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Topic: Serious first world problem...

Anonymous A started this discussion 14 years ago #23,118

I'm debating getting the new Nexus 7 with 4g when it comes out, and going back to a separate dumb phone with lifeline service for calls. Now I know I would have to carry 2 devices, but I just love the larger screen for internet, GPS, and basically all the things you use a smartphone for.

Plus T-mobile has a righteous $30 a month plan that gives you 5gb of 4g down but only 100 voice minutes. No tethering allowed though, but you can still make VOIP calls over the 4g with the right apps. So I could have the nexus 7 plus a straight talk phone for less money per month than I currently pay for my smartphone.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of rolling like this? Will two devices be a drag, or will it be fucking awesome?

Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 56 minutes later[^] [v] #361,944

> No tethering allowed.
You need their permission to tether?

derpy !hoovesEJmo joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #361,946

Do it. Just... do it.

I am thinking about (When we can afford it.) getting the 32Wifi only model. :) Only downside to me is:

no microSD slot.

Anonymous B replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #361,947

@previous (derpy !hoovesEJmo)
You can get an OTG cable if it supports such (it probably will) and just use a flash drive the same way.

derpy !hoovesEJmo replied with this 14 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #361,949

@previous (B)
OTG cable?

Ks !KansasxqvM joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #361,950

How can they stop you from tethering???

Handle !tYHPZ2dvu6 joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #361,951

@361,949 (derpy !hoovesEJmo)

USB On-The-Go cable.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_On-The-Go

Basically what he means is connect a SD card reader to the tablet via USB.

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=sd+card+reader&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=BfmPUJyQCoyZhQfX7oHIDg&biw=1152&bih=751&sei=CPmPUPDYFojDhAfht4HgDA

(Edited 1 minute later.)

Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 47 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #361,970

@361,950 (Ks !KansasxqvM)
They charge $15 bucks a month extra for tethering and I'm told it doesn't work if you don't pay.

@361,946 (derpy !hoovesEJmo)
No microSD slot really does suck for those of us who like music. I'm also bummed about no HDMI out.

(Edited 47 seconds later.)

derpy !hoovesEJmo replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #361,971

@361,951 (Handle !tYHPZ2dvu6)
Ooh.

derpy !hoovesEJmo double-posted this 14 years ago, 33 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #361,972

@361,951 (Handle !tYHPZ2dvu6)
Nice. I reallY like that.

derpy !hoovesEJmo triple-posted this 14 years ago, 22 seconds later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #361,973

@361,970 (F)
Wow, really?

Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 11 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #361,979

@OP
> Plus T-mobile has a righteous $30 a month plan that gives you 5gb of 4g down but only 100 voice minutes

Yes they do but it can be tricky to get that plan. Its there they have it - Miss-leading in my opinion re activation on web because in theory you can buttttttttt
So check with people you know and ask if they have that plan. YOU can get it but you may have to work hard to get it. I cannot say more on this because I bill T-Mobile and what I can say is very limited.

I can say T-Mobile is a good company and soon will be a great deal more better. Transfer of ownership with money pouring in. The so called ads re fastest 4G is so missssleading. But AT&T says the same BS in Ads. I can say that because I keep telling T-Mobile that

Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 14 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #361,985

@previous (G)
Please give us your investment advice for T-Mobile and then post some more unrelated bullshit.

henn joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 11 seconds later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #361,986

@OP
I had two phones for a while (for work) and hated it.

Just get the Nexus 7 and flash it to use a carrier like Boost and pay $50 for unlimited everything.

Anonymous F replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #361,987

@previous (henn)
Boost is cdma. Nexus 7 is GSM.

Anonymous G replied with this 14 years ago, 15 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #361,988

@361,985 (H)
> Plus T-mobile has a righteous $30 a month plan that gives you 5gb of 4g down but only 100 voice minutes

He asked a question I gave him an answer with a little warning. If you want BS look at yeself.

henn replied with this 14 years ago, 5 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #361,989

@361,987 (F)
I'd get the phone. You can always carry them in your purse. The only disadvantage I see is sifting through all the bullshit in your purse (tampons, makeup, tissues, peppermints, etc,) and finding the right phone you need.

Good luck!

Anonymous B replied with this 14 years ago, 35 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #361,994

@361,970 (F)
> I'm told it doesn't work if you don't pay.
It works just fine.

Anonymous B double-posted this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #361,996

@361,951 (Handle !tYHPZ2dvu6)
No, I don't mean to connect an sd card reader to it.
It'd work, yes, but I'd rather just use a regular flash stick that anyone has lying around.

Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 23 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #362,001

@361,970 (F)
> They charge $15 bucks a month extra for tethering and I'm told it doesn't work if you don't pay.

i lold

Anonymous K joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 57 seconds later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #362,002

@361,994 (B)
So how'd you do it then?

Anonymous B replied with this 14 years ago, 6 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #362,004

@previous (K)
I already rock custom roms so I just go into into settings and enable it.
They can't do anything about it and I'm using my data how I wish.
There are apps that do it on stock devices, but I don't keep up with those since I don't need them.
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