Getting Smart?

[leftbase]

I have no idea how old my cell phone is, but it's safe to say several years. Jackie's identical model broke a few months ago so she replaced it with a new but still basic phone.

Mine gets a lot less use, so I don't have to charge it very often, and a week or so ago I noticed that the battery indicator had been at two bars for quite a while. When it finally got down to one bar, I charged it. The next day, two bars again already.

Maybe the battery is on its way out. Maybe I can get another year or two out of the thing. I don't know, but it has me thinking that it could be time for an upgrade. Maybe even to a smart phone. I'm not sure I want the extra costs, but I'm definitely thinking about it.

The thing is, I know absolutely nothing about any of them. Before I listen to sales pitches at the Verizon store, I think I need to hear from people who have them. So I'll ask friends and co-workers what they have, and what they like or don't like. Including Livejournal friends, of course. :)

Any suggestions? Recommendations?

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Comments

[lianarosanadana.livejournal.com]

(LJ told me my comment was too long, so here's the rest!)

I know this is a lot of info, but I hope it helps and doesn't confuse you. I am a gadget junkie, as I'm sure you've guessed, and most specifically a smartphone junkie. I will be happy to answer any and all questions you have, just let me know. But really your best bet is to visit a store and play with the phones yourself. The sales person will have their own preferences and from my experience tend to steer people primarily to Android or iPhone, but there are other options which are definitely worth investigating.

[leftbase.livejournal.com]

It helps a lot, actually. Thanks!

You now hold the record for the longest comment ever in my journal. :)

[lianarosanadana.livejournal.com]

Yes! I hope to hold that record forever! :)

[leftbase.livejournal.com]

I think there's a good chance you will!