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JoeRedskin · 04-10-2012, 12:27 PM

Okay, so I am contemplating getting my first smartphone and I have a couple of questions about usage and 3G v. 4G.

Essentially, Verizon is offering a Droid X2 for $80. It's apparently a very nice 3G phone. To go to a 4G phone is $200.

They are also offering a data plan of "2 times 2 gigs" for $30. The next plan up is 5 gigs for $50.

My questions are - what does 4 gigs get me? Can I watch 2 or 3 movies/TV shows? It would be nice to stream netflix on the phone.

If I am in my house, will the phone work off my wifi or will it charge me data time?

Understanding that I don't need the goo-gaas of the latest technology and the "Wow, it's so cool" factor is far outwieghed by the "My kids need new shoes" factor - is a 3G phone the equivalent of buying a rotary phone in terms of being outmoded technology?

Thanks folks.

04-10-2012, 12:27 PM	#1
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Smart Phone Help Okay, so I am contemplating getting my first smartphone and I have a couple of questions about usage and 3G v. 4G. Essentially, Verizon is offering a Droid X2 for $80. It's apparently a very nice 3G phone. To go to a 4G phone is $200. They are also offering a data plan of "2 times 2 gigs" for $30. The next plan up is 5 gigs for $50. My questions are - what does 4 gigs get me? Can I watch 2 or 3 movies/TV shows? It would be nice to stream netflix on the phone. If I am in my house, will the phone work off my wifi or will it charge me data time? Understanding that I don't need the goo-gaas of the latest technology and the "Wow, it's so cool" factor is far outwieghed by the "My kids need new shoes" factor - is a 3G phone the equivalent of buying a rotary phone in terms of being outmoded technology? Thanks folks. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.