Cell Phone 101 Lessons Please

[Elisha 1]

...because even though I've had one for a couple of years, I'm still stooopid.


Anyway, I think my battery is getting "old"/memory fading/whatever in my cheap Virgin Mobile pay-as-you-go cell phone. I liked having this phone for occasional usage up until a few months ago when I was using it way too much while searching for a job. I like having a landline where people can call me and leave a message on my answering machine if I'm not there. If it is urgent, they probably have my cell # and can call me or can call someone who does, otherwise they can e-mail me or leave a message on my answering machine. I DON'T WANT TO BE ACCESSIBLE 100% OF THE TIME TO EVERYONE!!!

So, my questions (with way too much info attached):

1. What about getting another battery? I asked a coworker and he said to just buy another phone, as batteries are hella expensive in comparison. Really?

2. If I thought I'd just be super cool and splurge to get an iPhone like other people, can I transfer my phone number to the iPhone? Does it depend on the provider (i.e. AT&T, Sprint, etc.)?

3. What if you have an iPhone (you know, supposedly the best phone ever) and the battery needs replacing? How much do those cost? Does all of your info stored in the phone stay when exchanging the dying battery for a new one?

4. How long should most cell phones charge last with low usage? I realize that turning it off helps.


Thanks. I'll probably think of more questions later.

[wildcard451 0]

I think that you should be smacked for using the word "hella".

[Elisha 1]

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I think that you should be smacked for using the word "hella".

People say it in NorCal. I have been here long enough and have every right to use it as much as a please!

[mccallj 0]

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I think that you should be smacked for using the word "hella".

definately


1. for a really expensive phone just get another battery.
2a. yes. 2b. no
3a. a lot 3b. what are you retarded? no.
4. depends.

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[shropshire 0]

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It's bad enough calling a mobile phone a "cell"

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[ryoder 1,590]

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3. What if you have an iPhone (you know, supposedly the best phone ever) and the battery needs replacing? How much do those cost? Does all of your info stored in the phone stay when exchanging the dying battery for a new one?

JFGI
http://www.ipodbatteryfaq.com/#iphone

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