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Nanoose

Guess who is not as stupid as they thought?

You will never guess so I will just tell you its me. I have always used a land line phone but a few days ago I got a smartphone.  I put off using it because I thought I would have a hard time figuring out how to use it. But today I gave it a go and tried calling our son. The person that answered the call started talking in Spanish and I thought I goofed up and called someone in Mexico. Turned out are son answers all the phone numbers he doesn't recognise in Spanish in case its spam. I think I am going to find out that I really love having a smartphone. Cheers!

Posted - August 24, 2022
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  • 3701
    May I ask which phone you got?  I absolutely, positively must get a new one and I'm stumped as to what to get since I'm such a technophobe.
      August 24, 2022 8:20 PM MDT
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  • 11102
    It is a Samsung Galaxy. It can do a lot of cool things like eye or finger print recognising. Cheers! 
      August 24, 2022 8:48 PM MDT
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  • 3701
    Thanks.  
      August 25, 2022 8:27 PM MDT
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  • 10996
    I also have a Samsung Galaxy. But my first Smartphone was an LG, which was cheaper and more of a basic model. I recommend going to the phone store for your cellphone provider and telling them what you will use it for. They can match you with the right phone. One thing to consider is what kind of phone your friends and family have. You will have questions and iPhone users aren't as helpful for an Android user and vice versa. 
      August 24, 2022 9:59 PM MDT
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  • 3701
    Thanks for the advice.  It seems that almost everyone I know has an iPhone, so I am probably going to wind up with that.  I now have Verizon which I don't like.  I want to go with Consumer Cellular and they offer the Apple SE 3rd Gen which is what the fellow in Best Buy told me I should get.  The only reason I didn't get it in Best Buy is because Apple requires them to sell me a locked phone if I want Consumer Cellular.  I would have to buy an unlocked phone directly from an Apple store or buy it from Consumer Cellular.  
      August 25, 2022 8:30 PM MDT
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  • 17592
    You don't have to get a smartphone due to the end of 3g.  I have bought two 4g flip phones with high def voice (required), one GSM (ATT/TMobile) and one CDMA (Verizon network).  I am today transferring my service to my new Verizon phone simply because I have been on Verizon for a while and it makes it easier to port your number when you stick with the same carrier.  I am not a Verizon customer; I am a customer of a reseller and have a $14 plan for unlimited talk, text, and data which is slowed after 2g but I don't use any so I don't care about that.  Happy shopping.
      August 25, 2022 2:12 PM MDT
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  • 3701
    Verizon has sent me two emails and one piece of mail telling me that they will no longer support my 10+ year old 3G flip phone.  Calls drop all the time and more often lately, it has to search for service, so I might as well bite the bullet and go 5G.  
      August 25, 2022 8:32 PM MDT
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  • 10996
    Congratulations on your new phone! There is so much you can do with it, but you don't have to learn everything at once. If you can use a computer,  using a smartphone should be easy for you.
      August 24, 2022 8:38 PM MDT
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  • 11102
    I have a website shortcut that gives tips on how to use it and I am going to start checking it out. Cheers! This post was edited by Nanoose at August 25, 2022 8:33 PM MDT
      August 24, 2022 8:51 PM MDT
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  • 13277
    Welcome to the 21st century!
      August 24, 2022 8:51 PM MDT
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  • 11102
    Thought I would add that for security reasons I am keeping my old landline phone. If a thief breaks in I will smash them in the head with it until they hear bells. Cheers!
      August 24, 2022 9:01 PM MDT
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  • 10996
    It's also good for calling your cellphone so you can find it under the sofa by following the ringing.
      August 24, 2022 10:02 PM MDT
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  • 11102
    I will never lose my new phone. Right now I have it safe and sound inside a wool sock so it won't get scratched. The first time I turned it on I waited and waited for it turn on then I realised that I was looking at the back of the phone not at the screen. I am going to try calling it up tomorrow - I also want to get some cool ring tones. Cheers! This post was edited by Nanoose at August 25, 2022 8:33 PM MDT
      August 24, 2022 10:11 PM MDT
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  • 13277
    You can even access AM on it as some of us do.
      August 24, 2022 10:23 PM MDT
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  • 44603
    Not FM?
      August 25, 2022 6:25 AM MDT
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  • 13277
    Anything
      August 25, 2022 7:45 AM MDT
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  • 11102
    I just called myself it worked and I kind of like the dial tone it has. Cheers! This post was edited by Nanoose at August 25, 2022 9:14 AM MDT
      August 25, 2022 9:02 AM MDT
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  • 44603
    I still refuse to buy one. I bought a 4G flip and it does exactly what I want it to do...talk, text, pics. I used it a few times to make sure I knew how and haven't had a call or text for three weeks.
      August 25, 2022 6:28 AM MDT
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  • 13277
    Have you used it to contact people? Does anyone have your number? If they don't, that explains a lot. It's the easiest way to communicate. You should try it.
      August 25, 2022 7:46 AM MDT
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  • 44603
    I have the same number, and all of my family knows it. They also know my phone is rarely on. The point is, since I get so few calls and texts, why pay so much for an expensive smart phone?
      August 25, 2022 10:04 AM MDT
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  • 13277
    If you keep it on and use it, you'll appreciate it more and not need a landline. You can get rid of that and not have the bill. A smartphone is essentially a computer in your hand.
      August 25, 2022 10:08 AM MDT
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  • 10996
    Luddite!
      August 25, 2022 7:54 AM MDT
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  • 11102
    I just used my new phone to Google Luddite - glad I'm not that kind of person anymore. I refused to use a computer until 2001 and now I am thinking of asking Santa for a smart watch this Christmas. Cheers!
      August 25, 2022 8:16 AM MDT
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  • 10996
    I love my smart watch. Samsung is releasing a new model this week and I really want it, although my current one is perfectly fine.
      August 25, 2022 8:59 AM MDT
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