I plan to buy a new one closer to christmas. I'm currently with what I consider the "Betamax" of smart phones, the windows phone. It's a couple of years old.

So I'd love to get a survey of what phone you use, and what you like or dislike about it.
And while we're at it, which platform is best? Android or iphone?
How long have you been using your current phone and what tasks do you do with your phone?

Thanks bunches!

Why don't you try some of these cell phone shops? And get the info from the professional. Then come back to the board with you analysis to get the professional amateurs take. I have purchase technology devices based on the board picks.

Android has the best technology IMO at the best price. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 - and it is perfect for all of my needs!

I absolutely love my iPhone 6. I had a Samsung Galaxy S4 and hated it, so I went back to Apple. The iPhone is perfect for everything I need to do, with the small exception that I can't use data while I'm on a call.

My post and the next post goes to show you to go to Best Buy or cell phone shops and try them both out!

Chix Wrote:
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> My post and the next post goes to show you to go
> to Best Buy or cell phone shops and try them both
> out!


Haha very true!

Make sure it has auto-focus so you can take a picture of the receipt. My one does not. Which means I have to bring the receipt home and use another camera to take the photo. Annoying. Mine's an Alcatel M'Pop. Do not get that one. Everything else about it is fine, just not good for receipts.

I had a Samsung Galaxy S3 and hated it. I then bought an iPhone 5 which I love. I don't know if it's still the case but there were rather a lot of money-making apps like Mobee and Field Agent that did not used to be available on Android.

I bought a Galaxy S4 for 96 cents. I had qualified for an upgrade and decided to get this one. I couldn't resist the price.


I can talk with my friends and google at the same time.

The camera's fantastic. It has auto focus and is easy to operate.

I have shopping apps on it that you cannot use with the iPhone.

I know the iPhone has technical support (my spouse did this) and the Android doesn't, but I found a few online forums and websites that were very helpful. The information is out there.

So, CQ? What's it going to be?

LOL you are all funny. I've been doing cell phone shops, just for this reason. The associates are unable to sell me on one or the other despite whatever act I put on. In fact I have yet to have someone explain just what makes a particular phone so great.
You would think they could tell me what it can do right? Or maybe they just don't want to. I invariably have an associate looking BEHIND me. They do everything but say "Next"!

I can't justify the price of the iphone. I'll probably get a galaxy because they are going on sale. I"ll be signing up with a new provider so maybe I can get a really great deal.

I saw the iPhone 5S is now $99. I need a new cellphone, and that looks like a pretty good deal compared to $600 for the iPhone 6. I know nothing about cellphones, however. I have only used a Blackberry.

I have never seen a phone shop where I recieved any meaningfull information about the phone. I have been lied to and have seen the most sleezy and inept people working in cell shops.

I think this is where sales people that are too good to sell popcorn at the theatre end up that are not qualified to work at the pawn store end up.

If they know enough about the different models to really sell them, they would be smart enough to get a higher paying job.

I'd never buy a phone with any of the carriers I have shopped for. I have an unlocked Android 4G LTS phone I paid cash for that came with no crapware, spyware or anything else. I can stick any sim card into it from any of the prepaid resellers and it just works.

It's much cheaper than any "plan" and the cost of phones has dropped considerably. I'd never get into a contract of any sort ever again.

Here is more phone than your going to need for $179

[www.youtube.com]

[www.amazon.com]

Compare the spec's to the most expensive ones from the shops you do at the big 3 carriers:

Posh Mobile Titan HD E500 - Ultra Slim, 5.0" HD Display, 4G GSM Unlocked, Android 4.4 Kit Kat, 1.7GHz Octa-Core, 13MP Camera - 1 Year USA Warranty - White

5" HD LCD Capacitive Touch-panel Display, Ultra Slim - 8.0mm Thick, 13MP Primary Camera with LED Flash, 5MP Front Camera
Powerful Octa Core 1.7 GHz Processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB Internal Memory with Micro SD Support
Enhanced 4G HSDPA+ Network Support - GSM/Edge/4G HSDPA+ 850/1700/1900 - Dual Sim
2200mAh Battery, Micro USB Charger, Micro SIM, 1 Year USA Warranty
Package Includes: Phone, Wall Adapter, Charging Cable, Headphones, Manual, Battery, Screen Protector
Dual sim slots (Dual phone numbers)
Replaceable Battery

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I have a Nexus 4 right now, looking to upgrade at some point to the 5. Great, fast phone at a reasonable price.

I bought a Motorola Moto G (boost mobile) for $80 and use that for audio recording and "Shop-it" (a must-have app). You don't have to activate it or get service on it at all. It's a really nice phone, it has a stripped down version of android (that's a good thing) and then my iPhone is a backup. The phone can be used over wifi to transfer whatever is needed or access the internet, etc.

I have a Straight Talk S3 which uses Verizon towers. If the price of an s4 drops enough, I might go that way. I love the phones.

I love my Samsung S5. LOVE. The screen is huge, which takes some getting used to but it's perfect for doing reports on. I can normally get through most of the report on my phone and then just upload the receipts/photos when I get home.

I've been doing a lot of the valet park ones, where you hand off your car, wait a half hour and then pick up your car. I have my report almost done in the 20 minutes while I am waiting. It's great.

Love, love, love my Samsung S5 that cost me $50 with a trade-in at Staples. I can use a sim card in it, which is not the case for any of the iPhones. I need Verizon service for coverage in many areas as well as to save a heap of money talking to my sister. Since we both have Verizon all our chats are free, which lets me get by easily with 450 paid minutes per month.

I have a Samsung s3, which is a little over 2 years ago. I love it! The photos are sharp and vibrant colors. I am looking to upgrade to either s5 or the Note.

I am Android for the phone and Ipad for the tablet. Both have internet capabilities so I can use either. There are some apps that only are available on the Apple systems so I get all of what I need.

I just got the iPhone 6. I had a 4 and there was a deal in Sept. that I could trade it for $200. I upgraded to 64 from 16 for $100. I really like it. I usually wait until I get home since I don't always know how to attach the pictures to the report.

I've done the research for what company has the coverage I need. Of course it's the most expensive one (AT&T) *sigh*.

I like the idea of an unlocked phone but my understanding of AT&T pay as you go is that if you don't use it up it doesn't roll over. I guess I'll just wait till after thanksgiving and see what kind of specials they start rolling out.

Thanks for your input everyone. I'm definitely going to keep it in mind when its crunch time.

CoffeeQueen Wrote:
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> I've done the research for what company has the
> coverage I need. Of course it's the most expensive
> one (AT&T) *sigh*.
>
> I like the idea of an unlocked phone but my
> understanding of AT&T pay as you go is that if you
> don't use it up it doesn't roll over. I guess I'll
> just wait till after thanksgiving and see what
> kind of specials they start rolling out.
>
> Thanks for your input everyone. I'm definitely
> going to keep it in mind when its crunch time.

The whole reason to buy an unlocked phone is to *NOT* buy a plan from the big three.

You buy a plan from a reseller company that resells off the SAME NETWORKS and they will GIVE you the sim card for free. No contract and they will port the phone number for free as well.

I think some of you people have done so many cell phone shops that your brainwashed by listening to the robots from the big three to the point you don't know better!

Your going to pay more for a phone that does less and don't realize what you actually pay for the phone buy buying it this way. Think of it as buying your phone from Rent-A-Center. Sure, they have a good phone, but you got a raw deal and paid out the ass for it. Then you have locked apps and tracking built into it that slows the phone down. It's a crap deal to buy into any cell "plan" period.

Europe outlawed this and they have cheaper rates and this is why unlocked phones have dual sim slots. You can choose what carrier to make a data connection or hot-spot, or text from or make and receive calls from multiple carriers even!

Once you go with an unlocked unbranded phone you pay cash for, you can then choose to change carriers and port your number based on the true cheapest reseller company at a moments whim. This is where the best deals are to be had.

You can even have the option to not buy a data plan. I have a cable Internet plan that has enough hot spots that I choose to not even have data. My sim is a pure pay by the minute text sim. I have done shops where I needed to order with app and always found a hot-spot close by and was fine.

I have a pre pay plan on my phone that has no data! I pay ZERO dollars per month and 10 cents a minute and have roll over minutes that last me a year with a $100 refill.

If you need data, here is a list of the cheapest data reseller plans that use the SAME NETWORKS you pay way too much for:
[cellguru.net]

I think of all people, shoppers need to be told the truth as they are lied to day in and day out for a few bucks and may begin to believe it!

While were on the subject of the smart phone, what are the best ways you use your phone for shops? I just started last weekend. I'm really enjoying it, but wondered how my android could be my assistant!!
Thanks for the input


Ps I have the samsung 5s and ipad. I love them both i had iphone, but I got tired of never having enough memory, so the ability to increase it cheap and easily is what sold me.

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> I have a Samsung s3, which is a little over 2
> years ago. I love it! The photos are sharp and
> vibrant colors. I am looking to upgrade to either
> s5 or the Note.


If you are in the market for the Note 4 I would definitely recommend that one over s5. The Note Edge is even cooler