Gotta start by saying that I've been very happy with Verizon Wireless for the past decade. I've had a dumb phone and several forms of aircards over the years. It's been time and past time for a few months to get a smart phone, tho'. I *insist* on a physical keyboard... It's probably just me, but I was texting with my GF really a lot in my most recent relationship. I want an Android phone for a variety of reasons. I don't what anything by Apple, or a d^%$#*'d Blackberry. I kept looking at the Droid 4, but it got pretty lousy reviews, only partly because the battery couldn't be removed (Ifixit.com has a procedure, if anyone needs it). I was waiting to see the Droid 5... and waiting, and waiting... never came. Now even the Droid 4 is no longer offered... many expletive deleted! So I looked for alternatives. *None* to be had, using the 'Shop' button on the My Verizon website. Chatted with several sales reps, no joy. No keyboard Androids at Veriz-less, period. Started looking at other carriers. Totally by accident stumbled on the LG Enact on Walmart's web site, with (*gasp!!!*) Verizon! Android, keyboard, everything I wanted. Went back to Verizon's website and entered 'LG Enact' in the search box... and up it popped. WTF? Tried to confirm with local VZW store, on hold forever, went to WM, there it was on display!Called Verizon, spoke to a supervisor, yes, I _can_ get the Enact, it's even highly rated. Whyinheck doesn't it come up on their 'shop' website? He doesn't know. But he danged sure knows now that I'm not happy to have had to search it out and find it for myself on Walmart's website. (Thanks! Just needed to get that off my chest.) Jim, "I just lived thru an entire day of stupid."

I know you want a keyboard with your phone. I've been an Android user for years and find that the voice recognition works amazingly well. I will usually dictate my text messages, emails, calendar appointments, and anything I write. It is rare that I have to make editing (some proper names need fixing) and it is F A S T to do. It works fine for me even in the noisy environment of a car. Of course, there are some places you should not voice (like a movie theater or an orchestra concert). Have you tried dictation on Android? It is enabled everywhere. You might find it saves you a ton of time.

Alfred622 wrote:I know you want a keyboard with your phone. I've been an Android user for years and find that the voice recognition works amazingly well. I will usually dictate my text messages, emails, calendar appointments, and anything I write. It is rare that I have to make editing (some proper names need fixing) and it is F A S T to do. It works fine for me even in the noisy environment of a car. Of course, there are some places you should not voice (like a movie theater or an orchestra concert). Have you tried dictation on Android? It is enabled everywhere. You might find it saves you a ton of time.Very interesting. What model Android and how much do they sell it for with dictation? Thanks

All newer Android phones have voice dictation and control features. The Motorola Moto X is probably the best example right now.

JimAll that mass of a "redundant" hardware kbd means that when you drop it, the screen will likely crack. Martha had a Stratosphere w/ slideout kbd for years. I convinced her to take off the rubber protection cover to cushion drops to get a slimmer phone. Next drop, cracked screen. She got a kevlar Motoralla Droid w/ onscreen keypad, and likes it fine. Verizon stuff

They are practically giving away the Verizon Galaxy S4.It's an awesome phone...Very customizable, tons and tons of features.Truly a "smart phone."

So WHY ain't it on the website? (Verizon rant!)

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RTompkins3
Explorer
Mar 04, 2014
Just tried it out - it actually works pretty well.
IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
Mar 04, 2014
sch911 wrote:
All newer Android phones have voice dictation and control features.

I too wanted a key board but I learned that all the ones I have owned has one, just push it and start talking. works great! looks like this.
downtheroad
Explorer
Mar 04, 2014
They are practically giving away the Verizon Galaxy S4.
It's an awesome phone...Very customizable, tons and tons of features.
Truly a "smart phone."
burlmart
Explorer
Mar 04, 2014
Jim

All that mass of a "redundant" hardware kbd means that when you drop it, the screen will likely crack. Martha had a Stratosphere w/ slideout kbd for years. I convinced her to take off the rubber protection cover to cushion drops to get a slimmer phone. Next drop, cracked screen. She got a kevlar Motoralla Droid w/ onscreen keypad, and likes it fine. Verizon stuff
sch911
Explorer
Mar 04, 2014
All newer Android phones have voice dictation and control features. The Motorola Moto X is probably the best example right now.
rockhillmanor
Explorer II
Mar 04, 2014
Alfred622 wrote:
I know you want a keyboard with your phone. I've been an Android user for years and find that the voice recognition works amazingly well. I will usually dictate my text messages, emails, calendar appointments, and anything I write. It is rare that I have to make editing (some proper names need fixing) and it is F A S T to do. It works fine for me even in the noisy environment of a car. Of course, there are some places you should not voice (like a movie theater or an orchestra concert). Have you tried dictation on Android? It is enabled everywhere. You might find it saves you a ton of time.

Very interesting. What model Android and how much do they sell it for with dictation? Thanks
Alfred622
Explorer
Mar 04, 2014
I know you want a keyboard with your phone. I've been an Android user for years and find that the voice recognition works amazingly well. I will usually dictate my text messages, emails, calendar appointments, and anything I write. It is rare that I have to make editing (some proper names need fixing) and it is F A S T to do. It works fine for me even in the noisy environment of a car. Of course, there are some places you should not voice (like a movie theater or an orchestra concert). Have you tried dictation on Android? It is enabled everywhere. You might find it saves you a ton of time.

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