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I've used my current phone for 4 years and 4 years ago it was considered old. It lags for about 10 seconds when I try to load text-message conversations reaching into the 70+ count. The plan I'm on is set to expire in the second half of this year and I'm considering getting a better phone.
I only have calls and unlimited texting currently and don't foresee getting data plans soon because I am paranoid of going over the limit and getting charged a lot. I've been going to stores to look and play with phones before I buy and have a hard time deciding. I hope you guys can help me out.
What I've considered:
I'm currently with AT&T. This would be my first smartphone. I've played around with some Windows Phones and I think the menus are too smooth - they make me dizzy.
Some things I priortize:
I don't really care about apps (unless its the calendar app). Benchmarks are almost irrelevant for me too when it comes to graphics; I am only looking to text and use the calendar. Storage size is also not important to me.
If there are other phones to consider, please let me know. I'd like to give it a try at a store before buying. Thanks for reading!
Update: After looking around and reading reviews some more, I stuck with the Nexus 4. I am an extremely value-oriented guy, and I think the Nexus 4 delivers just that. It has enough specs that will keep me happy for the foreseeable next two years (I don't change much) and allows me the option of getting a data plan later on if I choose to. A colleague at work had one, and the calendar option seems decent. Given its integration with other Google services (which I use a few of), I expect I should not have too many problems with that.
Thanks for all the help!
I only have calls and unlimited texting currently and don't foresee getting data plans soon because I am paranoid of going over the limit and getting charged a lot. I've been going to stores to look and play with phones before I buy and have a hard time deciding. I hope you guys can help me out.
What I've considered:
- Nexus4 - I like that it is cheap. At $300-$350, I can't see another phone with more value.
- BlackBerry Z10 - I really like the calendar app on it (at least the default one). But at almost $600, I'm not sure if that application is worth the extra cost.
I'm currently with AT&T. This would be my first smartphone. I've played around with some Windows Phones and I think the menus are too smooth - they make me dizzy.
Some things I priortize:
- Battery life - I work all day on a computer and I don't use the phone a whole lot. I'd like the phone to last (idling) at least 1-2 days with nominal calls and texts.
- Decent keyboard - I text.
- Calendar - I like being able to see my schedule for the day/week. The majority of the screen should be the schedule, not tabs to other things.
- Cannot be big - definitely no 5" screens. Nexus4 at 4.7" is already stretching it and I only considered it because its such a good value.
- No Apple - I disagree with the company's policies so I will not buy their products.
I don't really care about apps (unless its the calendar app). Benchmarks are almost irrelevant for me too when it comes to graphics; I am only looking to text and use the calendar. Storage size is also not important to me.
If there are other phones to consider, please let me know. I'd like to give it a try at a store before buying. Thanks for reading!
Update: After looking around and reading reviews some more, I stuck with the Nexus 4. I am an extremely value-oriented guy, and I think the Nexus 4 delivers just that. It has enough specs that will keep me happy for the foreseeable next two years (I don't change much) and allows me the option of getting a data plan later on if I choose to. A colleague at work had one, and the calendar option seems decent. Given its integration with other Google services (which I use a few of), I expect I should not have too many problems with that.
Thanks for all the help!
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