Need suggestion for new phone, please.

[Duppers]

My 2yo LG (T-Mobile) crapped out days ago and I need to replace it...like now.

Any recommendations much appreciated.


Will have to change carriers in 2 yrs, so a very long life is not necessary but I use the heck out of my phones (I keep apps to a minimum tho).



Tanks.

[samnsara]

1. i love my iPhone....

..but my dtr just traded hers for a Google and is very impressed.

[Duppers]

15. Thanks, samnsara.

I'll look at them in the store later today.

[dchill]

2. My daughter has a Pixel.

She likes it better than Samsung Galaxy S6. But maybe you should skip it and buy health insurance!

[Duppers]

16. Thanks, dchill.

Will check the Pixel - from reading online reviews, it appears to their better one.

[DK504]

3. Sorry, but

you can't have a smartphone any more or phone service for that matter. You'll have to for unaffordable Obamacare.

[March 4th]

14. You mean Trumpcare

Or, if we want to be precise, rumpcare.

[Duppers]

17. yep, Rumpcare.

Trying to decide between pet insurance & a phone. hmmmm.



Those jerks haven't paid for full premium insurance since forever.

[Norbert9]

4. Repeal and replace the LG!

Am I doing this right?

[Duppers]

18. Ya got it. :)

[Eliot Rosewater]

5. All I can tell you is iphone charge lasts way way longer than Samsung

unless Samsung has improved drastically I say Iphone

[Duppers]

19. This old cootess loves androids.

But I like mac computers, so I should give it a thought for sure. But there are two things: the price and the non-removable Li-Po battery - what to do if it fails?

Thanks, Eliot.

[global1]

6. The Repugs Say You Should Buy Health Insurance Instead Of A Phone....nt

[Metsie Casey]

8. I heard about that

Disgusting.

[TexasBushwhacker]

7. Curious, which LG do you have

I'm happy with my Stylo 2, but I've only had it for a year. BTW, I get unlimited talk, text and data from Boost (Sprint network) for $35 a month, NO CONTRACT. The first 2 gb of data is high speed.

[Duppers]

20. Good question...I don't know!

Don't think they make it any more. It's two yrs old.

That's a GREAT deal you have there from Boost! I'll look into it.

Thanks, TexasBushwhacker! (Always loved your handle.)

[TexasBushwhacker]

26. I'm mistaken. It's $30!

I put money on my account (reboost) so that it's automatically paid, and that includes tax!

[Generic Brad]

9. How about a Motorola Pulsar I

You don't need a cell phone plan - just access to a strong VHF signal.

[Doreen]

10. What about your health care?

[Duppers]

21. I could get pet care insurance for that price.

Woof, woof.

[True Dough]

11. This one has never failed me

Built really sturdy.

[Duppers]

22. It has wheels too! :)

Must be a car phone?

[True Dough]

32. Well this is my car

Does that explain things?

[Duppers]

33. ....

[crazycatlady]

30. that is what 45 needs

He can't send a tweet from it.

[Bayard]

12. I like my Samsung Galaxy S6

Not really any problems with it for the past 3+ years. My honey has been having an issue with his charging lately, but if he uses my charger, its fine. We have AT&T for provider.

[Duppers]

23. Thanks, Bayard.

The Samsung's come recommended by others too. I'll sure ck it out.

Btw, are you going to post any more pics of your critters soon, my friend? I know, I know...you've a hundred things to do, including getting weeding done and breaking ground for your upcoming gardens.

Laters, gator.

[Bayard]

24. I will!

[jmowreader]

13. I have one of these, and it seems pretty good

Seriously? Either an iPhone or Motorola.

[sarge43]

25. Hubby and I have/had Galaxy S6 & S7.

No complains. Check them out.

[Duppers]

34. sure will. Thank You!

Thought I'd make it out by now to get a new one but haven't.

[forgotmylogin]

27. Virgin Mobile - iPhone (or Android) (if you want to change carrier now)

They also have Android stuff, but I just got a new iPhone SE for $179 on a special. They sell iPhone 5 as cheap as $99.

Unlimited talk/text and 5GB data is $35/mo, $30 if you register a card to autopay.

https://www.virginmobileusa.com/#!/shop/phones/

[Duppers]

35. I'll check on their coverage in very rural area

Because that's where I'll need future coverage.

Thanks for the suggestion,f.g.m.l.

[OriginalGeek]

28. I love my galaxy note 5

and my wife and daughter love their S7 and S7 edge

But I had a google phone (Nexus) before and when time comes to trade in this Note5 I will look hard at whatever iteration of google Pixel there is. People I know who have it now love the Pixel. And camera features are high on my list.

[Panich52]

29. Try htc

I needed new T-Mobile phone cpl yrs ago. Liked Samsungs had before but warning about susceptible keypads came out at the time. Rep suggested HTC (he had one). I'm mostly pleased w/ it. Drawback on mine is loss of fully manipulating bookmarks as easily as before. Phone has rather large memory; is very App friendly.

[crazycatlady]

31. One suggestion

Whatever phone you end up getting, when possible, use the charging cable that came in the box for the phone as opposed to a $5 one that you can pick up at Target. A Sprint repair person told me many battery issues are caused by knockoff cables (Android only--- this Sprint shop sends all iPhones to Apple for repairs).

I have a Samsung Galaxy S4. Love it, but it is a 2013 phone which I'm very well aware is not made anymore. I'm holding out until the S9 comes out (S8 will be announced this month, so another year).

[Duppers]

36. Thank You! Wow!

That explained a lot in my household. I really appreciate this advice!