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Originally posted by dmm5157:

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Originally posted by GilchristNole:
The girlfriend and I are switching to Verizon this weekend.  Would you say that the S4 is a significant upgrade over the S3?  I'm coming from an Iphone 4 and I'm trying to decide if I want to spend the extra $150 (100 with a rebate) for the S4 or just go with the S3 for $100 and buy the next  big phone when I'm available for an upgrade again in a year or so.  Or are there any other Verizon phones in line with that S3/S4 that you'd recommend as well? I'm trying to get myself away from the iPhone

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Not sure how big the jump is between the GS3 and the GS4.  The processor is considerably faster with the GS4, but everything else is an incremental improvement (taking a page out of Apple's book).

As for the cost for a GS3 on Verizon, you should be able to get one for $50 or less.  I've seen lots of places like Costco advertising it for $49 with a new contract.  I see Wirefly also offers it for $49 for new customers.

http://www.wirefly.com/plans/verizon-wireless?referringdomain=wirefly

Be very careful when considering buying a "cheaper" device now in hopes of upgrading in a year.  I'm not a big fan of buying old tech, as it ages very quickly.  While the GS3 is a great device right now, not sure how it'll fare in 18 months, when you'll probably be available for an upgrade.

As for the iPhone, you could easily sell that one for $200+ if it's in good shape.  I sold my wife's iPhone 4s for $325 in 30 minutes on Ebay (set the Buy it Now Price too low).  That is one thing that's great about iPhones:  great resale value.


What are you looking to be able to do with your new phone?  You just looking for a change from the iOS ecosystem?  Trying to get a feel for where you want to be so I don't steer you down the wrong path on this.

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Looking for a change from the Apple system.  Looking for more customization and freedom within the OS.  I do a lot of browing of the internet, watching movies, playing games now and then, and some reading as well so I'm looking for something that can do just about anything in that regard. 

The only issue with resale value on my iPhone is the home button is broken.  It rarely seems to work anymore.  I've had to turn on adaptive touch to be able to use that function most of the time.  I'm not sure how much that would affect the resale value on it.  Any idea?

5/2 7:11 PM | IP: Logged

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Originally posted by GilchristNole:

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Originally posted by dmm5157:

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Originally posted by GilchristNole:
The girlfriend and I are switching to Verizon this weekend.  Would you say that the S4 is a significant upgrade over the S3?  I'm coming from an Iphone 4 and I'm trying to decide if I want to spend the extra $150 (100 with a rebate) for the S4 or just go with the S3 for $100 and buy the next  big phone when I'm available for an upgrade again in a year or so.  Or are there any other Verizon phones in line with that S3/S4 that you'd recommend as well? I'm trying to get myself away from the iPhone

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Not sure how big the jump is between the GS3 and the GS4.  The processor is considerably faster with the GS4, but everything else is an incremental improvement (taking a page out of Apple's book).

As for the cost for a GS3 on Verizon, you should be able to get one for $50 or less.  I've seen lots of places like Costco advertising it for $49 with a new contract.  I see Wirefly also offers it for $49 for new customers.

http://www.wirefly.com/plans/verizon-wireless?referringdomain=wirefly

Be very careful when considering buying a "cheaper" device now in hopes of upgrading in a year.  I'm not a big fan of buying old tech, as it ages very quickly.  While the GS3 is a great device right now, not sure how it'll fare in 18 months, when you'll probably be available for an upgrade.

As for the iPhone, you could easily sell that one for $200+ if it's in good shape.  I sold my wife's iPhone 4s for $325 in 30 minutes on Ebay (set the Buy it Now Price too low).  That is one thing that's great about iPhones:  great resale value.


What are you looking to be able to do with your new phone?  You just looking for a change from the iOS ecosystem?  Trying to get a feel for where you want to be so I don't steer you down the wrong path on this.

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Looking for a change from the Apple system.  Looking for more customization and freedom within the OS.  I do a lot of browing of the internet, watching movies, playing games now and then, and some reading as well so I'm looking for something that can do just about anything in that regard. 

The only issue with resale value on my iPhone is the home button is broken.  It rarely seems to work anymore.  I've had to turn on adaptive touch to be able to use that function most of the time.  I'm not sure how much that would affect the resale value on it.  Any idea?

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Follow up on you previous question about prices:  Wirefly is selling the GS4 for $180 for new accounts or upgrades for Verizon.

http://www.wirefly.com/eCommerce/SpecialOffer.aspx?cid=36146_c579bef865ad49c1a03994582d846bb2

5/3 2:06 PM | IP: Logged

Got the S4 last week. Noticed that one of the differences from the S3 is the 4 is an international phone (like the Note2). Next time I go to Panama, pop in a chip and use it down there no problem.

Phone is super fast as well and battery lasts and lasts and.....lasts..

5/3 3:00 PM | IP: Logged

I've got an iphone 4.  What eats up the monthly data limit on this thing? 

I've downloaded some music
A couple games I play on there with one having banner ads at the top
Surf the net off and on

Is this enough to push me over the limit on my "Share everything" plan? 

Hopefully there will be more straight forward answers here than the verizon and apple blogs I've been looking at.

Thanks

5/3 3:28 PM | IP: Logged

Originally posted by SoProudNole:

I've got an iphone 4.  What eats up the monthly data limit on this thing? 

I've downloaded some music
A couple games I play on there with one having banner ads at the top
Surf the net off and on

Is this enough to push me over the limit on my "Share everything" plan? 

Hopefully there will be more straight forward answers here than the verizon and apple blogs I've been looking at.

Thanks

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How much data is it using in a month? Are you downloading apps and music over the 3G or over WiFi?

5/6 4:30 PM | IP: Logged

"The only issue with resale value on my iPhone is the home button is broken. It rarely seems to work anymore. I've had to turn on adaptive touch to be able to use that function most of the time. I'm not sure how much that would affect the resale value on it. Any idea?"

It's likely dust on the connector. It's normally a problem you see with screen protectors as they channel dirt around the home button. There are a number of fixes, blowing a little compressed air around the sides of the button.

5/2 11:11 PM | IP: Logged

I also can admit and appreciate that if the iPhone had been available to other carriers when it launched I probably would have never even really looked at Android

Absolutely agree. I think that was a big blunder on Apple's part.

3/26 2:58 PM | IP: Logged

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Originally posted by TexSkills:
I also can admit and appreciate that if the iPhone had been available to other carriers when it launched I probably would have never even really looked at Android

Absolutely agree. I think that was a big blunder on Apple's part.

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Looking back, other carriers had an opportunity to get in on it but AT&T ponied up the dough when the others wouldn't and also showed they had an advantage (GSM - simultaneous data + voice) over the others (minus T-Mobile).

As much as I hated AT&T in the past, I am with them now (although not necessarily happy about it though).

AT&T is really to blame for the sole sourcing of the iPhone here in the states. Apple not wanting to branch out to CDMA earlier was their fault, though.

3/26 3:10 PM | IP: Logged

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Originally posted by dmm5157:

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Originally posted by TexSkills:
I also can admit and appreciate that if the iPhone had been available to other carriers when it launched I probably would have never even really looked at Android

Absolutely agree. I think that was a big blunder on Apple's part.

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Looking back, other carriers had an opportunity to get in on it but AT&T ponied up the dough when the others wouldn't and also showed they had an advantage (GSM - simultaneous data + voice) over the others (minus T-Mobile).

As much as I hated AT&T in the past, I am with them now (although not necessarily happy about it though).

AT&T is really to blame for the sole sourcing of the iPhone here in the states. Apple not wanting to branch out to CDMA earlier was their fault, though.

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Actually, it wasn't all Apple's fault. They reached out to Verizon first, but Verizon laughed at Apple's expectation of not adding extra VZW crap to the phone, so Jobs gave up and went to AT&T.

3/26 3:59 PM | IP: Logged

So I got an iPhone 4s. And it's ok. Don't love it. Don't hate it. It does what I need it to do. I'm sure the other choices I had would have as well. I'm sure I'll probably only use it to about 25% of its capabilities.

DQ

3/26 6:28 PM | IP: Logged

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Originally posted by NoleCC:

Actually, it wasn't all Apple's fault. They reached out to Verizon first, but Verizon laughed at Apple's expectation of not adding extra VZW crap to the phone, so Jobs gave up and went to AT&T.

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Partly true, however, AT&T thumped their chest over time that CDMA was not a viable choice for the iPhone due to limitations with voice and data. Hell, even China's massive CDMA network China Mobile wasn't able to convince Apple to make a CDMA version of the iPhone.

Some of that was caused by AT&T's deal with Apple. Still, Apple had an opportunity to drop out of their exclusivity deal with AT&T in 2010. This is about the time that Android started picking up steam, especially with the blitz Verizon put up. If Apple releases a CDMA iPhone, Android likely becomes the next Windows Mobile, WebOS, or Windows Phone. Instead, it's got almover 50% of the global mobile market right now.


http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9176351/AT_T_extends_iPhone_exclusive_in_quid_pro_quo_says_analyst

3/26 4:27 PM | IP: Logged

Whatever happened. I'm glad I have another choice than the masses.

3/26 5:18 PM | IP: Logged

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Originally posted by Phinhead:
Whatever happened. I'm glad I have another choice than the masses.

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Yes sir, I am as well. Having choices is always nice.

3/26 8:24 PM | IP: Logged

BTW, for those technie junkies out there, thought this was kind of cool. I haven't tried it yet, but downloaded the EXE to try out when I get home.

http://www.androidcentral.com/bluestacks-enters-beta-1-brings-450k-android-apps-computers

From link:

After we got wind that Bluestacks was going to be releasing a beta soon, we could only wait with bated breath at what exciting new enhancements would be dropped on us come unveiling time. Finally, that time has arrived, and let us tell you, Bluestacks has made good on their promise to up the ante in terms of Android emulation.

Using their new "Layercake" technology, Bluestacks allows any​ Android app to run without issue on x86-based PCs. Games like Angry Birds Space run flawlessly, and hardware acceleration is not enabled, but works like a charm.

While this might seem like purely a novel concept at first, there's some far-reaching implications as far as pricing structures go. Angry Birds Space is roughly $8 or so for the PC version, but you can get the Android version for free and run it in BlueStacks.

The Sims: 3 for Android is about a third of the price of its PC counterpart, and you can run the Android version in BlueStacks as well. It's hard to tell this early if Android apps can eat into a PC version's market share, but the potential is there.

3/27 10:43 AM | IP: Logged

Originally posted by TexSkills: I used to love my Crackberry.....until I discovered Android I was never a fan but got my wife to upgrade to a BB 8300 a few years ago: giant mistake. I guess that model for Sprint was a dud, as she had problems with it starting 3 months after she bought it. The last month or so before she qualified for an upgrade she was taking it to the Sprint store to get replacement batteries because it wouldn't charge. They'd give her a few batteries to last her the week and she was ecstatic when she got rid of it. My wife's best friend just got one assigned to her for work. Trying to use that thing again was odd. The track pad on hers gets stuck a lot so she's constantly pulling the battery out to reset it. Funny thing is I cracked out my old Motorola Q9c (I have all my old phones dating back to 2000) a month or two agao and powered it up for nostalgia's sake. I was still able to navigate it just fine, I was surprised at how comfortable and functional it still felt 3 years removed. If that thing had a bigger, better quality screen and a better processor I probably wouldn't have felt compelled to jump to Android. Main reason I got rid of that one to begin with was the phone started having problems charging and battery life was dropping drastically (needed to be charged mid day). I also can admit and appreciate that if the iPhone had been available to other carriers when it launched I probably would have never even really looked at Android. I'm glad things worked out the way they did, otherwise Android wouldn't have had a fighting chance in the US. This post was edited on 3/26 1:36 PM by dmm5157 3/26 1:34 PM | IP: Logged

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