[Discuss] mobile phone preference question

[Eric Chadbourne]

Speaking of batteries, I use an iPad daily for media consumption.  It's almost two years old and the battery started not keeping a charge as long.  So I purchased an Anker battery and glued it to the back of the iPad.  Works great.  Now there's a handle for holding the device and it can go a week between charges.   https://software1351.files.wordpress.com/2021/02/c807062e-355e-4e97-b77f-b7f40e1b9705.jpeg

Not sure what I'm going to do for a new phone.  Still looking.  Fortunately there's no great hurry.

This looks interesting.  https://puri.sm/

Eric Chadbourne


> On Feb 22, 2021, at 2:20 PM, Eric Chadbourne <eric.chadbourne at icloud.com> wrote:
> 
> That is an excellent price point.  Thanks for the tip.
> 
> Eric Chadbourne
> 
> 
>> On Feb 20, 2021, at 9:48 PM, Dick Miller <TheMillers at millermicro.com> wrote:
>>  Hi, Eric:
>> 
>> Not quite a match to your question, but perhaps a great fit anyway...
>> 
>> We use and recommend LG V30 or V30+ smartphones (LS998, unlocked or for your carrier), which are available in fine used condition for about $100-150 at eBay and elsewhere. This is a flagship model with unusually good audio via a standard 3.5-mm. stereo jack, and camera capabilities so good that I no longer use far more expensive cameras. LG's own LG FM Radio app works fine, as do some Android alternatives.
>> 
>> The LG V30 does not have a slide-out battery, but replacement batteries are inexpensive and easy instructions (using a hair dryer to open the back cover) are available.
>> 
>> Cheers from
>> --Dick Miller, Partner, MMS <TheMillers at millermicro.com>
>>   	Co-Leader, FOSS User Group at Natick Community-Senior Center
>> 
>> Sent from an awesome, inexpensive, non-proprietary, no-lock-in, no-bloatware, virus-resistant, free open-source software, Linux PC - with Ubuntu 20.10/Unity 7.5 and Fotoxx 21 .
>> 
>> 
>> On 2/20/21 8:01 PM, Eric Chadbourne wrote:
>>> Anybody here use a mobile phone as a daily driver that is not iOS or Android?  If yes, what do you think?
>>> 
>>> My iPhone is long in the tooth and I have no desire to try and fix it.  Use case is to be mostly used as a hot spot for my GNU/Linux laptop and iPad.  I call and text occasionally. Currently on Verizon due to location.
>>> 
>>> Not long ago I had an inexpensive Alcatel with some tiny OS that seemed to do little.  It had an FM radio and replaceable battery.  It was so luxurious I think those two features should be mandated by law.  
>>> 
>>> Thanks for tips!
>>> 
>>> Eric Chadbourne
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