Pluggers by Rick McKee for June 30, 2021

Yea my flip-phone works just fine.

I upgrade my battery by getting a new phone.

I agree with this. However much a battery costs, it’s much cheaper to replace than a whole handset.;D

Never had that issue :-)

My granddaughter calls it the old person phone!!! She wouldn’t know what a rotary dial phone is!!!!

What if a new phone costs less than the battery?

It’s really hard to find a new flip phone that will still get internet. And, I like to check my email. But, I’ll settle for a flip phone without email, because it’s small enough to fit in my pocket, the screen in protected and not a huge nuisance looking actively for something to crack itself on so I have to get a new one. What I would really like is a flip phone style smart phone, but there is no such thing as far as I know— wait I did see one, but it cost $300.

Much easier than learning what new things the same buttons do.

The last time I had to get a new phone, I picked the one that took the best pictures — so my ‘camera’ is also a text messenger service. I could never get my previous cell phones answered before the call went to voice mail anyway — it was either in the bottom of my purse or on a table in another room because it was too big to carry around in a pocket. So my friends (and doctors’ offices) know to text me and I don’t have to worry about dashing to answer the phone when it rings.

Recharge isn’t an option?

Except when their provider says they are discontinuing their 3G service. Anybody know where I can get a good DURABLE flip phone for a decent price? AT&T has a freebie but it looks like it would break if you closed it too hard.

Wish I could upgrade my SELF so easily :D

The batteries don’t wear out as often as the phone companies burn them up so you’ll buy a new phone. Just ask your IPhone pals

LOL, my son buys mine! He even sets it up for me!

If all you need is a phone, then all you need is a new battery. Rechargeable isn’t forever – 3-5 years max.