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redstatebluegirl

(12,858 posts) Tue Sep 17, 2013, 03:27 PM Sep 2013

Need some technological advice. [View all]

Ok, I will admit my limitations I know NOTHING about smart phones. My cell died and I am looking for a new one. My former students say I need a "windows compatible" phone, others say an I phone or a "droid". Help!

I use my phone quite a bit but am not attached to it at the hip, in fact I turn it off from time to time. I would like gps for trips home and would like a few apps.

i am so confused, it is like buying a car....

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Need some technological advice. [View all] redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 OP

Droid... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #1

As opposed to South Korea's slave labor camps LordGlenconner Sep 2013 #37

I think so sir.... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #43

iPhone Bay Boy Sep 2013 #2

AKA iFraud. cherokeeprogressive Sep 2013 #60

I just went with a not to expensive droid Marrah_G Sep 2013 #3

Which one did you buy? redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 #5

I have an LG my touch Marrah_G Sep 2013 #11

Samsung Galaxy S3 is a solid model that you should get for $50 or less MH1 Sep 2013 #34

I have this model and it is AWWWWWWSOOOMMMEE! VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #44

I agree. MuseRider Sep 2013 #65

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2013 #71

Check Amazon for a deal.. I got a Samsung Galaxy S3 for $30.00 SoCalDem Sep 2013 #45

Someone told me the iphone has charging issues is that true redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 #4

No mine newfie11 Sep 2013 #6

Not sure what they mean but I'm on my third iPhone and love it. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #7

I have a question. Jenoch Sep 2013 #21

Upgrades, my work covers the costs. Ipads as well, now on my 3rd, a retina 4G. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #23

I forgot, you're an IT guy, correct? Jenoch Sep 2013 #24

Nope, but I have a Masters in Educational Technology. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #26

Many years ago, Jenoch Sep 2013 #27

Ah, the facsimile machine. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #28

It depends on what carrier you're on. Hong Kong Cavalier Sep 2013 #8

I like that it is made here. redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 #9

Unfortunately, they do start at $200 on-contract. Hong Kong Cavalier Sep 2013 #10

I can handle that, I'd rather not but I look at this as a 5 year purchase.... redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 #12

Okay. Take your time, do some research on websites, and don't make a hasty decision. Hong Kong Cavalier Sep 2013 #15

I really like Motorola phones as well MuseRider Sep 2013 #66

Good Luck sharp_stick Sep 2013 #13

Thanks Great Advice!!!! redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 #14

+1 Hong Kong Cavalier Sep 2013 #16

Good post Aerows Sep 2013 #31

you'll find many arguments pro and con demwing Sep 2013 #17

depends on how you use it alc Sep 2013 #18

My advice is not to buy one quinnox Sep 2013 #19

You can get an iPhone 4s for "free" with contract from most carriers n/t FreeState Sep 2013 #20

I'll be the odd one out on a tech thread, again BelgianMadCow Sep 2013 #22

It is like buying a car hootinholler Sep 2013 #25

Android Aerows Sep 2013 #29

I have a Nokia 828 and it works fine for me FarCenter Sep 2013 #30

It's a Windows phone, though Aerows Sep 2013 #32

It doesn't matter whether there are 50K or 100K apps in the store FarCenter Sep 2013 #33

Fair enough Aerows Sep 2013 #35

Put Task Manager on a screen... then hit "stop all" every now and then Motown_Johnny Sep 2013 #39

On Windows 8 phone there is a battery saver option under settings. FarCenter Sep 2013 #41

I have that too, but it is set to kick in below 30% battery life. Motown_Johnny Sep 2013 #42

Droid girl here. RiffRandell Sep 2013 #36

any android phone running 4.0 or 4.1 will do you fine Motown_Johnny Sep 2013 #38

What's your comfort level with non-phone computing? Posteritatis Sep 2013 #40

Make sure you get an battery upgrade - haele Sep 2013 #46

I've had an android for about a year and a half that I like. Waiting For Everyman Sep 2013 #47

Where are you taking it to? nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #48

At&t iw my carrier but I can shop since I am up for renewal. redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 #49

Good. Check those contracts carefully nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #50

In six months you'll be one of us Boom Sound 416 Sep 2013 #51

. Motown_Johnny Sep 2013 #53

Lol! Boom Sound 416 Sep 2013 #55

Best smart phone is HTC DNA. darkangel218 Sep 2013 #52

It's always the monthly costs that put the kibosh on it for me. What are people REALLY paying?? WinkyDink Sep 2013 #54

You say you can shop around Tien1985 Sep 2013 #56

Probably overloaded by now but here is my 2 cents. Soundman Sep 2013 #57

Overloaded yes but I am reading all of this! redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 #58

People tend to get downright evangelical about their phones A Little Weird Sep 2013 #59

I got my daughter an HTC One (android), with Virgin Mobile service bhikkhu Sep 2013 #61

My cell phone looks like this and I'll be sad when it dies... hunter Sep 2013 #62

Is it one of those 'Obamaphones' that the right wing idiots are yelling about? Koko Ware Sep 2013 #63

If you need me that bad you know what to do and I may be EXTREMELY grumpy. hunter Sep 2013 #67

No problem. I don't want trouble. Koko Ware Sep 2013 #68

No, I'M Old School! Pen, paper, and film 35mm camera! WinkyDink Sep 2013 #72

'Feature phone' here IDemo Sep 2013 #64

Thanks everyone! Great info here! redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 #69

My old 32GB iPhone 4 with a Defender series Otter Box case... Purrfessor Sep 2013 #70

Just to let everyone know redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 #73