I've been on my LG-E980 phone for several years and I'm thinking about getting new phones for me and Terri. I've pretty much zero'd in on either a Samsung 7 or 8. The cost of the 9 seems pretty stupid.
The 7 is about $200 or so cheaper that the 8 but the technology is also a year older.
Anyone have experience with both the 7 and 8?
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Dan Schultz
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Dan Schultz
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Tin cans & string.bloke wrote:rotary, or touch tone...??
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Heavy_Metal
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Re: Time For A Phone Upgrade
Touch-tone served by a Panel switching office.
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TheTuba
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Re: Time For A Phone Upgrade
My parents both have a 8, and its reallly cool. If you're looking for just calling and stuff, 7 is the way to go. HOWEVER, if you plan on using it daily for work, surfing, or watching videos, then 8 is good for that. Either way, they're both good choices.
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Is battery on the newer phones servicable at all?Mark Finley wrote:I'm stuck on my note 4 because I refuse to buy a phone that doesn't have a removable battery. It's a great phone though, and has a fantastic camera.
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Re: Time For A Phone Upgrade
I bought a J7 pro, which is an international phone model, so it is WAY cheaper. I think I paid about 200 or 250.
Only drawbacks are that there is no US warranty (which is basically nothing anyway) and the phone language was set to Thai when I got it.
Otherwise, it's great and a whole lot cheaper than other phones.
Only drawbacks are that there is no US warranty (which is basically nothing anyway) and the phone language was set to Thai when I got it.
Otherwise, it's great and a whole lot cheaper than other phones.
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+1 (but mine's a Note 3)Mark Finley wrote:I'm stuck on my note 4 because I refuse to buy a phone that doesn't have a removable battery. It's a great phone though, and has a fantastic camera.
(I also have a "stand-alone" charger and 3 spare batteries)
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Why dial??
Just pick up the phone and ask the operator to put you thru to "Junior!!"
Just pick up the phone and ask the operator to put you thru to "Junior!!"
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Re: Time For A Phone Upgrade
Mickey Mouse.bloke wrote:rotary, or touch tone...??
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I have one of those but gave up my land line quite some time ago.basslizard wrote:Mickey Mouse.bloke wrote:rotary, or touch tone...??
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Re: Time For A Phone Upgrade
I am required to have a landline, as I work for the local telecommunications company.Dan Schultz wrote:
I have one of those but gave up my land line quite some time ago.
Old Ugly - a Jupiter JCP -384 tuba
1916 Buescher Eb
Elkhart Conn 62H Bass Trombone
American Standard 1929 Bb Baritone
Beaufort 1920's Euphonium
1960's Bundy oboe - family heirloom, has been played by three generations
1916 Buescher Eb
Elkhart Conn 62H Bass Trombone
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Beaufort 1920's Euphonium
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Dan Schultz
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Re: Time For A Phone Upgrade
OK.... it's done. Terri and I picked up a pair of Samsung Galaxy 7 phones yesterday afternoon. So far so good. The technology is two generations old but we're not into gaming or movies and only use our mobile phones for calls, messages, web surfing, and taking pictures.
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Current 'stable'... Rudolf Meinl 5/4, Marzan (by Willson) euph, King 2341, Alphorn, and other strange stuff.
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bort
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Re: Time For A Phone Upgrade
Wait, you can make phone calls too?!
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Dan Schultz
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NO! I don't do anything with an 'I' in it. Apple sucks.bloke wrote:I always pictured you as an iPhone X type of guy, Dan.
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Re: Time For A Phone Upgrade
I love mine, too - I'm gonna keep it going for as long as I can......Schlepporello wrote:My wife and I both have Samsung J3's. They have all the bells and whistles that we need.roweenie wrote:+1 (but mine's a Note 3)
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