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Re: Help a brother out... [Re: Babylon] 1
#26623096 - 04/23/20 06:20 PM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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Babylon said: iphones tend to be more expensive and they don't last as long. I'd definitely go for one of the budget phones.
I’ve had two iPhones since 2012.
Any phone will last for years if you are careful.
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Re: Help a brother out... [Re: koods]
#26623118 - 04/23/20 06:27 PM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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koods said:
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Babylon said: iphones tend to be more expensive and they don't last as long. I'd definitely go for one of the budget phones.
I’ve had two iPhones since 2012.
Any phone will last for years if you are careful.
Yeah I’ve seen something like 300 phones in the last decade and we get like 18% to 22% better life out of iPhones. The number isn’t solid because the definition of life for a phone varies wildly. But that isn’t even the important part. The tech calls and support issues are 70% less with iPhones.
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The updates for iphones are designed to make older ones stop working well. Apple even admitted that in court.
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Re: Help a brother out... [Re: Babylon]
#26623188 - 04/23/20 06:57 PM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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Didn't they stop throttling the old phones though? Although I can only assume they'll do it again, maybe
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Re: Help a brother out... [Re: vinsue] 1
#26623189 - 04/23/20 06:57 PM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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Most of the advantages in ease of use of the iphone went away with solidity of the samsung galaxy platform. I use both and find both easy to use.
Flow chart: 1. Do i want to store GB of music, photos and videos?
If yes get a galaxy and buy a 256gb microsd If no apple may still be an option
2. Do i want to carry my phone in my pocket?
This determines max size, bigger is better, end of story, but i personally want to be able to carry my phone in my pocket
3. Do i need the extras like wireless charging, super cameras and waterproofing?
If yes then probably a flagship phone is what you want.
If no then the samsung a50 and a70 are both great options with great camera setups. I have the a50 since i put it in my pocket.
I do not recommend going with a google pixel or a motorola or lg for the reason that you are learning a system and when it is time to upgrade in a few years you dont want to relearn a new one. LG and moto could easily disappear and google is for geeks.
Apple is also really great if you dont want lots of storage.
Either way you should get an otter case and one of their glass screen protectors. Dont get it at the phone place without checking otter direct and seeing if you can get a 20% coupon direct from them.
You may not believe it but there is a significant difference in a good 2 layer case from otter over stuff from amazon.
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Like someone else said. You can get a decent phone that will do the job for under $300. My phone is samsung something or other and I literally use it to talk to the ones I love and get on shroomery. That's it. And I got it new for like $140 ......also, fuck apple unless you are a materialistic teenage girl.
Edit: didnt see koods post....no offense koods
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Cosmic_Flame said: Didn't they stop throttling the old phones though? Although I can only assume they'll do it again, maybe 
They had to admit to it and you can now choose to not participate in the throttling. It will result in reduced battery life to achieve same performance. But all phones suffer from the same battery fatigue unless you have a phone with battery that can be changed by the user. Those are pretty rare.
This probably won’t affect Vinsue’s proposed use though. There’s nothing battery or processing intensive mentioned.
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Re: Help a brother out... [Re: vinsue] 1
#26623493 - 04/23/20 09:38 PM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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I would lean towards Android because fuck the Apple Family. That is my 2 cents.
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Re: Help a brother out... [Re: Amanita86] 1
#26623534 - 04/23/20 09:58 PM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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Yep, fuck apple. When everyone else was using USB 2.0, they had to make a new cable because it would make them more money. Nope.
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I use Android. I buy LG phones used from Ebay. I usually get last years model for about $200 and they always work way better than I need.
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I miss the double tap to sleep/wakeup feature on my LG before I got this(samsung). I didn't realize how such a minute festure spoiled me :/
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From my view, Moto G7 Plus is the best featured budget smart phone atm, followed closely by the Pixel 3a.
Most would prefer the Pixel 3a features though. Close call. I bought the Moto for the dual sims.
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Re: Help a brother out... [Re: Northerner] 1
#26624094 - 04/24/20 07:51 AM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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I have the A20. Cost: FREE. Boost mobile gives them away when you change services to them. No strings attached. No contracts.
I always had a Galaxy and I can't tell, by using it, why this phone cost so little. It has been flawless and the picture quality is ridiculous. I'm using it now.
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Re: Help a brother out... [Re: LikeMyc]
#26624289 - 04/24/20 09:47 AM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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Feel the same about my a50, really solid phone that does all I need.
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How's the boost mobile network?
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Re: Help a brother out... [Re: vinsue]
#26624386 - 04/24/20 10:31 AM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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Hey Vinsue. I'm a bit of a tech luver to some degree. I've owned Iphnes and Android phones. Iphones do prefrom better that Android phones, but it's not noticeable on most pplications. They are generally more expensive too. Even the Iphone SE (One of my favourite phones btw) doesn't live up to your requirements, it's too small, (even the new version).
As others have said, you've requested some pretty broad requirements. The Google Pixel 3 has been brought up and recommended a lot. I've never used a Pixel 3, but i used a 2 and liked it very much. With your requirements what i'd suggest is for you to get last years flagship. You'll save a mint and still get an awesome device. The Pixel 3 is soon to be superseded. Wait for the new Pixels to be released and reap the benefits of that hefty discount of the seemingly obsolete product 'Pixel 3'
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Re: Help a brother out... [Re: vinsue] 3
#26624388 - 04/24/20 10:33 AM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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Vinsue's growing up Guize 
Id recommend the Samsung Galaxy Note. U can write with that cool stylus!
Also, i highly recommend checking out PhoneArena: https://www.phonearena.com/
Has some of the best phone info and u can compare phones side by side. Super slick Mr. Cool Grandpa
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Re: Help a brother out... [Re: Magenta] 2
#26624395 - 04/24/20 10:34 AM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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Whatever you get make sure it has a lot of ram. Cos you never know when you want to minimize a youtube video to a little square and watch it while you do other stuff
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I use a Galaxy Note 9 and to date this is my favourite phone. It could be improved though. I want flat screens. 
+1 for phoneareana. I use it a lot. I didn't think it'd be a great resource for Vinsue considering his limited requirements.
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