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03-12-19 23:39 #17128
Posts: 3274Originally Posted by KabulGuy [View Original Post]
Moto brand is not available in PH. I just picked up a couple Moto G4 for my next trip. Contrary to what some people here may think the PH girls think Moto is a great brand. All that matters is what they think and my wallet.
I personally use a second hand iPhone 6. I hook it up to the iCloud and can get imessages from stateside. I get mostly LTE service through out PH with it. Last year I lost one to a pickpocketer in a AC jeepney. I picked up an unlocked used IP 6 for $200.
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03-12-19 22:58 #17127
Posts: 984Originally Posted by Bushes [View Original Post]
Splurge another $30 on a classy looking case and you are set.
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03-12-19 22:43 #17126
Posts: 3040Originally Posted by Bushes [View Original Post]
Good luck with the China Mi phone. Let us know how it works out.
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03-12-19 21:40 #17125
Posts: 451IMHO, I like dual SIM unless a good sale in the US (one SIM models). All my flagship phones are dual and it is really convenient. You can now hide and have different users on the Androids (Mr. Hyde and Dr. Jekyll). The Moto cameras are not that good. Hence the flagship phones.
I am actually going to get a China Mi phone to try. Half the price of a similar Samsung and probably half the cpu speed. But hey, I don't play games on my phones. And under USD100. You should give Fi a test. Speeds better than TM.
Originally Posted by NattyBumpo [View Original Post]
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03-12-19 19:38 #17124
Posts: 3040This should be in the General Info Thread, but here goes anyway
Originally Posted by Dg8787 [View Original Post]Originally Posted by Bushes [View Original Post]
My regular phone is a Samsung S8 which is the best smart phone I have ever owned. I realize the S9 is marginally better and the S10 is probably significantly better, but I have no interest in upgrading at this point. The S8 is great and will remain my primary cell phone for some time to come. So, I wanted to spend less for a 2nd phone, but I still wanted a quality phone that could take respectable pics of girls, had a decent battery life, and a workable operating system. So, I first looked at older model, yet still NEW Samsung models like the J6 or S6 which were considered top of the line phones at the time of their initial roll outs. In BKK the price for these older Samsungs was between 5,000 and 6,500 baht. Not bad, but then I took a look at the Motorola lineup particularly the Moto G phones which have always received the highest reviews in the "budget" phone category. I looked at the G5, G6 and the just issued G7. An unlocked G5 was under $185 and seemed to get better reviews all around than it's newer sibling the G6. Then I began reading up on the just released G7 which received much better reviews than either the G5 or G6 in terms of camera, battery life, and operating system which are the areas I am most concerned with. So in the end, I paid up for the G7. The price was $285 unlocked with no sim card direct from Motorola. The clincher for me was the zero interest rate offer from Moto which meant I will pay $13/ month for the G7 until it is paid off and in the meantime I have the best "budget" cell phone available.
My Moto G7 came last week. I bought a no contract / pay as you go plan with T Mobil for $3/ month so I could test the phone and set it up the way I want before my trip. The phone works great, battery is excellent, and software is running smoothly. It in now way looks or operates like a "budget" phone. I think Moto hit this one out of the ball park. I did upgrade for the Camera FV-5 app ($3. 95 at the Google store to improve the photography capabilities) and I am ready to go on my next trip phone wise. My Samsung S8 will be my American and Hotel Wi-Fi phone. My Moto G7 will be my out and about phone. I am sure I could have sufficed with the Moto G4 or G5, but what the hell, I plan to use my G7 for many years to come. It was a good buy especially at zero interest $13/month.
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03-12-19 19:18 #17123
Posts: 451US phones are mostly one SIM as were the ones I got. Asian variants are usually dual SIM. The Asian variant was US $30+ more and did not come with a free USB QC 2.0 power bank. I love US sales! LOL! In fact, I buy many Asian manufactured electronics for US delivery because it can be 10 to30% cheaper than having an Asian or local delivery (even if I am within spitting distance of the factory). Go figure.
Originally Posted by Dg8787 [View Original Post]
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03-12-19 18:24 #17122
Posts: 3274Originally Posted by Bushes [View Original Post]
BTW, most all Moto cp work great in PH. Get the international models.
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03-12-19 04:39 #17121
Posts: 16050Originally Posted by Ogman [View Original Post]
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03-12-19 01:29 #17120
Posts: 451FWIW, I paid under US $100 for several new Moto G4 (on sale), pretty much a world phone with all the possible bands. I can confirm that it works well in North America, Europe, and Asia (including China). I have my other primary "world phones" with much better cameras and specs like the Google offers and others; all made in China but costing much more. The G4 does not have an eSIM but is a great travelling phone. No big deal if it goes missing as everything is backed up on the internet and can be remotely erased. You might see some ladies sporting one if they don't mind the so so pictures.
Originally Posted by Niteluvr [View Original Post]Originally Posted by Goferring [View Original Post]
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03-12-19 00:07 #17119
Posts: 56LA Cafe and Manila bay cafe
Just a quick question: Google maps is showing Manila bay cafe as permanently closed. Can anyone confirm if that is right. I hope there is more places in the area than just LA Cafe. Anyone have any recent visits or report of other bars\spas\whatevers that is good for mongering?
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03-08-19 05:15 #17118
Posts: 1191Originally Posted by CenTexCrash [View Original Post]
On my very first Surigao visit my return flight went you / S. Met an amazing girl that night in the airline's expense.
Serendipity rules.
BD.
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03-07-19 19:02 #17117
Posts: 3458Originally Posted by Aviator12 [View Original Post]
The OP was prepared to pay for convenience and had a good time. The girl was satisfied enough to leave her number, hoping for another similar meet up. In my eyes that's a win-win.
I'd agree that swapping numbers when everyone has had a good time is pretty normal.
Enjoy. G.
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03-07-19 16:08 #17116
Posts: 290Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]
I cannot speak for you, but most of us do not exchange numbers with EVERY girl we session with.
I was not present in the room but my interpretation (after carefully reading the report) is the girl offered her number without he even asking.
This does happen, but cannot be called a "normal" occurrence.
~BKKguru
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03-07-19 14:56 #17115
Posts: 16050Originally Posted by BKKguru [View Original Post]
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03-07-19 14:44 #17114
Posts: 290Originally Posted by CenTexCrash [View Original Post]
I feel your pain. Next time, try and fly the established Airlines (ANA, Cathay, Singapore or even SilkAir).
It has been a few years since I visited LA Cafe. My experience is that price is negotiable and you should negotiate.
Time of visit does matter. Since you reached at 4 am, you do have an advantage.
It is not "normal" to exchange WhatsApp info. It appears:
(a) This girl had a decent experience with you. She felt you were being honest (about the money).
(b) She feels you are a good prospect and wants to hook up when you visit again.
~BKKguru.