Posted by Claudine Osborne on 11/12/13 2:07pm
Msg #492415

Beat the clock..

I got to play "beat the clock" today! The app went off and I had 5 mins or less to reply! I won I think! Wow..This was my first time using the app..that I know of..It could have gone off before but if you know me and my issues with my smart phone you would be laughing too!

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 11/12/13 2:19pm
Msg #492419

First incoming call I ever got with my smartphone

I had no idea how to answer it - was punching the business out of the green button (what?? swipe you say? what swipe??!!) - went running to my boss's wife yelling "Eileen!! Eileen!! My phone is ringing!! I can't answer it!!!" I don't know what to do!!!"


Good laugh at me had by all

Reply by Claudine Osborne on 11/12/13 2:30pm
Msg #492421

Re: First incoming call I ever got with my smartphone

When I got my first one..I didnt want to let the salesman know that I didnt know how to turn it on..I stopped at a convenience store and asked a teenager how to turn it on!

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 11/12/13 2:34pm
Msg #492423

ROFL!! n/m

Reply by jba/fl on 11/12/13 2:36pm
Msg #492424

Re: First incoming call I ever got with my smartphone

If am always running up to the store near me pumping them for info on what to do, how to do, etc. For a while I couldn't punch a number when getting the automatic voice mails: hit 1 for x, 2 for y, etc. I would get the number pad in place, but nothing would work. Went to the store, they said I was doing it correctly, but I couldn't replicate this in the store. Sometimes it would work, sometimes not. I was totally stymied.

Then, one day I noticed that it was working through part of the call, but quit when my hand shadowed the number pad. Called that number back, using my fingers differently so as not to overshadow the keypad - that was the fix. Drove me nuts for a week almost - lost calls cause I couldn't respond to this correctly.

Reply by Notarysigner on 11/12/13 2:43pm
Msg #492426

What until you print Docs for the first time from your phone

or just use your voice without typing to send email, make call or text. Fun times a coming.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 11/12/13 2:55pm
Msg #492429

I've had my phone for 16 months now

I *just* learned yesterday I have voice to text capability...

I know it's there - can't use it but I know it's there.

Reply by jba/fl on 11/12/13 4:38pm
Msg #492436

Re: I

Sure you can - just press the little microphone and start talking. You will want to proofread until you and it synchronize as there will be some strange, odd, funny, dirty messages coming through otherwise. Lots of fun....haha.

I love it. My phone and I are in synch - seldom do I get bad messages anymore, except when there is too much backkground noise. It is not that difficult.

Reply by MW/VA on 11/12/13 5:52pm
Msg #492440

Haha. I haven't had great experience with using the mic for

talk to text or email. Those would be some really strange messages! ;-) LOL

Reply by Notarysigner on 11/12/13 9:21pm
Msg #492460

It is programmed to recognize your voice inflections, tone a

diction. Took my phone a while to recognize, "yo, whaup?" LOL

Reply by JanetK_CA on 11/12/13 6:56pm
Msg #492445

Re: What until you print Docs for the first time from your phone

Reminds me of when I got my Samsung S3. The sales guy started trying to tell me how to use the voice feature. I stopped him and told him that first I needed to know how to make and answer a call! Fortunately, I got that part down. Then it took me 2 weeks to figure out how to put it on "night" mode (which was easy with my Blackberry) so it wasn't waking me up all night pinging every time I got an email, but still would allow incoming calls, in case an easterner was calling me early with potential work. What was a couple of punches on the BB, is now about 15 taps - activating at night and deactivating in the am. But at least it works!

Such fun! I know there are still tons of things I could be doing with this phone that I haven't figured out yet, but I'm getting there, little by little.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 11/12/13 8:28pm
Msg #492453

I'm debating on upgrading..was looking at the S3.. n/m

Reply by BrendaTx on 11/12/13 9:25pm
Msg #492461

You will love the S3, I think...but, check the battery

feedback from users. One of the Galaxies had a battery that drained quickly. Of course, a Mophie or an extra battery would fix that.

I have the Note II and the battery on it is great.

I watched four people charge their IPhones and Androids on a "Mophie" the other night post fb game when batteries had hit the panic zone. I am giving those for Christmas this year; it is also on my list for Santa.

http://www.mophie.com/shop/universal-batteries

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 11/12/13 9:36pm
Msg #492466

I have the Samsung Galaxy Proclaim

Every time I use my apps my battery drains very quickly - for example, today, used my memo app to job a quick shopping list on my way to the store so I wouldn't forget when I got in the store (which I tend to do - ALL the time - and yes I pulled over.. ) = battery was dead when I got home - phone on for about 3 hours..

I saw some reviews about the battery problem - not sure I want to pay $400 for a phone.

Reply by C. Rivera Chicago Notary Services on 11/13/13 8:11am
Msg #492490

if you're thinking about changing to the S3...remember to

buy lots and lots of chargers...leave them everywhere in the house that has an outlet, because I guarantee you, you will be looking for a charger every couple of hours or so.

I have one, since March, and it is a battery drainer. No matter how many apps I have, or am using, it drains. I look at it, it drains (:\), I leave it on my desk for a minute and it drains.

Oh, and don't get me started about other crap I have had to deal with, like frozen screens.

This is the ONLY time I regretted buying this phone. Of course, when I got it, the S4 came out what less than a month later! Figures!

But, I may have gotten a rotten one, might not be the same for you Linda.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 11/13/13 8:22am
Msg #492493

Wonder if the battery drain is the price paid for a

4.8" screen

I keep looking at my phone going "no issues but that battery thing, which is slight" - I might just stick with it.

Reply by C. Rivera Chicago Notary Services on 11/13/13 10:10am
Msg #492509

I'm pretty sure its the app usage..if you check the Data app

on the phone, it tells you how much data is being used per app. Its a pain but I love my phone. I too was thinking of changing phones but not to the S4 but the Samsung Galaxy....I'm still debating on it and will probably wait till next March. By then I'm sure there'll be about 5 new phones out...lol.

Reply by BrendaTx on 11/13/13 10:43am
Msg #492515

Re: Wonder if the battery drain is the price paid for a

The Note has the largest screen yet, but the battery is very large. No actual short-life problems with the battery.

When I have bat drain, it is usually because I have on the WIFI, GPS, plus the screen lighted up like a torch. Also, Accuweather app is a problem. I removed it.

The other thing that drained it recently was when I was in a crowd, the towers were overloaded, and to send a text message. It checked constantly for a signal. I finally turned it off.

Reply by jba/fl on 11/13/13 1:02pm
Msg #492534

I have S3 and love it - not a shared experience by any means n/m

Reply by ReneeK_MI on 11/13/13 10:36am
Msg #492513

Just got Galaxy S3 4 days ago, $19.99 w/new contract

Verizon - I got it at Costco, but Verizon's direct price was the same. Of course, only 4 days but no battery issues. I don't do things like stream music or video, Facebook or games - strictly communications, so that probably makes a huge difference.

Left Sprint (don't let the door kick you in the ...), now have WAY better cell coverage for LESS money, first time getting 4G, actually have service inside my house again.

One thing Costco phone guy said was to pitch the old chargers and use the new ones (came with phones - Costco adds in some extra stuff, too). Husband used old charger - his phone actually put on the screen to NOT use the charger being used, that it was too slow.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 11/13/13 10:53am
Msg #492516

I checked into going with Verizon

my monthly bill would be $100/month but a phone may be free or minimal charge...

I'm with StraightTalk - buy the phone (or take a free one and they're not all refurbs...some are new) - then my bill is $45/month unlimited talk, text and web, no contract.

I'm having a problem getting into 2-year contract mode.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 11/13/13 9:05pm
Msg #492617

Okay..since this got so far out there..might as well

update here..LOL

Went to Walmart today and checked out the S3 and S4 - wanted to eyeball it before ordering - glad I did cuz I don't like it - too big.

Guess I'll be saving my $400-$600 - will stick with my "Proclaim" and just replace the battery for $20 if I have to.