Official 2015: Which Smartphone Should I Get?
Jun 12, 2015, 4:06 pm
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This seems to be the normal price now across every retailer (including T-Mobile). I played around with it some more the other day, and it's just too darn large.
I also looked at the G4 with the leather back, and that is a very nice phone, but still feels little too large. My Galaxy S4 is getting slower and slower, but the 5" 1080p screen is the perfect size and resolution.
I also looked at the G4 with the leather back, and that is a very nice phone, but still feels little too large. My Galaxy S4 is getting slower and slower, but the 5" 1080p screen is the perfect size and resolution.
Jun 14, 2015, 3:17 pm
#92
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Locked into a contract until 11/15/15... I'm sure i could go to T-Mo but not sure if it is worth it with the current offerings.
I'm holding out for one of two phones:
- 2015 Moto G (with 2GB ram as rumored)
- New Nexus(')- Rumored to be two coming out
Its a bit hard finding a good vanilla experience for a reasonable price... I wish i had a chance to go Nexus 5... but I guess the moto E i have is a good stop gap.
Jun 14, 2015, 7:18 pm
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(Although unlike the Nexus or Note 3, won't fit my shirt pocket or any of the pockets on my cycling jacket. Still, would be nice to go down to one device.)
Jun 15, 2015, 12:05 pm
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Moto X (2014) is now available for $300 after $50 mail-in rebate through Motorola's website.
There are also reports of black and bamboo models for $300 on Amazon, but I can't find them.
There are also reports of black and bamboo models for $300 on Amazon, but I can't find them.
Jun 17, 2015, 12:05 pm
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This seems to be the normal price now across every retailer (including T-Mobile). I played around with it some more the other day, and it's just too darn large.
I also looked at the G4 with the leather back, and that is a very nice phone, but still feels little too large. My Galaxy S4 is getting slower and slower, but the 5" 1080p screen is the perfect size and resolution.
I also looked at the G4 with the leather back, and that is a very nice phone, but still feels little too large. My Galaxy S4 is getting slower and slower, but the 5" 1080p screen is the perfect size and resolution.
Jun 26, 2015, 4:23 pm
#96
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This is as much about where to buy as what to buy.
I want to get a Verizon US compatible phone without a contract. Android, "smart" phone. I don't care about games, video, television, photos, fast data transfer. i just need the general useful apps for travel. Current phone Androis O/S now too old to support everything I need. I'll be honest: price isn't as much an issue as simply not getting ripped off. Indifferent toward used/reconditioned phones, so long as I don't get one I can't activate (i.e., clear contract history).
Verizon's pretty pricey; Fry's is a little cheaper, but everything looks like it's from the Land of Misfit Toys.
Thanks!
I want to get a Verizon US compatible phone without a contract. Android, "smart" phone. I don't care about games, video, television, photos, fast data transfer. i just need the general useful apps for travel. Current phone Androis O/S now too old to support everything I need. I'll be honest: price isn't as much an issue as simply not getting ripped off. Indifferent toward used/reconditioned phones, so long as I don't get one I can't activate (i.e., clear contract history).
Verizon's pretty pricey; Fry's is a little cheaper, but everything looks like it's from the Land of Misfit Toys.
Thanks!
Jun 26, 2015, 5:49 pm
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This is as much about where to buy as what to buy.
I want to get a Verizon US compatible phone without a contract. Android, "smart" phone. I don't care about games, video, television, photos, fast data transfer. i just need the general useful apps for travel. Current phone Androis O/S now too old to support everything I need. I'll be honest: price isn't as much an issue as simply not getting ripped off. Indifferent toward used/reconditioned phones, so long as I don't get one I can't activate (i.e., clear contract history).
Verizon's pretty pricey; Fry's is a little cheaper, but everything looks like it's from the Land of Misfit Toys.
Thanks!
I want to get a Verizon US compatible phone without a contract. Android, "smart" phone. I don't care about games, video, television, photos, fast data transfer. i just need the general useful apps for travel. Current phone Androis O/S now too old to support everything I need. I'll be honest: price isn't as much an issue as simply not getting ripped off. Indifferent toward used/reconditioned phones, so long as I don't get one I can't activate (i.e., clear contract history).
Verizon's pretty pricey; Fry's is a little cheaper, but everything looks like it's from the Land of Misfit Toys.
Thanks!
I've had some friend buy phones from Best Buy, and they're seemingly a good alternative. Tend to be ultra competitive with their price, and overall a decent choice.
Jun 27, 2015, 1:22 am
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You won't get better value for money than https://oneplus.net .
Jun 28, 2015, 12:21 pm
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You won't get better value for money than https://oneplus.net .
x10.
It's a flagship phone for half the price.
Jun 28, 2015, 12:26 pm
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You won't get better value for money than https://oneplus.net .
Jun 30, 2015, 2:31 pm
#101
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This is as much about where to buy as what to buy.
I want to get a Verizon US compatible phone without a contract. Android, "smart" phone. I don't care about games, video, television, photos, fast data transfer. i just need the general useful apps for travel. Current phone Androis O/S now too old to support everything I need. I'll be honest: price isn't as much an issue as simply not getting ripped off. Indifferent toward used/reconditioned phones, so long as I don't get one I can't activate (i.e., clear contract history).
Verizon's pretty pricey; Fry's is a little cheaper, but everything looks like it's from the Land of Misfit Toys.
Thanks!
I want to get a Verizon US compatible phone without a contract. Android, "smart" phone. I don't care about games, video, television, photos, fast data transfer. i just need the general useful apps for travel. Current phone Androis O/S now too old to support everything I need. I'll be honest: price isn't as much an issue as simply not getting ripped off. Indifferent toward used/reconditioned phones, so long as I don't get one I can't activate (i.e., clear contract history).
Verizon's pretty pricey; Fry's is a little cheaper, but everything looks like it's from the Land of Misfit Toys.
Thanks!
Jun 30, 2015, 2:34 pm
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Best Buy has the Verizon Moto G (1st Gen) for $20. The caveat is that it can only (and I mean only) used on Verizon pre-paid.
That said, for $20 you not only get the Moto G but also a $25 Best Buy Rewards Zone credit (after 4-8 weeks). For $20 this phone would be a solid choice for a WiFi only device... I have one that I'm eventually going to use as a wall-mounted home-automation control pad.
Jun 30, 2015, 4:08 pm
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You won't get better value for money than https://oneplus.net .
Jun 30, 2015, 4:12 pm
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Anyone using the new BlackBerry classic? I like the Q10 but the classic is bigger and seems a little clunky. I'm really going to miss the keyboard, but my BB days may be drawing to an end.
Any BB classic users have any thoughts?
Any BB classic users have any thoughts?
Jun 30, 2015, 5:38 pm
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