Phone Upgrade - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 12-12-2012, 07:16 PM

I'm heading to Verizon next week to upgrade my phone, I'm seriously considering the I-Phone 5 or 4S. One of the main reasons I want to replace my android phone is because of the weak battery life that they have. During most of my fishing trips I carry two batteries, combined they will last me about 6-8hours before they're both dead. The second reason is the fact that LifeProof makes an awesome water proof case along for the I-Phone and an optional floating case which is GREAT for those oops moments when you're on the water. I have a waterproof jacket for my Droid but they really suck, when the case is wet the touch screen does not work very well, I either have to take the phone out of the case or dry the outer jacket in order to use the touchscreen plus the speaker sound is horrible.

I'm looking for some pros and cons from current I-Phone users.

wiredantz · 12-12-2012, 07:19 PM

life proof case is the BOMB!!!

danjor · 12-12-2012, 07:23 PM

Get your phone at Costco. After buying my most recent phone there I'm never going back to the Verizon store. Not only did I get the phone cheaper there but I got a bunch of free Accessories, there insurance plan is great and the guy working there upgraded my phone and fixed the paperwork so I did not have to upgrade my plan which saves me $30 a month and I get to keep my unlimited everything plan on Verizon

wiredantz · 12-12-2012, 07:33 PM

Hmmm i see a iphone on the countertop

jorluivil · 12-12-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by danjor

Get your phone at Costco. After buying my most recent phone there I'm never going back to the Verizon store. Not only did I get the phone cheaper there but I got a bunch of free Accessories, there insurance plan is great and the guy working there upgraded my phone and fixed the paperwork so I did not have to upgrade my plan which saves me $30 a month and I get to keep my unlimited everything plan on Verizon

10-4, one of my co-workers told me about Costco as well. I couldn't believe all the extra's they gave him and how they 'waived' a whole bunch of fees. I believe they grandfathered his old plan into the new 2-year plan, he was also able to keep his unlimited data plan.

Biggameaddict · 12-12-2012, 07:45 PM

Iphone for sure. You will never go back!

danjor · 12-12-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

10-4, one of my co-workers told me about Costco as well. I couldn't believe all the extra's they gave him and how they 'waived' a whole bunch of fees. I believe they grandfathered his old plan into the new 2-year plan, he was also able to keep his unlimited data plan.

Yep, its the way to go. You should have gone on black Friday they had some crazy deals, was trying to activate my phone that day but it wasn't gonna happen. I got the new droid RAZR maxx HD. They don't make any nice waterproof cases that I know of for it, otter case might make one, but they battery life is crazy and it is splash proof/ waterproof at like a couple of feet or something like that, but the main things are the amazing battery life and you can't beat the high def screen, its crazy, looks clearer than my 1080p LCD TV lol

blitzburgh · 12-12-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

Iphone for sure. You will never go back!

Disagree. I went from the iPhone 4 to a Galaxy Note 2 and while I did love my iPhone, I won't go back to an iPhone until they set the bar again. My GN2 has crazy features and the battery lasts all day long, streaming and doing a variety of other things. Admittedly, you can't go wrong with the iPhone, it's just not the end all be all of smartphones anymore.

slobslayer · 12-12-2012, 08:00 PM

Iphone for sure.... The battery life on my iPhone lasts twice as long if not more than my droid. I can scan BWE all day and still have three quarters of my battery left. I also ordered the life proof off amazon and love it.

jorluivil · 12-12-2012, 08:01 PM

BUMMER......Costco doesn't carry I-Phones

yaker81 · 12-12-2012, 08:16 PM

iphone maps suck. Google maps is way better. Apple also sucks because they are not open source like android phones. iphone does not have adobe flash either, which is absolutely lame. I went from a galaxy S2 to the Iphone 4 and wish I never did, But I will agree that the iphone battery life is much better on the iphone.

danjor · 12-12-2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

BUMMER......Costco doesn't carry I-Phones

Sucks

dbarnett66 · 12-12-2012, 08:37 PM

I went with the IPhone 4s recently through an actual Verizon store. Couldn't be happier with the upgrade. Then again, I had a basic phone that sucked, so anything could have been an upgrade.

ful-rac · 12-12-2012, 08:49 PM

Agreed, the apple maps do suck but they work...apple had a good thing going with google maps, but they screwed up with ios5...but overall iphone, good choice. I do think google maps are going to return to ios soon....hopefully...comon jorge you saw what i could do with my iphone....right in the water...no fear!

YakMedic · 12-12-2012, 09:12 PM

I stick with Android. Check out the Samsung Galaxy SIII, in a Seidio Obex waterproof case. It lasts forever if the wifi is turned off.

Mongo Johnson · 12-13-2012, 06:02 AM

1. Plans/Phones: I've just seen a buddy who was way into Android go to iPhone. Then, he recently came back. Part of it was plan flexibility, the other reasons were more latitude with the decice and app's. He did like some of Apples apps due to their closed system. He was wooed by good plan deals he liked at T Mobile.

I've had good luck with Sprint's fees and clarity, but it depends on coverage area. I'm seeing 4 LTE in LB. I thought it was a gimmick, but I bit on the 49.00 Samsung Galaxy S3 and it whoops my able HTC Evo.

2. Battery: For 25 bucks, there are batteries other there that are worth two full charges and are non-denominational in that they work on an iPhone or Android. More expensive versions will do more charges and/or handle tablets.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ghlight=charge

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Originally Posted by YakMedic

I stick with Android. Check out the Samsung Galaxy SIII, in a Seidio Obex waterproof case. It lasts forever if the wifi is turned off.

JohnnyCope · 12-13-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by yaker81

iphone maps suck. Google maps is way better. Apple also sucks because they are not open source like android phones. iphone does not have adobe flash either, which is absolutely lame. I went from a galaxy S2 to the Iphone 4 and wish I never did, But I will agree that the iphone battery life is much better on the iphone.

Download the app! It is in the App Store for free

JohnnyCope · 12-13-2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by yaker81

iphone maps suck. Google maps is way better. Apple also sucks because they are not open source like android phones. iphone does not have adobe flash either, which is absolutely lame. I went from a galaxy S2 to the Iphone 4 and wish I never did, But I will agree that the iphone battery life is much better on the iphone.

Google maps is in the App Store for free

maui jim · 12-13-2012, 08:16 AM

Dont drink the Apple Juice!!!!!

ful-rac · 12-13-2012, 11:01 AM

Yep they just came out with the Google maps app today! Get it!

12-12-2012, 07:16 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Phone Upgrade I'm heading to Verizon next week to upgrade my phone, I'm seriously considering the I-Phone 5 or 4S. One of the main reasons I want to replace my android phone is because of the weak battery life that they have. During most of my fishing trips I carry two batteries, combined they will last me about 6-8hours before they're both dead. The second reason is the fact that LifeProof makes an awesome water proof case along for the I-Phone and an optional floating case which is GREAT for those oops moments when you're on the water. I have a waterproof jacket for my Droid but they really suck, when the case is wet the touch screen does not work very well, I either have to take the phone out of the case or dry the outer jacket in order to use the touchscreen plus the speaker sound is horrible. I'm looking for some pros and cons from current I-Phone users. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

12-12-2012, 07:19 PM	#2
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	life proof case is the BOMB!!! __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

12-12-2012, 07:33 PM	#4
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Hmmm i see a iphone on the countertop __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

12-12-2012, 07:45 PM	#6
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Iphone for sure. You will never go back! __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

12-12-2012, 08:01 PM	#10
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	BUMMER......Costco doesn't carry I-Phones __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

12-12-2012, 07:23 PM	#3
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	Get your phone at Costco. After buying my most recent phone there I'm never going back to the Verizon store. Not only did I get the phone cheaper there but I got a bunch of free Accessories, there insurance plan is great and the guy working there upgraded my phone and fixed the paperwork so I did not have to upgrade my plan which saves me $30 a month and I get to keep my unlimited everything plan on Verizon

12-12-2012, 08:00 PM	#9
slobslayer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santee Posts: 384	Iphone for sure.... The battery life on my iPhone lasts twice as long if not more than my droid. I can scan BWE all day and still have three quarters of my battery left. I also ordered the life proof off amazon and love it.

12-12-2012, 08:16 PM	#11
yaker81 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SD Posts: 65	iphone maps suck. Google maps is way better. Apple also sucks because they are not open source like android phones. iphone does not have adobe flash either, which is absolutely lame. I went from a galaxy S2 to the Iphone 4 and wish I never did, But I will agree that the iphone battery life is much better on the iphone. Last edited by yaker81; 12-12-2012 at 08:22 PM.

12-12-2012, 08:37 PM	#13
dbarnett66 Danodog Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lakeside, CA Posts: 155	I went with the IPhone 4s recently through an actual Verizon store. Couldn't be happier with the upgrade. Then again, I had a basic phone that sucked, so anything could have been an upgrade.

12-12-2012, 08:49 PM	#14
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Agreed, the apple maps do suck but they work...apple had a good thing going with google maps, but they screwed up with ios5...but overall iphone, good choice. I do think google maps are going to return to ios soon....hopefully...comon jorge you saw what i could do with my iphone....right in the water...no fear! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

12-12-2012, 09:12 PM	#15
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	I stick with Android. Check out the Samsung Galaxy SIII, in a Seidio Obex waterproof case. It lasts forever if the wifi is turned off.

12-13-2012, 08:16 AM	#19
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Dont drink the Apple Juice!!!!! __________________

12-13-2012, 11:01 AM	#20
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Yep they just came out with the Google maps app today! Get it! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.