K in MI Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I haven't been around much this past year. I have been dealing with the results of Mom's fall down the stairs, caring for her, her decline and death in April, and my diagnosis of MS that same month. Whew! I am finally getting the breather I need now to go through my grieving. Not everything has been "bad stress" this past year, though: I got to see my Alaska "mom and dad," youngest just graduated, daughter getting married next month, and grandbaby #5 coming in August. God has blessed me greatly this past year. Anyway, with my MS, I need to get more organized, and wondered if an iPhone might help: I would have a cell phone; I could carry my calendar and to-do list with me; it would be pocket size. I already use an iPad. If not an iPhone, do you have any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-bex Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I have both, and I use the iPad to input calendar information, which gets synced to my iPhone. If I set alerts, both devices will ping. Good luck managing your busy life! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K in MI Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Any recommendations on which iPhone to get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 We got the older one, iPhone 4 because they were free at Verizon with a two year plan. Ds says the 4 and 4s aren't that different. Then there is the new one. We went with the older ones because we are new to this and they are great for us. I'm thinking the picture, the camera and the battery are newer in the 5 but we'd never know the difference. It also depends on how many movies and how much music you want to keep on the phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 The big difference between 4 and 4s is Siri and voice-to-text and some camera upgrades. 5 has a faster processor. I just upgraded from 4 to 5. I really, really love the Siri and voice-to-text and am using it even more than I though I might. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-bex Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I have the 4, and I kind of wish for the voice-to-text. I think right now AT&T has the 5 for $99 if you turn in another smartphone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tita Gidge Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I have a regular cell phone for personal use, and an iPhone for work. I have the 5. Siri bugs the heck out of me, so I pretend she doesn't exist. What I like is the size. I'm pretty petite, and the 5 fits in my hand better than did the 4. It feels lighter, too, but that could be my imagination LOL. FWIW, I was plenty happy with my 4s and only upgraded to the 5 because my brother bought it for me. He knew the size would work better for my toddler-sized hands, and he thought I'd like the voice-to-text and Siri (both annoy me so I don't). I'm sorry to hear of your mom's passing and your diagnosis. What wonderful news of your family visits, and upcoming grandbaby! Here's to continued blessings for you and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 We got the older one, iPhone 4 because they were free at Verizon with a two year plan. Ds says the 4 and 4s aren't that different. Then there is the new one. We went with the older ones because we are new to this and they are great for us. I'm thinking the picture, the camera and the battery are newer in the 5 but we'd never know the difference. It also depends on how many movies and how much music you want to keep on the phone. I chose the 4s over the 4 because of the camera upgrades and the 16 meg of memory instead of just 8meg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Samsungs are good phones, but since you already have an Apple product, it would be good to stick with Apple, imo. I have an 8 mg iPhone 4s, never use Siri. The camera is awesome -- I gather it is a big upgrade from the iPhone 4 camera. Besides calling, I use the phone for the calendars and to do list (the app with the yellow pad). It is tremendously helpful. I have pages for each store I go to -- when I visit Trader Joe's I can see my generic shopping list. I have another page with books I've heard about and want to get from the library. Another page with keywords so I can locate articles I've read in newspapers -- no more clipping. I also love Safari, especially to look up a quick recipe while I am shopping -- no running back to the store for missing ingredients. And the google map app helps me find my way before I miss a turn. The camera (still & video) is always at hand, so I don't miss pix opportunities. I don't store a lot of pix on the phone, so 8 mg has been fine for me. (If I took & kept a lot of videos, I'd run out of room.) I have a few songs, audiobooks and games for the kids. The phone plugs into my car's sound system. Oh, and I have my email account that friends use, but I don't do any accounts that have orders or financial info. I am not doing anything fancy or sophisticated, but the phone is a lifesaver! ETA The sound on the phone is clear and has good volume control -- it is primarily a telephone, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I have the 4, free through Verizon (my mom and younger brother as well). My youngest brother has 4s, I do find Siri irritating on his phone. He needed more memory though. I would think it depends on what you really need it to do. If its just for a few apps, some browsing while out and about, phone calls, and a picture here and there the 4 would be fine. If you think Siri would help with your ms (voice to text) then get the 4s or 5. It really just depends on your needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathkath Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 i went from 4 to 4s and really like siri for texting. camera is much better. can't comment on 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K in MI Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 All of you have been very helpful. Now another question: what carrier plan do you use, and why did you choose that particular carrier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Verizon, at the time they had the best coverage and deal in the area (9 years ago). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 We were able to get 16 gigs on the iPhone 4 since that's all they had in stock that day. We use verizon, best service for us and dd at college in the mountains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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