SuzyQ wrote:
Iceman1906 wrote:We have Pix Place that you can send your pictures without losing quality and you can log into your account to access the pictures to download to your pc. Using Pix Place will require a data package of 9.99 or higher.
It will?!? I've used pix place and do NOT have data, have not ever had data on my phone. All it requires (as far as I know) is the ability to send picture messages. And you don't even need to have a texting package - (though it helps!) as it will charge you 25 cents per picture message without a texting plan. (The messages do not count as in-network messages and go against your allowance, I don't get that but it's the way it is).
Thanks, SuzyQ, for the information. I'm just guessing here, but could the situation be different for you because (as you have stated other places in the forum) you do not and have never had prepaid service? Either that or perhaps you were "grandfathered in" before the mandatory data plans went into effect for Verizon multimedia contract phones this past January.
It's funny -- I've seen the references/links to "Pix Place" around this website, but nothing about if there was a fee to use it or how much it cost (other than the 25¢ picture messaging fee which I was not otherwise adverse to paying). Guess I'm not surprised somehow. The phone advertises a 1.3 MP camera as one of it's amenable features; but makes no mention of added services and fees in order to *utilize* that camera to it's full capability. Same goes with the micro USB connection....Do I miss my guess, or is the Bluetooth feature similarly crippled? 
I've never used one, so have no reference for comparison; but the "not all OBEX profiles are supported" disclaimers probably cover that.
Either way, I will not be spending $10 more per month for a service that I would be using only occasionally or rarely. I have our 8 MP Canon which takes superior quality digital photos with no hidden strings attached.
"Caveat emptor," as they say.
cmauze wrote:I'm just guessing here, but could the situation be different for you because (as you have stated other places in the forum) you do not and have never had prepaid service? That should not have any effect on text messaging, or having access to Pix Place. It's still text messaging, and does not require a data plan. Either that or perhaps you were "grandfathered in" before the mandatory data plans went into effect for Verizon multimedia contract phones this past January. Yes, our family plan phones (only 2 of which are affected) are "grandfathered" in with no data plan; it still had nothing to do with Pix Place!
It's funny -- I've seen the references/links to "Pix Place" around this website, but nothing about if there was a fee to use it or how much it cost (other than the 25¢ picture messaging fee which I was not otherwise adverse to paying). That's because it IS free, unless you want to purchase more storage space than the default. I haven't uploaded a lot of pictures, and it says I have 55 left - but it doesn't say 55 WHAT - MB? pictures? files? Anyway, it's part of your myVerizon account access, and the FAQ implies that pre-paid and post-paid accounts work the same way - uploads count as a picture message, subtracted from your bundle or charged at 25 cents. Guess I'm not surprised somehow. The phone advertises a 1.3 MP camera as one of it's amenable features; but makes no mention of added services and fees in order to *utilize* that camera to it's full capability. Same goes with the micro USB connection....Do I miss my guess, or is the Bluetooth feature similarly crippled?
Either way, I will not be spending $10 more per month for a service that I would be using only occasionally or rarely. I have our 8 MP Canon which takes superior quality digital photos with no hidden strings attached. If it's worth the 25 cents to you to find out, go ahead upload a photo to pix place and see if it works for you. There should be an option when you are looking at the photo to "Send to Online album" or something similar.
"Caveat emptor," as they say.
SuzyQ wrote:
cmauze wrote:I'm just guessing here, but could the situation be different for you because (as you have stated other places in the forum) you do not and have never had prepaid service? That should not have any effect on text messaging, or having access to Pix Place. It's still text messaging, and does not require a data plan. According to Iceman1906 (aka Dameon, VZW representative) posting earlier in this thread, it does. Shouldn't he know, as a Verizon employee? I don't know. I'm not saying you're wrong; but since there's not a conscensus here, I hope it's understandable why I'm still confused. Either that or perhaps you were "grandfathered in" before the mandatory data plans went into effect for Verizon multimedia contract phones this past January. Yes, our family plan phones (only 2 of which are affected) are "grandfathered" in with no data plan; it still had nothing to do with Pix Place! It could possibly be, if you had Pix Place set up & running on your account before the mandatory data plan requirement went into effect.
It's funny -- I've seen the references/links to "Pix Place" around this website, but nothing about if there was a fee to use it or how much it cost (other than the 25¢ picture messaging fee which I was not otherwise adverse to paying). That's because it IS free, unless you want to purchase more storage space than the default. I haven't uploaded a lot of pictures, and it says I have 55 left - but it doesn't say 55 WHAT - MB? pictures? files? If this is confusing to those of you who have been with Verizon for YEARS, imagine what it is for those of us who are new to both Verizon *And* picture messaging phones!
Anyway, it's part of your myVerizon account access, and the FAQ implies that pre-paid and post-paid accounts work the same way - uploads count as a picture message, subtracted from your bundle or charged at 25 cents. Which I'm still not thrilled about; but I could live with that as I don't plan on taking phone pics every day. But a $10 per month "data plan" charge, for access to an "online album" that's (likely) little more than a cumbersome, unnecessary interface?....No. Guess I'm not surprised somehow. The phone advertises a 1.3 MP camera as one of it's amenable features; but makes no mention of added services and fees in order to *utilize* that camera to it's full capability. Same goes with the micro USB connection....Do I miss my guess, or is the Bluetooth feature similarly crippled?
Either way, I will not be spending $10 more per month for a service that I would be using only occasionally or rarely. I have our 8 MP Canon which takes superior quality digital photos with no hidden strings attached. If it's worth the 25 cents to you to find out, go ahead upload a photo to pix place and see if it works for you. There should be an option when you are looking at the photo to "Send to Online album" or something similar. I agree, it'd be worth the 25 cents. But wouldn't sending something online incur a web access fee? or perhaps activate some cryptic TOS agreement, possibly with hidden charges that one has to give consent to before testing it out? Why should it require QuickTime®-- a proprietary video viewing/editing software application developed by Apple? From a company that charges $6.99/month just to access email on a phone (and how much email besides short, simple text messages designed for WAP browsers can you access on a 2" screen?), nothing would surprise.
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From the Picture/Messaging FAQ:
"Can I send pictures/videos to an e-mail address?
Yes. All you have to do is type the email address on the addressing screen of your picture/video messaging phone. Please note that picture/video messages addressed to vtext.com email addresses (e.g., MTN@vtext.com) will display as standard text messages. The 160-character limit will apply and photos, sounds, other graphics or videos will not display. VERIZON WIRELESS DOES NOT RECOMMEND SENDING PICTURE/VIDEO MESSAGES TO VTEXT ADDRESSES." [emphasis added]-------Please note that no mention was made of automatic *downsizing* of these files, degrading the resolution and rendering them near useless for printing or other practical display.I'm not upset with you, SuzyQ. It's Verizon I'm disappointed with.
Pix Place is accessed via your computer. Photos are uploaded as a text message from your phone.
You can also send pictures to 10-digit#@VZWPIX.COM You quoted stuff about sending to VTEXT.COM, and that applies to TEXT MESSAGES ONLY (so it is true that it is recommended NOT to send pictures to that address), if you are sending pictures, send to VZWPIX.COM.
As far as the resizing goes, some of that occurs due to the capabilities (or lack of) on the receiving phone. Some is due to the size limitations inherent in text messages - any photo larger than 500 kb or so gets resized. So check your resolution - and if it routinely nets you pictures that are larger than 500-600kb, then use a lower resolution if you intend to send the photo via text message.
If you really really need the photos in full resolution, save them to your SD card and then use the CARD to transfer them to your computer in full resolution, either via USB cable with the card in the phone, or via an adapter with the card plugged directly into the computer.
HTH, and has clarified some of the confusion. 