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redstatebluegirl

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73. Just to let everyone know
Fri Sep 20, 2013, 04:27 PM
Sep 2013

i bought an Iphone 4 (not the new one). I am getting used to it going from a razor to this is quite a jump but I am learning....

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
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