[Discuss] mobile phone preference question

[Eric Chadbourne]

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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