Due to an unexpected screen smashing experience suffered by my trusty 1st gen Turbo (most reliable phone I've ever had), I am going to get a Moto Z Force and have a few questions.
1. Verizon is CDMA of course but I believe the phones are either "unlocked" or will be upon request...? I want to be able to use the phone overseas as easily as possible which means GSM. I guess this means what radios/bands does the Verizon Droid Z Force support as compared to the "unlocked" devices available on EBay, Swappa, etc??
2. "Unlocked" devices are sold on EBay, Swappa, etc.; how does this "unlocked" differ from VZW "unlocked"? If you "unlock" the VZW version is it equivalent to the non-VZW device?
3. If getting the VZW version, there is a BestBuy promo which offers $20/mo. device payment, ($480 total) but unclear whether there are other better options: included mods, lowered fees, etc..
4. Battery mod recommendations and do any cases fit when using one?
5. 64gb version seems impossible to find in black. Is there any difference in speed or ease when using a storage card? I could just go 32gb and add a 64gb card. Recommendations for fastest/cheapest cards?
6. Some phones are sold by 3rd parties, EBay, etc., without a sim card. Can I use the sim card from my Turbo and if not, what kind and how to obtain?
Many thanks to you all for adding the human element, still apparently available here, even with all the ads!
David
1. Verizon is CDMA of course but I believe the phones are either "unlocked" or will be upon request...? I want to be able to use the phone overseas as easily as possible which means GSM. I guess this means what radios/bands does the Verizon Droid Z Force support as compared to the "unlocked" devices available on EBay, Swappa, etc??
2. "Unlocked" devices are sold on EBay, Swappa, etc.; how does this "unlocked" differ from VZW "unlocked"? If you "unlock" the VZW version is it equivalent to the non-VZW device?
3. If getting the VZW version, there is a BestBuy promo which offers $20/mo. device payment, ($480 total) but unclear whether there are other better options: included mods, lowered fees, etc..
4. Battery mod recommendations and do any cases fit when using one?
5. 64gb version seems impossible to find in black. Is there any difference in speed or ease when using a storage card? I could just go 32gb and add a 64gb card. Recommendations for fastest/cheapest cards?
6. Some phones are sold by 3rd parties, EBay, etc., without a sim card. Can I use the sim card from my Turbo and if not, what kind and how to obtain?
Many thanks to you all for adding the human element, still apparently available here, even with all the ads!
David
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