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Post by toshtego on Jan 10, 2021 10:04:12 GMT -5
My old LG Flip Phone has finally come to the end. It spent 30 hours underwater in an irrigation ditch some years ago but that was no reason to stop working. The screen finally died. The phone sends and receives I just cannot read the screen.
So, this means I have to join the world of Smart Phones. Naturally I want to spend as little as possible. Any recommendations or other advice from the cognoscenti?
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Post by taiguy66 on Jan 10, 2021 10:11:20 GMT -5
Received message from my dad’s long term care facility that they’ve had another outbreak of Covid yesterday. Think this is the sixth one in two months. If this isn’t “jail” for seniors not sure what is.
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 10, 2021 10:21:02 GMT -5
My old LG Flip Phone has finally come to the end. It spent 30 hours underwater in an irrigation ditch some years ago but that was no reason to stop working. The screen finally died. The phone sends and receives I just cannot read the screen. So, this means I have to join the world of Smart Phones. Naturally I want to spend as little as possible. Any recommendations or other advice from the cognoscenti? Having been with Apple gear since ‘87 I imagine you know where I’m going... I’m currently using an iPhone 11 Pro Max, which has an incredible camera array. Expensive, but worth it to me. There are plenty of downwards reaches from there. (The newest are 12s.) I do not care for Android phones. I have a number of friends who have them and they are a PIA IMO. We cannot exchange images, for example. They just refuse them, although I can usually get theirs. I don’t want to get in a war over brands, but this is my 7th or 8th phone of various configs and IMO the iPhones are vastly superior to anything else out there. (BTW, this 11 makes a darn good sub for a computer and with a Bluetooth keyboard works a treat for almost anything my desktop can do. Not everything, but most of it.) Good luck! |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 10, 2021 10:30:28 GMT -5
Another big Apple fan here, I have an IPhone 11 Pro Max that I really like. I was an Android fan until I started using an IPhone. Both are good though. My son bought me my last two IPhones, so it made for an easy decision. CNET generally does a good job on tech stuff. www.cnet.com/topics/phones/products/ |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jan 10, 2021 10:33:08 GMT -5
 I have the IPHONE 6S, when I retool it will be the 11Pro Max as Bob has, read up on them, agree with everything he said, if I get my 600$ check from the Gov that’s what I’ll get.
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 10, 2021 10:55:13 GMT -5
Received message from my dad’s long term care facility that they’ve had another outbreak of Covid yesterday. Think this is the sixth one in two months. If this isn’t “jail” for seniors not sure what is. I hope your dad will be OK. |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 10, 2021 11:04:15 GMT -5
Received message from my dad’s long term care facility that they’ve had another outbreak of Covid yesterday. Think this is the sixth one in two months. If this isn’t “jail” for seniors not sure what is. That sucks. |
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Post by ironclad on Jan 10, 2021 11:20:32 GMT -5
Gonna snow tonight, they say. 5-7 inches. I thought that in West Texas the snow is measured in feet? Everything is deeper in Texas..... Usually the snow predictions never pan out here. I remember a few years ago the weathermen were predicting 12" of snowfall on a certain day. Some people were panic buying for their milk sandwiches (its always bread and milk so I figure its milk sandwiches they are eating) and we only got about 1/2". But today I have 7" in the back 40 so there you go. When I lived in Northern Iowa, that was snow by the foot. |
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 10, 2021 11:35:10 GMT -5
We used to get a LOT more snow here than we have been getting. When I lived up-country (40 miles north) the main road, a two-track, could be closed for a week or more and drifts of 20’ were not uncommon. Now that I’m down closer to the river and the lake snowfall seems to have diminished, plus 2/3 of the blizzard forecasts never come about. This is NOT a complaint.  |
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 10, 2021 11:42:16 GMT -5
Received message from my dad’s long term care facility that they’ve had another outbreak of Covid yesterday. Think this is the sixth one in two months. If this isn’t “jail” for seniors not sure what is. Sorry to hear that , Ted. Nursing homes have been suffering miserably in this pandemic. Let's hope it's over soon. |
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Post by bigwoolie on Jan 10, 2021 12:23:05 GMT -5
Received message from my dad’s long term care facility that they’ve had another outbreak of Covid yesterday. Think this is the sixth one in two months. If this isn’t “jail” for seniors not sure what is. Man, I know the frustration. Hoping he comes through it in n good shape |
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Post by bigwoolie on Jan 10, 2021 12:26:19 GMT -5
Another day here with no wind or rain. That’s startin’ to make me nervous 😁. We have Sunday services this morning, then I’ll probably relax and unwind on the front porch later with a Partagas Black. No big plans
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 10, 2021 13:47:50 GMT -5
My old LG Flip Phone has finally come to the end. It spent 30 hours underwater in an irrigation ditch some years ago but that was no reason to stop working. The screen finally died. The phone sends and receives I just cannot read the screen. So, this means I have to join the world of Smart Phones. Naturally I want to spend as little as possible. Any recommendations or other advice from the cognoscenti? Walmart sells cheap dumb phones that work fine. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 10, 2021 13:52:07 GMT -5
I have the IPHONE 6S, when I retool it will be the 11Pro Max as Bob has, read up on them, agree with everything he said, if I get my 600$ check from the Gov that’s what I’ll get. Everyone around here has an IPhone. The map utility sends them in the wrong direction. Every delivery goes on a wild goose chase. I have resisted the Apple monopoly for 30 years and after the last stunt it's not likely to change. My OnePlus 7 Pro beat the last generation of iPhone handily in all areas. I have a new Samsung coming. It's not the best, but it will do. |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 10, 2021 15:09:44 GMT -5
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 10, 2021 17:05:38 GMT -5
Mines still going strong. I believe it will last at least another year or more. The Samsung is just a backup because I got it cheap. Samsung loads their phones with unremovable crap. Oneplus doesn't. They are all made in China so what can you do. |
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 10, 2021 17:40:09 GMT -5
My deer hunters are gone. They took one deer. Were lucky getting that one the way they crowd the place. But I think they had a good time. All family members so at least they had a nice re-union.
My pups got a nice run after three days without. But Eli took the recess very well. Surprisingly so. A month ago he would have been bouncing off the ceiling but this time he was calm and a very good boy throughout. Something seems to happen at 8mos. He’s getting civilized. I see it in other ways, too. He’s growing up.
Bliss! Nothing on the books ‘til 2/1. What’s not to like? Life is good!
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Post by bigwoolie on Jan 10, 2021 18:01:25 GMT -5
I just went iPhone. Mostly for the camera, and all the rest of the family except Will have them. So sharing is much more connected and easy. Not only that, but I always have a wife or a kid to help explain things to me. Recording and uploading the training videos to YT is proving to be much simpler, and I have none of Google’s or Samsung’s unwanted, unused, bloated software filling my hard drive.
The downside is that it’s a 6s, and my big, ol’ paw swallows it up. I have a hard time hanging on to it. Or seeing the screen very good.
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 10, 2021 18:07:55 GMT -5
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 10, 2021 18:16:41 GMT -5
Snowing like crazy here in NE Texas! ☃
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 10, 2021 18:17:32 GMT -5
Snowing like crazy here in NE Texas! ☃ Who woulda thunk it— Texas to be piled higher and deeper... |
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Post by jay on Jan 10, 2021 18:30:43 GMT -5
Starting to pack up the Christmas decorations..but it's Sunday so I won't be working hard.
Wait! Who am I kidding, I never work hard.
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Post by toshtego on Jan 10, 2021 18:34:37 GMT -5
My old LG Flip Phone has finally come to the end. It spent 30 hours underwater in an irrigation ditch some years ago but that was no reason to stop working. The screen finally died. The phone sends and receives I just cannot read the screen. So, this means I have to join the world of Smart Phones. Naturally I want to spend as little as possible. Any recommendations or other advice from the cognoscenti? Walmart sells cheap dumb phones that work fine. I will try to buy one from my Cell Phone Service provide, Choice Cellular. Navajo Owned. Navajo Proud. My tiny drop of business may help fill their reservoir. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 10, 2021 18:43:26 GMT -5
Snowing like crazy here in NE Texas! ☃ Who woulda thunk it— Texas to be piled higher and deeper... Jealousy showing again. |
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 10, 2021 18:52:06 GMT -5
Who woulda thunk it— Texas to be piled higher and deeper... Jealousy showing again. I reserve my jealousy for the Real Thing— New Mexico. Actually, though, the word ‘jealousy’ was invented as a way to describe how people feel about western Nebraska. :^) But forget about coming here— we’ve stopped giving out visitor visas. Try Texas. They’ll take ANYBODY! |
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 10, 2021 18:53:59 GMT -5
Walmart sells cheap dumb phones that work fine. I will try to buy one from my Cell Phone Service provide, Choice Cellular. Navajo Owned. Navajo Proud. My tiny drop of business may help fill their reservoir. Is it true they give a basket of frybread for every phone they sell? |
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Post by urbino on Jan 10, 2021 18:57:34 GMT -5
Beautiful day here today but I am having balance troubles. Wife thinks I have an inner ear problem and I agree. Sitting on the couch for 3 days now. Keep an eye on that one, Ron. Mom has Meniere's Disease, which is an inner ear disorder that causes severe, unpredictable dizziness. Losing your sense of balance is something people don't think about much, but man it is hard to beat for sheer misery. That poor woman has been through the wringer and back again. |
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Post by lizardonarock on Jan 10, 2021 19:06:00 GMT -5
Snowing all around but not at my house thank you GOD. Motorola Razer hey it works in nowhere land but it is the most complicated Android i have ever used. Cold here got the fire place going and turned on the big furnace so are toasty warm even with the rain and cold temps.
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Post by taiguy66 on Jan 10, 2021 19:10:39 GMT -5
Second consecutive day with temperature in the low-mid 40s. As usual, took advantage of the nice weather and golfed. 🏌️♂️😁
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 10, 2021 19:57:20 GMT -5
I reserve my jealousy for the Real Thing— New Mexico. Actually, though, the word ‘jealousy’ was invented as a way to describe how people feel about western Nebraska. :^) But forget about coming here— we’ve stopped giving out visitor visas. Try Texas. They’ll take ANYBODY! We send the misfits to the part of Texas that's now called Wyoming. |
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I have the IPHONE 6S, when I retool it will be the 11Pro Max as Bob has, read up on them, agree with everything he said, if I get my 600$ check from the Gov that’s what I’ll get.
