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Uglyface2 05/10/19 8:34:02 PM #1: |
I don't own a cell phone, but I'm near a point where I'll have to get one. I'm looking at Verizon because our company deals with them and I can get a service discount. I just don't know how much phone I should get.
Probably everyone reading this has a phone and a plan, so let me know what your experience is. What is your typical data usage per month? Do I need a really good phone, or just good enough? Samsung, Apple, or something else? ... Copied to Clipboard!
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v_charon 05/10/19 8:37:58 PM #2: |
Samsung.
Unlimited data plan of some sort. Phones aren't just phones, and I find it improbable that anyone with a smart phone will treat it as just a phone for very long once they figure out what all it can do. And I didn't think it was possible for there to be someone that's a "new" cell phone user honestly. --- :> Truly smilin' ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ChaosTonyV4 05/10/19 8:38:43 PM #3: |
Go to T-Mobile and get a free iPhone XR, then get unlimited data for like $70 a month.
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Uglyface2 05/10/19 8:39:54 PM #4: |
v_charon posted...
And I didn't think it was possible for there to be someone that's a "new" cell phone user honestly. I had a cell phone a long time ago because I had to. What's it been, ten years now? But not a smartphone. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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v_charon 05/10/19 8:41:11 PM #5: |
Yeah I mean when they were just phones, plans mattered more. Now, I can't really fathom not having unlimited data. Phones are just too powerful, WiFi is too present in our society and having a smartphone is like having a miniature computer now.
--- :> Truly smilin' ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Zigzagoon 05/10/19 8:46:08 PM #6: |
I just recently changed plans from 1Gig to 4Gigs and I don't think I'll ever come close to reaching 4Gigs.
I would occasionally get close on 1Gig but honestly I don't watch youtube or streams when I'm ever out and about so it'll honestly never be a problem. I guess if you constantly browsed twitter for tons of gifs and such as well that could be a problem but still. I'm just never really out enough where more than 2Gigs per month will ever be necessary. --- ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Drakeryn 05/10/19 9:10:19 PM #7: |
I have a Pixel 3 and really like it.
I use around 500 MB a month, but I'm pretty careful about not downloading or browsing image-heavy stuff unless I'm on wifi. --- another place and time, without a great divide, and we could be flying deadly high ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Xiahou Shake 05/10/19 9:16:31 PM #8: |
v_charon posted...
Yeah I mean when they were just phones, plans mattered more. Now, I can't really fathom not having unlimited data. Phones are just too powerful, WiFi is too present in our society and having a smartphone is like having a miniature computer now. WiFi being so present is why unlimited data isn't a must for me personally. This topic is kind of interesting to me though, hard to imagine not having a smartphone in a society that has quite literally revolved around them for more than a decade. --- Let the voice of love take you higher, With this gathering power, go beyond even time! ... Copied to Clipboard!
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v_charon 05/10/19 9:41:38 PM #9: |
I guess I just don't feel the price difference between having a cap or not having one is enough to warrant just not getting it. To be fair, it's still not a huge presence in rural America.
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Drakeryn 05/10/19 9:52:13 PM #10: |
Xiahou Shake posted...
This topic is kind of interesting to me though, hard to imagine not having a smartphone in a society that has quite literally revolved around them for more than a decade. Yeah, I got a smartphone 5-ish years ago (had a flip phone before then) and I thought I was the last one. --- another place and time, without a great divide, and we could be flying deadly high ... Copied to Clipboard!
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TomNook 05/10/19 11:09:03 PM #11: |
v_charon posted...
Samsung. I second this. --- Bells, bells, bells! ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Raka_Putra 05/10/19 11:47:54 PM #12: |
You should document your experience and maybe make a vlog.
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Nelson_Mandela 05/10/19 11:54:05 PM #13: |
Pixel 3 is great
Seriously how have you not had a cell phone? Even African villagers have them --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Uglyface2 05/10/19 11:59:42 PM #14: |
Nelson_Mandela posted...
Seriously how have you not had a cell phone? Even African villagers have them I didn't want an electronic leash, I didn't have many people I needed to call (and when I did I could use a land line), and I didn't want to spend the money. Raka_Putra posted... You should document your experience and maybe make a vlog. I'll post something here so long as the topic hasn't already purged. I'm going to find someone to bring with me so I don't buy garbage, hopefully do this tomorrow. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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LOLIAmAnAlt 05/11/19 1:20:25 AM #15: |
Smartphones are useful but overrated.
Samsungs are ok, but my next phone won't be one. I swear they intentionally slow down older phones, there is no reason my phone is as slow as it is.....I miss my windows phone to be honest, rarely gave me issues. --- lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Leafeon13N 05/11/19 2:28:04 AM #16: |
LOLIAmAnAlt posted...
My s7 is still rolling pretty well. We have an s5 that is just starting to slow and cede considerable battery life. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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WhiteLens 05/11/19 2:39:29 AM #17: |
The Google Pixel 3a was just announced as a budget phone that's still suppose to be really good. So consider that if you're looking at phones.
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StealThisSheen 05/11/19 2:50:40 AM #18: |
Samsung loads their phones with so much bloat it's kinda ridiculous, and they stop supporting every phone after 2-3 years, so if you want something to last awhile, I'd look somewhere else.
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TomNook 05/11/19 4:16:48 AM #19: |
Leafeon13N posted...
My s7 is still rolling pretty well. Same. I'm honestly surprised how well it's holding up. Approaching two years old and it feels the same as day one. --- Bells, bells, bells! ... Copied to Clipboard!
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KingButz 05/11/19 9:38:36 AM #20: |
If you aren't sure how much you will use your phone a lot of no-contract carriers can be had for as little as 15/month. You do have to pay for the phone out of pocket but if you are willing to buy a phone that is 1-2 model years behind the cost savings are significant.
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Uglyface2 05/19/19 7:55:07 PM #21: |
I wound up waiting until today to get a cell phone. I went with an iPhone 8+, and an unlimited data plan through Verizon. My brother-in-law (sister's husband) went along to help explain the brands and the experiences. He likes his Samsung something-or-other, and it felt like he wanted to push me in that direction, but he described the iPhone as more user-friendly and better on security; for a neophyte like me, that sounded ideal.
I've set up a few features here and there. I still need to set up more things. Maybe this'll get more exciting once I've had more hands-on time. How are you supposed to carry these things, anyway? My pockets aren't that deep. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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red13n 05/19/19 7:58:21 PM #22: |
I've never considered putting my phone anywhere but in my pocket.
but I see a few people every now and then with belt loop clip phone holders(Mostly older people). --- "First thing that crosses my mind: I didn't get any GameFAQs Karma yesterday." Math Murderer after getting his appendix removed. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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WhiteLens 05/19/19 8:11:33 PM #23: |
I use an iPhone 6S+ and I don't have much trouble fitting it in my pockets. I guess my pockets are just deep enough.
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ShatteredElysium 05/19/19 8:12:42 PM #24: |
I recently changed my plan to be the Verizon Unlimited plan for $60 (previously I had an older grandfathered in data plan) but I'm sticking with my S8 despite a slightly cracked screen because performance on it doesn't seem to have gotten any worse and I feel paying an extra $30-40 a month for a new phone would be a waste
If you're not used to having a smart phone, you could easily get away with an older model or one of the slightly lesser models. The free phones they offer don't even look bad. Edit: I see you already got one. I just throw my phone in my pocket. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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5tarscream 05/19/19 8:19:39 PM #25: |
WhiteLens posted...
I use an iPhone 6S+ and I don't have much trouble fitting it in my pockets. I guess my pockets are just deep enough. Subtle brag from Mr Money? I have an IPhone 8S. They're pretty basic as a phone but with the app store they have potential to cover a lot of your needs like any smartphone really. If you don't plan on getting a ton of apps and making the most of it's memory and utility then I wouldn't recommend an IPhone. Though they are very easy to use especially if you're not familiar with smartphones. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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WhiteLens 05/19/19 8:22:31 PM #26: |
If you find that buying pants while they're on sale counts as "financial bragging" then I don't know what to tell you.
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Drakeryn 05/19/19 9:49:24 PM #27: |
I have a Pixel 3 and have no problem putting it in my pocket, but I think it'd be difficult with the XL (which is why I didn't get an XL).
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mnkboy907 05/19/19 11:40:08 PM #28: |
WhiteLens posted...
If you find that buying pants while they're on sale counts as "financial bragging" then I don't know what to tell you. Pretty sure it's a joke. Deep pockets means rich. --- Change is weird. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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