Recent content by beachedwhale42

I use Textra, mostly due to the customization and extra features that are lacking in Android Messages. For the "text from my computer" bit, I have it connected with my Windows 10 PC via My Phone. Not as nice as the web based interface for Android Messages, but it fits my needs.

I think the last time I used a case before my G5 Plus was on an old Nokia in 2005. I normally hate them, but finally caved on the G5 Plus, only because I wanted it to lie flat without resting on the camera sensor. I went with the Bugdroid case, and it works pretty well. Not premium, certainly...

Definitely double check the bands (especially LTE), but most phones will work around the world up to 3G and 4G (HSPA+) speeds. As for MA....if you can sneak up into NH, there's no sales tax.

How badly does the camera bump protrude from the back? That is, does the phone require a case just to be set down on a table? Does the phone require a case just to protect the camera bump from getting scratched? I've usually run my phones naked, but the bump has me considering needing a case...

Thanks for the response....those questions are totally valid and not annoying at all :-) "Good enough" for the price. I can't afford a flagship, so I was looking at current mid-range and previous flagships. Now that I have a 7 month old, the phone (read: camera) that is always in my pocket...

Looking to jump from Windows 10 Mobile (RIP Lumia 640) back to Android and I'm trying to decide between the G5 Plus for $230 or the Xperia X for $270. They both would seem to work fine for what I'd need, but I'm curious about camera quality on both. All the reviews I've found said both had...