Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) Galaxy Note 9 v. iPhone XS v. Pixel 3. Who ya got? I'm like hamlet on this topic. Can't decide worth a darn. Primary usage: YouTube, Picture Taking, Texting, web browsing. Occasional Netflix/Hulu and nav usage. Edited December 9, 2018 by Joe in Winslow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) I'm of no help, I am still using a Galaxy S4... That is actually not true. I wish I was still using my Samsung 4 for every day use, man that phone was great. I am still using it to make Facebook think I am roaming the United States. I have the S9 and I've hated this thing from the second I bought it - I didn't want to change, the S4 was just no longer being supported for updates. ? My inner Luddite comes out when it comes to phones. {insert grumpy old face} Edited December 9, 2018 by Buffalo_Gal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) Still on Galaxy S6... That's all I use for every thing. Rest of family are iSheeple. Got my daughter an iPhone Xs. Frankly... My 3 year old Galaxy is better. Wireless charging... Got it, 3 years ago. All that stuff on iPhone can be customized with a different launcher. I use Nova Launcher. But... Give the iSheeple what they want. Keeps peace in the family. Edited December 9, 2018 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 i've never been an apple person, so that eliminates the iPhone. not really a fan of Google either these days so I'd go with the Samsung (granted Google owns Android so they've still got their hands in your Galaxy) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, /dev/null said: ...so they've still got their hands in your Galaxy That's what she said! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Doesn't Samsung make Apple parts? So they are all giving everybody a reach around. Go Hawaii... But they just arrested it's CEO. And yes... I know it's Huawei. Before my Son shifted to iPhone in 2012... He had a Hawaii. It is still ticking from 2010. Runs Gingerbread and works on WiFi. I don't dare to update anything or risk bricking it. I will root it (and risk bricking it? LoL) and use it as a camera to view my garage door opener. I installed a Bluetooth garage door opener hack 6 years ago. All I need is an old SmartPhone with camera to view door while VPN (like PocketCloud app) over home network. Never got around to adding that final piece to my custom Bluetooth system. Try that with an iPhone! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Joe in Winslow said: Galaxy Note 9 v. iPhone XS v. Pixel 3. Who ya got? I'm like hamlet on this topic. Can't decide worth a darn. Primary usage: YouTube, Picture Taking, Texting, web browsing. Occasional Netflix/Hulu and nav usage. Moto G5+ 32GB Unlocked $199 @ Best Buy. Only knock from me is the camera is sh###y (Also it's a Chinese Lenovo product so they are probably spying on you.) Edited December 10, 2018 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Moto G5+ 32GB Unlocked $199 @ Best Buy. Only knock from me is the camera is sh###y (Also it's a Chinese Lenovo product so they are probably spying on you.) Isn't Lenovo an IBM product???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 IT guy at work just got me a free iPhone 7. Works great. First new one I’ve had since the IT guy at my last company got me a free iPhone 6 about four years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 15 minutes ago, KD in CA said: IT guy at work just got me a free iPhone 7. Works great. First new one I’ve had since the IT guy at my last company got me a free iPhone 6 about four years ago. Wife and Son still on iPhone 6s. Only reason daughter changed... Was only 16Gb. Wife and Son's 64gb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 16 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Moto G5+ 32GB Unlocked $199 @ Best Buy. Only knock from me is the camera is sh###y (Also it's a Chinese Lenovo product so they are probably spying on you.) They are definitely spying on you 9 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Isn't Lenovo an IBM product???? Lenovo is formerly IBM's Personal Computer division. It is now a private Chinese company in name, but is effectively a Chinese run a state run enterprise IIRC you work for the Army Corps of Engineers. As an employee of the DoD, I am disappointed that you were not already aware of Lenovo's dubious background https://www.fedmanager.com/index.php?id=2608:dod-issues-cybersecurity-warning-against-lenovo-computers-handheld-devices 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, /dev/null said: They are definitely spying on you Lenovo is formerly IBM's Personal Computer division. It is now a private Chinese company in name, but is effectively a Chinese run a state run enterprise IIRC you work for the Army Corps of Engineers. As an employee of the DoD, I am disappointed that you were not already aware of Lenovo's dubious background https://www.fedmanager.com/index.php?id=2608:dod-issues-cybersecurity-warning-against-lenovo-computers-handheld-devices I am disappointed too. So much BS training, cyber awareness... I never heard this. But, I am up to date on my EEO, sexual harassment training... LoL I am wage grade... Hourly labor, maybe I didn't get memo. But thanks for heads up. My brother inlaw in MA worked for IBM, only way I knew it was part of IBM (at one time). I figured they may have sold the name. Edited December 10, 2018 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Wait for Galaxy s10, etc... ?? https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2018/12/09/samsung-galaxy-s10-design-camera-leak-galaxy-s9-note9/amp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 3 hours ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Wait for Galaxy s10, etc... ?? https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2018/12/09/samsung-galaxy-s10-design-camera-leak-galaxy-s9-note9/amp/ Hm i May have to hang on for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 If you don't mind buying a Chinese phone take a look at the OnePlus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 2 hours ago, GG said: If you don't mind buying a Chinese phone take a look at the OnePlus I did, but the bad news is it only runs on t-mobile, which is a no-go for me. Otherwise looks like a nice phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said: I did, but the bad news is it only runs on t-mobile, which is a no-go for me. Otherwise looks like a nice phone. Works on AT&T and the latest release also works on VZ's LTE network only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Just now, GG said: Works on AT&T and the latest release also works on VZ's LTE network only Hm. I'll have to do more investigating. Like their notchless design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Joe in Winslow said: Hm. I'll have to do more investigating. Like their notchless design. Why is the "notch" so important. Is that what's become? Cosmetics? I agree with you... Getting stupid. I was in Apple Store (please don't ask)...I felt my IQ dropping precipitously... And I don't have much to spare! They herded Us into the queuing area where an Apple Genius was all head mic'd up giving a high-level Ted Talk. He was talking about using gestures to swipe down @ "notch" and how to use the soft key Home Button to drooling 70 year olds hanging on his every word. One Asian guy was taking notes. /smh... Just get me the hell out of that "pit of despair!" Really??? 62 minutes later another Apple Genius was unbricking our old 6s after a faulty iOS update (Don't ask, I wanted to do it at home via iTunes, but got vetoed). Back to cosemetics... Screen aestheics. Really! "...Excess ain't rebellion.You're drinking what they're selling.Your self-destruction doesn't hurt them.Your chaos won't convert them..." There should be an iPhone stanza thrown in there... But the song is from 1994, I can't fault Cake for not going total Nostradamus. Edited December 10, 2018 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) 20 hours ago, Joe in Winslow said: Galaxy Note 9 v. iPhone XS v. Pixel 3. Who ya got? I'm like hamlet on this topic. Can't decide worth a darn. Primary usage: YouTube, Picture Taking, Texting, web browsing. Occasional Netflix/Hulu and nav usage. Wait for Galaxy s10 if you can. Get it online from Samsung. They'll offer something sweet this time as the note9 and so have blown. The last good one, like most phones it goes every other year. They'll have a foldable s10 out too, later in the year. But you'll get an option for free *****. They had a 36" flat screen with early pre order for the side at one point But go for the unlocked s10+ and it's the same as the note anyway, save for the pen and slightly different interfacing. Edited December 10, 2018 by Boyst62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 I have pixel xl2 and i absolutely love the phone, battery life is terrific, it's an absolute powerhouse of a phone. I vote Pixel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 21 minutes ago, The Poojer said: I have pixel xl2 and i absolutely love the phone, battery life is terrific, it's an absolute powerhouse of a phone. I vote Pixel 3 Is that the one that has stereo speakers? I know you're in to music, so curious if that's a factor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 21 hours ago, KD in CA said: IT guy at work just got me a free iPhone 7. Works great. First new one I’ve had since the IT guy at my last company got me a free iPhone 6 about four years ago. Wait....I thought i was the only one that still had a 6. I using some of the money I got from my dad's passing on an 8 I think. Oh and to the OP? Ummmm.........no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Just now, Chef Jim said: Wait....I thought i was the only one that still had a 6. I using some of the money I got from my dad's passing on an 8 I think. Oh and to the OP? Ummmm.........no. You're not the only one who still has a 6. I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Just now, Joe in Winslow said: You're not the only one who still has a 6. I do. Went to the 50th birthday party for a co-worker's wife at an 80's club. It was a blast I forgot how much fun the 80's were. I was at the bar with my phone sitting there. I said "I think I still have a few things from the 80's" One of my friend's said "like your phone??" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Chef Jim said: Went to the 50th birthday party for a co-worker's wife at an 80's club. It was a blast I forgot how much fun the 80's were. I was at the bar with my phone sitting there. I said "I think I still have a few things from the 80's" One of my friend's said "like your phone??" No kidding. This thing is the first iPhone I've ever owned, and it's been pretty reliable for me up till recently. It doesn't hold a charge too well any more, otherwise I'd likely eke out another year or two out of it, and it's the only reason I'm considering another iPhone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 I still have a 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, Wacka said: I still have a 5. Text in heiroglyphs? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 4 hours ago, Wacka said: I still have a 5. Mother inlaw using our old 4s. I put a new battery in, good as new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Putting all of you IT wizards on notice that this text is sent to you all on my iPhone SE. Like the Asian Carp Warrior said above, just get a new battery Joe. You’ll get that extra year or two easily. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Nanker said: Putting all of you IT wizards on notice that this text is sent to you all on my iPhone SE. Like the Asian Carp Warrior said above, just get a new battery Joe. You’ll get that extra year or two easily. Galaxy S6 here. Customized launcher... With more gestures and features than an iPhone X. Edited December 11, 2018 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) Who cares? JK Edited December 11, 2018 by Nanker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Nanker said: Putting all of you IT wizards on notice that this text is sent to you all on my iPhone SE. Like the Asian Carp Warrior said above, just get a new battery Joe. You’ll get that extra year or two easily. Question is, what will the cost be to have the battery transplanted? And will I get my money's worth out of THAT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Joe in Winslow said: Question is, what will the cost be to have the battery transplanted? And will I get my money's worth out of THAT? Not sure. Check with Apple. They replaced a lot of batteries for free on some phones that had a battery recall. I’d bet it would be under $50 bucks to have them swap it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 On 12/9/2018 at 8:44 PM, ExiledInIllinois said: I am disappointed too. So much BS training, cyber awareness... I never heard this. But, I am up to date on my EEO, sexual harassment training... LoL Speaking of cyber awareness, I remember seeing possibly the best Halloween costume in years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearLess Price Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Andriod fones are so easy to use and transfer items from it to a cpu so i always go with them... No need to sign up for a million Apple things either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Went with the Pixel 3. I am NOT disappointed with my decision, highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 On 12/9/2018 at 6:29 PM, Joe in Winslow said: Galaxy Note 9 v. iPhone XS v. Pixel 3. Who ya got? I'm like hamlet on this topic. Can't decide worth a darn. Primary usage: YouTube, Picture Taking, Texting, web browsing. Occasional Netflix/Hulu and nav usage. I always thought cell phones were primarily used for....well, phone calls. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Still like my apple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, BringBackFergy said: I always thought cell phones were primarily used for....well, phone calls. ? I use my phone for text much more than for making calls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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