Cell Phones

danem · October 04, 2011, 06:34:27 PM

I also have the Motorola Droid 2. The best thing about it compared to other Androids is the slide out keyboard. Sadly I am on my second one, because the first one glitched out on me, so I will be paying strong attention to the new iPhones that come out this and next year.

I'm familiar with both Android and iOS, and am fond of them both for different reasons. I will say I probably would've gotten an iPhone last year if Verizon had them at the time.

coredumped · October 04, 2011, 07:18:37 PM

Android. iPhone is WAY too locked down for me.

Ernest Street · October 05, 2011, 01:07:08 AM

Please talk about prices! How much is an Android?
Tell us how much the Phone cost you, and then how much a month an unlimited plan costs.
I have to upgrade from AT&T 3G and wonder..

KenFSU · October 05, 2011, 07:58:06 AM

Most high end phones are going to cost around $199 with a two-year contract these days, with the exception being Verizon's high end 4G phones, which tend to be closer to $249 or $299 on contract. Some great phones can be had for $100 or less though with a contract (such as the Droid 2, Droid Incredible 2, and now, the iPhone 4). For a single phone with data on Verizon (my pick for the best network in Jax), you're looking at just over $100 a month I believe.

Text message rates are where all carriers universally screw the consumer, and it's pretty appalling that there hasn't been a probe into text messaging charges yet.

manasia · October 05, 2011, 09:04:28 AM

Quote from: coredumped on October 04, 2011, 07:18:37 PM
Android. iPhone is WAY too locked down for me.

I jailbroke my Iphone. I cannot use it without it being Jailbroken.

comncense · October 05, 2011, 09:09:03 AM

I have an iPhone 4 and I'm sure I'll convince myself to go ahead and pre-order the 4S this Friday. I pay a little under $100 a month for 450 mins of talk time, unlimited data and text. Though Android does make a few good phones, namely the HTC ones, I'll stick with the iPhone. Being that I have a MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, iPad, AppleTV... it all goes hand in hand.

KenFSU · October 05, 2011, 09:15:25 AM

Teaser for Google, Verizon, and Samsung's big phone announcement on Tuesday:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM9RO-GAKjE&feature=player_embedded

The Nexus/Droid Prime could possibly pack a 720p AMOLED screen, if rumors are to believed.

I quite like the shape we get a brief glimpse of too.

jandar · October 05, 2011, 09:35:20 AM

HTC Evo Shift. Getting used to Android, missing my Palm Pre WebOS phone.

WebOS -> Android -> iOS.

About to root and custom rom so I can get my free wifi tethering back like I had on the pre.

manasia · October 05, 2011, 09:46:57 AM

I will not be upgrading to the Iphone4S next year, I will be buying a Samsung Galaxy S2. It is the truth.

I already have an Iphone4 and to me the 4s is pointless.

JeffreyS · October 05, 2011, 09:51:27 AM

My wife is getting the new Iphone 4s so I will see how she likes it. I am still happy with my HTC EVO but the 64 gig would be nice.

Jimmy · October 05, 2011, 10:34:20 AM

Quote from: comncense on October 05, 2011, 09:09:03 AM
I have an iPhone 4 and I'm sure I'll convince myself to go ahead and pre-order the 4S this Friday. I pay a little under $100 a month for 450 mins of talk time, unlimited data and text. Though Android does make a few good phones, namely the HTC ones, I'll stick with the iPhone. Being that I have a MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, iPad, AppleTV... it all goes hand in hand.

This is where I am, too. I'm upgrade-eligible, might as well do it. I liked Siri BEFORE Apple acquired it. Can't wait to see how they've improved it.

ProjectMaximus · October 05, 2011, 05:49:32 PM

Epic 4G on Sprint's Network.

Phone was $250 with a 2-year contract and plan is $70/month for unlimited everything with my discount as well as Sprint's recent price-hike.

There are certainly drawbacks with the Sprint network and a few negatives about the phone but for me personally, this is by far the best for what I need. Can't beat the price.

I sincerely hope they can stay in this range...the lower price is Sprint's competitive advantage but I'm not sure how much longer they can hang on. Hopefully the inventory of iphones they are purchasing this year will help them.

KenFSU · October 05, 2011, 08:12:03 PM

Steve Jobs died today

Jimmy · October 05, 2011, 08:19:55 PM

Very, very sad news. If not wholly unexpected, given his health problems.

"Stay hungry. Stay foolish."

Lunican · October 06, 2011, 10:56:40 AM

These two year - $100 per month plans are ridiculous. If you are willing to buy an unsubsidized smartphone you will save a lot of money.

Here is a good example: http://www.tmonews.com/2011/10/t-mobile-wal-mart-introduce-30-no-contract-plan-arrives-october-16th/