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The Cell Phone Thread
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Re: The Cell Phone Thread
Thankfully, yes. Just a few months ago, I replaced my 5 year old Samsung with a new Samsung. Flip, light, compact, and simple. Love it. No idea what model it is, but it's blue.
(I looked into a smart phone, but still could not justify getting one. The utility they offer don't seem to add to my life, let alone for the cost. Would love to want one, but just can't see the benefit. So a phone that is a phone is fine for me. It added a camera that I can't really use, since my plan does not currently include data)
I can tell you this, avoid Samsung phones like the plague if you can. (especially if you ever go to Smartphones) There are way better companies to deal with. Beyond that I cannot help you I have an HTC Evo so I am all smartphone all the time
Thankfully, yes. Just a few months ago, I replaced my 5 year old Samsung with a new Samsung. Flip, light, compact, and simple. Love it. No idea what model it is, but it's blue.
(I looked into a smart phone, but still could not justify getting one. The utility they offer don't seem to add to my life, let alone for the cost. Would love to want one, but just can't see the benefit. So a phone that is a phone is fine for me. It added a camera that I can't really use, since my plan does not currently include data)
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So I'm due for a phone upgrade (valued AT&T customer since 2001!) and I was looking at the options - not many choices for us cell phone luddites. I didn't see anything I'd prefer over my current phone. I hope it lasts forever (I should maybe try not to drop it in any more sinks after a few cocktails). My current plan is $8.95/month plus charges per text and per minute (which usually makes my total bill $15-20 - still cheaper than unlimited anything, which I wouldn't use). Really having trouble justifying the cost of a smart phone and way more expensive plan, but I'm not sure how much longer they'll keep my plan available. I would think there's some kind of red, flashing, non-smart-phone-user alert next to my name by now.
So I'm due for a phone upgrade (valued AT&T customer since 2001!) and I was looking at the options - not many choices for us cell phone luddites. I didn't see anything I'd prefer over my current phone. I hope it lasts forever (I should maybe try not to drop it in any more sinks after a few cocktails). My current plan is $8.95/month plus charges per text and per minute (which usually makes my total bill $15-20 - still cheaper than unlimited anything, which I wouldn't use). Really having trouble justifying the cost of a smart phone and way more expensive plan, but I'm not sure how much longer they'll keep my plan available. I would think there's some kind of red, flashing, non-smart-phone-user alert next to my name by now.
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E-bay the cheapest used Euro phone you can get, and once you arrive, head to the closest place that sells SIM cards (the ones you have researched for that country that will meed your needs- they change), install, make calls.
We started that in 2005, and have used the same phone since then.
If you were with anyone BUT Sprint, then the suggestion would change to unlock your phone so that you can use any card (if it has Euro bands on it).
E-bay the cheapest used Euro phone you can get, and once you arrive, head to the closest place that sells SIM cards (the ones you have researched for that country that will meed your needs- they change), install, make calls.
We started that in 2005, and have used the same phone since then.
If you were with anyone BUT Sprint, then the suggestion would change to unlock your phone so that you can use any card (if it has Euro bands on it).
JF_Gophers
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Did some homework, and I am skipping the Droid Razr for Verizon. The phone itself is great, but it comes with Android 2.3.5 OS. My phone now already has 2.3.3, so its a non-upgrade.
I will wait until a 4G phone comes out that has Android 4.0 on it. Although probably not the Samsung, as they feel cheap.
Did some homework, and I am skipping the Droid Razr for Verizon. The phone itself is great, but it comes with Android 2.3.5 OS. My phone now already has 2.3.3, so its a non-upgrade.
I will wait until a 4G phone comes out that has Android 4.0 on it. Although probably not the Samsung, as they feel cheap.
Rimbaud
New member
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Pretty big fan of the Razr so far. Yeah, it's a bit bigger in the area dept compared to some other phones, but it's sleek enough volume wise to not be noticeable in my pocket, which is great. Also, I'm 6'6" so it doesn't really feel that big to me (that's what she said?). It's light too, but definitely doesn't feel cheap. Verizon 4G is pretty great too, streams NHL Gamecenter perfectly, it's faster than my 10Mbit home connection, and works great with Netflix too.
Pretty big fan of the Razr so far. Yeah, it's a bit bigger in the area dept compared to some other phones, but it's sleek enough volume wise to not be noticeable in my pocket, which is great. Also, I'm 6'6" so it doesn't really feel that big to me (that's what she said?). It's light too, but definitely doesn't feel cheap. Verizon 4G is pretty great too, streams NHL Gamecenter perfectly, it's faster than my 10Mbit home connection, and works great with Netflix too.
bigblue_dl
Armed
Re: The Cell Phone Thread
I stopped in the Verizon store over lunch today, because I'm curious about the tablets, though I'm still not willing to spend that much on them plus pay for another data package. I looked at the Droid Razr when I was in there, it looked pretty good, kinda like what Rimbaud said, sleek, light, etc. I didn't play around with it much, though, since I was checking out the tablets most of the time. I don't really have to worry about that one, since I have about 8 months left on my contract, there will be a newer, better version out by the time I have to buy a new one. I'm looking forward to upgrading to 4G, and I'm planning on sticking with a Motorola, since my current phone has had absolutely no issues since I bought it.
Back to tablets. Does anyone have one? Is it worth the money? I am really nervous about only having 2gb of data, for $30 per month, when streaming Netflix could work so well on the 4G network. I don't have internet at home, so I'd end up always using the 4G network, and I think my data alotment wound be used up right away. To upgrade to 80gb costs $80 per month and there is no way I'm spending that much...$30 per month more is way to much, IMO. Is it worth having one of them without having the constant internet access?
I stopped in the Verizon store over lunch today, because I'm curious about the tablets, though I'm still not willing to spend that much on them plus pay for another data package. I looked at the Droid Razr when I was in there, it looked pretty good, kinda like what Rimbaud said, sleek, light, etc. I didn't play around with it much, though, since I was checking out the tablets most of the time. I don't really have to worry about that one, since I have about 8 months left on my contract, there will be a newer, better version out by the time I have to buy a new one. I'm looking forward to upgrading to 4G, and I'm planning on sticking with a Motorola, since my current phone has had absolutely no issues since I bought it.
Back to tablets. Does anyone have one? Is it worth the money? I am really nervous about only having 2gb of data, for $30 per month, when streaming Netflix could work so well on the 4G network. I don't have internet at home, so I'd end up always using the 4G network, and I think my data alotment wound be used up right away. To upgrade to 80gb costs $80 per month and there is no way I'm spending that much...$30 per month more is way to much, IMO. Is it worth having one of them without having the constant internet access?
aparch
Well-known member
Re: The Cell Phone Thread
Played with a Droid Razr at Thanksgiving (friend at Thanksgiving dinner is a VZW rep). Only issue I saw was that YouTube looked like horsesh** on it. Everything else looked amazing. I would either get that or an iPhone (only because I already have an iPod Touch and the apps would be the same).
Photos can be sent as multi-media text messages (MMS) and I have my Google e-mail address saved in the phone book as a contact. Comes in handy because you can't see * in a photo on those dumb phone screens. Facebook also allows you to "e-mail" photos for upload, and I have them saved as a contact too.
I wish I could get a smartphone without the data plan. That's how they make extra profit though.
Played with a Droid Razr at Thanksgiving (friend at Thanksgiving dinner is a VZW rep). Only issue I saw was that YouTube looked like horsesh** on it. Everything else looked amazing. I would either get that or an iPhone (only because I already have an iPod Touch and the apps would be the same).
I don't have a data plan on my dumb phone, and I use my camera all the time.
Photos can be sent as multi-media text messages (MMS) and I have my Google e-mail address saved in the phone book as a contact. Comes in handy because you can't see * in a photo on those dumb phone screens. Facebook also allows you to "e-mail" photos for upload, and I have them saved as a contact too.I wish I could get a smartphone without the data plan. That's how they make extra profit though.
MavHockey14
New member
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My contract is up, I have a Blackberry; is it worth the cash for the iPhone?
My contract is up, I have a Blackberry; is it worth the cash for the iPhone?
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I just got the 4 about ten days ago, and I'm really impressed. I had a Motorola i1 Android before that, and I got tired of the OS crashing. That may have simply been my phone, but I've yet to hear anyone I know speak ill of the iPhone, so I made the change.
If you want an iPhone 4S, there are multiple options. If you want iPhone 4, some of the wireless companies are offering the 8GB model for $99.
I just got the 4 about ten days ago, and I'm really impressed. I had a Motorola i1 Android before that, and I got tired of the OS crashing. That may have simply been my phone, but I've yet to hear anyone I know speak ill of the iPhone, so I made the change.
JF_Gophers
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iPhones have problems just like any other phone. Simply do a Google search and you will get pages of them. It's all about what your tolerance level is and if you ever experience any of them.
iPhones have problems just like any other phone. Simply do a Google search and you will get pages of them. It's all about what your tolerance level is and if you ever experience any of them.
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I'm sure that's true, and when buying it, I did recall something about the batteries from back in the day. It just seems to me like the fail rates are lower than other phones, and the consumer satisfaction rates are higher. Then again, most of the people who buy the phones are rabid fans that'll wait hours in line the day a new version is released, so they might be a bit more than reticent to air their grievances.
MinnesotaNorthStar
Minding the gap
Re: The Cell Phone Thread
Getting a new phone soon.
Narrowed it down to the iPhone 4S or the Droid Incredible 2. Still having trouble deciding.
Getting a new phone soon.
Narrowed it down to the iPhone 4S or the Droid Incredible 2. Still having trouble deciding.
JF_Gophers
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Might consider Droid Bionic, its slightly better in the tech specs then the I2. Dual processors and more RAM, using the same version of the OS, and supports 4G if you ever decide to use it. Also only a$50 difference in price (going by base prices).
Re: The Cell Phone Thread
Droid Razr is due to get the upgrade to the new OS early next year.
Droid Razr is due to get the upgrade to the new OS early next year.
JF_Gophers
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Verizon doesn't handle upgrades very well. So I am pretty skeptical to start with.
My contract isn't up till Dec 2012, so I am not forced to make any quick decisions.
I read that as well. If it actually gets the update in March I will either a) buy the phone for cheap or b) there will be a new phone I want that comes with the OS already.
Verizon doesn't handle upgrades very well. So I am pretty skeptical to start with.
My contract isn't up till Dec 2012, so I am not forced to make any quick decisions.