A new phone has arrived

 And I didn’t expect to have to replace my Motorola G7 Play as fast.  But it’s gotten to the stage where I can’t trust the damned thing *not* to die as it says that the battery is depleted.  Yet when I power it back on, it seems to miraculously have about 50% left in the battery – not impressed at all.

So, I decided to do some research and find myself a phone that:

1. Wasn’t an iPhone – I don’t want to use the Apple software as all my apps are on Android.

2. Didn’t cost stupid money – some phones were very high three figure sums (and I have a habit of dropping phones – either into the bath, or onto the tiled floor in the kitchen...)

3. Wasn’t so small that I need a magnifying glass to see the buttons.

4. Has a decent battery life (preferably one that doesn’t die after about 20 minutes usage)

5. Has a good internal memory – so many apps (and their relevant updates) take a lot of space, and you soon run out even with 32GB internal memory.

So, taking all this into consideration, I have opted for a Nokia.  And it’s huge.  It’s the Nokia 5.3 – with a huge screen, and a good internal memory – plus the option to add extra storage via a micro SD card.  The only “downside” is trying to get the updates done on the phone, and then adding all the apps to the phone.  

Stuff that I use on a daily basis (not to mention the NHS COVID-19 app – there are quite a few places that require you to scan the QR code to check in).  I also have to buy a new case.  Which is a shame, as I like the one that I have for the G7.  It’s got an Anne Stokes image on it:

Can I find one for the Nokia?  Can I hell.  So, I've opted for something slightly different:

So I am not too unhappy - it's a nice case, and stands out from the normal black cases - and it has enough space to keep the necessary pass cards in, so I don't have to wear a lanyard with my security stuff - I hate lanyards!

Ah well, guess I'd better call this quits - I need to go and sort my flight bag ready for tomorrow - I'm away for the weekend.

Back whenever,

Karen

I will decide myself
No chains on me
Oh, ain't no chains on me
I will decide myself
I am set free