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Question

What cell phone should I get to replace my iPod Touch?

by Aug 17, 2013 8:23AM PDT

I bought an iPod touch (4th gen) way back when it the newest ipod touch. It has since been dropped, broken, replaced, been run over several times, dropped in water etc..
Overall, its time for me to get something new. I also need a cell phone, so I might as well kill two birds with one stone.
I don't need 1000's of bells and whistles, but some user-friendly abilities would be fantastic. I'm familiar with android phones (HTC one, mainly) and I like them muchly.
What device (IOS or Android) would you suggest?

PS: I would prefer something that is on the cheaper side, and won't have to be replaced in six months.

PPS: I use AT&T

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Problem is...
by Aug 19, 2013 5:03AM PDT

....you don't mention what you budget is, or who you have as a carrier?

Also, since you begin by mentioning Apple products, are you ruling them out due to price? If not, I would suggest you look online for refurbished Apple iPhones via ATT (& other carriers). They are great deals usually, and have the same one year warranty as new phones. Most are corp returns/lightly used devices. Example of an entry level iPhone you would have no issues with since you know your iPod Touch well-

4S for $49
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/apple/iphone/4s-16gb-black-refurb.html#fbid=-V4vRACl1WR
$100 more buys you an updated iPhone 5. Sometimes they drop this down to $99. Wait until the new model drops next month and you are guaranteed to see better/similar deals.

They also sell a refurb Galaxy S3 for $29 (etc.). It depends what you like. Android or iOS doesn't matter so much for me. I like both.

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Attn: TirMagazin02
by Forum moderator Aug 23, 2013 11:29PM PDT

Your post was deleted due to your SPAM hyperlink. Not a good start for your first post on this forum.

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Huh?
by 25irish Aug 31, 2013 2:12AM PDT

I'm not really sure what that means...explain please?

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My message.....
by birdmantd Forum moderator Aug 31, 2013 5:27AM PDT

....was not directed toward you. I was commenting last week on post that was deleted from another user due to a violation of forum rules. You did nothing wrong.

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Many options
by Aug 24, 2013 7:58AM PDT

U can get Iphone 5, or Samsung S4 or Sony Xperia or Nokia Lumia

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Nexus Series
by Sep 2, 2013 2:52PM PDT

If you can wait for a couple of months (October or November), get Nexus 5 or what ever its name is.
Otherwise Nexus 4 would be a wise choice, considering both Price & Features

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