I like the OnePlus One as well. Does this one have LTE? I wasn't sure about that.
If you want too many choices to handle: ArsTechnica: The State of Smartphones 2014 <http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/12/the-state-of-smartphones-in-2014-ars-technicas-ultimate-guide/> I have a Nexus 5 which, after the 5.0.1 update seems to have stopped it's random reboot issues. Pure Android, none of the Samsung crap that I find unnecessary. I am also a fan of the Moto X and Moto G. For the price, they are amazing phones. The LG G3 is also a beastly phone with little bloat that have a nice sized screen. Vince West Tower Hand Technical Support Shelby Broadband 148 Citizens Blvd Simpsonville, KY 40067 Phone: 1-888-364-4232 On Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 4:47 AM, Eric Kuhnke via Af <af@afmug.com> wrote: > > I have a OnePlus One. It's a 5.5" screen, weighs 160 grams. About the same > size as an iPhone 6+. It has an awesome battery life: > > http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/08/oneplus-one-review/ > > No carrier crapware, no disabled features (tethering), unlocked, no > contract. > > On Sun, Dec 21, 2014 at 6:29 PM, Bill Prince via Af <af@afmug.com> wrote: > >> Not double. 3500 mah versus 3300 mah. >> >> Screen is only slightly bigger (5" versus 4.7"). >> >> But I'm really happy with this phone. Don't anticipate switching until >> it dies. It's a couple years old now, and it is stable, fast, and smooth. >> >> I don't know about others claims of android crashing. Mine hasn't >> crashed once in the two years that I've had it. It may have been an issue >> with early versions of android, but I've only experienced jelly bean (+), >> and it just keeps trucking. >> >> -- >> bp >> <part {dash} 15 {at} SkylineBroadbandService {dot} com> >> >> >> On 12/21/2014 10:10 AM, Josh Luthman via Af wrote: >> >> Jump up to the Droid Maxx. Double the battery. Screen is a lot bigger, >> though :/ >> >> Josh Luthman >> Office: 937-552-2340 >> Direct: 937-552-2343 >> 1100 Wayne St >> Suite 1337 >> Troy, OH 45373 >> On Dec 21, 2014 1:08 PM, "Bill Prince via Af" <af@afmug.com> wrote: >> >>> My Android fits in either front or back pocket. It's large with a ~~ >>> 5" (slightly less) screen. The kevlar back seems to make it very sturdy, >>> and I love the long battery life. DROID RAZR MAXX HD. >>> >>> -- >>> bp >>> <part {dash} 15 {at} SkylineBroadbandService {dot} com> >>> >>> >>> On 12/21/2014 7:30 AM, Darin Steffl via Af wrote: >>> >>> Mike, >>> >>> The only guys I know that use belt clips to hold their phone are at >>> wispa shows. In my everyday life, I know almost no one that have a phone in >>> a holster or clip. Most everyone I know including many women put the phone >>> in their front pocket as I do myself. Those who sit on their phone in their >>> back pocket need some help. >>> >>> On Sunday, December 21, 2014, Mike Hammett via Af <af@afmug.com> wrote: >>> >>>> haha >>>> >>>> This is the type I usually use. >>>> >>>> >>>> http://www.seidioonline.com/lg-google-nexus-5-convert-value-pack-black-p/bd5-hkr4lgn5.htm >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ----- >>>> Mike Hammett >>>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>>> http://www.ics-il.com >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> *From: *"Jeremy via Af" <af@afmug.com> >>>> *To: *af@afmug.com >>>> *Sent: *Sunday, December 21, 2014 9:01:03 AM >>>> *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] OT Oh holy oracle of AF >>>> >>>> ...but check out the awesome belt clips that they are making for these >>>> newer generation phones! >>>> http://img.tvc-mall.com/uploads/details/MLC-N9005-07-6.jpg >>>> >>>> ...or you could always go the holster route... >>>> http://www.gizmocrazed.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/163.jpg >>>> >>>> On Sun, Dec 21, 2014 at 7:33 AM, Mike Hammett via Af <af@afmug.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I'm not sure the phone placement would lessen the harassment. >>>>> >>>>> Most guys I know use a belt clip (even outside of the IT industry). >>>>> >>>>> *shrugs* >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ----- >>>>> Mike Hammett >>>>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>>>> http://www.ics-il.com >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>> *From: *"Jeff Broadwick - Lists via Af" <af@afmug.com> >>>>> *To: *af@afmug.com >>>>> *Sent: *Sunday, December 21, 2014 8:01:23 AM >>>>> *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] OT Oh holy oracle of AF >>>>> >>>>> I put mine in my pocket all the time. If I even thought about using >>>>> the belt clip, the three women (wife and two teen daughters) would harass >>>>> me mercilessly! >>>>> >>>>> Jeff Broadwick >>>>> ConVergence Technologies, Inc. >>>>> 312-205-2519 Office >>>>> 574-220-7826 Cell >>>>> jbroadw...@converge-tech.com >>>>> >>>>> On Dec 21, 2014, at 8:34 AM, Mike Hammett via Af <af@afmug.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Who puts phones in their pockets? Women put theirs in their purse >>>>> or leave them in random places where they are not so you can't possibly >>>>> reach them and men use cases\holsters that go on their belt. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ----- >>>>> Mike Hammett >>>>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>>>> http://www.ics-il.com >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>> *From: *"Sean Heskett via Af" <af@afmug.com> >>>>> *To: *af@afmug.com >>>>> *Sent: *Sunday, December 21, 2014 12:31:51 AM >>>>> *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] OT Oh holy oracle of AF >>>>> >>>>> When I saw the 6+ at the Apple Store I thought it was way over >>>>> sized...especially since it wouldn't fit in pants pockets. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Saturday, December 20, 2014, Tushar Patel via Af <af@afmug.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Did you try and/or considered 6 plus? >>>>>> >>>>>> I am considering 6 plus, I don't need to carry iPad ( mainly for >>>>>> reading). >>>>>> >>>>>> Tushar >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Dec 20, 2014, at 10:05 PM, Sean Heskett via Af <af@afmug.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Just upgraded to an iphone6 and I love it. It was a little big at >>>>>> first compared to my 5s but now I don't think I could go back. >>>>>> >>>>>> The only reason I say it's "big" is because sometimes it's hard to >>>>>> use one handed and stretch your thumb all the way to the top of the >>>>>> screen. >>>>>> Nothing else about the phone is big...it's actually very slim when in my >>>>>> pocket etc. >>>>>> >>>>>> We use AT&T because they have the best coverage and speeds in NW CO. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Sean >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Saturday, December 20, 2014, Chuck McCown via Af <af@afmug.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Huge holiday discussion at my house. Two members of the family >>>>>>> need new phones. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have never been a big Apple fan but the only smart phone I have >>>>>>> ever owned is an iPhone 4. >>>>>>> Still have it. Charge it once a week. Fat, dumb and happy. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Wife uses a Samsung Galaxy Infuse and needs a new phone. >>>>>>> I have some kids that have iPhones and we all like the find friends >>>>>>> apps so we can spy on each other. >>>>>>> One kid has lost his phone and needs a new one. That kid and my >>>>>>> wife are shopping for phones and plans. Kid is OK with Apple products. >>>>>>> His mother has anxiety about leaving Android. Kinda like I want her to >>>>>>> vote Democrat or join PETA... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> (Which is totally weird as I associate Apple with Birkenstock >>>>>>> wearing, Dreadlocks, Cigarette Smoking, BA degrees, Wine, Liberal, >>>>>>> Democrat, Tree Hugger and folks that use crystals to align their >>>>>>> chakras). >>>>>>> >>>>>>> We are all on a pay as you go “mobile value share” plan with AT&T. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> No matter what we decide I get to pay. The new phones are pretty >>>>>>> expensive. But they will amortize depending on the plan. >>>>>>> Too lazy to even attempt to understand the plans from the different >>>>>>> carriers, the different phones, etc etc. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have used less than 0.01 GB of data in the last month. Phone are >>>>>>> for talking on. But I realize that my buggy whip factory stock is >>>>>>> probably >>>>>>> worthless too. So my opinion as to features is irrelevant as I still >>>>>>> read >>>>>>> books printed on plant matter. (I do like the built in camera and a >>>>>>> solar >>>>>>> panel orientation and location app) (And a hymn book...) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> But I would like to get a good value. I care more about price than >>>>>>> features or OS. Not so the rest of the clan. (As in Scottish Clan, >>>>>>> OK, >>>>>>> not Klan). So if anyone can help me pick a direction It would be >>>>>>> appreciated. >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> Darin Steffl >>> Minnesota WiFi >>> www.mnwifi.com >>> 507-634-WiFi >>> <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook >>> <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> >>> >>> >>> >> >
