[GTALUG] (off topic) unlocked phones

[William Park]

CanadaComputers, Walmart, Staples are the usual place I check to see if
phones are on sales.  I'm also looking for a phone.  As for phones,
    - Motorola Moto G (2nd)
    - Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
    - LG Optimus F60
are at my price range.
-- 
William

On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 11:56:17PM +0200, Evan Leibovitch wrote:
> Hi all.
> 
> I have an informational favour to ask. I'm not in a position to go to local
> stores and the info isn't readily available online.
> 
> I want to buy an unlocked phone as a gift. Two that I am looking at are the
> Moto G and the Alcatel Idol 3. Both have websites that sell unlocked phones
> mail order in the States, but if I indicate Canada they send me to a
> carrier (Bell or Telus).
> 
> Would anyone here know if the Canadian versions of these phones are carrier
> locked,  if the American ones are not? I'm happy to buy one off-contract if
> I know it can be taken to any carrier.
> 
> Alternately, does anyone have a different recommendation in the $300-400
> range? I know that Canada Computer sells the Asus Zenfone, but I know
> little about this Intel-powered phone.
> 
> All help is appreciated. (obLinux: Android only). And don't even mention
> the Oneplus; nice phone, supremely flaky company.
> 
> Thanks!

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