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Learning, Sharing, and Teaching => Ask a Mustachian => Topic started by: Portis on May 28, 2019, 07:14:55 AM
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Anyone have recommendations for where or what cellphone to buy? I like andriods
The things that are important to me are battery life and durability.
Id prefer to get a cheap used cellphone, but from a trustworthy source
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Why do you need a cell phone?
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Check out the Moto 5g Plus. I bought mine new a few years ago for about $250 and it's probably much cheaper now. Excellent battery life and very durable.
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I need a cell phone for my work. Its not something they'd reimburse my for.
The moto 5g plus looks like a good recommendation, thanks
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I need a cell phone for my work. Its not something they'd reimburse my for.
The moto 5g plus looks like a good recommendation, thanks
What other office equipment does your employer expect you to buy for them?
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I'd second the Moto 5g (plus).
Buying a used cell phone, be prepared to also purchase a new battery for it.
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Why do you need a cell phone?
Is this really a question that needs to be asked in 2019?
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Why do you need a cell phone?
Is this really a question that needs to be asked in 2019?
Yes.
I don't need a cell phone. I've got a phone in my office at work, and a phone at home. Don't buy shit you don't need.
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I also bought the G5 plus (refurbished) a few months ago. It's great and quite cheap now (I paid 140$ CAD) but keep in mind that there's no security updates provided by Motorola anymore for this model.
I'll probably install an open source Android on it a bit later to get security patches.
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How I've bought my last 3 or 4 cell phones;
Google search "best value cell phone {last yr}"
I read a few of the results to find a phone that has the features I want & need - like a replaceable battery & FM radio.
Then google "site:www/amazon.com {phone model name} refurbished"
As for who needs a cell phone these days... anyone that is paying for a home landline / phone is a $ucker. Cheap and free cellphone plans abound.
I ported my home/landline # to RedPocket for $11($12?) for 3 mo's on an old phone.
I really like having a separate # to give business' etc. The phone never leaves my computer desk. I almost never answer calls to it. Many Co's (like Drs) are texting now.
When the phone actually dies, I'll port the # to FreedomPop for $0/mo.
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Why do you need a cell phone?
Is this really a question that needs to be asked in 2019?
I don't need and don't have a cell phone.