GLASSMANOAK'S Contest Thread #170 for WINNERS !!!!

[liblue1]

12/19 #4
Alright Treefam....I am off for now(to a Dr.'s appointment I don't want to go to..)...Have a great day everyone...I will check back in later when I am done with my running around also...

 

[SLM]

12/19_#2

Good afternoon all. At W on M day. So far not too bad.

This phone research is driving me nutz. I can't find the information I really want... What phone actually works the best on my provider. I'm on Verizon since back in the Alltel days. Nobody used to come close to a Motorola phone on Alltel for service.

Now all the reviews I find are comparing the screen and camera, etc. I don't care, I want to know what phone has the best radio in it. I want to know which one has the best no service stand by time. Which phone works the as the best phone on my network. I'm developing another throbbing headache.

Gonna have some lunch and asprin. Hope everyone has a good day. :

Late today but Monday Donuts!

 

[CountBoredom]

@SLM, one thing you may want to consider is whether or not you will be forced onto a different plan. I used to be on Verizon (for a long time), but when it came around to upgrading from my last phone, I found that they would require me to upgrade my plan to something that would, in essence, double my monthly bill (it increased my data allotment beyond what my wife and I needed), as well as tack on several "new device" fees. I said no thanks, purchased two Nexus phones directly from Google, and switched to T-Mobile. My bill is about the same as before, but I get twice as much data as I had, I got two (at the time) top-of-the-line phones that do everything we want them to, and, because they were direct from Google, I also got frequent updates without having to wait for the manufacturer to "approve" them (and also no bloatware). That was about four years ago and I'm still happy (and the phones still do everything my wife and I want them to do).

Well, I'm off to do face time regarding my own phone problem... Good luck!

 

[SLM]

12/19_#3

@SLM, one thing you may want to consider is whether or not you will be forced onto a different plan. I used to be on Verizon (for a long time), but when it came around to upgrading from my last phone, I found that they would require me to upgrade my plan to something that would, in essence, double my monthly bill (it increased my data allotment beyond what my wife and I needed), as well as tack on several "new device" fees. I said no thanks, purchased two Nexus phones directly from Google, and switched to T-Mobile. My bill is about the same as before, but I get twice as much data as I had, I got two (at the time) top-of-the-line phones that do everything we want them to, and, because they were direct from Google, I also got frequent updates without having to wait for the manufacturer to "approve" them (and also no bloatware). That was about four years ago and I'm still happy (and the phones still do everything my wife and I want them to do).

Well, I'm off to do face time regarding my own phone problem... Good luck!

I bought this phone direct from Google myself. It's a Nexus 6, bought from Google long before Verizon even had them. If I go Pixel, it'll be from Google, if I go iPhone, it will be from Apple. I haven't had a contract in years. I still have unlimited data but a crappy text plan so I use alternative text apps. I honestly thought Google would be better with updates and fixes than they have been. That's why I've on Android developer devices for years. Thinking they would squash bugs and fix issues frequently. They have been a major let down in that and with only offering 2 year device support... I really think I'm over them. Apple is supporting iPhone 5 with the latest OS and that came out Sept of 2012! My almost 2 year old Nexus 6 won't be getting the OTA to Android 7 because it's beyond Google's two year life cycle. I'm Android at heart... But frustrated is an understatement.

Hope everything is well. Work is okay here and only a tick over 2 hours to go today. Catch y'all later.

 

[CountBoredom]

I bought this phone direct from Google myself. It's a Nexus 6, bought from Google long before Verizon even had them. If I go Pixel, it'll be from Google, if I go iPhone, it will be from Apple. I haven't had a contract in years. I still have unlimited data but a crappy text plan so I use alternative text apps. I honestly thought Google would be better with updates and fixes than they have been. That's why I've on Android developer devices for years. Thinking they would squash bugs and fix issues frequently. They have been a major let down in that and with only offering 2 year device support... I really think I'm over them. Apple is supporting iPhone 5 with the latest OS and that came out Sept of 2012! My almost 2 year old Nexus 6 won't be getting the OTA to Android 7 because it's beyond Google's two year life cycle. I'm Android at heart... But frustrated is an understatement.

Hmmm.... I haven't had any issues with notifications with my Nexus 5. Like you, I haven't been receiving any more Android updates--but I don't really think I'm missing anything. So what if I can't have Google offer me suggested responses to texts...? Then again, I'm the kind of person who holds on to my phone until it breaks--I'm the same way with cars.

With the Nexus 6, you're in better shape than I am: [Finally] Nexus 6 gets official Android 7.0 Nougat with October 5th security patch and How to get Android 7.1.1 Nougat on your Nexus or Pixel right now. Apple, as far as I understand, isn't that much different with regards to updates: older phones will get security updates, but not all of them run the newer versions of iOS. I could be wrong, though.

As a follow up on the hunt for my mom's phone, I think I've determined the kind of phone she will get. The cable company, as I suspected, will be unable to transfer her number despite providing coverage in both areas. So, it is on to an AT&T phone (I found out that Jitterbug has switched to Verizon for all of their new phones, so that option is out--although older phones continue to work on AT&T). So it looks like the $10 model from Best Buy on a $30/mo AT&T plan (plus an extra $5/mo for 250 minutes for calls to Europe) is the answer....

 

[tiggerrts]

12/19 - 1: Howdy, W day down; have an Android myself, but only use the actual phone and maps every once in a while. Well if I can find a wifi signal while I am at W I will check in and see what is going on; other than that T-Mobile around here is not reliable.

 

[liblue1]

12/19 #5
Well I am home now.....things went kinda crappy....glad I don't have to ever do it again....I probably should have listened to myself & canceled it....but oh well it's done......going to find something to eat & try to relax for the rest of the evening..........

 

[mac63]

12/19
#1

Hectic day - no internet time from the office as too many things going on.

Count - an AT&T option to look at is the Go phone program - inexpensive phones and they have basic plans - even save a few bucks by setting up the monthly auto pay. I've seen ads for plans that are a bit cheaper but never heard of the providers before.

 

[tiggerrts]

12/19 - 2: yeah need to scrounge up some eats as well.

 

[CountBoredom]

Count - an AT&T option to look at is the Go phone program - inexpensive phones and they have basic plans - even save a few bucks by setting up the monthly auto pay. I've seen ads for plans that are a bit cheaper but never heard of the providers before.

That's exactly what I'm planning on doing.

I'm signing off early to go eat out with the family. We have a gift certificate that expires tomorrow, so gotta use it! Good night, Treefam!

 

[SLM]

12/19_#4

Got off W, went home, had some dinner and went to talk to someone at Verizon. Holy smokes! That place was a zoo! I didn't wait to talk to anyone. I wasn't going to get anything and figured they needed to wait on people actually getting something.

Looking for Christmas presents at Lowe's now, LOL! Actually, they have something I'm getting. Just have to get EVERYTHING out of then car to have room to haul it. Thursday.

Catch ya later!

 

[tiggerrts]

12/19 - 3: Think I will call it, good night all.

 

[liblue1]

12/19 #6
So it's been quiet here...Tomorrow is the Winter Solstice & I have some things I wanted to do for it...I am getting things ready tonight..........so I will also say good night Treefam.....

 

[SLM]

12/20_#1

Goodnight Treefam. Happy dreams of shiny things.

 

[Mandikay]

12/20 #1
Good morning everyone.. Naturally I'm running late again lol! It seems like I've been oversleeping alot lately :/ I've been so busy during the day lately I'm just exhausted by the time I get to bed. Maybe I need to set my alarm a little earlier hope everyone has a great day.. I'll catch up in a little while

 

[tiggerrts]

12/20 - 1: Morning all, funny after the talk about phones yesterday I get a random call. No information so I start by putting in the area code to research. Ended up being a scam company from Pheonix, apparently if you answer or call them back then you are charged for usage..... Glad I did not answer.

 

[Vaping!!!Jables]

Good morning everyone,I hope everyone is doing well.

San Antonio,Texas

 

[angelphyre]

Morning Treefam...another busy day ahead...need more coffee first though.

Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[tiggerrts]

12/20 - 2: Time to roll on another W day, see you on the flip side.

 

[liblue1]

12/20 #1
Good morning Treefam...............I think I am awake...but need hot cocoa to make a final determination...................