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Posted: 3/2/2015 4:51:50 AM EDT
Have not had a smart phone ever, but am making more money now, so considering an IPhone 6.
Should I stick to my $65 dollar a month plan with cheapy phones that just get used for calls or go up to $150 a month for my wife and I with IPhones? I should be able to go shooting weekly still if not more as well, but probably have to cut down on fast food and lotto scratchers ETA: Open to other smartphones too ETA 2: Two Iphone 6s with 10g data and unlimited talk/text from at&t will cost me $180 per month.  I'll pass for now. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 4:54:23 AM EDT
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I surf ARFCOM from every restroom I use with my iphone.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 4:59:04 AM EDT
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Jesus Christ, $65 and you sdont have a smart phone?
Get an android, much more versitile. If my mom can do it, anyone can. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 5:03:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Jesus Christ, $65 and you sdont have a smart phone? Get an android, much more versitile. If my mom can do it, anyone can.  $65 a month for 2 phones. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 5:07:47 AM EDT
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Never been a fan of Apple products, but YMMV.
My wife has an iPhone, and the youngest had one... both sons and myself just got Samsung Note 4's, and I am blown away by them. I highly recommend them if you can swing it. The display is nothing short of jaw-dropping, it runs on Android OS, has expandable memory, removable battery, and if you have the dock... HDMI output (camera records in 4K). oh yah, DAT CAMERA. wow. WOW. It's nifty. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 5:09:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Never been a fan of Apple products, but YMMV. My wife has an iPhone, and the youngest had one... both sons and myself just got Samsung Note 4's, and I am blown away by them. I highly recommend them if you can swing it. The display is nothing short of jaw-dropping, it runs on Android OS, has expandable memory, removable battery, and if you have the dock... HDMI output (camera records in 4K). oh yah, DAT CAMERA. wow. WOW. It's nifty. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 5:20:15 AM EDT
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They're fun, go for it.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 5:24:35 AM EDT
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I had an iPhone 4, and now I've had the iPhone 6 for 6 months now. I love it. Much easier to use and navigate than the Androids (I had one before my iPhone 4).
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Posted: 3/2/2015 5:31:05 AM EDT
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FPNI
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Posted: 3/2/2015 5:36:56 AM EDT
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There is a reason why people compare an iPhone (one brand of smartphone) to everything else.
The nice thing with the iPhone is that it is popular so there are a lot of cases and accessories etc. If someone makes an app they typically make an IOS app first then work on Android versions. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 6:30:58 AM EDT
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I surf ARFCOM from every restroom I use with my iphone. Apple needs to post that quote on their homepage. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 7:17:01 AM EDT
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I've only ever heard people question why they waited so long to get one.
I've never heard of anyone who regretted it. If you want plug and play, get an iPhone. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 2:11:51 PM EDT
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To IPhone or not
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Posted: 3/2/2015 2:27:52 PM EDT
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There is a reason why people compare an iPhone (one brand of smartphone) to everything else. The nice thing with the iPhone is that it is popular so there are a lot of cases and accessories etc. If someone makes an app they typically make an IOS app first then work on Android versions. Yes, people that buy mostly on brand. There's nothing really wrong with that, you're just not getting nearly as much for your money. You can be part of the proud closed ecosystem that grabs you by the ankles and shakes out whatever money you have for accessories and apps.
Samsung is a big seller with lots of aftermarket options. Better phone for your money too. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 2:30:31 PM EDT
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To IPhone or not Yes to iPhone. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 2:32:08 PM EDT
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There is a reason why people compare an iPhone (one brand of smartphone) to everything else. The nice thing with the iPhone is that it is popular so there are a lot of cases and accessories etc. If someone makes an app they typically make an IOS app first then work on Android versions. Not to mention that it just works, as it should. (and has phenomenal resale value) |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 2:32:27 PM EDT
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They are a drug. Very addictive, very costly (both in terms of time and money). Don't even try to take one away from an addict - they would not know how to live without them. That said, the dark side is sweat, and it is calling.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 2:32:49 PM EDT
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To IPhone or not I wouldn't take one for free. Get an Android device. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 2:33:37 PM EDT
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To IPhone or not iPhone. My wife and I are 1.5 yrs into owning them, our first smart phones. "I'll never use it".... famous last words. Also, iPhone is my choice because it's simple. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 2:35:33 PM EDT
[#19]
Love my iPhone 6 plus!
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Posted: 3/2/2015 2:45:19 PM EDT
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Sarcasm detector is on low.
$65 a month for 2 phones. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Jesus Christ, $65 and you sdont have a smart phone? Get an android, much more versitile. If my mom can do it, anyone can.
$65 a month for 2 phones. Sorry, that was like 3am. Point still stands. Had a work provided ipone 4, it stopped working a few days after the iPhone 6 came out  
Don't like em. Don't trust em. The fact that you are locked into their little world of apps and what they think is acceptable for you is a deal breaker for me. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 2:49:30 PM EDT
[#21]
9mm>iPhone>Android>.45
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Posted: 3/2/2015 2:56:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sorry, that was like 3am. Point still stands. Had a work provided ipone 4, it stopped working a few days after the iPhone 6 came out Don't like em. Don't trust em. The fact that you are locked into their little world of apps and what they think is acceptable for you is a deal breaker for me. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Jesus Christ, $65 and you sdont have a smart phone? Get an android, much more versitile. If my mom can do it, anyone can. $65 a month for 2 phones. Sorry, that was like 3am. Point still stands. Had a work provided ipone 4, it stopped working a few days after the iPhone 6 came out Don't like em. Don't trust em. The fact that you are locked into their little world of apps and what they think is acceptable for you is a deal breaker for me. Thanks |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 7:50:51 PM EDT
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I had an iPhone 4, and now I've had the iPhone 6 for 6 months now. I love it. Much easier to use and navigate than the Androids (I had one before my iPhone 4). I don't think you can compare an Android from what, 6 years ago, to the current product. Pluses, good phone good for texting decent for surfing Cons Email sucks compared to Blackberry (my only reference) Locked down unless you jailbreak it / void your warranty so you can only get apps thru I-tunes I-tunes will want to update about once a week. $20 cables instead of a micro-USB. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 7:52:55 PM EDT
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Look into Straight Talk and similar prepaid plans. $45 a month for unlimited. Phone isn't subsidized though so you have to price that into it. Still over two years you'll probably come out ahead.
And yeah you should get one. If you've never had a smartphone before I would stick with iPhone. Don't worry about Android. After you get hooked on smartphones then you can decide what OS you want. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 7:56:12 PM EDT
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LG G3. The phone is amazingly fast, huge screen and all day battery life. Doesn't hurt that the camera is excellent, and it records 4k video as well.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 7:57:53 PM EDT
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LG G3. and it records 4k video as well. Cool. Too bad I would need a new monitor to appreciate it. Hmm.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 7:58:14 PM EDT
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Buy an Android phone from Ebay (Samsung S4 - $200) and sign up for pay as you go.
PagePlus: $30/month for 500MB data on Verizon's network. No contract. https://www.pagepluscellular.com/plans/ |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 8:04:13 PM EDT
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They're only fun if it's an Android, go for it. Fixed that for ya. ANDROIDFTMFW!! |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 8:21:04 PM EDT
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I voted yes. Have had an iPhone 5 over 2 years. Since this is my first smart phone I wouldn't consider that a long time but I have noticed that most of my non apple using friends get new phones at least once a year. I will have to ask if the old phone was causing problems or they just had money burning a hole in their pocket. That said my phone is still operating fine with good battery life. No complaints and when its time I will replace it with another iPhone.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 11:49:51 PM EDT
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I should have put should I grab a smartphone instead since a lot of people seem to not like IPhones.
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Posted: 3/3/2015 1:32:32 AM EDT
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Have not had a smart phone ever, but am making more money now, so considering an IPhone 6. Should I stick to my $65 dollar a month plan with cheapy phones that just get used for calls or go up to $150 a month for my wife and I with IPhones? I should be able to go shooting weekly still if not more as well, but probably have to cut down on fast food and lotto scratchers ETA: Open to other smartphones too There are a lot of good phones coming out that are much cheaper than the iphone. Better to wait and see. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 1:45:03 AM EDT
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I don't think you can compare an Android from what, 6 years ago, to the current product. Pluses, good phone good for texting decent for surfing Cons Email sucks compared to Blackberry (my only reference) Locked down unless you jailbreak it / void your warranty so you can only get apps thru I-tunes I-tunes will want to update about once a week. $20 cables instead of a micro-USB. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I had an iPhone 4, and now I've had the iPhone 6 for 6 months now. I love it. Much easier to use and navigate than the Androids (I had one before my iPhone 4). I don't think you can compare an Android from what, 6 years ago, to the current product. Pluses, good phone good for texting decent for surfing Cons Email sucks compared to Blackberry (my only reference) Locked down unless you jailbreak it / void your warranty so you can only get apps thru I-tunes I-tunes will want to update about once a week. $20 cables instead of a micro-USB. The only con is the 20 dollar cables. Apple sends out updates monthly to bimonthly. I guess it's a bad thing to have software that is up to date. More than 75% of Android phones are still running on software that is almost 2 years old. I don't feel like hot linking to where I found it but it's true...It's on the internet it has to be. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 6:24:24 AM EDT
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The only con is the 20 dollar cables. Apple sends out updates monthly to bimonthly. I guess it's a bad thing to have software that is up to date. More than 75% of Android phones are still running on software that is almost 2 years old. I don't feel like hot linking to where I found it but it's true...It's on the internet it has to be. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I had an iPhone 4, and now I've had the iPhone 6 for 6 months now. I love it. Much easier to use and navigate than the Androids (I had one before my iPhone 4). I don't think you can compare an Android from what, 6 years ago, to the current product. Pluses, good phone good for texting decent for surfing Cons Email sucks compared to Blackberry (my only reference) Locked down unless you jailbreak it / void your warranty so you can only get apps thru I-tunes I-tunes will want to update about once a week. $20 cables instead of a micro-USB. The only con is the 20 dollar cables. Apple sends out updates monthly to bimonthly. I guess it's a bad thing to have software that is up to date. More than 75% of Android phones are still running on software that is almost 2 years old. I don't feel like hot linking to where I found it but it's true...It's on the internet it has to be. Frequent updates are a double edged sword. Apparently you have short memory. What a clusterfuck 6 was. Fucked up maps, fucked up email, fucked up calendars. Took them months to fix some of those issues, all the while people who use the damn things for work are bitching daily when it will get fixed. 7's update wasn't that pretty either, I forgot the details. Get a flagship Android phone, won't be that old. Big ass plus on the cheap cables. That's not a small con. I've carried many flavors of smartphones for 10 years or near it. You don't have 1 or 2 precious cables. You can buy $1-2 cables online. Leave one in your car, laptop bag, wife's car etc. Forgot cable on a trip or vacation? No biggie, you aren't fucked buying an overpriced $30-40 one at your local store. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 7:05:46 AM EDT
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OP, if you want a smartphone to use, get an iPhone. If you want a hobby or need to customize your phone to use furlongs per fortnight as a unit of measure for muzzle velocity, or your sexual identity is based on your relationship with technology, or you're just too hip for an iPhone, get a Samsung Galaxy.
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Posted: 3/3/2015 8:17:03 AM EDT
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I'm an IT guy and iPhone/Android developer. I used Android for years because it is more versatile. I switched to the IPhone last year because I got sick of the bugs and unreliable notifications. IPhone is clearly superior as a phone. Android is better for free apps, but I think it's more important to have it work. In short, I was always frustrated with my Androids, and I love my IPhone.
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Posted: 3/3/2015 8:19:51 AM EDT
[#36]
Cut down on lottery scratches, awww hell nawh.
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Posted: 3/3/2015 8:38:03 AM EDT
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OP, if you want a smartphone to use, get an iPhone. If you want a hobby or need to customize your phone to use furlongs per fortnight as a unit of measure for muzzle velocity, or your sexual identity is based on your relationship with technology, or you're just too hip for an iPhone, get a Samsung Galaxy. iPhones are for tech idiots and Android for tech savvy was true like 5 years ago. My wife is not tech savvy and does just fine. You don't have to customize if you aren't inclined to do so. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 8:43:41 AM EDT
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I'm an IT guy and iPhone/Android developer. I used Android for years because it is more versatile. I switched to the IPhone last year because I got sick of the bugs and unreliable notifications. IPhone is clearly superior as a phone. Android is better for free apps, but I think it's more important to have it work. In short, I was always frustrated with my Androids, and I love my IPhone. No bugs with iPhones. 
Corporate messaging guy. IPhones were a big headache during most of their updates. Blown up mailboxes, calendars, hijacked meetings, overloaded mail Internet facing servers crashing them forcing blocking iPhone versions, swamping WiFi access points,killing data usage, maps directing you into ponds and lakes. That's just off the top of my head. Android isn't perfect, but the iPhone headaches were much worse. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 8:47:27 AM EDT
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Pfft. I can find compatible cables 3 for $5.99 on eBay.
I say go 6 plus. 
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Posted: 3/3/2015 8:51:01 AM EDT
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No bugs with iPhones.
Corporate messaging guy. IPhones were a big headache during most of their updates. Blown up mailboxes, calendars, hijacked meetings, overloaded mail Internet facing servers crashing them forcing blocking iPhone versions, swamping WiFi access points,killing data usage, maps directing you into ponds and lakes. That's just off the top of my head. Android isn't perfect, but the iPhone headaches were much worse. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm an IT guy and iPhone/Android developer. I used Android for years because it is more versatile. I switched to the IPhone last year because I got sick of the bugs and unreliable notifications. IPhone is clearly superior as a phone. Android is better for free apps, but I think it's more important to have it work. In short, I was always frustrated with my Androids, and I love my IPhone. No bugs with iPhones.
Corporate messaging guy. IPhones were a big headache during most of their updates. Blown up mailboxes, calendars, hijacked meetings, overloaded mail Internet facing servers crashing them forcing blocking iPhone versions, swamping WiFi access points,killing data usage, maps directing you into ponds and lakes. That's just off the top of my head. Android isn't perfect, but the iPhone headaches were much worse. Not saying it doesn't happen, but I haven't seen any of those issues with mine or any of my corporate coworkers. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 8:51:26 AM EDT
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iPhones are for tech idiots and Android for tech savvy was true like 5 years ago. My wife is not tech savvy and does just fine. You don't have to customize if you aren't inclined to do so. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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OP, if you want a smartphone to use, get an iPhone. If you want a hobby or need to customize your phone to use furlongs per fortnight as a unit of measure for muzzle velocity, or your sexual identity is based on your relationship with technology, or you're just too hip for an iPhone, get a Samsung Galaxy. iPhones are for tech idiots and Android for tech savvy was true like 5 years ago. My wife is not tech savvy and does just fine. You don't have to customize if you aren't inclined to do so. The bolded: good to know. I bookmarked your post so I can quote you when the haters talk about iPhone users being technotards. But, OK, that leaves items 3 and 4, I guess. 
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Posted: 3/3/2015 8:52:51 AM EDT
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Have not had a smart phone ever, but am making more money now, so considering an IPhone 6. Should I stick to my $65 dollar a month plan with cheapy phones that just get used for calls or go up to $150 a month for my wife and I with IPhones? I should be able to go shooting weekly still if not more as well, but probably have to cut down on fast food and lotto scratchers ETA: Open to other smartphones too Don't get a smart phone. Keep your cheap plan. Shoot more. Stop eating fast food. Stop buying lotto scratchers. Set up a weekly/monthly/yearly budget for you and your wife. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 8:53:18 AM EDT
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After my 3G went tits up,I got a 6g and love it!!!!
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Posted: 3/3/2015 8:54:04 AM EDT
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OP, if you want a smartphone to use, get an iPhone. If you want a hobby or need to customize your phone to use furlongs per fortnight as a unit of measure for muzzle velocity, or your sexual identity is based on your relationship with technology, or you're just too hip for an iPhone, get a Samsung Galaxy. This is the best reply to this thread. 
OP, get an IPhone. They are easy to use. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 9:12:23 AM EDT
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I don't think you can compare an Android from what, 6 years ago, to the current product. Pluses, good phone good for texting decent for surfing Cons Email sucks compared to Blackberry (my only reference) How so? I push one button on my phone and boom....there's my email just as it is on a desktop computer Locked down unless you jailbreak it / void your warranty so you can only get apps thru I-tunes Never heard of jailbreaking. Why is getting apps through ITunes a bad thing? There are generally more apps available for the Iphone than any other. I-tunes will want to update about once a week. I've only gotten one notice since I've had my phone. And it's not like you have to accept the update. I only did ONE update on my i4 in the 2+ years I had it. $20 cables instead of a micro-USB. Meh...It comes with the phone when you buy it. Why are you buying more? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I had an iPhone 4, and now I've had the iPhone 6 for 6 months now. I love it. Much easier to use and navigate than the Androids (I had one before my iPhone 4). I don't think you can compare an Android from what, 6 years ago, to the current product. Pluses, good phone good for texting decent for surfing Cons Email sucks compared to Blackberry (my only reference) How so? I push one button on my phone and boom....there's my email just as it is on a desktop computer Locked down unless you jailbreak it / void your warranty so you can only get apps thru I-tunes Never heard of jailbreaking. Why is getting apps through ITunes a bad thing? There are generally more apps available for the Iphone than any other. I-tunes will want to update about once a week. I've only gotten one notice since I've had my phone. And it's not like you have to accept the update. I only did ONE update on my i4 in the 2+ years I had it. $20 cables instead of a micro-USB. Meh...It comes with the phone when you buy it. Why are you buying more? OK, let me rephrase that. My mom and I share a plan. She upgraded to the LG G3 at the same time I got my i6. It's her first smartphone. As you can imagine an older woman with a fancy new smartphone....she has asked me hundreds of questions of how to do this and that on it. I have plenty of time finger fucking a brand new G3. I don't like the Android OS at all. Way too hard to do most things on it compared to an iPhone. Quoted:
LG G3. The phone is amazingly fast, huge screen and all day battery life. Doesn't hurt that the camera is excellent, and it records 4k video as well. Meh....My i6 will last 3 days if I don't watch videos. It is a nice phone, other than being Android driven
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Posted: 3/3/2015 9:17:30 AM EDT
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$150 a month is too much for two smart phones. We spend $100 a month including taxes and fees for two smart phones on Straight Talk (AT&T MVNO).
If you're going to buy an iPhone, buy an unlocked one. You should consider buying an unlocked Android phone instead though, something like a Nexus 5 or 6. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 9:19:03 AM EDT
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*wife and me
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Posted: 3/3/2015 9:29:27 AM EDT
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I say go for it. I'm a fan of the iPhone's.
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Posted: 3/3/2015 9:39:28 AM EDT
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Like you, I stuck with an old flip phone and didn't find the need for a smartphone. Then I made a little extra money and decided it was time to try one so I got an iPhone 4S. After having it for only a few days, I was blown away with how convenient having a smartphone is. It's a damn computer, camera, phone, clock, media player, file storage device, etc., all in your pocket.
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Posted: 3/3/2015 9:43:44 AM EDT
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I am very very satisfied with my iPhone 6 plus. Got the 128 gig one.
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