On 4/8/2017 3:41 PM, wrote:
> looking to buy my first Smart cell phone
> [currently i just own a simple cell phone, no www]
>
> i don't plan on using it that much,
> and i see a few have replaceable batteries,
> and was wondering if that would come in handy,
> 5 years from now if/when the battery dies.

I just get a $100-$150 Samsung tracfone smart phone
and I'll use it until the battery dies and replace it.
I add minutes or data as I need it.

https://www.hsn.com/products/samsung...inutes/8373394

or

http://tinyurl.com/ksbs4tn

If you don't really intend to use it a lot, something like it
might suit you. In my (limited) experience, I worry less about
the battery dying than the OS version becoming out of date and
unsupported by apps.

nancy

On 2017-04-09, Nancy Young > wrote:

> the battery dying than the OS version becoming out of date and
> unsupported by apps.

I usta have a Tracfone, an LG cheapo. I later dumped my Tracfone
acct, but since the LG is wiki capable, I can still use it fer some
things (timer (mostly), calendar, browser, etc) on my home wiki
capable LAN.

I noticed an OS "update" alert, yesterday. I jes ignored it. If I
want an update, I'll ask for it! I also still receive amber alerts,
emegency weather alerts, etc, via my wiki (I'm assuming). I do NOT
see these alerts on my desktop comuter. So, yes, they (who's they
???) still have access to my allegedly defunt cell phone. Go figure.


nb