Smartphone recommendation
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I'd recommend a Nokia Lumia 820 or above, particularly if you plan to do any app/game development for Windows Phone. I have an 820 and it's great for all of the things that you mentioned. I have 7 Windows Phones (including the Nokia 620 & 900), 2 iPhones, and 1 Android - I use all of them for development purposes. The 820 is the first Windows Phone I've owned that I'd recommend to anyone and I actually use it as my primary phone now. I like it that much. The 920/925/928 improve on the 820/822 with a higher resolution screen and better camera features. The 1020 is the ultimate camera-phone, a 41-Mpix camera-first Windows Phone (I'm planning to get one soon). But if you don't need the highest resolution screen or camera, then I recommend giving the 820 (AT&T) or 822 (Verizon) a look.
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I am getting a new phone later today, as my current 'texting' phone has started powering off randomly and battery life is getting worse. So, I will finally join the rest of the herd and get a smartphone. Any advice on which ones to avoid or which you would highly recommend? My needs are basic...phone, email, messaging, appointments, web browser. The phone will not be used for viewing cat videos or other such fluff and will be on wifi most of the time. The ability to run Office365 would be nice, but not a deal breaker. Suggestions? :-D
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
I have the Nokia 920, and really like it. The built in wireless charging is a very cool feature. Only thing I don’t like about it is the application back / escape button also doubles as the browser back button. That's a pain...
Common sense is admitting there is cause and effect and that you can exert some control over what you understand.
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Thanks for the WP recommendation. The WP Lumina is my favorite so far. Based on popularity, does opting for a WP mean that you think different? :laugh:
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
Repeating that comment in the wrong
rightplace could cause certain people to drop dead of apoplexy.:cool:Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, waging all things in the balance of reason? Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful? --Zachris Topelius Training a telescope on one’s own belly button will only reveal lint. You like that? You go right on staring at it. I prefer looking at galaxies. -- Sarah Hoyt
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I am getting a new phone later today, as my current 'texting' phone has started powering off randomly and battery life is getting worse. So, I will finally join the rest of the herd and get a smartphone. Any advice on which ones to avoid or which you would highly recommend? My needs are basic...phone, email, messaging, appointments, web browser. The phone will not be used for viewing cat videos or other such fluff and will be on wifi most of the time. The ability to run Office365 would be nice, but not a deal breaker. Suggestions? :-D
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
I've got the Lumia 920 and have been pleasantly surprised by Windows Phone 8. The people hub is one of the least marketed apps that comes built in, but it is excellent as handling all your contact information and bringing together everything from contact details to all the messaging history for each contact. If you get a Windows Phone that comes with Office, it looks like you can link it up to Office 365 as well (I haven't tried, but the setup seems to be there). Having never used Android I can't compare, but compared to the iPhones I was provided for work at a previous job, personally I find Windows Phone easier to use plus less laggy than the iPhone.
------------------------ Luke Lovegrove ------------------------
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I am getting a new phone later today, as my current 'texting' phone has started powering off randomly and battery life is getting worse. So, I will finally join the rest of the herd and get a smartphone. Any advice on which ones to avoid or which you would highly recommend? My needs are basic...phone, email, messaging, appointments, web browser. The phone will not be used for viewing cat videos or other such fluff and will be on wifi most of the time. The ability to run Office365 would be nice, but not a deal breaker. Suggestions? :-D
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
Another plug for Windows Phone. :cool: If your needs are basic, all the more reason. I, too, am tired of Google's antics lately and I'm avoiding Android at all costs.
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Thanks for the WP recommendation. The WP Lumina is my favorite so far. Based on popularity, does opting for a WP mean that you think different? :laugh:
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
kmoorevs wrote:
does opting for a WP mean that you think different?
No, just very slowly, and with frequent errors. ;P
Will Rogers never met me.
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I've got the Lumia 920 and have been pleasantly surprised by Windows Phone 8. The people hub is one of the least marketed apps that comes built in, but it is excellent as handling all your contact information and bringing together everything from contact details to all the messaging history for each contact. If you get a Windows Phone that comes with Office, it looks like you can link it up to Office 365 as well (I haven't tried, but the setup seems to be there). Having never used Android I can't compare, but compared to the iPhones I was provided for work at a previous job, personally I find Windows Phone easier to use plus less laggy than the iPhone.
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Luke Lovegrove wrote:
personally I find Windows Phone easier to use plus less laggy than the iPhone.
I read that as "personally I find Windows Phone easier to use plus less faggy than the iPhone". I got to get my eyes checked.
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I am getting a new phone later today, as my current 'texting' phone has started powering off randomly and battery life is getting worse. So, I will finally join the rest of the herd and get a smartphone. Any advice on which ones to avoid or which you would highly recommend? My needs are basic...phone, email, messaging, appointments, web browser. The phone will not be used for viewing cat videos or other such fluff and will be on wifi most of the time. The ability to run Office365 would be nice, but not a deal breaker. Suggestions? :-D
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
I've had the Samsung ATIV S since earlier this year and have been very happy with it. Without starting a flame war, I personally found it easier to use over Android. No problems accessing my SkyDrive and bringing up any Office documents.
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I am getting a new phone later today, as my current 'texting' phone has started powering off randomly and battery life is getting worse. So, I will finally join the rest of the herd and get a smartphone. Any advice on which ones to avoid or which you would highly recommend? My needs are basic...phone, email, messaging, appointments, web browser. The phone will not be used for viewing cat videos or other such fluff and will be on wifi most of the time. The ability to run Office365 would be nice, but not a deal breaker. Suggestions? :-D
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
I'd go with either the Lumia 820 or 920. Personally, I have the 920 and I simply love it.
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I've had the Samsung ATIV S since earlier this year and have been very happy with it. Without starting a flame war, I personally found it easier to use over Android. No problems accessing my SkyDrive and bringing up any Office documents.
At the risk of being mocked, I have a BlackBerry z10. I took out a second contract just to get it, as I suspect my (quite nice) Galaxy S3 Mini was used as an attack vector on my PC's when physically connected to them(think about it - if you have an Android exploit, and you are plugged into USB, you are already past the firewalls). Anyway, z10 sucks signals in and just keeps going when Samsung and HTC drop off the network. It is compliant with every kind of signal you can name, and comes with a well-integrated interface. It has a native app for all kinds of MS office files, and the apps are good enough to get all your jobs done. The browser is renowned for its speed. And now that BBM has been released on Android and i-phone, you and even non-BB users have secure, free instant messaging across the BlackBerry servers which are worldwide and don't(AFAIK) incur roaming charges. They are also renowned for their security, which is why I went for one.
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I am getting a new phone later today, as my current 'texting' phone has started powering off randomly and battery life is getting worse. So, I will finally join the rest of the herd and get a smartphone. Any advice on which ones to avoid or which you would highly recommend? My needs are basic...phone, email, messaging, appointments, web browser. The phone will not be used for viewing cat videos or other such fluff and will be on wifi most of the time. The ability to run Office365 would be nice, but not a deal breaker. Suggestions? :-D
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
Nokia Lumia 1020 is at this moment the "Rolls Royce" or "Rolex" among smartphones. Every smartphone with Windows Phone 7.5 or greater version is a good choice.
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I am getting a new phone later today, as my current 'texting' phone has started powering off randomly and battery life is getting worse. So, I will finally join the rest of the herd and get a smartphone. Any advice on which ones to avoid or which you would highly recommend? My needs are basic...phone, email, messaging, appointments, web browser. The phone will not be used for viewing cat videos or other such fluff and will be on wifi most of the time. The ability to run Office365 would be nice, but not a deal breaker. Suggestions? :-D
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
Samsung S X (1, 2, 3, 4 - Depends on how much you can spend) if you want a nice phone. Nokia Lumia X if you want to do Windows Phone Dev iPhone X if you want to watch the world burn ;P BlackBerry X if you're feeling suicidal, and want a phone to go with you when you die :laugh:
-= Reelix =-
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I am getting a new phone later today, as my current 'texting' phone has started powering off randomly and battery life is getting worse. So, I will finally join the rest of the herd and get a smartphone. Any advice on which ones to avoid or which you would highly recommend? My needs are basic...phone, email, messaging, appointments, web browser. The phone will not be used for viewing cat videos or other such fluff and will be on wifi most of the time. The ability to run Office365 would be nice, but not a deal breaker. Suggestions? :-D
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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I am getting a new phone later today, as my current 'texting' phone has started powering off randomly and battery life is getting worse. So, I will finally join the rest of the herd and get a smartphone. Any advice on which ones to avoid or which you would highly recommend? My needs are basic...phone, email, messaging, appointments, web browser. The phone will not be used for viewing cat videos or other such fluff and will be on wifi most of the time. The ability to run Office365 would be nice, but not a deal breaker. Suggestions? :-D
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
I just bought a Samsung S3 (i747) for $32 from Amazon. (Watch out for the difference between the older i9300 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and the newer i747 in offers). It has Android Jelly Bean and a bunch of apps including Quick Office for MS Office compatibility. And you get to say you own a 747! I am sure it has some warts along with the sunshine. There are so many Free apps on Google Play, Amazon Store, and others that I intend to tailor it to my specific preferences. I did this for my wife on her i747. She has what she prefers. Her needs are at the opposite end of the scale from mine. One thing to put extra emphasis on for any smartphone is virus and malware protection. Hackers are targeting mobile phones. There are some good AV and AMAL apps out there. Make sure to get one and test it. So for $32, considering the plethora of apps, this may be a good choice for you as well. Good luck.
"Courtesy is the product of a mature, disciplined mind ... ridicule is lack of the same - DPM"
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kmoorevs wrote:
does opting for a WP mean that you think different?
No, just very slowly, and with frequent errors. ;P
Will Rogers never met me.
Low-cost Nokia Lumia Windows phones offer more than iOS and Android http://www.zdnet.com/low-cost-nokia-lumia-windows-phones-offer-more-than-ios-and-android-7000015922/[^] "There are very few low-end Android devices running the Jelly Bean software that was released in July 2012. Most run Ice Cream Sandwich while some even still run Gingerbread, a version of Android that was released in 2011. These devices tend to slow down with usage, have inconsistent user experiences, and have low quality cameras, and I often hear many frustrations from people with these devices." Thats why I'm plannig change my Motorola Defy (Android) for a Lumia. (Sorry for bad English)
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I am getting a new phone later today, as my current 'texting' phone has started powering off randomly and battery life is getting worse. So, I will finally join the rest of the herd and get a smartphone. Any advice on which ones to avoid or which you would highly recommend? My needs are basic...phone, email, messaging, appointments, web browser. The phone will not be used for viewing cat videos or other such fluff and will be on wifi most of the time. The ability to run Office365 would be nice, but not a deal breaker. Suggestions? :-D
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
If you aren't expecting phone calls and aren't using it, switch you phone to flight mode. You'd be amazed how long the battery lasts in flight mode. Mine, which usually drains in 1.5 days lasted 7 days!!! Of course, everybody knows I don't switch my phone on (or it is in flight mode so I can't receive anything) so there is no problem receiving calls.
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I am getting a new phone later today, as my current 'texting' phone has started powering off randomly and battery life is getting worse. So, I will finally join the rest of the herd and get a smartphone. Any advice on which ones to avoid or which you would highly recommend? My needs are basic...phone, email, messaging, appointments, web browser. The phone will not be used for viewing cat videos or other such fluff and will be on wifi most of the time. The ability to run Office365 would be nice, but not a deal breaker. Suggestions? :-D
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
Well, what did you get?
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I am getting a new phone later today, as my current 'texting' phone has started powering off randomly and battery life is getting worse. So, I will finally join the rest of the herd and get a smartphone. Any advice on which ones to avoid or which you would highly recommend? My needs are basic...phone, email, messaging, appointments, web browser. The phone will not be used for viewing cat videos or other such fluff and will be on wifi most of the time. The ability to run Office365 would be nice, but not a deal breaker. Suggestions? :-D
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
First you need to decide how you are going to use the phone; As a smarter version of a dumb phone? Go with a 3.5 - 4" screen. As a simple PDA & phone? - get a 4.5 - 5" screen. As a substitute for a tablet? - get as large a screen as possible, they are offering up to 6" screens now. In general the bigger the phone the easier it is to use the "features" and the battery life is actually better because of the bigger battery. But the trade off is a heavier phone and the awkwardness of using a phone as big as your head! I have a Chinese Note II clone with dual SIM's and find it a good compromise size. Big enough to use as a tablet, small enough to fit in a shirt pocket. But heavier than I would like.
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Well, what did you get?
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I have not gotten it yet, but have opted for the Nokia Lumia 928 WP. Thanks to all for the advice! :-D
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
I have the 920. The first thing I did was buy a case for it because it was so slippery that I knew I'd drop it otherwise.