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Sat, Dec 23rd, 2017, 12:28 PM #1Expired on: Tue, Jan 2nd, 2018
I don't use my phone very often but, I've got an old gen 1 Moto G, I'd like a new phone under $200, I was sizing up the Moto G 4 thats on sale at BH photo but it's got some issue about it touching ghosts or something, also the Moto G 4Play that's on sale isn't great either.
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Sat, Dec 23rd, 2017, 12:39 PM #2
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Ghost touches suck and will drive you crazy.....basically the phone develops its own mind and will open/close apps at random, vibrate randomly, and overall make your life miserable.
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Sat, Dec 23rd, 2017, 01:43 PM #3
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Sat, Dec 23rd, 2017, 03:17 PM #4
I have been using the moto g4 for over 1 year now. no problems. There will be some problems with any and every phone because people are quick to complain on the internet. Happy users rarely go out and say anything, so there is some bias there.
I wouldn't worry about it too much, it is a good phone overall and you definitely won't find a better phone at $150
Here's another option at $150 CAD: Axon 7 mini. Similar specs. You can find it at your local Superstore/Loblaws prepaid section. But it does not have clean Android.Last edited by misteq; Sat, Dec 23rd, 2017 at 03:26 PM.
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Sat, Dec 23rd, 2017, 09:34 PM #5
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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017 edition) -- $199
Order one brand new, unlocked, direct from Samsung:
http://www.samsung.com/ca/smartphone...M-J327WZKAXAC/
I picked a few of these up for family members who didnt want to renew their contracts, and/or upgraded from older flip phones, and they couldnt be happier with them.
Is it a Galaxy S7 or s8? no, but it's a damn fine phone for most people.
-- if you're not in a hurry, wait until next week. While I dont suspect these will be featured for Boxing Day sales, anything is possible.
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Sun, Dec 24th, 2017, 05:36 PM #6
If you're in the GTA, I'm looking to sell a LG G4 that I got from zoomer wireless that I didn't need. I have the unlock code and it comes with everything brand new. The seal was broken because zoomer installed the sim despite me asking them not to. I'm looking for $180. PM me if you're interested.
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Wed, Dec 27th, 2017, 12:12 PM #7
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was thinking of getting this one.....any opinions on extending the warrenty? is it worth it?
http://www.factorydirect.ca/acer-liq...-sim-android-6
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Wed, Dec 27th, 2017, 12:24 PM #8
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Wed, Dec 27th, 2017, 12:35 PM #9
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Personally, I wouldnt buy an "Acer" anything... not phone, not computer, nothing.
In the 20 years I've been working in the IT industry, Acer (and it's subsitaries) have the highest fail rate of any recognizable brand.
How it is that they still exist after all this time is a mystery to me.
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Wed, Dec 27th, 2017, 09:33 PM #10
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Wed, Dec 27th, 2017, 09:40 PM #11
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Wed, Dec 27th, 2017, 09:42 PM #12
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hmm...ive never heard of the mobile shop. i did see this at bestbuy
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product...11698031.aspx?
& this...
https://www.staples.ca/en/motorola-m...7_1-CA_1_20001
not sure which one is better....
this one is new/Not refurb but i hate to order on-line if there is a prob, its just a pain in a$$. love the large screen & camera.
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product...11698030.aspx?
im gonna do some more research...thanks!Last edited by Linda Evans; Wed, Dec 27th, 2017 at 11:24 PM.
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Thu, Dec 28th, 2017, 12:21 AM #13
This one
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...t1625_4th.html
The only bad thing is the warranty will be in USA. The phone comes to $151 CAD even if you use their own duty prepay with free shipping.
This is the G4, it's superior to any of those links you've talked about.
Again though, all the G4 series is subject to the "ghost touching" issue. But as other members have stated, perhaps the problem isn't as wide spread as the internet is making it out to be.
Moto G5 is only $150 from a Loblaws!?!? Are there any other sites to find that price??Last edited by Ph00p; Thu, Dec 28th, 2017 at 12:25 AM.
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Thu, Dec 28th, 2017, 09:20 AM #14
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Thu, Dec 28th, 2017, 11:06 AM #15
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ive ruled out ordering from the U.S. , just dont feel comfortable. what about this...
http://www.pcmobile.ca/prepaid_phone...Id=prod2830003
they are sold at a local fortinos , not sure if they will work with my cell, do i need to unlock?
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