has been a member since Jan
2006. Like I stated I am not on trial for CAPITAL MURDER, I posted too many
smiley faces get over it. Once again I received no notification, warning, or email
saying I was going to the penalty box, and then unfairly terminated 6 hours
later. The bottom line is the lineman thought I was directly disrespecting him,
and he instantly terminated me without question or looking at what I posted, if common sense had been used he would have known that what I posted took at least 6 minutes. HIS POST
@ 8:04pm MY POST @ 8:10pm! I know that is the reason I was banned, look at the
content of my post, rare vulgar language, below average in harshness,
borderline too sarcastic. This whole thing is a cause of too many smiley faces,
ok I get it no more smiling.
My original email: 6/23
Hi, I'm not sure why I was banned from your site earlier
this morning. I woke up like usual and logged in to make a post, to my surprise
I was restricted to posting in the penalty box only. Then when I figured out
why I had been sent to the penalty box for posting too many emoticons? I will
be the first to admit that my sarcasm may rub some people the wrong way but
review the post I can show you over a 1000 that are 10 times worse and they are
still posting as I type. Think about why this whole thing started because I
posted too many SMILEY FACES, doesn't that sound like the most idiotic thing
you have ever heard of, the stupidity level is maddening. Why have a limit of
characters typed if it means nothing? I obviously stayed under that limit or my
post would have not processed successfully, secondly is there anything obscene,
vulgar, inappropriate, racist, violent, pornographic or gangster about posting
multiple SMILEY FACES? You know I had a great time on Jupiter to last weekend
but I could have sworn they dropped me back onto Earth. If you want me to send
you a list of 100,000 things each day stating things that are more damaging to
this world than POSTING SMILEY FACES I can do that. I am 25 now, I say I can do
an easy 50 years, that would make it 1,825,000,000 things that I can come up
with that are worse than POSTING TOO MANY SMILEY FACES. Fun also got banned
with me why ban comic relief? I reread the rules on saw nothing against having
fun or the specific amount of emoticons one can type at any given time (why not
lower the limit that can be used, don't even tempt people then). I also would
ask you to review the topic which resulted in my ban titled: OLYMPIC TEAM
ANOUNCED followed by ?COVERS WTF?. The title stands for Covers (which is you
guys) WTF means (Where's the Flowers), implying Where's the Love, Covers? It's
ok though shake that one off we all get confused sometimes. Now then the
purpose of that is to see the way I was banned. I asked the question at 3:45pm
and hadn't received an answer from a linesman (PokerBroker) until 8:04p....how
would you like to wait on hold for over 4 hours? By that time I was feed up and began posting
more yellow men knowing that would draw attention with the chance for response
but a respect that I also knew it could keep me in the penalty box for quite
sometime but had no idea it would result in an instant ban. Recap: I go from
being placed in the penalty box for one too many SMILEY FACES to an instant ban
after failing to see a warning from a linesman, check the times of the post.
His post was @ 8:04pm my post followed @ 8:10pm. I would like for you to think
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I'll never come in here again. The point is I never saw the warning I was
making my post when he posted his so how could I have seen that. All I am
asking is to restore my account to the penalty box I will sit there as long as
I was originally intended to, now that I know the rules if I post too many
emoticons again then I will accept the life-time ban. I still can't believe
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April 9, 2003, 08:25 PM
Alright, lets hear opinions of best scope for 200 yard competition... budget of low to mid hundreds?
Also interested in stands.
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April 9, 2003, 08:37 PM
SURELY you are going to stretch the legs of the Hook rifle and not make it shoot 200 yards for the rest of its life! ;)
My vote is for a Kowa 661 or 821 with 25x or 27x LER eyepieces (respectively) and the Ray-Vin stand from www.ray-vin.com
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April 9, 2003, 08:39 PM
Mine is a little 60mm 25X, four hundred odd dollars. A real stand is on the shopping list but right now I am buying actual shooting stuff so it sits on a camera tripod. Better than I was entitled to expect, but I was seeing .40 caliber (.40-65 BPCR) holes in a blaze orange target at 500m... in good light and when the breeze wasn't shaking the scope and the mirage wasn't rising. It was easily picking .38-55s out of red, blue, or black (We were experimenting with target colors.) at 200 and 300. A dark target at 385 was not spottable. My coach has an 82mm 27X Kowa that is terriffic, but they are around $800 now.
A Burris Landmark was very disappointing, I sent it back. A Leupold Wind River was better, but a Bushnell Spacemaster was the sharpest scope I saw under $300.
April 11, 2003, 08:08 AM
I have to agree with getting a Kowa. I picked up a 661 a month or so back and have loved it. It is a little more expensive then some, but I can see .223 holes at two hundred yards without much difficulty. It ran me around $600.
I thought about getting a cheaper one, but got good advise from people on this board. Basically the advise was, save up and get the best and be happy with it.
April 13, 2003, 09:41 PM
I got the Wind River.
200 bucks, it seems to work well.
April 14, 2003, 10:18 AM
Bought a Burris 20x60x80, thru Midway for less than 200.00 Really impressed with it, for the price, and can see .223 holes at 200 yards with it. Great investment.:)
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April 14, 2003, 10:45 AM
Sven, two things you have to have. Long eye releif and a 45 degree eyepiece. You also need a big clear scope to pick up mirage well at 300 and 600 yards.
April 14, 2003, 03:09 PM
Most of the best high power rifle shooters around here use Kowa, but they ain't cheap...
April 15, 2003, 10:04 AM
I'm in the process of looking at new spotting scopes too.
What are the advantages/disadvantages of the 45 degree eyepiece? It seems that most spotting scopes come with the straight eyepiece.
Is a 15-45X60 scope going to do the job at 200-300 yards for varmint hunting? Should I be looking at the 20-60 power models instead?
Thanks for the feedback.
April 15, 2003, 11:19 AM
For service rifle shooters shooting from the prone position, the angled-eye piece seems best. It requires less movement from your position to look through the scope.
I can't comment on varmint hunting, as I never done any.
Steve Smith
April 15, 2003, 11:56 AM
m1911 got it. Most humans can't move their head and neck enough to use a straight eyepiece when in prone position.
For power, expect to see so much mirage at high power that you can't even see a prarie dog at 300 if you at 45x. For that reason I'd suggest you get one with a lower powered zoom like the one that goes down to 15x.
May 28, 2003, 12:06 AM
Anyone have any dealer recommendations for the Kowa's? Used is fine.
Steve Smith
May 28, 2003, 09:31 AM
www.jarheadtop.com or try adorama.com Jarheadtop is Jim Owen's site. He'll often have some old TSN-1's for sale...they're EXCELLENT scopes.
May 28, 2003, 01:30 PM
I have to agree with Steve on Jarheadtop.com. I purchased a Kowa from them in January and it was a very easy transaction. I would recommend doing business with them.
June 11, 2003, 05:38 PM
I have a Meopta 70mm scope that came with a 20-45x eyepiece, and I also have a fixed power 50x eyepiece that I use most of the time. The lenses are by the same people that make IOR scopes, and are excellent. It has a 45 degree angled eyepiece that swivels 360 degrees, as well as the usual multi-coated lenses, nitrogen-filled body, and so forth. Absolutely excellent product and $538 (with the variable eyepiece) from the snipercountry.com PX.
By the way, for shorter ranges, the new Leupold compact 10-20X spotter is one sweet little scope for $299.
September 3, 2010, 11:28 AM
this thread is old, sorry for bumping, but I'm in the market for a FEW spotting scopes. can anyone recommend scopes that would be good but inexpensive? this is for beginners that will be birdwatching thanks
September 3, 2010, 11:43 AM
I would suggest ALPEN, they make a fairly decent scope for the cost.
September 7, 2010, 10:11 AM
thanks cbrxxrider. I also contacted Don of http://www.spottingscopereview.net who is a member here too (and very knowledgeable) and he said the same thing - Alpen.
good thing I asked because I hadn't looked at Alpen at all :) thanks again!
September 12, 2010, 11:49 AM
Unertl if you can find a used one. Undoubtedly the finest scope ever made whether was a straight, 45 degree or a 90 degree. You will never regret owning one!
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The 16-year-old female driver of the truck was taken by a family member to Allegiance Health with non-life threatening injuries, while some of the elementary school students were taken by ambulance to Allegiance Health and others were taken by parents who arrived at the scene, the release said.
The crash remains under investigation.
The driver of the truck is a Columbia Central High School student, according to Columbia School District Superintendent Pam Campbell. Campbell said all high school and Columbia Options School students who also were on the bus had been dropped off at school and only elementary and middle school students remained on the bus at the time of the accident.
Six additional buses were delayed from arriving to school as the accident blocked the road, but all are at school now, Campbell said. School counselors and principals are providing additional support for students, she said.
Parents were notified of the accident by a district "all call," Campbell said. School personnel also attempted to personally reach the parents of the students on the bus, she said.


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Sources: BlackBerry [press release], Reuters
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