I've had my current phone for 3 or 4 years now. I forget. It's a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, and it was alright. I had an iPhone 3 over a decade ago, and then 3 Samsungs in a row, but this one is on it's last legs and I'm thinking I'm ready to buy a new one. What would you go with and why? I'm leaning towards the iPhone 11 Pro 256gb but would consider another Galaxy Edge or perhaps the Pixel. I like a lot of things about the Android line, but I think I'm ready to just enjoy a phone that just always works instead of the tireless tinkering I seem to always be doing with my Androids.
I love my Pixel XL. I bought it when the Pixel 3 was the current version and I picked it for $229 new. It is 128 GB model. It is running Android 9 but it won't be updated to 10 as Google has stopped putting new versions on the original Pixel's (ver. 1). It is still the fastest phone I've ever had. In the future I'll stick with it and probably always stay at least a couple versions behind the latest and greatest. You can save a good chunk of money that way. Especially considering the latest Google Pixel 4 XL 128 gb is running over $1K. I will not ever pay over $1K for a damn phone.
I still love love love my Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (waterproof!).
I recently bought another aftermarket battery for it just to keep it going as long as possible. It does everything and does it well.
Why would I spend up to $1K for a new device?
Quote from: born2print on April 16, 2020, 10:30:47 AM
I still love love love my Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (waterproof!).
I recently bought another aftermarket battery for it just to keep it going as long as possible. It does everything and does it well.
Why would I spend up to $1K for a new device?
No reason I can come up with! :D
Quote from: Joe on April 16, 2020, 10:54:33 AM
Quote from: born2print on April 16, 2020, 10:30:47 AM
I still love love love my Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (waterproof!).
I recently bought another aftermarket battery for it just to keep it going as long as possible. It does everything and does it well.
Why would I spend up to $1K for a new device?
No reason I can come up with! :D
You must like dealing with hassles. I'm spoiled.
This phone quit recognizing the microSD card, so now I have no storage. I like the microSD, but you'll move an app to it and then if the card isn't seen, you've lost the use of that app. Plus, when the app updates, it moves itself back to the phone HD and then you have to move it back. I also have an ever-increasing circular loss of pixels on the upper left hand corner. It's almost half an inch in size now. The screen also seems to have lost it's touch ability, because there's at least a 2-second delay after you press something before it responds. I'm over it.
Quote from: DigiCorn on April 16, 2020, 11:10:04 AM
You must like dealing with hassles. I'm spoiled.
This phone quit recognizing the microSD card, so now I have no storage. I like the microSD, but you'll move an app to it and then if the card isn't seen, you've lost the use of that app. Plus, when the app updates, it moves itself back to the phone HD and then you have to move it back. I also have an ever-increasing circular loss of pixels on the upper left hand corner. It's almost half an inch in size now. The screen also seems to have lost it's touch ability, because there's at least a 2-second delay after you press something before it responds. I'm over it.
No not really fond of hassles. Before I bought the Pixel I did see those issues with buying cheap phones (<$100) which is why I finally got the Pixel. First off, on the Pixel there is no SD Card. Mine has 128 GB of internal storage so I don't have to worry about the crappy SD cards. I have no screen or touch issues. I've had it for a couple of years now and it works as good today as it worked the first day I got it. It was not a used or refurbished phone. It just wasn't latest overpriced version.
My iPhone 6S has been flawless since the day I bought it.
:banana:
Quote from: david on April 16, 2020, 11:30:30 AM
My iPhone 6S has been flawless since the day I bought it.
:banana:
DITTO. And I got it as a free replacement. Although I did have to buy a new battery after a few years. $50. And I can't do backgrounds on Zoom. I.D.G.A.F. It's a $50 iPhone.
Nobody is selling me on the android right now. I'm ordering the 11 pro 256. I don't hear any arguments that make it better, and I'm not concerned about being cheap.
I've never owned a "new" smart phone. When the iPhone 6 came out, I bought a used iPhone 4 from a kid working in the local Walmart electronics dept for $100 as he upgraded to the 6. When the GPS rollover happened I (needlessly as it turns out) bought a used iPhone 7 off of kijiji for $150. The old iPhone 4 still worked in all aspects after the rollover so I could have stuck with it, but the 7 is faster and you can successfully browse more websites with it. Never had an issue with either iPhone.
Nobody is selling me on the android right now.
My 2nd battery on my iPhone 6 is crapping out. I'm getting a 7 plus, 128GB $250. Can't beat it with a stick.
I'd go for the regular 7 but read it has battery issues too.
I'm tempted on the iPhone 11 SE for $400. But there are 400 reasons stopping me. :D
Don'tcha know all that 5G stuff causes Corona Virus? It either carries the virus or lowers immunity so we get it. So say the people who are actually burning down 5G cell towers here and in Europe.
:lmao:
Quote from: Possum on May 20, 2020, 10:15:46 AM
Don'tcha know all that 5G stuff causes Corona Virus? It either carries the virus or lowers immunity so we get it. So say the people who are actually burning down 5G cell towers here and in Europe.
:lmao:
I thought it was causing impotency.
Man, I need to get back on the band wagon.
I did get the iPhone 11 Pro 256gb for something like $37 a month for 2 years on my wireless plan. It's been far less hassle/maintenance than the Samsung Galaxy 7 Edge I had previous, but honestly, I don't like it as much. As far as tablets go, my iPad mini 2 died... well, I got pissed and busted it by essentially crushing the board... and I got an iPad mini 4 for $140 used, and I love it. But for a phone, there's something I like better about the Android.... can't put my finger on it. I feel like I have more control of it's usage and features than I do with Apple. Maybe it's because I like to tinker.
Also, I feel like with Android, I can fuck with it, drop it, water it, freeze it, whatever... but I feel like Apple is more delicate and I have to baby it. As far as tvs go, Android TVs suck. I tried Boxee, WD, and a slew of other boxes but nothing compares to Roku... and if you really want to just have true web on your tv, add a Chromecast.
And FUCK Amazon and all their stupid devices. I'll buy everything under the sun from them, but Amazon Fire, TV, etc. all suck. Unless you just want an old school e-reader.
I've tried all of the streaming boxes. The Apple TV 4K is my favorite by far. The Fire TV Cube is OK. It would be my second favorite. Not a fan of Roku at all.
Joe, since you like the Apple TV 4K, is it a lot better than the old Apple TV. Used to love Roku, but now using Fire stick and PS4 the most. PS4 because of the simplicity, as I game a lot in the basement, and the way I have it setup it is just easier to use it for streaming.
The Apple TV 4K is the first one I have owned or used so I can't answer that. It has the A10 CPU in it and it is by far faster than any other streaming box I have used (Fire TV, Fire TV Cube and Roku) and the picture quality is great. I would not buy a new one right now as it is rumored that Apple is about to drop a new one with the A12 chip.
Never had Apple TV as they weren't around when I was demo-ing boxes. Can't imagine anything better than Roku. Boxee had da shit! back int he day, and by far the best remote, with a full QWERTY keyboard on the back, but it was open source, and the Boxee nerds on the forums were ALL fucking assholes.
EVERY streaming box remote sucks. Harmony is your friend if you don't mind spending big bucks on it.
What's wrong with having 6 remotes next to your chair for TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, Cable, and HDMI Switch? Plus it keeps others in the house from messing with the TV. :dev2:
I've got 4 at my TV because I am too cheap to pay $200 - $400 for a Harmony remote.
Let's see... our main TV came with 2 remotes - one standard remote and then one with like a touchpad/microphone combo (https://www.amazon.com/Sony-RMFYD003-Touch-Remote-Control/dp/B013LIO6NY). Then we have the satellite, blu-ray, and surround sound/amplifier remote, which is a total of 5. Other rooms are equally as bad, with HDMI switch remote, Roku remote, TV remote, stereo/amp remote, DVD/blu-ray remote, and then gaming system controls.
For a mere $269.99 you can replace all of them with a single Logitech Harmony Elite Remote Control, Hub and App (https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Elite-Remote-Control/dp/B014PDFP9S/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Harmony+Elite&qid=1590076606&sr=8-1)
I use all my remotes as part of the living room decor...
it's so 2020
:rotf:
I forgot to add my massive PS3 remote, which I basically only use for a BluRay/DVD player these days.
Quote from: david on May 21, 2020, 10:51:14 AM
I use all my remotes as part of the living room decor...
it's so 2020
:rotf:
:lmao:
Quote from: david on May 21, 2020, 10:51:14 AM
I use all my remotes as part of the living room decor...
it's so 2020
:rotf:
Of course! Who needs coffee table books when you can just spread out the tasteful array of remotes?
all arranged artfully on the table... or the arm of the couch... or maybe in the other room...
where's the tv remote?
:hangme:
Quote from: david on May 21, 2020, 11:28:11 AMwhere's the tv remote?
:hangme:
Usually inside the recliner that always takes at least an hour to dig out.
:facepalm:
Along with a few old pieces of chips and cheetos in various stages of decomposition.
and a wheat penny
Like dat old guy from the Caribbean that started smoking suddenly. Someone axed him why so? Hey says, look, look, it says on the pack: Smoking can make you impotent. (important i think he thought).