Cell phone blues

[StefanieJones]

It should be a song. It comes around every couple of years. At least for me. Mine now keeps turning itself off almost all the time unless it's on a charger.

Anyone up on the latest (not bank breaker) Android phones?  Most reviews I've read seem more like manufacturer adverts. -_-;

 

[David Houck]

My phone is a Moto G5 Plus; I've had it for a little over a year now.  It's a good reliable phone.  The Moto G series is known as a good quality phone for a reasonable price.  There is a newer model out now, the G6.

My own past experience suggests avoiding used, refurbished, or reconditioned phones.

[cozmik_cowboy]

There many reasons I carry a flip phone with texting disabled; this is but one.  Current one is about 14 years old & going strong (and I never look at it unless I'm making a phone call....)


Peter (who wishes you kids would get off his lawn!)

[StefanieJones]

David, My current is a Moto X. It worked fine until recently. I Was thinking about going with moto again. I guess this one is about 3 years old, not sure.

Peter, I need a little more out of my phone anymore >.>   Videos and almost the only games I play now are on my phone, lol

[paulman]

Any Smartphone purchased these days is engineered to last around 18 months.  Lately it seems the Cell phone will work fine, but the batteries will no longer hold a charge.  The newest Samsung and Apple high end phones are made so the batteries cannot be changed easily by the end-user.  It's all very frustrating as an IT person that tries to control costs.  My people get the Cell phone blues often. 


I had an HTC EVO phone in 2010 that I was able to keep going for 5 years, and the only reason I had to get another phone is Sprint turned off the wireless spectrum that the HTC EVO operated on. 


Luckily it's just Cell Phone Blues.  My 2005 Further is still going strong (but I still have had to change the battery). 


I'd love to have a flip phone with texting disabled, that would be GOLD!  Nice work Cozmik!

[keith_h]

The batteries are replaceable in the 1st and 2nd generation phones. I don't know about later ones. Battery replacement kits run $30 - $40 and replacement services run $70 - $80. Just a thought if you current phone meets your needs outside of the bad battery.

[pauldo]

I’m not allowed a Smart Phone.

I’m like the Cowboy... using an olde style tri-corder flip phone.

[StefanieJones]

The batteries are replaceable in the 1st and 2nd generation phones. I don't know about later ones. Battery replacement kits run $30 - $40 and replacement services run $70 - $80. Just a thought if you current phone meets your needs outside of the bad battery.

I would like that, but it doesn't seem like this phone can be opened to put a battery in it.

[cozmik_cowboy]

I would like that, but it doesn't seem like this phone can be opened to put a battery in it.

You're probably not using a big enough hammer.

peter

[peoplechipper]

I'm so glad I don't have a cell phone...my bosses used to even say they would get me one just to piss me off! I of course promised that I would leave it at home and never charge it so they have wisely chosen not to waste their time and money...Peter, I'm with you-more cell phones should meet with hammers...

[elwoodblue]

Great minds thinking alike 


Colbert Tech Tips

[edwardofhuncote]

If it weren't for my Android phone, I wouldn't be able to hang out with you guys.

By the way Stephanie, I replaced my Galaxy 5 with a 7, in spite of the fact that 8 was already out. The 7's were a lot cheaper and were similar enough that I didn't have to relearn a bunch of functions. I've had it almost a year now, with no problems.

[gearhed289]

By the way Stephanie, I replaced my Galaxy 5 with a 7, in spite of the fact that 8 was already out. The 7's were a lot cheaper and were similar enough that I didn't have to relearn a bunch of functions. I've had it almost a year now, with no problems.

I always get "last year's model". I'm not much of a phone enthusiast. It still amazes me that people wait in line for the new iPhone. I've had a Samsung Galaxy S6 for a little over 2 years now with no problems. Flip phone is tempting. 

[xlrogue6]

I guess I win the low tech award--my cell is a Nokia candy bar that mostly lives in the saddlebag of my bicycle in case of dire emergency.

[lbpesq]

Being a big Star Trek fan, I loved my old flip phone.  I was reluctantly dragged into smartphone land when my flip phone wouldn't work with the hands-free feature in my car's sound system (gotta be hands-free here in California).  I have, however, drawn the line at texting - I do not send or receive texts.  I will resist becoming one of the Borg as long as I can!

Bill, (the Luddite), tgo