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Tracfone

otterbear4 — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 23:19:40 GMT

Does anyone know if there will be a Tracfone TSV this year?

Tia

Joan

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RinaRina — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 23:35:33 GMT

I am so GLAD you brought this up. I need a cell phone -- a cheap one, just 4 emergencies.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 23:37:33 GMT

I have had a Tracfone for the last 8 years, just for emergencies, that is all I need and use it for.

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RinaRina — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 23:47:14 GMT

Does it take video?

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RinaRina — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 00:08:45 GMT

I just went to the Tracfone website. Looks like they've got plenty of choices in video ...

3MP Camera /Video Recorder
- 5MP Camera /Video Recorder
- - 5 MP Camera/1.3 MP Front Facing Camera/Video Recorder
  - - 5MP Camera/VGA Front Facing Camera/Video Recorder
  - Ugh! oh dear! I haven't a clue HOW to use any of this stuff.

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catlover — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 00:08:54 GMT

@RinaRina wrote:
Does it take video?

I bought a tracfone from hsn in june......best thing ever!

Does everything my husband's $700 phone does-cost $100 and triple minutes, data and texting........takes great pictures and video-love it-no more dumb phone for me.

The best thing I love about it is you can ask google anything with the microphone and get a speaking voice back with the answer.

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SchippyLuv — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 00:16:44 GMT

I've been asking this question since last August! I'm sooo ready for a new Tracfone... I wish someone from QVC could or would tell us...

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catwhisperer — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 00:28:36 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
I have had a Tracfone for the last 8 years, just for emergencies, that is all I need and use it for.

@Shelbelle...my nine year old Tracfone just died. I went to Walmart and got a new one for $30. I, too, only carry it for emergencies. I called Tracfone and the person who I spoke to me was very helpful and courteous. Within 15 minutes, my new phone was in service. I was able to keep the same number and all my minutes. They even gave me two months free service.

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Topaz Gem — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 15:55:38 GMT

I've been watching the program guide for a smartphone TSV and haven't seen one. Usually there's one before the holidays, so I'm still hoping. I'm going to take the plunge myself and give this a try, but I want to wait for a TSV.

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151949 — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 16:09:50 GMT

@catlover wrote:
@RinaRina wrote:
Does it take video?

I bought a tracfone from hsn in june......best thing ever!
Does everything my husband's $700 phone does-cost $100 and triple minutes, data and texting........takes great pictures and video-love it-no more dumb phone for me.
The best thing I love about it is you can ask google anything with the microphone and get a speaking voice back with the answer.

Would you mind telling me what brand tracfone you have ? Mine is going to be 3 years old soon so I am looking to replace it. I have an LG.

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hckynutjohn — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 16:13:40 GMT

No. Check other networks. Have bought all 9 of mine there.

hckynut(john)

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Nightowlz — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 19:31:17 GMT

I bought 2 of the LG Sunset L33L from HSN when it was the TS for $130. They have it for that price now. It's the 1st Android Tracfone that I have seen that would work in our zip code. DH really likes it. I don't use mine much but it's a nice phone. Comes with 1200 mins. They have other phones on sale.

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Mz iMac — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 19:46:14 GMT

@RinaRina wrote:
I am so GLAD you brought this up. I need a cell phone -- a cheap one, just 4 emergencies.

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gailcoco — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 23:57:52 GMT

I bought the Tracfone that HSN recently sold. The phone would not work in my house. I had to step outside to get a signal (I'm in the country). A phone I bought from them a few years back also didn't work in my house. I sent it back. HOWEVER, I bought the same phone from QVC last year when they had a special and it worked fine in my house. I think these companies get different carriers for the specials....why else would the HSN phone not work but the QVC phone does work?

So, I'm waiting for QVC to have a new special because I would like an updated phone with a better camera, etc.

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151949 — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 01:32:55 GMT

I think I would like to get a Samsung because the camera would be much better than on my LG. I have to look into it.

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ECBG — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 01:41:04 GMT

My DH finally got tired of me forgetting to go to Walmart to buy extra minutes (I never use the thing!) that he put me on his plan in case I had an accident. I ended my plan because I was paying 100.00 a month just to call him and ask for a loaf of bread! Pretty expensive bread! (as teachers we couldn't use a cell).