Transform Ultra with an overheating, fast-discharging, spontaneously-turning-off battery.
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posted by Snyder
on May 1, 2013 -
1 answer
Jumping into smartphone world for the first time.…..i) I would like advice on an android phone that works on T-mobile 4G for email/websurfing/productivity.
ii) Would also like advice on buying used phones in general.
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posted by lalochezia
on Dec 27, 2012 -
7 answers
What is the recommended way to buy a phone on Craigslist, switch to Straight Talk, and port numbers to Google Voice?
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posted by cycleback
on Oct 21, 2012 -
2 answers
I'm currently using an iPhone 3GS in Ontario with Fido. With the new iPhone on the horizon, I'm considering buying the phone unlocked through Apple, and switching to a "Pay as You Go" service. I'm hoping the kind folks at Metafilter can help me choose the best plan.
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posted by backwards guitar
on Sep 5, 2012 -
7 answers
How do you use your smartphone to actually improve your life/work? How would you persuade someone upgrading is worthwhile with real-life examples?
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posted by likeyoubutme
on Aug 31, 2012 -
35 answers
I need a Verizon phone to carry me over until the new iphone release. What's a decent cheap phone to get without doing the contract renewal or using up my upgrade?
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posted by msbrauer
on Aug 17, 2012 -
15 answers
Recommendations for an inexpensive smartphone/plan combination? My wife pays $40-50 for her dumb phone now. Would love to pay the same or not too much more, but actually be able to take pictures, text without 3 keys per character, and sync her calendar. web surfing would be nice but is optional if the calendar works. Google Calendar would presumably require a data plan; but is there a windows/outlook calendar that would not? She has Outlook at work.)
posted by msalt
on Jun 26, 2012 -
21 answers
What cellphone and service should I choose for an upcoming 6-week vacation to Australia?
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posted by jepler
on Jun 1, 2012 -
8 answers
I want to buy a new "smart phone". (Hopefully smarter than its soon to be owner.) I want to try (or test drive) them out first. Is there a way to try various phones for a few days before actually purchasing one?
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posted by JohnnyGunn
on Oct 10, 2011 -
10 answers
What's the state of the art in quad-band capable Android smartphones? Essentially I'm looking for alternatives with capabilities similar to the
Motorola Atrix 4G. It needs to be carrier unlocked and support 850/900/1800/1900MHz GSM 2G functions and 2100MHz WCDMA.
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posted by thewalrus
on Apr 21, 2011 -
5 answers
What should I look out for if I want to purchase a smartphone from eBay for activation on Sprint's network?
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posted by odinsdream
on Apr 12, 2011 -
5 answers
What do I need to do, or what do I need to be aware of, to use mobile data on a Nexus One using a Softbank rental SIM card in Japan?
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posted by Vorteks
on Nov 3, 2010 -
2 answers
Can I cancel my Verizon Wireless contract (and pay the early termination fee) and then sign back up with a new contract to my existing family plan and still manage to keep my number?
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posted by carpyful
on Jul 29, 2010 -
12 answers
I'm thinking of buying a Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica as my first Android phone. I'm a Nokia user whose e71 is feeling a bit tight and so I'd like a cheap way to get my Android toes wet.
I have a couple of questions though ...
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posted by chairish
on Jun 15, 2010 -
11 answers
What is at fault for Last.fm and Pandora's terrible reliability on my Android phone, and is there anything I can do about it?
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posted by Vorteks
on Jun 8, 2010 -
9 answers
Help me decide whether to buy a Nexus One. Unusual questions about switching service providers, SIMs, and international options inside.
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posted by Vorteks
on Mar 25, 2010 -
22 answers
What is a good smart-ish phone usable with Verizon's inexpensive data plan?
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posted by medusa
on Mar 23, 2010 -
13 answers
So, apparently
I need to get a smartphone. I'm not 100% sure that I really "need" to, but browsing the web on the tiny screen of my
current phone is not a fun experience. I'm overwhelmed by the options available and need some guidance on my next steps choosing a
phone and the network provider for me and my wife.
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posted by Deathalicious
on Feb 11, 2010 -
33 answers
I'm sure I'm burning this week's question for a quick "no" answer, but just in case...is there any way to get a data-only (no voice plan) SIM for smartphone use in the US?
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posted by middleclasstool
on Jan 26, 2010 -
8 answers
1) Android phone. 2) Querty keyboard. 3) Before end of year. Does such phone exist? (Other than G1)
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posted by jstarlee
on Sep 27, 2009 -
16 answers
Have you ever downgraded from a smartphone to a regular cellphone (even temporarily)? What did you miss?
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posted by roger ackroyd
on Aug 11, 2009 -
16 answers
Should I ditch my cell phone in favor of a Peek/Skype/GrandCentral solution?
Has anyone successfully attempted this kind of migration away from traditional cell phone service? Is there anything I should consider or be aware of?
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posted by tev
on Apr 3, 2009 -
3 answers
What applications/software for your mobile device did you find useful/essential for travelling?
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posted by zaebiz
on Mar 31, 2009 -
2 answers
CanadaCellphoneFilter: How can I use a Google G1 Android phone on Canada's Telus network?
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posted by mrmcsurly
on Dec 17, 2008 -
6 answers
Is there any economical way to switch cell phone providers without waiting months for my contract to expire?
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posted by lxs
on Aug 27, 2008 -
9 answers
Help me find the perfect (for me) Verizon Wireless phone. I'm not sure, but I think I might want to cross into smartphone land....
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posted by JMOZ
on Mar 6, 2008 -
17 answers
Seeing the answers to previous questions has made me want to get a smartphone so that I don't have to carry both a PDA and a cellphone.
The problem: I have T mobile's prepaid plan. How do I find a phone with good organization features that is compatible with my plan?
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posted by vegetableagony
on Feb 17, 2008 -
9 answers
GadgetFilter: Searching for a smartphone that does WiFi and can run Skype Mobile, preferably for Sprint. Anybody tried this?
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posted by rouftop
on Jan 23, 2008 -
7 answers
Should I switch to a Treo? Please help me figure out if it is right for me.
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posted by k8t
on Aug 13, 2007 -
26 answers
I am going to change my cell phone and probably my provider.
What is the most savy way of going about this?
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posted by BigSky
on Mar 14, 2007 -
8 answers
Okay, so I'm looking for a small PDA that can run Java, preferably Java SE, and has WiFi.
posted by delmoi
on Dec 30, 2006 -
6 answers
What cellphone provider offers the fastest, most reliable internet connection for their PDA phones?
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posted by Afroblanco
on Nov 26, 2006 -
12 answers
Does anyone know of software that will forward my cell phone's incoming Caller ID info to my Windows desktop?
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posted by idontlikewords
on Mar 10, 2005 -
4 answers
So I've got a new Symbian phone (a Nokia 6600) and I'm wondering what to play with. What are the killer apps? (Bonus points if you know of a Windows CE-style "Today" view to replace the launcher...
posted by bonaldi
on Sep 21, 2004 -
7 answers
