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Duppers

(28,125 posts)
Wed Mar 8, 2017, 07:56 PM Mar 2017

Need suggestion for new phone, please.

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.

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Need suggestion for new phone, please. (Original Post) Duppers Mar 2017 OP
i love my iPhone.... samnsara Mar 2017 #1
Thanks, samnsara. Duppers Mar 2017 #15
My daughter has a Pixel. dchill Mar 2017 #2
Thanks, dchill. Duppers Mar 2017 #16
Sorry, but DK504 Mar 2017 #3
You mean Trumpcare March 4th Mar 2017 #14
yep, Rumpcare. Duppers Mar 2017 #17
Repeal and replace the LG! Norbert9 Mar 2017 #4
Ya got it. :) Duppers Mar 2017 #18
All I can tell you is iphone charge lasts way way longer than Samsung Eliot Rosewater Mar 2017 #5
This old cootess loves androids. Duppers Mar 2017 #19
The Repugs Say You Should Buy Health Insurance Instead Of A Phone....nt global1 Mar 2017 #6
I heard about that Metsie Casey Mar 2017 #8
Curious, which LG do you have TexasBushwhacker Mar 2017 #7
Good question...I don't know! Duppers Mar 2017 #20
I'm mistaken. It's $30! TexasBushwhacker Mar 2017 #26
How about a Motorola Pulsar I Generic Brad Mar 2017 #9
What about your health care? Doreen Mar 2017 #10
I could get pet care insurance for that price. Duppers Mar 2017 #21
This one has never failed me True Dough Mar 2017 #11
It has wheels too! :) Duppers Mar 2017 #22
Well this is my car True Dough Mar 2017 #32
.... Duppers Mar 2017 #33
that is what 45 needs crazycatlady Mar 2017 #30
I like my Samsung Galaxy S6 Bayard Mar 2017 #12
Thanks, Bayard. Duppers Mar 2017 #23
I will! Bayard Mar 2017 #24
I have one of these, and it seems pretty good jmowreader Mar 2017 #13
Hubby and I have/had Galaxy S6 & S7. sarge43 Mar 2017 #25
sure will. Thank You! Duppers Mar 2017 #34
Virgin Mobile - iPhone (or Android) (if you want to change carrier now) forgotmylogin Mar 2017 #27
I'll check on their coverage in very rural area Duppers Mar 2017 #35
I love my galaxy note 5 OriginalGeek Mar 2017 #28
Try htc Panich52 Mar 2017 #29
One suggestion crazycatlady Mar 2017 #31
Thank You! Wow! Duppers Mar 2017 #36

dchill

(38,506 posts)
2. My daughter has a Pixel.
Wed Mar 8, 2017, 08:00 PM
Mar 2017

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

Duppers

(28,125 posts)
16. Thanks, dchill.
Thu Mar 9, 2017, 07:59 AM
Mar 2017

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

DK504

(3,847 posts)
3. Sorry, but
Wed Mar 8, 2017, 08:01 PM
Mar 2017

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

Duppers

(28,125 posts)
17. yep, Rumpcare.
Thu Mar 9, 2017, 08:02 AM
Mar 2017

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



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


Eliot Rosewater

(31,112 posts)
5. All I can tell you is iphone charge lasts way way longer than Samsung
Wed Mar 8, 2017, 08:07 PM
Mar 2017

unless Samsung has improved drastically I say Iphone

Duppers

(28,125 posts)
19. This old cootess loves androids.
Thu Mar 9, 2017, 08:09 AM
Mar 2017

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.

TexasBushwhacker

(20,204 posts)
7. Curious, which LG do you have
Wed Mar 8, 2017, 08:30 PM
Mar 2017

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

(28,125 posts)
20. Good question...I don't know!
Thu Mar 9, 2017, 08:12 AM
Mar 2017

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

(20,204 posts)
26. I'm mistaken. It's $30!
Thu Mar 9, 2017, 03:20 PM
Mar 2017

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

Bayard

(22,107 posts)
12. I like my Samsung Galaxy S6
Thu Mar 9, 2017, 02:22 AM
Mar 2017

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

(28,125 posts)
23. Thanks, Bayard.
Thu Mar 9, 2017, 08:20 AM
Mar 2017

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.



forgotmylogin

(7,530 posts)
27. Virgin Mobile - iPhone (or Android) (if you want to change carrier now)
Thu Mar 9, 2017, 03:20 PM
Mar 2017

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

(28,125 posts)
35. I'll check on their coverage in very rural area
Fri Mar 10, 2017, 10:51 PM
Mar 2017

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

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

OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)
28. I love my galaxy note 5
Thu Mar 9, 2017, 03:50 PM
Mar 2017

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

(5,829 posts)
29. Try htc
Thu Mar 9, 2017, 04:13 PM
Mar 2017

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

(4,492 posts)
31. One suggestion
Thu Mar 9, 2017, 10:18 PM
Mar 2017

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).

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