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Help Help me choose a new phone

kimberlyd86

Newbie
May 6, 2013
31
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My Kyocera Rise is on the outs. It was a pretty good phone for my purposes, but I need an upgrade. I'll list what I want out of a phone and you tell me if one exists.

-I like the slide-out QWERTY keyboard. I know this severely limits my options, so I'm willing to give it up if I have to.

-4G. 3G is just not good enough anymore.

-A good camera. No fixed-focus crap.

-No Mobile ID app that tries to force you to install it every time you start the phone.

The last one might rule out keeping Virgin Mobile as my carrier, so I'm also looking for a way to keep unlimited texting, data, and 300 mins for $35/mo.

Am I asking too much?
 

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