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Do you bring a Bible or a tablet to church?

InTheLight

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FollowTheWay said:
I didn't know whether to go for the S8 or S8+ because I thought the 8+ might be a little big. But I know a guy still at AT&T Mobility who had gotten both to test before they were released and he talked me into the 8+. I'm glad he did.
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When in doubt go for the one with the bigger battery, I always say.

It's a great phone and has two features that are really worthwhile, high definition voice (which was actually my idea but I didn't get anything for it) and WiFi calling. I live near a cell tower but also near some high voltage power lines which I believe effect my cellular quality. Calling WiFi bypasses the cellular ingress network and gives me much better quality.
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When both people on a phone conversation are using HD calling it is kind of spooky--the voices are crystal clear with no background noise. Sounds like the person is in the room with you.

As you can tell I'm still very much interested in cellular phones/tablets and networking!
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Yep. Cell phone technology is a hobby for me.
 
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I use an LG Stylo 3; roughly equivalent to a Galaxy Note 3 or 4. Bought the phone outright for about $180. I use StraightTalk; $49/month gets me 12gb of data, with speeds throttled somewhat after that (although I've never used the full data limit), but no overage charge like with AT&T.
 
Reynolds

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InTheLight said:
You guys are giving me phone envy.

My Droid Turbo is almost three years old. Still works great but the massive battery no longer lasts two days; nowadays it can't quite get through a full day. I looked at both the S8+ and the Note 8. I decided if I were to go Samsung I'd like the S8 Active if it ever gets to Verizon. Otherwise it's Pixel 2 XL, I think.
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Just get a new battery put in it. I still use LG because they have user replaceable batteries.
 
evangelist6589

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Don said:
I use an LG Stylo 3; roughly equivalent to a Galaxy Note 3 or 4. Bought the phone outright for about $180. I use StraightTalk; $49/month gets me 12gb of data, with speeds throttled somewhat after that (although I've never used the full data limit), but no overage charge like with AT&T.
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When the iPhone X comes out you can upgrade to that.
 
JonC

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InTheLight said:
You guys are giving me phone envy.

My Droid Turbo is almost three years old. Still works great but the massive battery no longer lasts two days; nowadays it can't quite get through a full day. I looked at both the S8+ and the Note 8. I decided if I were to go Samsung I'd like the S8 Active if it ever gets to Verizon. Otherwise it's Pixel 2 XL, I think.
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Yea, the active looks great too. I'm not really into phones and tablets (as long as they do what I want them to do I'm happy). So until the note 8 came along I really haven't been impressed by a phone. Insofar as a good purchase....time will tell.
 
Dr. Bob

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I bring an old-fashioned Bible that in itself is old-fashioned. KJV (1769 Oxford version) Old Scofield Reference Bible.

Why? I have had a Bible of this type since my baptism in 1958. I know where verses are - I don't always remember the zip code of the verse so can look in the book it belongs in and KNOW that the verse is in left page, right column, etc. Had one thru high school and college/seminary. Then new one for ordination. And 3 more since then, as they only last 10 years or so.
 
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Felipe Rios said:
I like my paper Bible because if I want to add a notation somewhere I can do it. Nothing like having a personal bible!
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With all these tech devices, gadget's and do dads, how do you all even enjoy a sermon?... Just my KJV bible, me, the preacher and his message... When did church become so complicated?... Call me old fashioned!... I like it that way!... Brother Glen:)
 
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tyndale1946 said:
With all these tech devices, gadget's and do dads, how do you all even enjoy a sermon?... Just my KJV bible, me, the preacher and his message... When did church become so complicated?... Call me old fashion?... I like it that way!... Brother Glen:)
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You and yer high tech church, what with your literacy....back in my day...

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tyndale1946

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Rob_BW said:
You and yer high tech church, what with your literacy....back in my day...

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Gimme that old time religion... They are still printing Bibles that don't require batteries... Yeah me and my low tech, redneck church... Brother Glen:Tongue:D
 
evangelist6589

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Dr. Bob said:
I bring an old-fashioned Bible that in itself is old-fashioned. KJV (1769 Oxford version) Old Scofield Reference Bible.

Why? I have had a Bible of this type since my baptism in 1958. I know where verses are - I don't always remember the zip code of the verse so can look in the book it belongs in and KNOW that the verse is in left page, right column, etc. Had one thru high school and college/seminary. Then new one for ordination. And 3 more since then, as they only last 10 years or so.
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You make a good point. I remember keeping notes on the old Palm Os and Windows Ce bibles back in the day. But all those notes are gone as technology has advanced.
 
JonC

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InTheLight said:
Yes, upgrade to no fingerprint sensor, no headphone jack, no expandable storage, no customization of app drawer, and....talking poop emojis!

Apple iOS 11 lets you put your face on an animated pile of poop, naturally
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I can't tell you how many adapters I've bought for my son's iphone.....well, yes I can...3....I bought 3 of them and thankfully they are inexpensive. The worst thing, other than the limitations of the iOS, is no expandable storage and that stupid headphone adapter. He can't charge his phone while listening to music, unless he uses bluetooth....which he doesn't because we don't want the aliens reading his thoughts. :Alien
 
JonC

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tyndale1946 said:
Gimme that old time religion... They are still printing Bibles that don't require batteries... Yeah me and my low tech, redneck church... Brother Glen:Tongue:D
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But my phone is water resistant. I can get baptized with my electronic bible and still use it the next day. Try that with your paper one. :Tongue
 
InTheLight

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I can't tell you how many adapters I've bought for my son's iphone.....well, yes I can...3....I bought 3 of them and thankfully they are inexpensive. The worst thing, other than the limitations of the iOS, is no expandable storage and that stupid headphone adapter. He can't charge his phone while listening to music, unless he uses bluetooth....which he doesn't because we don't want the aliens reading his thoughts. :Alien
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Apple just discovered wireless charging--something Android has had for at least four years now.
 
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