There's no perfect phone, but I tend to use and prefer the Samsung Android devices as well. They're actually better than most at releasing feature and security updates, even for older models. Not perfect, and not vanilla Android, but better than most.
The Note 7 was the best phone I'd ever used. I traded for the S7E, but it's just not as good. I looked real hard at the newest devices, especially the Pixel XL, but they just weren't a good fit for me. I carry an iPhone for work, so I knew beyond all doubt I didn't want that for my personal device. -----Original Message----- From: Hardware [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Joe User Sent: Monday, December 12, 2016 11:09 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [H] New Android Phone I too, was on the WP platform. Lumia 920 VZW. Loved it but just never had the apps I needed or wanted for other devices - Cameras, gadgets, etc. It's to bad because I really liked everything else. So I went with the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. this doesn't blow up or melt down. The Non-edge model is nice as well but the deal they offered me made sense to take the edge. I like it a lot. Nice to have app freedom. As for the edge, the main thing I like about it is the 'Apps Edge' it's a little tab that you can swing out & holds a bunch of different things from frequently used tasks, contacts, & apps (which I use the most). There are also things like a compass, news & sports things, etc. I hadn't been a fan of Samsung for years (their monitor class action really soured me - I was compensated but nothing like we should have been) but I couldn't deny the researching I had done on phones. I would have went for a more pure Google phone but with VZW or now, AT&T - it wasn't an option. This phone is water proof/resistant & durable. Has 64 on board and u can expand it with a 128GB card (last I knew, could be more now). Updates always go well. No slow downs on videos, games, etc. I have no regrets with this phone. However, I am very cautious with apps. If it's not well reviewed by 1K+ reviewers & been out awhile - I look for something else. I bet there are a thousand apps that do the same thing one way or another. Coming from the WP it's like fresh air. On 12/11/2016 12:22 PM, Winterlight wrote: > I have been a Windows Phone user for many years. I really liked the > interface, but unfortunately the lack of apps that I need compel me to > move on. 18 months ago my business needs forced me to use an Android > phone. So for the last year and a half I have been using a Lumia 1520 > for personal use, and a Motorolla G 2nd generation for business. Once > my Lumia was upgraded to Win10 a lot of things I needed stopped > working correctly. > > It is time to start using a single phone, and the apps I need are on > Android. I am looking to buy a new Android phone...something better > then the Motto G...something better designed, more modern, and will > work well with Win 10. I am not goint to get a contract and I don't > need the latest greatest. I don't use any social media. I am never > going to hack the bios or do anything esoteric with my phone. My > primary goal is simplicity or use, and productivity without > frustration. I don't know if there is any big differences outside of > physical appearance between Android manufacturers but I want one that > is easy to use, and doesn't catch on fire. Any suggestions or advice appreciated. >
