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brekk
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OK guys, looking for recommendation for my next phone. I currently have a Samsung GS4 on a Verizon Unlimited Data plan. I had been planning on getting the Note 5 later this month, but the leaks with some of the specs are leaving me underwhelmed. (no usb type-c, 3000mah battery, same exynos as gs6 not the 7422 updated version)
Opinions on alternate phones to look at on Verizon? Or should I just bite the bullet and deal with the GS6/Note 5 as the best choice.
I'm not in a super rush but the usb2 charging port is becoming somewhat unreliable in my phone, only certain cables stay tight and charge properly. I REALLY had my heart set on a phone with usb type c, but that doesn't seem to be a near term spec on new phones.
Opinions on alternate phones to look at on Verizon? Or should I just bite the bullet and deal with the GS6/Note 5 as the best choice.
I'm not in a super rush but the usb2 charging port is becoming somewhat unreliable in my phone, only certain cables stay tight and charge properly. I REALLY had my heart set on a phone with usb type c, but that doesn't seem to be a near term spec on new phones.
jeydax
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@brekk: If you can wait, Google's updated Nexus line should be coming out around the same time as the Note 5.
There is 2 versions of the Nexus 2015 being made: 1) Basically an updated Nexus 5 [made by LG] and 2) Basically an updated Nexus 6 [made by Huawei]
I'm likely going to be getting the Huawei and here are the probable specs:
Nexus 2015 - the Huawei version
There is 2 versions of the Nexus 2015 being made: 1) Basically an updated Nexus 5 [made by LG] and 2) Basically an updated Nexus 6 [made by Huawei]
I'm likely going to be getting the Huawei and here are the probable specs:
Nexus 2015 - the Huawei version
- 5.7-inch WQHD AMOLED display (2560 x 1440)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor (SD820 SoC - the newest processor)
- USB Type-C connector
- QuickCharge 2.0
- 21-megapixel IMX230 sensor rear camera
- Metal unibody design
- Fingerprint reader
I just got my Nexus 6 and Project Fi running. I'm driving upstate NY tomorrow. Should be interested to try it.
meStevo
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Expecting my Fi invite in the next couple weeks. I'll to either go with that when the next Nexus hits or give Windows Phone a shot for a cycle once the next round of them releases.
Just ready for a change from Verizon and/or waiting forever for updates.
Just ready for a change from Verizon and/or waiting forever for updates.
The N6 is a decent phone, honestly don't care about cell phone releases anymore these days. As long as it plays netflix and load chrome, I'm good with it. It just has to have a decent screen size which the N6 has.
Which carrier did you move from to fi draegan? Comparison would be interesting once you have time with the new service.
meStevo
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Oh I know, I'd just use the latest and greatest as an impetus is all. Have to have the new shinies. Love the larger phones, coming from a Note 2 and 3 before going w/ battery life and the ability to edge upgrade to get my Turbo.
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Verizon blew up their contacts and phone subsidies today.
Verizon Kills Off Subsidies And Contracts, Simplifies Data Plans | TechCrunch
Verizon Kills Off Subsidies And Contracts, Simplifies Data Plans | TechCrunch
BrutulTM
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That does seem a little better than the current deals. Right now I'm paying $80 a month for smartphone with 2GB of data, 400 min of talk, and no text plan. It sounds like I could get unlimited talk and text with 3GB of data for $65 now? I'm sure there will be some tax and fee bullshit that will get it back up to $80 but at least I would be getting more of everything. The $20 access fee and the $10 tethering fee are definitely bullshit, but it's nothing new I guess.
EDIT: Oh I forgot about the no more phone subsidies. I guess they are fucking us a bit after all. I wonder if that will bring down the price of Samsung/LG/HTC flagship phones to compete with things like the One+ or the Moto X/G.
EDIT: Oh I forgot about the no more phone subsidies. I guess they are fucking us a bit after all. I wonder if that will bring down the price of Samsung/LG/HTC flagship phones to compete with things like the One+ or the Moto X/G.
Palum
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Still glad I kept my unlimited plan I guess. I have it down under a 100 by cutting phone minutes (just don't use enough of them).
The edge program is fucking rolling car leases bullshit though. They are going to have to scale back flagships I think, a ton of people are going to have to go with B rated phones.
The edge program is fucking rolling car leases bullshit though. They are going to have to scale back flagships I think, a ton of people are going to have to go with B rated phones.
BrutulTM
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I have a feeling that people will just buy phones on time even though it is most likely a huge ripoff but most people are incapable of saving a few hundred bucks. I actually kind of prefer to pay cash for my phones if there are good devices available in the $3-400 range. I paid $400 for my Moto X on Cyber Monday and I really wouldn't mind doing that once every 12-18 months but $700 seems a little rough.
BrutulTM
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Yeah, but how much did you pay for it?
NM I looked it up Galaxy S6 Edge is $29.16 a month so in 24 months it will cost you $699.84 which is actually 15 cents less than buying it outright. I guess I was incorrectly assuming that Verizon was charging you interest to buy on time.
NM I looked it up Galaxy S6 Edge is $29.16 a month so in 24 months it will cost you $699.84 which is actually 15 cents less than buying it outright. I guess I was incorrectly assuming that Verizon was charging you interest to buy on time.
Inque
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You're buying the device at retail, all Verizon is charging is service. Nothing has changed except simplification of the process/charges. Want that S6? It's going to cost $24.99 month and your access is $20 for a total of $55 + your Talk/Text and Data. The market is simply going 100% retail, there is no reason to buy a 2 year contract anymore.
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That's only true if you think gigabytes really cost $10. They have to change to adapt to industry trends, they are basically removing $500 in subsidy over 2 years while giving away pennies in data use.
brekk
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OK guys, so my previous post with questions about phone choices has changed with the Verizon announcement.
Do I get a GS6 to lock in my unlimited/450m/1000txt plan for 2 more years costing me 97 per month (that incl insurance on phone) or forfit my unlimited and switch to the 60 for 6 plan (60+20+25 for edge+8insurance) which ends up around 110.
I kind of feel like snagging a GS6 for 200 is a good deal now, especially if they decide to aggresively kill my unlimited data in the future allowing me to avoid an ETF and switch to a different plan anyways.
Do I get a GS6 to lock in my unlimited/450m/1000txt plan for 2 more years costing me 97 per month (that incl insurance on phone) or forfit my unlimited and switch to the 60 for 6 plan (60+20+25 for edge+8insurance) which ends up around 110.
I kind of feel like snagging a GS6 for 200 is a good deal now, especially if they decide to aggresively kill my unlimited data in the future allowing me to avoid an ETF and switch to a different plan anyways.