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Nokia 1320 OR Coby 7032 OR laptop

Feb 4, 2015 9:02PM PST

Laptop died.

Until I can afford to fix it or buy a new one,my choices for the net are Nokia 1320 or Coby Tablet 7032

I hate touch screens and am clumsy (go together).

I am new to both smart phones and tablets. I got these cheap second hand or would not have bought them.

They both appear to be a major PITA, but the Nokia is seems worse.

Why?

You cannot download programs without giving away your privacy to google or MS-account required.

You have to give away your location to use skype and other programs.

They are definitely not user friendly. I still have to figure out how to save htm internet files. THe browsers I see for them don't seem to have any save in the menu.

So I need advice. Should I just forget about using them? Since I got them dirt cheap, I could sell them and use the money towards a new laptop. But I have to admit the smallness of these units is attractive. But I won't give away on privacy to google or MS just to use these devices. I am considering resetting them since I don't have the password for the old owners accounts (an no they are not stolen). Also if I keep the Nokia I want to swap out to Android, not win phone. WHat are the advantages and disadvantages to a factory reset. I have not installed any programs yet and have no personal data on the units?

There are some videos on utube on how to load programs without having and MS account but others say I have to have a hot mail account to fully use the devices. What's the purpose of all the google services running on the Coby?

Any kind advice for a newbie that is helpful and on topic is welcomed. Thanks.

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Playing the devil's advocate
Feb 4, 2015 11:22PM PST

What exactly are you trying to hide that you actually care about what Google or MS does w/ a few scans of your data(?)

It sounds to me like you should immediately forgo the "convenience" <ahem> of a touch screen and move back to a laptop where you will have a little more control over what you can do, and be up to speed productivity-wise.

Keep in mind that google services are embedded in all Android devices. That's the price you pay. Now, MS does it similarly with certain login requirements in order to be able to download apps and access specific services they offer for free (Skype/OneDrive/etc.) Performing a factory reset won't change any of this either.

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Maybe ur the one trying to hide something?
Feb 5, 2015 4:17PM PST

Like maybe a profit motive through MS or Google that prevents you from calling a spade a spade.

If you want these companies to track you, profile you and feed u more BS, be my guest. Not my cup of tea.

This is the future of the internet: facist control by corporations over your every waking moment. Soon they will be scanning your thoughts and trying to tell you what you can think and not.

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Maybe take off the tinfoil hat and enjoy life?
Feb 5, 2015 11:04PM PST

For someone who's pretty ignorant about what to do with used devices (and is seemingly concerned w/ privacy), you seem to have it all figured out, don't you? ROTFL

Good luck.

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Don't forget......
Feb 4, 2015 10:39PM PST

....that no cell phone or tablet is a true laptop replacement. I have a Samsung Note Pro 12.2 and even that device isn't a replacement for me.

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Yes, ur r correct, duh
Feb 5, 2015 3:51PM PST

A few minutes after posting my op I reached your conclusion independently.

Really I don't understand why people even use these junk devices. You give away your privacy, allow google and MS to track an profile you. And what do you get in return, their bs "apps"? On preliminary looking I didn't see any apps worth having anyways, except maybe gps? I don't see the advantage of these devices other than size and ability to make phone calls (which you can do from a laptop).

Please enlighten me if I am missing something??

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At your price point, yes. They are junky
Feb 5, 2015 11:05PM PST

The rest of us have figured out that the higher priced tablets are worth the extra expense.

Again, you seemed to have figured it all out. Good luck with that(!) ROTFL

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Why? For $79 at Walmart you get (well not much)
Feb 4, 2015 11:48PM PST

Walmart has a Windows 8.1 tablet (the real Windows) and you can get bluetooth keyboards for pretty cheap so did you spend 99 bucks for these things?
Bob

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I missed that yesterday
Feb 5, 2015 5:36AM PST

By all means you *should* factory reset both devices. There's no good reason to maintain the old owner's data, etc. You also don't know what bad stuff was installed on each device. YMMV.

Wipe them and start from scratch w/ your info, etc. so you have control from at least that point.

For tasks such as saving .htm files, you really should have a laptop. Luckily there are at least a few choices at the ~$200-300 price point with big box stores getting into the mix. I'd start to look at possible bargain at Staples now, since the 50% off clearance is going on-

http://www.fatwallet.com/Staples-coupons/extra-50-off-clearance-pcs-in-store-only/2638909-3

FWIW, I grabbed a generic Windows 8 laptop w/ Core i3 on clearance for a friend for <$150, btw. Looking for individual SKUs from their store inventory is the best way to go for the best deals IME there. YMMV.

Walmart & Best Buy mostly have Chromebooks in the $200 price point, so those would be second choices as sources.