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2014 Smart Phones

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by ItsMyFault, Feb 3, 2014.

  1. Jamers

    Jamers Member

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    i just got my S5 yesterday (replaced my old iPhone 3gs).. this **** is awesome..
     
  2. fallenphoenix

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    welcome to the dark side. it is by far the superior phone
     
  3. rezdawg

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    My contract is up at the end of this month.

    Currently have the S3.

    Not sure if I should get an S5 (with the S6 right around the corner), LG G3, or hold out a couple months for the Note 4.

    Questions I have about the LG G3...I hear the screen is dim and the battery life is not that good. Any LG G3 owners want to give an honest review?

    S5 owners, where you at? Battery life and speed of phone comments welcomed.

    Note owners or others in the know...what are your thoughts on the Note 4?

    Decisions, decisions!
     
  4. fallenphoenix

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    S5 speed is a non-issue, it never lags. battery life is fine as long as you don't leave all your apps running in the background constantly.
     
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  5. VanityHalfBlack

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    You probably already know this but for Verizon subscribers, please take full advantage of the Edge Program:

    Verizon Edge is a way to purchase a device. The full retail price is broken down into 20 easy monthly payments, which appear on your bill. After 30 days, you are then able to upgrade to a new device once 60% of your current Edge device is paid off.

    1.
    Easy Monthly Payments

    The cost of your device is split into 20 monthly installments, which appear on your bill.

    2.
    Upgrade Faster

    Upgrade to a new device more often than every two years. After 30 days and 60% of the current Edge device is paid off, you are able to upgrade.

    3.
    No Upgrade Fees

    With Verizon Edge you never pay an upgrade fee.

    4.
    Save on Your Bill

    Save up to $25 monthly line access per Verizon Edge smartphone on The MORE Everything Plan.

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    Keep Up with the Latest Technology

    The latest devices can be yours.


    Verizon Edge upgrade program now includes Android and iOS tablets
     
  6. ChankMcStank

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    So what T-Mobile started and what every other carrier is following with?
     
  7. VanityHalfBlack

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    T-mobile is obsolete, that's why!!!:mad:
     
  8. ChankMcStank

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    I think you misspelled "Sprint".
     
  9. Damion Laverne

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    Does anyone know how the keyboard functions on the S5? I stayed away from Android phones because the keyboards sucked if I wanted to type anything fast.
     
  10. Amel

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    I got an invite for the One Plus One 64gb version and sold it on ebay for $85 in 5 minutes....i've seen them posted for more but wanted it sold asap
     
  11. Yonkers

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    Doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose of it being a cheap phone? Good for you that some people are so dumb.
     
  12. ChankMcStank

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    Even if they paid the 350 + 85, it is still a good price for a 64GB "flagship spec" phone.
     
  13. Jamers

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    swiftkey keyborad
     
  14. fallenphoenix

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    the default keyboard sucks, but i downloaded the google keyboard which is much better. there's a bunch of others you can use too depending on your preference.
     
  15. NewRoxFan

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    Not entirely sure why the stock keyboard doesn't work well for you, but there are a number of replacement keyboards you can use, including Swiftkey (which is free now). Swiftkey allows you to theme the keyboard, change its layout (eg, I put numbers across top, and add the arrow keys). My social media whiz daughter likes the emoji support. Plus it does a pretty good job learning your typos.

    I know others like the Hacker keyboard and other thumb keyboards that break up the keyboard into two.

    There are reasons to prefer iOS over Android, but hard to see where the keyboard is one...
     
  16. NewRoxFan

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    Did you/have you tried the Android L keyboard yet?
     
  17. Two Sandwiches

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    Been waiting for an invite for a few months now. You suck! Haha good job.

    I should have mine by the end of the month. I hope.
     
  18. BiGGieStuFF

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    Been waiting for an invite for ever as well. I guess selling the invite for 85 is quick profit w/o any work. they've been going for 500-550 on ebay.
     
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    In the market for an S5. Most likely gonna use it on Walmart's T-Mobile $30 plan (100 min, unlimited text, 5 GB data).

    For those of you familiar with the phone, is it easy to unlock if I get the AT&T version? Or should I just get the T-Mobile locked version?

    Also, for people on that $30 plan, does it give you LTE or just HSPA+?
     
  20. ChankMcStank

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    Just get the TMobile version if you want LTE speeds on that plan. No point in getting an AT&T and unlocking it. You'll most likely get HSPA+ on it anyways.
     

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