#tech-chat-2

how did you end up with those as your 2 only options

why not buy like a used s23 or something

Mint mobile is part of t mobile you could join the ryan Reynolds group

Like $30 for "unlimited data"

if i got off my family plan id just get mint

Under $450 cost ceiling for something unlocked.
Anything that ISN'T trashy (Samsung included) or an iPhone.
Not immediately requiring me to try switching networks, or preferably not at all.

how is the like the only viable android vendor trashy

My whole family is on mint after TMobile bought sprint

Since when is Samsung considered the "only viable Android vendor" in the first place with what they currently have?

we’re on tmobile

Especially compared to existing competition, Nothing included?

That doesn't automatically validate them as the better option either in everyone's case.

I prefer Google pixels over samsung

who knew if you ban half the competators the choice shrinks thonk

using the tensor chip daily is a form of public humiliation

I prefer phones that aren’t shitdroids

they’re all rectangles that make calls just buy one man

if the nothings light up back is that appealing go for it

I had a Pixel 3, loved it. Got a Pixel 7 when my 3 died, and the hardware is okay but I mainly got it for the OS if I'm being real

graphene os it

The Pixels unironically are doing fairly well too, yeah.
I just... Well, I really just don't want to deal with any of Google's BS specifically, so I'm kind of on the fence there.

They may be good, but not really what I want.

Tensor 4 in my pixel 9 is fine I'm just a normal phone user. Would've used my 5a with a custom os if I didn't break the screen replacing the battery

nah I'm actually fine with using some Google stuff lol, the Pixel UI and features are really nice imo

Especially after owning a Sony phone. That is an actually good experience that's hard to match, seems like.

my pixel 3s battery was genuinely terrible but my 2xl was fine

i have a 6 pro for messing with but i just buy the iphone now

I miss my Pixel 3's rear fingerprint sensor, the on-screen one is worse tbh

side fingerprint reader is my fav

I was only comfortable with getting the pixel 9 because Google had a few years to mess with tensor

I just buy whatever iPhone is current every 4 years and simply never worry about my phone ever

i’ve had faceid so long i forgot most androids still use fingerprint

If there's anything I missed from my old phone (One M7), it's just having front-firing stereo speakers.

i may get a 17 pro just to drop down to the smaller size

i preffer a android released in 2019 over a iphone

i think it’s like $300 after my trade in

Easily the best way to have a fingerprint reader. Under screens have gotten a lot better tho

I have the option of facial recognition, I just prefer fingerprint readers

wake up + scan at the same time, doesent get better

Another appeal for the foldables tbh

my first smartphone was an iPhone 5S (I bet y'all feel old now huh) and that had a fingerprint reader so I got used to it

I could trade in my current for a 17 Pro for free rn, or a 17PM for $3/month but… I literally have a 16PM so

But yeah, anyway, I'm stuck on either getting last year's (or potentially this year's) Razr or a Phone 3a because I want something cheap, but also not easily dated or dictated in quality by the price to the absolute T (like Moto's G series).

i’d have to look at carrier deals when i get back

but for apple trade in its $300 difference iirc

too bad you cant get poco f7 over there

15pm -> 17 pro

Dunno, feels ironic that my second choice is a foldable somehow.

I just went in my Verizon app and that was the options I had

Or an Xperia IV or Pro. Those were solid, I've heard.

The fold 7 is so appealing to me. I had a flip 3 but that was too early to adopt into foldables tbh. Crazy how far they've come recently

Honestly if I were to swap to anything it would be the iPhone Air. That shits cool.

i don’t have that access to my plan and i’m on a boat but i’ll look when i get back

little old but sure

i might just start another installment plan and sell this phone

The air is neat but Apples software seems to continue getting worse

i tried it
not a big deal, hump is too big

looks cool but it sucks at everything else lmao

Well, at least it's not a Kyocera DuraForce Pro 3. Lol.
That thing is a 2023 phone and not any better than what I already have and/or worse.

I’ve literally only seen one person in public with an Air lol

I've yet to see the Air period. Lol.

The Air sacrifices battery life, thermals, cameras, etc all for the advantage of being slightly thinner

air is just replacement for plus

Working at an apple certified geek squad you get mostly bugs with iPhone software. The amount of times phones would just not power on after an update is absurd.

Got my iPhone 15 Pro

Not turning it in anytime soon

the Plus at least didn't get nerfed so far below the base iPhone model

Wild. Can’t say I’ve had any major issues with iPhones in the… 10? Years I’ve been using them?

And sure the fix is easy but the average consumer doesn't know a thing about hard restarting an iphone.

Oh damn. How's your sanity, being part of Geek Squad?

I heard it sold terribly too

I left last year. Managed it and loved it but sometimes it has its problems with entitled clients

But thats any form of customer service

the Air or the Plus you mean? but imo the Plus was way too big for most people

both lmao

Is it funny that Moto also does Pluses of their own?

yeah the Air like I said is just too many sacrifices for not a good tradeoff

Is the Plus bigger than the Pro Max?

same size

it was just the base model but bigger

Hm never heard someone complain about it being too big

I wouldn’t complain about a bigger phone if it gave me better battery life

yeah because people would buy the base iPhone instead

i don’t think the max is too big i just want a more pocket friendly phone again

I'd lament there not being a more pocket friendly phone myself.

already my Pixel 7 is probably the biggest size that I'd be willing to go

Most of this stuff is just bigger because it's more comfortable, not so hard on the eyes, and easier to type on screen with.

Phones can get as big as they want as long as they're thin. That's what makes it difficult to fit in pockets.

At this point we need better battery technology. Like silicon carbide batteries

warframe, but yea pretty much lmao

Chinese phones already have this. Now time for Samsung and Apple.

do y'all have magical super wide pockets or something

Jeans and basketball shorts are all I wear lol. Men's pockets go brrrr

Which makes sense, but like... That's just another reason why I miss the older phones that used physical keybs: phones with them don't do the same kind of huge these massive phones these days do.

my Pixel 7 is also so long that I can't reach the whole screen without repositioning the phone in my hand

brik

Thanks... I hate it...

brick phone 🔥

Or just make the phone thicker lmao. But people wouldn’t like it

its 18000 mah lmao

You can make it thicker, as long as that compromise just isn't stupid really.

... Like this nonsense.

why haven't we used solar panels on phones to get better battery life like we use for calculators?

do you carry your phone on top of your head or in your pocket

I think one of the brands tried and then like... Never heard how well that model of phone did.

Because it would take months to charge

Its a phone and a weapon dayum

it's often sitting on my desk tho

I suppose you could just wirelessly charge it at that point...

i had cat s61 for a while, you could kill someone with it

And then the only other brand that expressed interest in getting into the game is... Well... T-They need no introduction. I won't even bother naming them either.

flight hazard

Oh hey! I remember that one.

i miss it 🥲

not having thermal camera kinda sucks

It also reminded me of this thing.

@edgy laurel

And in turn, reminded me that Canon shot first before RED did too.

Lol.

Heard that one was an actually good phone though.

I'm impressed this is still working:

Yikes lmao

The Hydrogen One meanwhile kinda wasn't there.

What the fuck

Uuuuhhh is that ever gonna come out later though?

Guess the wires inside the Ethernet cable are still functional

When "the time comes" that is?

50/50

Or just pull harder

Red one phones where sick

So it seems. Lol.

The 3d camera exclusive to red one owners was kinda meh but a neat gimmick

Sad no modules ever got released

They were, though also were a mega gimmick and mediocre at the same time overall.
That shell though was weapon, meanwhile. Would've loved that so not to have a case.

moto z modules ftw

Quality of the images where meh but 6gb ram for its time was greattt

Still kinda holds up for games but not recommended outside to collect

Those were cool, admittedly.

i was very close to buying one

Anyway, to not get sidetracked myself...
I need to decide soon, considering my dad has been nagging me for the past few days to make up mind.

it was VERY thin, thiner than the air

but was it as strong as the air?

I believeee in youuu

So it's between either of my two selections, but like... I'm just not totally sure which one to bite the bullet on: the Razr or the Phone (3a).

https://tenor.com/view/jerry-rig-everything-lets-get-started-gif-26007206

The question becomes how much do you depend on your service?

If alot then you know the choice frodoo

https://youtu.be/kZOfYo4JDIw
it bends but it didnt break

https://tenor.com/view/motomoto-gif-24380022

not bad, but he didn't have to build a bend rig to do that lol

I’m probably gonna wait until 2030 or so to upgrade my iPhone again lol

times were diffrent back in 2016

7 years could be a stretch for iPhones but iOS updates can last for a long time on iPhones

if you replace the battery it can last even more

Yeah

I hate devices that require a stupid cable, and then don't include it in the box.

i hear moto moto likes you

My iPhone 15 Pro battery maximum capacity is 80%. I think it’s due for a battery replacement next year

. . .
Why must this be so difficult to decide on?

mine just turned 2 years 1 month and it is at 92%

I bought a VGA Splitter box to hook up to a server (for semi-dumb) reasons, and the fucker needs a VGA Extension to plug into the server.

Not a regular VGA Cable. Who TF has VGA Extension cables around anymore?

@wise bear chefskiss

yaaaas

sick

aagh that looks baller

get nothin

tf that

I like how the prismatic elements even show up in a camera image

one spec of sand can ruin your razr

this makes me twitch a bit. lol

That's my art you dork

fuk that

Someone's Razr once arrived at their place cracked down the middle somehow, so this ain't surprising.

sadly I need the box working to fix a headache we've been dealing with. It just annoys me that I had to order a fuckin' cable

if you want phone to last over 1 - 2 years do not get bendy phone

get yourself a bendy wendy

DM it to me, I'll put it on my TV 😄

I don't want to have a fragile phone, yes, but I also don't want to stick with a phone that my carrier will have a conniption over supporting, even if it's the better choice.
... And I'm caught between both because I don't like any of the other options out there.

for vga i have couple of these, much better than the extensions

wait in US carriers decide what phone you can buy?

I have a 20' dvi cable somewhere

Verizon

There's... Quite the "reputation" they have amongst most phone vendors as a carrier to shoot for.

which one is this?

Uhh @wise bear sent it today.

in europe you can buy non locked phone anywhere and it will work
even if you bought a phone through a carrrier they are obliged to unlock it when contract ends

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@keen wigeon this is kinda sad https://youtu.be/sx6ANedcIfI?si=wlAtxzqdVfEw0pyF

unfortunate name

here is 140MB image source in 4:3 6k

FOUND MY HDMI FOR OLED

Well they sorta do this, but they have strange standards for which ones are made "compatible" with their network or not, even if the device itself can utilize the same bands available on that said network.

Jorj just get the 10$ cable for the love of God lol

yeah, you'll get better quality with that one

sounds like ass
my condolences