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mgeoffriau 01-25-2017 01:16 PM

I don't have a problem acknowledging I wear some things for fashion. I could wear Sansabelts every day, but I wear slim fit chinos and a nice leather belt because it looks good (I save the Sansabelts for the weekends).

capitalcrew 01-25-2017 01:29 PM

My legs are too big proportionally to my waist to wear slim fit chinos. Clothes fit me wierd unfortunately.

Watch fits great though :bigtu:

viperormiata 01-26-2017 01:23 PM

Android Crew: Assemble

Need a new phone and want to order today. I run my business out of this thing so I can't take any chances of my current phone dying on me.

Current: Galaxy S4 - stock software with zerolemon battery. Does everything I need but it's starting to shit out with some system failure that I can't seem to fix. Tried all the tricks minus a new ROM. I'd play around with it some more but it's not worth it in case I brick it or it decided to just stop working. Right now I have it working somewhat using Nova Launcher, but basic apps are causing the phone to flicker and restart the phone.

Right now my budget is $200. I have Cricket so I can use any unlocked phone and I don't mind buying refurbished. I do not play games. I only use the phone for recording, camera and shitposting online.

Candidates so far:
https://www.amazon.com/LG-Deep-Blue-Sprint-Wireless/dp/B01EGQ0LXY/ref=sr_1_7?s=wireless&srs=12653393011&rps=1&ie=UTF 8&qid=1485453732&sr=1-7&refinements=p_36%3A15000-20000%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_four_browse-bin%3A6787346011%2Cp_85%3A2470955011

https://www.amazon.com/LG-Google-Unlocked-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B017ROJ2NC/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1485454776&sr=1-1&keywords=nexus+5

I'm sure the Galaxy S5 is a candidate, too. Just not sure what model.

I'm open to any other suggestions, as well. I'm aware Alcatel, Honor and other China phones are great, but I'm very unfamiliar with them.

Thank you. FYI I'm really leaning towards the G4 since I can put a huge ass battery in it. Nexus kinda loses in that department.

capitalcrew 01-26-2017 01:30 PM

Gs5 would be my vote for you. It'll be very familiar feeling, water resistant, cheap, still have a replaceable battery etc. Downside being it won't be long before it is just as outdated as your 4.

I went from a 4 to a gs7 back in october/nov and it was a great switch for me. Battery life is good, i get my entire work day even with heavy use. Charges fast as hell. No removable battery which i am sure is a negative for you. Also the price..

rleete 01-26-2017 02:13 PM

I just bought an S5 (eBay) for less than $200. Although that's not much of an upgrade coming from and S4.

Godless Commie 01-26-2017 02:21 PM

How about a phone+airtime plan?

Or, are those not convenient/preferred in the states?

I mean, you can get pretty much any phone you want then, right?
That's what we do, and the monthly bills are just a tax write off.

EO2K 01-26-2017 04:49 PM


Originally Posted by viperormiata (Post 1388931)
I'm sure the Galaxy S5 is a candidate, too. Just not sure what model

I've got an old silver/grey Galaxy S5 languishing in the back of my desk, Model SM-G900A. It powers on so I'm reasonably sure it works. If you want it, shoot me a PM and you can have it for the price of shipping.

fooger03 01-26-2017 06:15 PM

If you're non poverty, buy a pixel, and then get hooked up with the carrier of your choice.
https://store.google.com/product/pixel_phone

viperormiata 01-26-2017 10:40 PM


Originally Posted by capitalcrew (Post 1388933)
Gs5 would be my vote for you. It'll be very familiar feeling, water resistant, cheap, still have a replaceable battery etc. Downside being it won't be long before it is just as outdated as your 4.
I went from a 4 to a gs7 back in october/nov and it was a great switch for me. Battery life is good, i get my entire work day even with heavy use. Charges fast as hell. No removable battery which i am sure is a negative for you. Also the price..

I wouldn't even know what to do with an S7, honestly. My plan with Cricket is 30 dollars a month and I don't do anything "heavy" on my phone.
I don't understand what outdated means. My s4 ran any apps I wanted.

Originally Posted by rleete (Post 1388941)
I just bought an S5 (eBay) for less than $200. Although that's not much of an upgrade coming from and S4.

New or used? Private seller or a store? Hit me with a link.

Originally Posted by Godless Commie (Post 1388944)
How about a phone+airtime plan?

Or, are those not convenient/preferred in the states?

I mean, you can get pretty much any phone you want then, right?
That's what we do, and the monthly bills are just a tax write off.

I prefer my cheap, no contract provider. I get service anywhere in the keys and I can leave them whenever I want.

Originally Posted by EO2K (Post 1388983)
I've got an old silver/grey Galaxy S5 languishing in the back of my desk, Model SM-G900A. It powers on so I'm reasonably sure it works. If you want it, shoot me a PM and you can have it for the price of shipping.

I'll take it if it's unlocked. PM sent.

Originally Posted by fooger03 (Post 1389003)
If you're non poverty, buy a pixel, and then get hooked up with the carrier of your choice.
https://store.google.com/product/pixel_phone

I'm 100% poverty right now as I'm going back to school this year and I'm going to Vegas in two weeks.
That's overkill for me and I'd rather not switch carriers. I don't even know what I would do with that thing.

rleete 01-27-2017 06:00 AM


Originally Posted by viperormiata (Post 1389051)
New or used? Private seller or a store? Hit me with a link.

Used, but excellent condition is $200. Not a mark on them, look absolutely perfect. Or, you can save some dough ($30?) and buy one that shows signs of use.
Ebay, seller is Upward Mobile. Guy has done alright by me so I've bought 3 from him.

Looks like E02K has you set, though.

capitalcrew 01-27-2017 09:31 AM

My S4 ran okay too, then I got an S7 and realized what I had been dealing with. Things just stop working when they're meant to run on the newer faster hardware and they're stuck on the stuff.

Oscar 01-27-2017 12:11 PM

Every now and then I try to cheap out on things. Bought a replacement laptop battery for less than half the price of an original unit. Arrived today with the battery pack already bulging. No thank you.

EO2K 01-27-2017 12:14 PM


Originally Posted by viperormiata (Post 1389051)
I'll take it if it's unlocked. PM sent.

Narp, it's carrier branded. AT&T or Cingular or whatever they are calling themselves these days :doh:

Originally Posted by rleete (Post 1389093)
Looks like E02K has you set, though.

Well, I tried. Sorry goys :sad2:

bahurd 01-27-2017 12:28 PM

My local Costco had new Moto G 32G for $219 unlocked, no carrier signup required. Not sure how local Costco is to you.

EO2K 01-27-2017 12:33 PM

Pick yer poison! Unlocked phones at B&H Photo: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/s...9/N/3955685938

If I don't end up sneaking my way into a Nexus 5x before they all disappear, something from OnePlus is on my list: https://oneplus.net/

viperormiata 01-27-2017 02:38 PM


Originally Posted by rleete (Post 1389093)
Used, but excellent condition is $200. Not a mark on them, look absolutely perfect. Or, you can save some dough ($30?) and buy one that shows signs of use.
Ebay, seller is Upward Mobile. Guy has done alright by me so I've bought 3 from him.

Thank you. I'll check them out.

Originally Posted by capitalcrew (Post 1389119)
My S4 ran okay too, then I got an S7 and realized what I had been dealing with. Things just stop working when they're meant to run on the newer faster hardware and they're stuck on the stuff.

I can understand that. My PC is starting to act up too so at this point I'm like...fucking kill me.

Originally Posted by Oscar (Post 1389158)
Every now and then I try to cheap out on things. Bought a replacement laptop battery for less than half the price of an original unit. Arrived today with the battery pack already bulging. No thank you.

I buy most of my electronics (and most things in my life) used and I've been good so far. Live dangerously like me :-)

Originally Posted by EO2K (Post 1389159)
Narp, it's carrier branded. AT&T or Cingular or whatever they are calling themselves these days :doh:

Well, I tried. Sorry goys :sad2:

Much appreciated anyway!

Originally Posted by bahurd (Post 1389164)
My local Costco had new Moto G 32G for $219 unlocked, no carrier signup required. Not sure how local Costco is to you.

We don't even have a walmart down here, but thank you anyway!

Originally Posted by EO2K (Post 1389165)
Pick yer poison! Unlocked phones at B&H Photo: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/s...9/N/3955685938

If I don't end up sneaking my way into a Nexus 5x before they all disappear, something from OnePlus is on my list: https://oneplus.net/

OnePlus is legit from what I've read.

Ok. I've decided to increase my budget to $300. The phones I linked yesterday are already gone... These caught my eye today. I keep checking google for manufacturing dates and a lot of phones are late 2015 but seem to be relevant still
https://www.amazon.com/LG-Smartphone-T-Mobile-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B01LZA7WBQ/ref=pd_day0_107_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01LZA7WB Q&pd_rd_r=BZ5H74WWY7E6H8J29H36&pd_rd_w=cyyhp&pd_rd _wg=Ie3zA&psc=1&refRID=BZ5H74WWY7E6H8J29H36
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Unlocked-Smartphone-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B01595SI9U/ref=sr_1_13?s=wireless&srs=12653393011&ie=UTF8&qid =1485543983&sr=1-13&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_four_browse-bin%3A6787346011
https://www.amazon.com/HTC-One-M9-Octa-Core-Smartphone/dp/B00W1KHTMY/ref=sr_1_20?s=wireless&srs=12653393011&ie=UTF8&qid =1485543983&sr=1-20&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_four_browse-bin%3A6787346011&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/SM-G920V-Sapphire-Smartphone-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B014V5XDQW/ref=sr_1_12?s=wireless&srs=12653393011&ie=UTF8&qid =1485543983&sr=1-12&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_four_browse-bin%3A6787346011
https://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Unlocked-Cellphone-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B019EVM87I/ref=sr_1_7?s=wireless&srs=12653393011&ie=UTF8&qid= 1485543983&sr=1-7&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_four_browse-bin%3A6787346011
https://www.amazon.com/Unlocked-Smartphone-Black-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B01ERZT608/ref=sr_1_33?s=wireless&srs=12653393011&ie=UTF8&qid =1485545822&sr=1-33&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_four_browse-bin%3A6787346011

G4 still an option, in my opinion.
https://www.amazon.com/LG-Deep-Blue-Sprint-Wireless/dp/B01EGQ0LXY/ref=sr_1_59?s=wireless&srs=12653393011&ie=UTF8&qid =1485545874&sr=1-59&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_four_browse-bin%3A6787346011

Edit:

Scratch Note 4. It's too old. X Pure and Nexus 6 are in line with G4 and more expensive so scratch them too.

Edit 2: Searching for Google Nexus 6p

capitalcrew 01-27-2017 04:07 PM

6p is a good budget option but no removable battery.

B&H photo is legit but be sure you're getting a phone that works on your network.

G3ML1NGZ 01-27-2017 04:08 PM

A little late to the party. The nexus 5x may be a bit old, but I like it.

codrus 01-27-2017 04:34 PM

Very happy with my 6P, but I think you're unlikely to find one for $300.

--Ian

Girz0r 01-27-2017 05:25 PM

Powershell, why the hell wasn't I using this already before!?

Just made it EZPZ to move hundreds of GB to an off storage site. :party:


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