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for christmas - i love it, it's amazing, and I love throwing away my calendars and notes and grocery lists because why would I need all that when I can store the same information on my phone ;D
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I know what you mean... After throwing away your shopping lists, you will decide to toss your Kindle (cuz you can read books from your phone), 86 your MP3 player, junk your camera (at least the camera for everyday use), chuck your GPS (hmm, maybe even defenestrate it out the car window...) etc. I switched to a smart phone last year and now I know why a bunch of my friends are addicted to theirs. After going on a cross-country road trip with some friends, I saw all of the benefits of a smart phone aside from just the "phone" part, so after that I was eager to get my own.
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I'm looking into getting one.
Anyone know if GPS is a high bandwidth operation or if it's something that will tend to use less data?
I'd be looking to do this on an Android phone.
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I realize that smart phones are convenient, but I can't bring myself to spend all that extra money per month for convenience. With my current plan, I am eligible to upgrade to a smart phone, but then it would cost me at least an extra 40.00 a month, maybe more. And for some reason, you can't get an unlimited data plan with a smart phone, at least not from AT&T or Verizon.
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I realize that smart phones are convenient, but I can't bring myself to spend all that extra money per month for convenience. With my current plan, I am eligible to upgrade to a smart phone, but then it would cost me at least an extra 40.00 a month, maybe more. And for some reason, you can't get an unlimited data plan with a smart phone, at least not from AT&T or Verizon.
Exactly. Sprint is the only service (besides MetroPCS) that offers unlimited.
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I have a 200 mb data plan and I maybe use 50 a month because I'm usually somewhere with a wireless connection. The only people that i know that actually need unlimited data is those that don't have internet at home
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I actually have never used fusioncash off of a computer, I've made my first cashout purely off my android phone. They are great!! I couldn't go back to a regular phone I would loose my mind!! :BangHead:
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I hear you! I didn't think i would like a Smart Phone. I got my husband's hand me down when he upgraded. I love it. I can get Wii- Fi at work, home, resturants, and lots of other places. This cuts down on me using my data package. It really is a great thing to have.
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now that's what i call a good christmas present. i got myself a feature phone and can't wait till i can afford a smart phone myself. but i have a tablet and that's just gonna have to do for now!!
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I have been thinking about getting one too. I thought I might try one of the offers, or check out those bid type sites etc. Right now I have been wondering about monthly costs, as well as battery life. I understand on some (maybe all), once the battery quits holding a charge you just can't replace the battery, you have to send the whole phone in? Also, I guess some apps are free, others cost, so I need to decide just what apps I would really want. Cost for me is most important when you don't have a steady income. Any thoughts out there. Any problems that would be nice to know about when choosing a particular phone? Is the phone strictly from the net?
Anyway, It will be after the 1st of the year. Happy New Year everyone
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I recently down graded from my smart Blackberry phone to a Pantech. Still holds the calendars and lists, even has the internet if I wished to pay for it. But I couldn't justify the money fees....Sprint isn't an option in the country. The extras are nice, I totally agree, but the cost really does add up in just a year. More if you are on a family plan (not all phones in the car need the internet). A GPS is usually a one time fee, and a great gift to recieve. A smart phone is a gift that just keeps costing.
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I love my iphone. I use it a lot. But, I'm not giving up my Kindle for it, the print is too small and you can't see enough on a page to suit me. Maybe if my eyes were better it wouldn't bother me. All of the other stuff I've downloaded on it is great. There must be a bazillion free apps available on it. One of my favorites is Gas Buddy. If I'm traveling and need gas the gps knows where I am and shows me all the gas stations in that area. :wave: :wave:
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im 13 and i havent gotten a phone yet, but good for you
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I realize that smart phones are convenient, but I can't bring myself to spend all that extra money per month for convenience. With my current plan, I am eligible to upgrade to a smart phone, but then it would cost me at least an extra 40.00 a month, maybe more. And for some reason, you can't get an unlimited data plan with a smart phone, at least not from AT&T or Verizon.
i'm right there with you. i can't stand the thought of
paying an extra $25-40 a month for the data package
required for a smart phone. i'm richer just by staying
in the stone age...hahah.
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Congrats on the new smartphone. They are nifty. I got excited when I got my first one, but nowadays I sometimes loathe them as I have one primarily for work purposes and sometimes have to be on call. I see people constantly on them when I take public transportation, but I'm beginning to appreciate moreso a good quick nap instead of tinkering with apps on the phone.
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I realize that smart phones are convenient, but I can't bring myself to spend all that extra money per month for convenience. With my current plan, I am eligible to upgrade to a smart phone, but then it would cost me at least an extra 40.00 a month, maybe more. And for some reason, you can't get an unlimited data plan with a smart phone, at least not from AT&T or Verizon.
Actually, I got the smart phone version from Walmart and it's only $45 +tax for unlimited EVERYTHING and it's no contract so if you can't afford it one month just don't get the card and if you go somewhere with free wifi you can still go online I think...and if I heard correctly you can still use an app called heytell and it's like free texting supposidly.
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This sounds very interesting maybe I will get me a smart phone too.
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Well I am learning a lot right now. Boy can it be confusing. Did some one say they use their Kindle? Not like a phone though right? Anyway, it seems if you want the internet you pay more?
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I just got my new one like 3 or 4 days ago i love it its so nice and convient to look up online wherever i am!!! Saves me a lot of time but sometimes i miss the basic phone easier and battery lasts longer but it is nice to have so well see how i feel in a few weeks
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awww thats awesome...i remember my first cell phone big fat flip phone:p
what kind of phone do you guys have? i have Evo Shift 4G pretty sick phone
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I've been thinking about getting a plan for either the Motorola Android Razr or the Samsung Galaxy Nexus with the two year plan.
The only good feature about the iPhone 4s is Siri, and Apple products are popular and known for their brand so they tend to get stolen much more often.
Also, the iPhone tends to get boring, if you've ever had an iPad or iPod ( I have both ).
But it is very hard to spend an extra 40 bucks on the plan. The smallest plan for me cost up to 70 dollars per month and my current phone (touchscreen basic)'s plan is 30$ per month. I just had cable internet installed at my house a few months ago and the speed is very fast. So, for now, I don't need a smartphone even though I am SOOOOO tempted every time I get close to one. :angry7:
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I also just got my first new smartphone before Christmas. It's really nice except battery life really annoys me!!!
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I will enjoy the day that I get my first smart phone, but that day isn't really close by. For now I am sticking to the regular old phone so that I can keep my monthly bill down. I hope you enjoy your phone.
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I have the addiction! Started with a Blackberry and switched to iPhone on my son's plan because he works for AT&T after my Blackberry Bold started dropping calls. Never had any problems with the Blackberry Curve.
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There are TONS of free apps.. I have only paid for 1 app and I use it all the time for editing my pictures. It does cost more for a smart phone on your monthly bill but if so happen you can't pay your bill that month your phone is not completly useless as long as u have WI-FI. Right now my phone is unserviced and I can still do everything except call out. There is also a free texting app called "HeyWire" which I use when my phones off.. I have tmoblie and even when my phone is shut off I can still get incoming calls and texts.
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I will be getting my soon and can't wait.
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You guys sound like you pay too much for your smart phone service. I have an android phone and I pay only 40.00 a month
with Simple Mobile. It is unlimited Nationwide Talk, Text and Web. By the way Simple Mobile runs off of T-Mobile towers.
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Congrats on the new smart phone!! In no time you'll be zipping around and used to it. I just got the IPhone 4S and I just love it!!! Enjoy the new toy!! ;D
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I just got my new one like 3 or 4 days ago i love it its so nice and convient to look up online wherever i am!!! Saves me a lot of time but sometimes i miss the basic phone easier and battery lasts longer but it is nice to have so well see how i feel in a few weeks
Great Information, so I hope this thread keeps going. I am concerned about battery life though. And once the battery is used up do you have to send the whole damn phone in? Just to get a new Battery?
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yayyy congrats on your new and first smart phone you are going to love it!
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I'm already addicted and my favorite thing about it is I always have so many questions I come up with and if I don't feel like walking over the the computer and fooling around I wouldn't normally look it up and I might forget the question or something...with my phone I'm always researching things and I make my grocery list and have my calendar and calorie counter -- all so convenient --- in my comfy lounge chair ahhhhh not uncomfy computer chair.
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I would love to have a smart phone, but I keep telling myself is it worth the data package. I know for like the first couple months I'll use data, because its new and I want to play with it. I just don't know if it will be worth paying the extra $30 after the first couple months. I wish the option for the basic $10 package was still available at verizon. I would be more inclined to buy it.
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YES ;D ;D ;D , I can finally get my first smartphone, the Droid Razr, TODAY ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :icon_rr: :icon_rr: :icon_rr: :icon_rr: :icon_rr:
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I realize that smart phones are convenient, but I can't bring myself to spend all that extra money per month for convenience. With my current plan, I am eligible to upgrade to a smart phone, but then it would cost me at least an extra 40.00 a month, maybe more. And for some reason, you can't get an unlimited data plan with a smart phone, at least not from AT&T or Verizon.
I have the same issue. I love the conveniences of a smart phone but cannot as of yet justify a the added cost of a data plan. I have a lot to learn before I will before I will be purchasing a smartphone.
My current provider is verizon and I do not think they will give me the best deal but getting my husband to swicth is another think.
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A smartphone is a great thing to have and so useful. I use is to set alarms to remind me of things i need to do and there are a lot of apps to help you stay organized too. Play around with your phone and get used to it and you'll love it.
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Anyone familiar with consumer cellular? I am looking into getting a cell phone, perhaps a smart phone but one without a contract. So I am wondering if anyone has one or looked into it. Like can you get a smart phone and do a pay as you go?
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yeah that's what I have a straight talk from Walmart...it is excellent!
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i got the xperia play
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I love my blackberry!
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What is a smart phone?