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  1. GrandpaBlaze

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    I've decided it is finally time to move from my old dumb-phone to a decent smart-phone. I don't need top-of-the-line but want decent quality.

    Caveat: I would like a phone that will work with Vodafone in NZ (where I am right now) and with Verizon in the US (when I return - sometime).

    Any recommendations? Recommended sellers? Phone prices here in NZ are VERY high. Wouldn't mind buying it in US and having it sent here.

    Thanks all.

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    I was going to suggest the iPhone5 (verizon model), but I don't think you can buy it unlocked. The Unlocked iPhone will only work on GSM networks, which Verizon isn't. If you aren't tied to Verizon, I'd suggest the Nexus4. It is a fantastic phone and only $350 unlocked for the 16gb model. For comparison, the 16gb Iphone5 is $650.
     
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    I haven't gone overseas yet but I pretty sure the Verizon phones aren't supported over there because they are CDMA not GSM.
     
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    I'm pretty sure Verizon's iPhone5 is unlocked for GSM...or maybe that was the Verizon iPad. I could be mixing it up, but one of them was. Problem is you'd have to pay for a Verizon contract.
     
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    Smart phones are of the devil.
     
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    You are probably right. I am an android guy.
     
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    Me too. Well, I'm both. I've always had apple computers and have an iPad, but I love my Nexus4.
     
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    How long will you be in NZ?

    Why do you want it to be able to work with Verizon in the US?

    Why do you want it to be able to work with Vodafone NZ?

    Do you have an iPad or other Apple stuff and an iTunes account with a significant investment in songs/shows/apps?
     
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    No investment in iPad or other Apple stuff.

    Not sure how long I'll be in NZ. Best guess is through the end of the year this year - maybe shorter, maybe longer but that is a good approximate timeframe.

    Want to work with Vodafone as the company I work for here provides me a Vodafone SIM with unlimited talk, text, data - I just need to provide the phone.

    I want it to work with Verizon as that is my carrier in the US (account suspended right now but will resume on my return).

    Thanks for any insight you can provide.

    Gramps...
     
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    $199 buys you a Vodaphone iPhone 5. Buy a new Verizon phone when you move back here.
     
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    Not off contract i'm sure. He'd have to buy it outright which is $600+ in the US so much higher in NZ.
     
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