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New Phone Recommendation
« on: February 27, 2015, 06:17:41 PM »
So I had a 1st Generation Moto G which worked beautifully till yesterday. Carried it to Dr Berry in Gulf City and the technician said there was water damage to the board. How that happened I have no idea.

Also as a heads up. Don't go to them. Poor customer service. Was told I would get a call within 24 hrs to inform me what was wrong. No call.  Called them, I was told of the issue and that I could collect my phone. Went to the mall and waited for an hour or more for the phone that was "ready for pick up".  Horrible experience with them which made me turn my eye away from them to purchase a new phone on the spot.

So here's what I'm in a bind about regarding a new phone.  I do like the 2nd Generation Moto G because of the pure android experience and it's value for your money with regards to the phone specs. Can't go wrong. Right now Amazon doesn't have it in stock for the price I will pay for it (180 USD).

I do not like the android interface for Samsung, LG, Sony and HTC. No I am not willing to root a brand new phone either. A phablet is out of the question as it's not practical for me to walk around with.

Based on my rather picky criteria, what recommendations would any of you make for me. I am willing to try one of the state brands above but I'm also not looking for a flagship phone.  Price range roof of about $300 USD.  I have considered the Nexus 5 but it is a little above what I'm willing to spend at this point.
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New Phone Recommendation
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Re: New Phone Recommendation
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2015, 06:41:05 PM »
Then you sir, need a Blu phone...and I'm not even kidding.

http://bmobile.co.tt/category/handsets/blu/
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Re: New Phone Recommendation
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2015, 10:27:36 PM »
What about the OnePlus One?
Stock Android (well with Cyanogen Mod mods), specs that almost match flagship phones and only US$299 from their site if you willing to wait till next Tuesday
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Re: New Phone Recommendation
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2015, 03:05:53 PM »
Arc is right. Blu's are the shiznits. (I'm talking about the imported stuff not the reject stuff they sell in these stores)

There's this bad boy here if you're on a budget:

http://www.amazon.com/BLU-Life-1-3GHz-Android-Camera/dp/B00MAHWCXO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1425236567&sr=8-3&keywords=blu+life

And this bad boy here if you want flagship at literally 1/3 the price of a samsung:

http://www.amazon.com/BLU-Life-Unlocked-Phone-White/dp/B00HHZWO7I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1425236567&sr=8-2&keywords=blu+life

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Re: New Phone Recommendation
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2015, 07:01:15 PM »
Nexus 5 gets my vote

The Moto G second gen would be my choice if I couldn't reach the nexus 5 price point.

I've been considering the xiaomi phones but can't get local confirmation on a proper english rom without quirks and gotchas, so can't recommend at this point.


ultimate, that cheap blu looks like just the thing for my son's birthday. He loves playing angry birds star wars and this will stop him monopolizing all the time and battery life on our phones. lol

nice find
« Last Edit: March 02, 2015, 07:04:46 PM by TriniSpartacus »

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Re: New Phone Recommendation
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2015, 10:00:57 PM »
Only problem with blu phones are the non existent updates. I'd say your best bet is to eBay a moto g 2014. Don't go near blu. You won't be supported at all.

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Re: New Phone Recommendation
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2015, 11:53:11 PM »
I looked around and read up a bit.  Awesome is right about the Blu. They are attractive price wise but the support seems to be lacking.

Motorola has been good to me before so I'll be giving them another shot. Getting the Moto G 2 this weekend. I was just hoping there were more choices in the price range but I suppose the low-mid range market isn't as diverse as I was hoping it would be
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Re: New Phone Recommendation
« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2015, 01:01:23 AM »
Strange how your moto g just stop working. My first gen still working perfectly after plenty abuse.

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Re: New Phone Recommendation
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2015, 05:55:09 PM »
Listen to Sax. Go OnePlus One. U won't regret it.

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Re: New Phone Recommendation
« Reply #9 on: March 09, 2015, 09:49:04 PM »
Listen to Sax. Go OnePlus One. U won't regret it.

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Too big... I saw it in a store on display and it's simply too big. I already have a 10 inch tablet.

With this new Moto G (2014) I find the 5 inch screen to be just perfect for me.  Here's to hoping it lasts more than a year....
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Re: New Phone Recommendation
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2015, 06:22:30 AM »
You getting the 2014 moto g in capacities other than 8gb? Last time I checked only 8gb was available in the 2014.

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Re: New Phone Recommendation
« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2015, 12:08:44 PM »
Buddy i would say Nexus 5, but since the lollipop update it has battery issues.


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Re: New Phone Recommendation
« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2015, 06:02:11 PM »
You getting the 2014 moto g in capacities other than 8gb? Last time I checked only 8gb was available in the 2014.

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I don't need more than an 8 gb. Not a big app fan at the moment. 16 gb SD card is more than enough since I don't listen to music on my phone. I only really take pics.. when i remember...

@Mez - I would have loved a Nexus 5 but it's out of my budget at this point in time.
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Re: New Phone Recommendation
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