Time for a mobile phone upgrade
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@Obsolesce said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
I'd be happy with OnePlus, Samsung, etc flagships equally I'm sure.
Samsung now runs ads in their notifications screen. Hard to call anything that is ad-supported a "flagship". Samsung feels more and more like a budget phone at a premium price.
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@scottalanmiller said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
@Obsolesce said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
I'd be happy with OnePlus, Samsung, etc flagships equally I'm sure.
Samsung now runs ads in their notifications screen. Hard to call anything that is ad-supported a "flagship". Samsung feels more and more like a budget phone at a premium price.
Must depend on the model. I haven't seen the first ad on my phone's notification screen.
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@IRJ said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
How about not taking another loan on mobile device. I don't even like taking a loan on a car let alone a phone. I'm not sure how or why people feel like they have to finance it and pay at least 2x for something that doesnt hold value for shit.
I understand that - Im just looking to see what's out there and what everyone else uses.
Plus I'm tired of this Moto z2 Play after a year and some change.
I'm trying to see what I can afford (buy out right and then activate through my carrier) -
@scottalanmiller said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
Xiami makes some nice stuff. On the cheaper side if you are looking for a less premium, good value option.
do you have a link?
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@IRJ said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
How about not taking another loan on mobile device. I don't even like taking a loan on a car let alone a phone. I'm not sure how or why people feel like they have to finance it and pay at least 2x for something that doesnt hold value for shit.
This isn't a thing anymore. The carriers frequently give you a zero interest loan on phones today.
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@scottalanmiller said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
@Obsolesce said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
I'd be happy with OnePlus, Samsung, etc flagships equally I'm sure.
Samsung now runs ads in their notifications screen. Hard to call anything that is ad-supported a "flagship". Samsung feels more and more like a budget phone at a premium price.
well crap - if they are doing it - it seems like it's only a matter of time until they all do.
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found this one on amazon Thoughts?
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@WrCombs said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
found this one on amazon Thoughts?
my first thought is only 32 gb of storage and 3 gb of Ram- But reviews say it runs better than apple products/samsung products.. Price isn't bad -
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@Dashrender said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
@IRJ said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
How about not taking another loan on mobile device. I don't even like taking a loan on a car let alone a phone. I'm not sure how or why people feel like they have to finance it and pay at least 2x for something that doesnt hold value for shit.
This isn't a thing anymore. The carriers frequently give you a zero interest loan on phones today.
Pretty much every carrier now.
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or This One
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@JaredBusch said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
@Dashrender said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
@IRJ said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
How about not taking another loan on mobile device. I don't even like taking a loan on a car let alone a phone. I'm not sure how or why people feel like they have to finance it and pay at least 2x for something that doesnt hold value for shit.
This isn't a thing anymore. The carriers frequently give you a zero interest loan on phones today.
Pretty much every carrier now.
I had to leave myself an out - in case you came here and - FFS Dash - Blah blah carrier doesn't do it - those bastards
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@WrCombs said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
@WrCombs said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
found this one on amazon Thoughts?
my first thought is only 32 gb of storage and 3 gb of Ram- But reviews say it runs better than apple products/samsung products.. Price isn't bad -
32 GB internal storage - that's way low. Sure you can put a card in, but depending on what apps you want, you could still run into issues.
Also under $200 for a smart phone - it must be slower than dog shit.
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@Dashrender said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
@WrCombs said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
@WrCombs said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
found this one on amazon Thoughts?
my first thought is only 32 gb of storage and 3 gb of Ram- But reviews say it runs better than apple products/samsung products.. Price isn't bad -
32 GB internal storage - that's way low. Sure you can put a card in, but depending on what apps you want, you could still run into issues.
Also under $200 for a smart phone - it must be slower than dog shit.
that's what I was thinking. but its the fist one i found.
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@IRJ said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
How about not taking another loan on mobile device. I don't even like taking a loan on a car let alone a phone. I'm not sure how or why people feel like they have to finance it and pay at least 2x for something that doesnt hold value for shit.
Do carriers charge interest? I've not seen that. Typically it's a discounted phone, and at worst you pay regular price divided by 24 months without interest.
That said, I always buy them outright, but my last two have been free.
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@Obsolesce said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
@IRJ said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
How about not taking another loan on mobile device. I don't even like taking a loan on a car let alone a phone. I'm not sure how or why people feel like they have to finance it and pay at least 2x for something that doesnt hold value for shit.
Do carriers charge interest? I've not seen that. Typically it's a discounted phone, and at worst you pay regular price divided by 24 months without interest.
That said, I always buy them outright, but my last two have been free.
I want to buy one outright and not pay on it - but pay for the service of the phone. does that make sense?
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@Obsolesce said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
@IRJ said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
How about not taking another loan on mobile device. I don't even like taking a loan on a car let alone a phone. I'm not sure how or why people feel like they have to finance it and pay at least 2x for something that doesnt hold value for shit.
Do carriers charge interest? I've not seen that. Typically it's a discounted phone, and at worst you pay regular price divided by 24 months without interest.
That said, I always buy them outright, but my last two have been free.
Have they really been free? i.e. your monthly contract/non-contract phone rate was the same wither or not you got the "free" phone?
In the 90's and 00's - the phones were often touted as free - but the reality is that the cost of the phone was baked into the high price of the carrier's plan. And even after you paid say, 24 payments - the price didn't go down, so you were now getting screwed and over paying.
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@scottalanmiller said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
@IRJ said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
@scottalanmiller said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
Xiami makes some nice stuff. On the cheaper side if you are looking for a less premium, good value option.
That's what I use.
Which model, and how do you like it? I use their watch.
While in Paris I got to visit the Mi store!
Pocofone F1. It's been excellent
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@WrCombs said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
@Obsolesce said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
@IRJ said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
How about not taking another loan on mobile device. I don't even like taking a loan on a car let alone a phone. I'm not sure how or why people feel like they have to finance it and pay at least 2x for something that doesnt hold value for shit.
Do carriers charge interest? I've not seen that. Typically it's a discounted phone, and at worst you pay regular price divided by 24 months without interest.
That said, I always buy them outright, but my last two have been free.
I want to buy one outright and not pay on it - but pay for the service of the phone. does that make sense?
Why? Time value of money says that's dumb - especially since they are giving you a zero interest loan on that money for the phone. Now, if you want a phone that carrier doesn't have, then you have no choice, you must buy it outright.
And anyone saying - well, I can't move between carriers if I have a payment... to that I say two things 1) BS, yes you can, you just pay off the rest of the phone before making the switch, 2) how often do people actually change carriers.
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I have Samsung S9+ and the completing the contract by September. Was planning to get note 10 as I never tried a note but also checking Oneplus 7 pro. The only thing thats holding me back from getting 7 pro is the lack of wireless charging which I got used to with my s9+
Heard great things about one plus oxygen os as its much lighter and usually gets faster updates
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@WrCombs said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
@Obsolesce said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
@IRJ said in Time for a mobile phone upgrade:
How about not taking another loan on mobile device. I don't even like taking a loan on a car let alone a phone. I'm not sure how or why people feel like they have to finance it and pay at least 2x for something that doesnt hold value for shit.
Do carriers charge interest? I've not seen that. Typically it's a discounted phone, and at worst you pay regular price divided by 24 months without interest.
That said, I always buy them outright, but my last two have been free.
I want to buy one outright and not pay on it - but pay for the service of the phone. does that make sense?
Yeah, that's how it works. The phone plan is the same cost whether you have device payments or not. For example, your phone plan costs $100 a month. You choose a $900 phone, now your monthly payment will be $137.50 prior to taxes and/or other fees. Buy that phone outright, immediately, or at any time, payment is then $100 a month again.
