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I just saw that Credo Mobile now has the iPhone. That's pretty much the only company I'd get a smart phone from. My current phone is T-mobile and while I don't like some of their business practices they are not as bad as Verizon or AT&T. It's just fine for what it is, which is cheap basic "dumb" phone service. (I just don't like T-mobile's data policy.) Prepaid is okay because I still don't use it much. That might change though if I have to change jobs or if I start dating again.
I've never had a smart phone, and I don't like it when everyone walks around with their faces buried in them all the time. Still, I can see the advantage of having internet access and especially music on the go. I like my Kindle and a smart phone will never be as good for reading email or games, but a phone doesn't need wifi and can fit in my pocket. Unless I'm on campus and have my backpack with me, I don't have my Kindle on me. For that matter there are times when I wish I had my camera or that it were easier to carry or that it were nicer or easier on batteries.
I was late to get a cell phone and I never upgraded it. I've had my Samsung flip phone for about seven years and it has held up well. It does need to be charged a little more often now but it still works just fine. Really I don't think I've ever had a serious problem with anything from Samsung. Minor annoyances yes, but nothing too bad. (Like why can't I just save the number of the person who just called me?) LG electronics have been just as good and just as reliable but less user friendly.
So if I do get a smart phone the Galaxy S3 is the default choice. I've heard nothing but rave reviews of it and I can get one for free with a two year contract.
What gives me pause is that the iPhone is probably more user friendly and less prone to compatibility issues- even the best Android phones don't run all Android apps. Especially since I've never had a smart phone before maybe I should go with something easier. Also, if the Macbook does work out, the iPhone will play nice with it much more so than the Samsung will.
The problem with the free iPhone is that the specs just aren't as good. I'm not a power user, but I want to put off obsolescence as long as I reasonably can. I'd be well pleased if my second cell phone lasted as long as my first.
Okay, so here's Credo's page of smart phone offerings: Mobile Phones, Camera Phone, Flip and Smartphones : CREDO Mobile
I've narrowed it down to four:
Two free
Galaxy S3: Samsung Galaxy S® III 16GB - Blue
iPhone 4s: Apple® iPhone® 4s 8GB - Black
Two at $50, which is actually pretty good, even with a two year contract at $65 a month.
S4: Samsung Galaxy S® 4 - Black Mist
iPhone 5c: Apple® iPhone® 5c 16GB - Blue
All are well reviewed but Cnet at least says the S4 is practically flawless while every iPhone gets a 4 out of 5. Then again, part of what they're reviewing is the carrier and both AT&T and Verizon are terrible.
I know you guys are likely to have a pro-Apple slant but do you have any advice?
I've never had a smart phone, and I don't like it when everyone walks around with their faces buried in them all the time. Still, I can see the advantage of having internet access and especially music on the go. I like my Kindle and a smart phone will never be as good for reading email or games, but a phone doesn't need wifi and can fit in my pocket. Unless I'm on campus and have my backpack with me, I don't have my Kindle on me. For that matter there are times when I wish I had my camera or that it were easier to carry or that it were nicer or easier on batteries.
I was late to get a cell phone and I never upgraded it. I've had my Samsung flip phone for about seven years and it has held up well. It does need to be charged a little more often now but it still works just fine. Really I don't think I've ever had a serious problem with anything from Samsung. Minor annoyances yes, but nothing too bad. (Like why can't I just save the number of the person who just called me?) LG electronics have been just as good and just as reliable but less user friendly.
So if I do get a smart phone the Galaxy S3 is the default choice. I've heard nothing but rave reviews of it and I can get one for free with a two year contract.
What gives me pause is that the iPhone is probably more user friendly and less prone to compatibility issues- even the best Android phones don't run all Android apps. Especially since I've never had a smart phone before maybe I should go with something easier. Also, if the Macbook does work out, the iPhone will play nice with it much more so than the Samsung will.
The problem with the free iPhone is that the specs just aren't as good. I'm not a power user, but I want to put off obsolescence as long as I reasonably can. I'd be well pleased if my second cell phone lasted as long as my first.
Okay, so here's Credo's page of smart phone offerings: Mobile Phones, Camera Phone, Flip and Smartphones : CREDO Mobile
I've narrowed it down to four:
Two free
Galaxy S3: Samsung Galaxy S® III 16GB - Blue
iPhone 4s: Apple® iPhone® 4s 8GB - Black
Two at $50, which is actually pretty good, even with a two year contract at $65 a month.
S4: Samsung Galaxy S® 4 - Black Mist
iPhone 5c: Apple® iPhone® 5c 16GB - Blue
All are well reviewed but Cnet at least says the S4 is practically flawless while every iPhone gets a 4 out of 5. Then again, part of what they're reviewing is the carrier and both AT&T and Verizon are terrible.
I know you guys are likely to have a pro-Apple slant but do you have any advice?