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Bit the Bullet....

itiswhatitis — Wed, 31 May 2017 19:18:24 GMT

and upgraded my phone on Monday. I haven't upgrade since the Galaxy s4. After careful research and consideration I just went ahead and got the Galaxy s8. Now, I'm tasked with learning all the new features. LOL. Thank goodness for you tube videos.

I thought the Iphone would have been good for me but I know nothing about Apple and by the time I'd figure that phone out, it would be a year old!

Re: Bit the Bullet....

chickenbutt — Wed, 31 May 2017 19:43:42 GMT

Hope you're loving it.

Recently I got the S7 and I really like it. These phones have amazing cameras, too, FWIW.

BTW, haven't seen you around lately and I hope you are doing well. Saw some posts you made a little bit ago and ITA with everything you said, FWIW.

Re: Bit the Bullet....

KentuckyWoman — Wed, 31 May 2017 19:54:50 GMT

Hope you are enjoying your new phone. I am an iPhone gal and I haven't had an upgrade since iPhone 4. Ha! Unfortunately, the iPhone 4 doesn't support updates for most of the apps I am using. My husband just shakes his head and wonders why I don't upgrade. I hate change.

Re: Bit the Bullet....

chickenbutt — Wed, 31 May 2017 20:48:33 GMT

KentuckyWoman wrote:
Hope you are enjoying your new phone. I am an iPhone gal and I haven't had an upgrade since iPhone 4. Ha! Unfortunately, the iPhone 4 doesn't support updates for most of the apps I am using. My husband just shakes his head and wonders why I don't upgrade. I hate change.

My husband just recently traded in his iPhone3. I couldn't believe it took so long, especially since his job pays for his phones and phone-related charges. He's kind of tough on his things so it looked like it had been in a war.

Didn't take him long to crack the screen on the new one. SMH - this is why I have my own things and he has his own things. I take care of my stuff to a neurotic degree. He is pretty much the opposite.

Re: Bit the Bullet....

itiswhatitis — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 01:18:31 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:
Hope you're loving it.

Recently I got the S7 and I really like it. These phones have amazing cameras, too, FWIW.

BTW, haven't seen you around lately and I hope you are doing well. Saw some posts you made a little bit ago and ITA with everything you said, FWIW.

Hiya @chickenbutt I'm around. Yes, the newer phones are so much more delicate. So far so good. I'm keeping track of the days I can safely return it (with a restocking fee) if I don't like it.

Re: Bit the Bullet....

itiswhatitis — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 01:19:22 GMT

@KentuckyWoman wrote:
Hope you are enjoying your new phone. I am an iPhone gal and I haven't had an upgrade since iPhone 4. Ha! Unfortunately, the iPhone 4 doesn't support updates for most of the apps I am using. My husband just shakes his head and wonders why I don't upgrade. I hate change.

So....you bit the bullet too @KentuckyWoman. I just hate the expense. They cost so much money.

Re: Bit the Bullet....

KentuckyWoman — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 14:00:52 GMT

@itiswhatitis wrote:
@KentuckyWoman wrote:
Hope you are enjoying your new phone. I am an iPhone gal and I haven't had an upgrade since iPhone 4. Ha! Unfortunately, the iPhone 4 doesn't support updates for most of the apps I am using. My husband just shakes his head and wonders why I don't upgrade. I hate change.
So....you bit the bullet too @KentuckyWoman. I just hate the expense. They cost so much money.

That is the main reason @itiswhatitis I don't want to upgrade. The iPhone 4 I have now, I purchased outright at the ATT store. Now, they won't let you do that. You have to pay it out over a two year contract. We are going today to look. I make hubby go with me.

Re: Bit the Bullet....

gabstoomuch — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 20:47:38 GMT

You can buy the iPhone 7 outright from Apple. Then just activate it with your carrier.

So, one person posted they have the iPhone 7, and one just got the Galaxy 8.

Could either of you post how the camera is on their respective phone?

I am an Apple person, but it looks to me like the Galaxy 8 has the better camera. It is "rumored" that the anniversary iPhone 8 is going to up their camera to more megapixels and a zoom, similar to the Galaxy.

I am hoping my phone lasts until the iPhone 8, but now I am rethinking because the price for the iPhone 8 is rumored to be in the range of $1000. That is CRAZY expensive!

It is so hard to leave Apple once you have Apple products all syncing, and then go out an buy an Android.

Re: Bit the Bullet....

itiswhatitis — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 19:48:29 GMT

@gabstoomuch wrote:
You can buy the iPhone 7 outright from Apple. Then just activate it with your carrier.

So, one person posted they have the iPhone 7, and one just got the Galaxy 8.

Could either of you post how the camera is on their respective phone?

I am an Apple person, but it looks to me like the Galaxy 8 has the better camera. It is "rumored" that the anniversary iPhone 8 is going to up their camera to more megapixels and a zoom, similar to the Galaxy.

I am hoping my phone lasts until the iPhone 8, but now I am rethinking because the price for the iPhone 8 is rumored to be in the range of $1000. That is CRAZY expensive!

It is so hard to leave Apple once you have Apple products all syncing, and then go out an buy an Android.

@gabstoomuch, the Galaxy S8 cost me $750.00 plus tax. The s8+ costs 850 plus tax.

Right now, I have no problems with the camera. They are decent photos. What I don't like about the S8 is the volume on the phone (not loud enough but very clear). My s4's volume was way louder but a bit more gruffy. My son has the Iphone 6+ so I don't know about the camera on the Iphone 7.

Re: Bit the Bullet....

chickenbutt — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 20:10:53 GMT

I have a 'word to the wise' to anybody who might read this thread and is thinking about purchasing a phone -

A friend of mine recently ordered a phone like mine from a place called duckfishelectronics and - omg, what a mess! Apparently the site was recommended by her husband so she didn't have any reservations going in, but it turns out that place is awful.

I read a few reviews about them selling stolen phones (yikes!). They say they get them from corporate buyouts or something like that, but that seems to not be true.

So they went down to Verizon to activate it to their account and there was some reason for which it would be impossible to activate it. What a nightmare and a mess. She's trying to return it as misrepresented so as to avoid the considerable 'restocking' fee.

Anyway, long story long, stay away from this duckfish place!

I might have paid more (like about $200 more) to buy mine directly from my carrier, but I'd rather have 'new' anyway AND not have to worry about the phone's past. hehe

Re: Bit the Bullet....

dex — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 20:33:29 GMT

I just bought the iPhone 7 for my son...way too much money.I told him that if he needs another phone in the future don't call mom.I have s cheap smart phone at 120.00 which as far as I can see is good enough.

Re: Bit the Bullet....

gabstoomuch — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 05:25:49 GMT

@chickenbuttI understand what you are saying. Not with that particular company, but there are many sellers on Instagram and Craugslist who sell "brand new, in box" Galaxy and Iphones for 200. - 300. lower than market price.

I have looked at them, but my gut screams "illegally obtained from somwhere". I always think they are stolen, but I can't prove it.

The other thing I see is people posting they got a phone that is only good in another country and they can't activate it in the USA.

So, yea, buyer beware. If a high priced phone is selling through a third party, you might have a problem getting it to work!

I would be afraid of going to a carrier and finding out it is a stolen serial number and get blamed for it!

Re: Bit the Bullet....

Sweet_Serenity — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 05:34:45 GMT

Two years ago traded Note4 for LG10 though phone excellent! Miss Samsung Galaxy. Used to jump in as soon new phones came out. No longer! Wait watch not only reviews price drop and trust me S8 two months will be fraction of the price. Never! Would entertain the idea of buying my phone anywhere except Verizon.

Re: Bit the Bullet....

LinaL — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 05:40:28 GMT

iPhones are notorious for shattered screens,. Samsungs have gorilla glass. Also, a good case is a good idea. One that has a magnetic closure. You can safely buy a phone at Best Buy.

Re: Bit the Bullet....

itiswhatitis — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 05:48:47 GMT

@LinaL wrote:
iPhones are notorious for shattered screens,. Samsungs have gorilla glass. Also, a good case is a good idea. One that has a magnetic closure. You can safely buy a phone at Best Buy.

Indeed @LinaL. Amazon has them as well. If one were to consider Amazon just make sure it's sold and shipped by Amazon. Not sure about their "restocking fees."

I personally just walked in and got my phone from my carrier ~ which is not Verizon........they all cost the same unless a carrier really sucks and it's the only way to get people in the door.

Re: Bit the Bullet....

violann — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:18:52 GMT

@gabstoomuch- I have a 6+ and DH has a 7+. Of the two of us, I've taken photography courses and done a lot of amateur photography, DH is only interested in quick snapshots of events and the grand babies.

His photos are vastly superior to mine.

I'm thinking about going for the 7+ and skipping the 8.

The only upgrade I'm interested in is the camera, and since I also plan to upgrade my iPad, I'm thinking this solution will work best.

DH and I usually help each other with iPhone questions and it will be much easier if we're using the same phones, too.