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In the Grinch Grab gift exchange, I ended up with a little portable rechargable speaker. Not sure if/how I will integrate that into my life.

First I had a Starbucks gift card - but someone Grinch grabbed that on me - then I had a LCBO (liquor store) gift card (along with a little 2-shot bottle of Patron (?) tequila) - someone Grinch grabbed that ---> I ended up with that little speaker.

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I was just talking this week about getting a smartphone to replace my current cellphone which is, for all intents and purposes, a clock. It was not just idle chatter. It makes all the sense in the world and I believe it will finally happen early in the new year.
 
The one guy at work is constantly checking his smartphone. He is the main guy I asked for advice about smartphones.

He is all about the smartphone. It's like his job is an inconvenience to his smartphone checking. I have known a lot of bosses who would have told him a long time ago, no, you cannot be doing that. No more smartphone on working time. You can do whatever you want during your many smoke breaks and of course lunch - and 1 or 2 quick checks during work would even be tolerable.

But you are ridiculous.

He is that guy.
 
I have to say I love my iphone. LOVE it. However, I have been debating chucking it because I have a computer, and an ipad, and I am only gone from the house 12-13 hours per week. I think I need to have a phone with me, in case of an emergency with mom. Really the only place I need it is at the gym for texting, music, surfing...(they don't have wifi there (wth?) so can't use ipad) But I can text on a regular cell phone right?

I guess the camera feature is nice. But is it worth $119? or whatever I pay per month? What does a bare bones cell phone cost per month..one that would at least have texting plan? I would also have to invest in an ipod I guess since I got rid of mine when I got the phone.

My mom still has two phones attached to the wall. Those come in handy in case of a power outage btw. Cordless phones are nice, and we have those also, but won't do you much good when the battery dies and no power.
 
From the recent discussions I had, you can get a smartphone for a helluva lot less than $120/month. I ain't paying that.

I got the impression I could get something for like 40 bucks? I guess phoning and texting charges would go on top of that but I do practically none of either.



That is the theoretical number I am working with ~40 bucks. I am paying like 30 now for my portable clock and I buy a stupid newspaper every workday which is about $22/month. I figger I won't need that if I have a smartphone.

(My current phone does have a camera. Couldn't really say if it is decent or not.)

So that is the sort of math I am dealing with here.
 
MrX
Non-smart phones can have decent cameras, and will almost always function as a music player, also. You don't really have to get an ipod.
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How much does one of those non smart phones with decent cameras and music players cost per month? How bout initial investment? I already have the big investment in the device itself.
I would imagine with a contract I could get a cheap dumb phone free?

I'm probably all talk....I am not sure I could part with my iphone unless the savings are dramatic..and even then it will take quite an adjustment period.
 
I was paying closer to $140 a month I think and somehow got it reduced to $119. I don't know what all that gets me...unlimited talk/text which I really don't need. Come to think of it, I am not sure what I am paying for and I've had it for 2-3 years. Anyone else with an Iphone ---what is your monthly carrier charge? My service is thru Verizon. I don't know if Iphone is different than other smart phones in terms of monthly pricing...would be interested in other device prices as well, although if I were going to have a smart phone, I think I would keep my Iphone....so easy for technophobes like me. But then again for $80/month savings, I would be willing to consider a switch.
 
IAG
How much does one of those non smart phones with decent cameras and music players cost per month? How bout initial investment? I already have the big investment in the device itself.
I would imagine with a contract I could get a cheap dumb phone free?
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The whole thing probably wouldn't make sense unless you were going to sell your iPhone. The savings in switching to a non-smartphone plan depend on your provider. My complete guess would be no more than about 30% savings. If your get a new contract, a good dumbphone should be free. You could pick up a used one for next to nothing, if you don't get a new contract.
 
You could probably come up with $80/month savings, if you were willing to have limited minutes/texting, etc. You definitely could, if you can change providers. Verizon is pricey. For a reason, though, they're good.
 
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