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Comment by Jeff on What is the Worst Place to Buy a Smartphone? (September 17, 2025 04:38 AM)
After destroying an old Nokia Chiclet phone in an unfortunate accident underneath a pickup truck tire, I sought out a military grade Casio G'Zone flip...
Comment by Jeanine on What is the Worst Place to Buy a Smartphone? (September 17, 2025 01:43 AM)
Another flip phone fan here. I do not understand the need to have a "smart" phone, unless of course you like being the prisoner of your device....
Comment by Herb K on What is the Worst Place to Buy a Smartphone? (September 17, 2025 12:55 AM)
Bob - I got what I think is a GREAT deal from Consumer Cellular: A Google Pixel 10 (base model), 128GB, normally $799 for $399! That's 50% off! Cash...
Comment by Ruth on What is the Worst Place to Buy a Smartphone? (September 17, 2025 12:47 AM)
Bought my first two iPhones at a carrier store. After that, I migrated to an Apple store where the product knowledge was much better. Have never had p...
Comment by FactsRule on What is the Worst Place to Buy a Smartphone? (September 17, 2025 12:30 AM)
I've used Swappa.com for many years very successfully and happily....
Comment by Wolf on What is the Worst Place to Buy a Smartphone? (September 17, 2025 12:18 AM)
This is a great article presenting the good, the bad, and the ugly, regarding where to buy phones. I had my present iPhone for several years now, and ...
Comment by Citellus on Smishing ALERT: What you need to know and do (September 16, 2025 11:07 PM)
Just like email, when I get a text that looks possibly legitimate and asks me to call my bank or some company, I do call. Only I use the number that ...
Comment by cropduster on What is the Worst Place to Buy a Smartphone? (September 16, 2025 10:48 PM)
i've purchased at least a dozen iPhones through SWAPPA in the decade past. I've never had a problem. Why buy new when you can but someone else's "tr...
Comment by Renaud Olgiati on What is the Worst Place to Buy a Smartphone? (September 16, 2025 10:33 PM)
In smartphones (as in all electronics) I always look for the (latest - 1) version, usually second hand but guaranteed working, on Amazon or Ebay. Neve...
Comment by BernieAmle on What is the Worst Place to Buy a Smartphone? (September 16, 2025 10:19 PM)
I have bought a number of refurbished phones through Back Market and their descriptions and services are first class. ...
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...Virtual Doctor Visits
Americans are pretty satisfied with their doctors overall, according to a new Harris Poll released on January 20, 2016. Some 88% of respondents were satisfied with their doctor visits. But when it comes to online interactions, there’s a big gap between what patients want and what doctors offer.
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