Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Computer Help and Support

albacore

(2,649 posts) Fri Jul 22, 2022, 12:12 PM Jul 2022

I hate phones. Period. I have an old flip-phone for emergencies.. [View all]

...but I reluctantly need to join the fucking herd that walks around staring at their devices.
Is the "Google Pixel 4a - Unlocked Android Smartphone - 128 GB of Storage - Up to 24 Hour Battery" a good place to start?
I am NOT going to spend $1500 for something that tells my my car warranty will soon run out 5 times a day, but if you have suggestions, I'd appreciate them.

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I hate phones. Period. I have an old flip-phone for emergencies.. [View all] albacore Jul 2022 OP

May I suggest an iphone 7 or 8 or X Tetrachloride Jul 2022 #1

If I want to use any of the apps... like traffic or weather... do I need unlimited data? nt albacore Jul 2022 #8

no. videos use the most Tetrachloride Jul 2022 #9

Who is your service provider? TygrBright Jul 2022 #2

We have CC too... I'll look into it... thanks... albacore Jul 2022 #7

Business needs them, everyday consumers do not. Alexander Of Assyria Jul 2022 #3

Just one data point. usonian Jul 2022 #4

I would go a bit older IPhone MOMFUDSKI Jul 2022 #5

i have att and they killed their four g network and my long time flip phone . went to verison and AllaN01Bear Jul 2022 #6

This Motorola Moto G Stylus Is on sale for $85.00 at QVC ItsjustMe Jul 2022 #10

Another vote for Motorola Moto G Stylus Ptah Jul 2022 #11

Phones cost significantly less than $1500. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2022 #12