I figured many might get a real laugh out of this one so am going to post it. Some time ago, I had purchased an LG34C and had the service called Straight Talk. Processor supposed to be 1.2ghz Dual Core and running nice, right? Hmm, well maybe not? Not long after purchasing that Smartphone which originally was only for mp3's, I had to dump the lock screen. Why? Was aggravating swiping the screen and nothing happening. If I kept messing with it would unlock. FInally, removed the lock. Phone never wanted to answer with a swipe unless the browser was open? Yes very strange. Many processes were slow and once hooked to Straight Talk, I found the $50/month just a bit hard to swallow, since am not making loads of cash.
So, I decided let me see if I can move to Tracfone. Cheapest Smartphone at Walmart for Tracfone was around $50. To me was a bit high and going backwards to Android 4.0 would be a let down. So, I did what anyone would do, look online at the tracfone site. Should mention even though Straight Talk and Tracfone are related, they would simply refuse to switch over Straight Talk service in the LG34C I have to Tracfone claiming is a difference animal altogether. Now, Tracfone had my LG34C, but with Spongebob Squarepants and for the same price I paid, $30. Since, the idea of have ole Spongebob on it was not overly appealing, I looked at all the other deals there. Some where higher and then came upon a relic, so I thought? I saw a reconditioned LG39C for $10.
Well, money is tight at my household with all the bills and the fact I do not earn a fortune. So, I figured should not be terrible to go to a single core and backwards to Android 4.1 since I would be saving $20. Sure, I had my doubts that I choose wisely, but figured maybe would work out. So, I ordered the LG39C and with shipping and tax, totalled a little over $16. I thought I would be waiting days for that thing to come, but was shocked when it arrived yesterday.
So, I pull it out of its package, charge it up go out and buy a 60min card which is then tripled due to being a reconditioned unit. I start setting things up on it and am shocked to find out this thing works faster and more efficient and effectlively than the LG34C. Now is only a 1ghz single core, so I thought am going to be waiting forever for things to happen on it. I am way wrong. Takes me longer on the 1.2ghz dual core??? Makes zero sense but is true. The lock screen works like a dream. One swipe and it opens. Screen size is 3.8 and more viewable than the 3.5 the LG34C had. Music is sounding better on there in the car, email gets right there instead of twirling/spinning its wheels for a few minutes.
So now I come to believe that the original smartphone LG34C was defective and current LG39C works correctly. Afterall, LG39C does have a year warranty on it too. So even though is supposed to be a weaker processor and system is older, I in fact believe I moved forward. What would you say? Now also take into account I took the 32 gb micro sd(fully loaded with music) and put it in the LG39C. The other had also run that micro sd card. Programs in it are fairly identical. So both were in the same situation, right?
Now, I am also going to list this for users with Smartphones so that there is no confusion with trafone service. Now, if you buy a card say 90 min. For this phone would list 90 mins talk/90 texts/ 90 mb data. So, if you are considering a move this drastic and to be least expensive, you will have to consider hardly using the internet on the device. Turn off GPS, forget updating, transfer apk's from desktop computer, and just check email here and there along with your tracfone usage program. Otherwise forget the net on there, unless you want to be left with zero minutes in a day or two, as I am just about. I blew it! Turned on the GPS, let it update and downloaded 3 things on it. So, I am giving the above advice to people considering an economical move of such.
I have written to tracfone, in hopes there will be some way to purchase just data. I do not talk on phones for long periods of time. Most times used is for work purposes only. Now that I have the programs needed, I will not need to download anymore. GPS, forget it I know where I am going, since nothing is out of the normal travel I do daily for work. So basically, all I will really need to do is check email while at work, here and there, along with using the tracfone app to check minutes and data used. Just figures now that onscreen keyboard gives me no hassle, works great will hardly use it. Other just jerked me around severely and made me not want to work it at all. Still, I have to consider am budgeting and watching I do not spend above my means.
All in all, maybe some of this information will help others that are in the same boat as I am. I do not make a fortune, can't spend that way and have to look to ways of saving cash as to pay other bills that are more important. So, If I find more information out, you bet I will share it here so others can benefit. Also if anyone has advice how to conserve on usage, am game. No pro at these things whatsoever. As said, All I want to do is just use it for a phone, open pdf's for work, play my music in the car, check my email and usage. No real desire to do anymore with it since I know I do not have unlimited data downloads.