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"Feature" phones for USA luddites
Lewisham
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Hello all,
The missus has decided that she doesn't like her iPhone 4S. She wishes to harken back to a simpler time, one where making telephone calls is easier, and the Internet can go to hell, and batteries last for days, not hours. I can understand the appeal.
However, I have absolutely no idea what non-smartphone would be any good anymore (it's not like Nokia still make those awesome handsets from the late 90s... OR DO THEY?). Does anyone have any ideas? Where would I get one of these things? I have a strong pref for something full-price and unlocked that will work on both AT&T or T-Mobile.
EDIT: She really liked her Samsung Juke, as it was tiny. Things of this nature would be good. Technically she could still use it, but Verizon's $50 a month isn't competitive with, say Virgin Mobile's $30 a month.
The missus has decided that she doesn't like her iPhone 4S. She wishes to harken back to a simpler time, one where making telephone calls is easier, and the Internet can go to hell, and batteries last for days, not hours. I can understand the appeal.
However, I have absolutely no idea what non-smartphone would be any good anymore (it's not like Nokia still make those awesome handsets from the late 90s... OR DO THEY?). Does anyone have any ideas? Where would I get one of these things? I have a strong pref for something full-price and unlocked that will work on both AT&T or T-Mobile.
EDIT: She really liked her Samsung Juke, as it was tiny. Things of this nature would be good. Technically she could still use it, but Verizon's $50 a month isn't competitive with, say Virgin Mobile's $30 a month.
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http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia-phones-1.php
And every Sony Ericsson ever:
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson-phones-19.php
Both brands representing the pinnacle of the glory days of the feature phone.
Find a phone on Ebay/Amazon/Newegg, make sure they support the right frequencies (if you're fine with 2G, they most likely will), and you're set.
For instance: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875205251
I made a game, it has penguins in it. It's pay what you like on Gumroad.
Currently Ebaying Nothing at all but I might do in the future.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-GT-B2710-Water-Resistant-Unlocked/dp/B0042ORU08/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1355399605&sr=8-2&keywords=samsung+b+phone
Standby time is 25 days. With my average usage, I only charge it about once a week. You'll never break it. Texting/calling works really well. It has some other gadgets like pedometer and compass I don't use, but it's there. I do use the flashlight option quite a bit, though.
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Maybe we don't like flip phones?
I made a game, it has penguins in it. It's pay what you like on Gumroad.
Currently Ebaying Nothing at all but I might do in the future.
@maximumzero But seriously, I'd just recommend the same one I linked previously. It's not a flip, but it's very nice. It's a solid, tough as nails, easy to use phone. Perfect for a mother who doesn't want all the new stuff.
Alternatively, my mother uses a Samsung Rugby from AT&T. She's has it for 3 years with no issues. They've since released a 2nd version that's also supposed to be good. It's a flip, too.
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/samsung/rugby-ii-black.html#fbid=0YY_w4wAbSp
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