OnePlus One, Still a viable phone today? $200 CAD

[CeremonialSnips]

Is a Oneplus One still viable for use today?  Is it a worthwhile upgrade from a iphone 4?  I'm not really knowledgeable regarding phone tech, as I never really cared, since my first phone was the iphone 4.  I'm not really a ultra power user, as long as it is snappy and capable at general tasks (snapchat, youtube, etc).  I don't plan on doing heavy gaming, just pokemon go.  Is the snapdragon 801 still viable for general use?

[FunkyFeatures]

3 minutes ago, CeremonialSnips said:

Is a Oneplus One still viable for use today?  Is it a worthwhile upgrade from a iphone 4?  I'm not really knowledgeable regarding phone tech, as I never really cared, since my first phone was the iphone 4.  I'm not really a ultra power user, as long as it is snappy and capable at general tasks (snapchat, youtube, etc).  I don't plan on doing heavy gaming, just pokemon go.  Is the snapdragon 801 still viable for general use?

I would probably try and grab a phone that is only a single generation behind (LG G4, Xperia Z3) - they seem to do very well and can be at a low price second hand

[CeremonialSnips]

1 minute ago, FunkyFeatures said:

I would probably try and grab a phone that is only a single generation behind (LG G4, Xperia Z3) - they seem to do very well and can be at a low price second hand

Yea.. maybe, but the used market is really out of whack in Canada.  LG g4 go for around 350 - 400, much more than I am willing to pay, especially when they are locked to carries I don't want to be with

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

2 hours ago, CeremonialSnips said:

Yea.. maybe, but the used market is really out of whack in Canada.  LG g4 go for around 350 - 400, much more than I am willing to pay, especially when they are locked to carries I don't want to be with

Fido is selling the Galaxy S4 for $0 with Standard contracts (talk and text).

[CeremonialSnips]

Don't want a contract.

[Straudz]

2 hours ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

Fido is selling the Galaxy S4 for $0 with Standard contracts (talk and text).

that shits too old, get a one plus one for under 200

[CeremonialSnips]

3 minutes ago, Straudz said:

that shits too old, get a one plus one for under 200

I have a OPO for 230 with two cases and all accessories in MINT condition available..... given the CAD I think it's a reasonable deal.... but I really have only looked into a phone for a day or so...;

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

5 minutes ago, Straudz said:

that shits too old, get a one plus one for under 200

It's still a capable device. You don't need the latest and greatest. Heck I still use a S3 as a daily driver.

[Straudz]

2 hours ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

It's still a capable device. You don't need the latest and greatest. Heck I still use a S3 as a daily driver.

its pretty slow

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

4 minutes ago, Straudz said:

its pretty slow

In what context? You're going to have to back it up. If it's too slow, why would there still be a community making CyanogenMod and other custom ROMS for the S3 and S4 to this day?

[Straudz]

2 hours ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

In what context? You're going to have to back it up. If it's too slow, why would there still be a community making CyanogenMod and other custom ROMS for the S3 and S4 to this day?

#yolo?

[CeremonialSnips]

30 minutes ago, Straudz said:

that shits too old, get a one plus one for under 200

So is 230 Canadian Pesos a good price for a lightly used one plus, with a extra case and three screen connectors along with all original packaging and accessories a good deal>?  If you don't know canadian currency, what would you pay in USD for the phone?

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

9 minutes ago, CeremonialSnips said:

So is 230 Canadian Pesos a good price for a lightly used one plus, with a extra case and three screen connectors along with all original packaging and accessories a good deal>?  If you don't know canadian currency, what would you pay in USD for the phone?

I suppose. A used S4 goes for around $250 still.

[Straudz]

2 hours ago, CeremonialSnips said:

So is 230 Canadian Pesos a good price for a lightly used one plus, with a extra case and three screen connectors along with all original packaging and accessories a good deal>?  If you don't know canadian currency, what would you pay in USD for the phone?

yes

[FunkyFeatures]

11 hours ago, CeremonialSnips said:

Yea.. maybe, but the used market is really out of whack in Canada.  LG g4 go for around 350 - 400, much more than I am willing to pay, especially when they are locked to carries I don't want to be with

I did not realise that. The Xperias usually go for around what would be ~$300. The OPO is a good choice then, $200 CAD seems fairly cheap

[AlTech]

12 hours ago, CeremonialSnips said:

I have a OPO for 230 with two cases and all accessories in MINT condition available..... given the CAD I think it's a reasonable deal.... but I really have only looked into a phone for a day or so...;

It shoudn't be bad. the only issue might be software support.

[CeremonialSnips]

2 hours ago, AluminiumTech said:

It shoudn't be bad. the only issue might be software support.

I thought that was the point of android devices... continued software support by the community?  Ugh, I don't want to buy something that is already obsoleted, but I also don't have a bunch of money for a new mid tier or flagship phone....