I wish I had seen your video when you first made it. It's now three years later and I see the phone is still around for the price you paid on amazon prime. Your personal way of speaking and sincerity shines through. Thank you for sharing your information as a retiree I was glad to watch an enthusiastic and satisfied customer. Please keep sharing.

@RichardSites

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

You are actually an experienced smart phone user! Not many seniors or retirees can mach up your skill level.

@RichardSites

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I actually had one of the original smartphones in 2003, 4 years before the iPhone came out. Having said that, I like simplicity and value, I am not a "techie". In fact, I believe that nothing works on the internet and the simpler the better...like paper and pen! I liked old fashioned land lines...and telephone books instead of a Google search!

Im a senior and want to say thank you! I'm trying to decide what iphone to purchase and your video helped me decide. I agree with your assessment completely!

@RichardSites

Жыл бұрын

I have owned 2 iPhones and returned them both. Good luck.

Very helpful, informative and comprehensive. Thanks so much. 👍

@RichardSites

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting

Thank you, thank you. This is so very informative. You are an excellent speaker.

@RichardSites

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, but I’m not sure they make this phone anymore. Try Moto Ace 5G, I got an open box at Best Buy for $215

I am a savvy senior in need of a new cellphone. Great information. Thanks

@RichardSites

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure that phone is being made anymore but you can get a 5G Motorola phone for far less than a Samsung or an apple.

@YourSocialSavvy

Жыл бұрын

@@RichardSites thank you for all of the information on the Motorola cell phone. I found the one I wanted on the Motorola website and then I bought it from Amazon. I purchased the Moto stylus 5G and it was a 2021. I bought it at Thanksgiving last year and I am very happy with it. Total price was $200. I'm not sure I would recommend it for someone who wasn't cell phone savvy, but if you had an Android Samsung in the past you will find this a very good phone. Beautiful pictures, lots of memory. Thanks Richard

Good to know 😌 Thanks

@RichardSites

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

Great video. I agree it's just a phone . Thanks

@RichardSites

3 жыл бұрын

It's just a phone...LOL, thanks for watching. For the price of an iPhone 12 Pro or Max, whatever it is called, you could buy a Lumix G7, this phone and an airline ticket to Big Sur to take pictures.

This video is so great! I sure wish you'd do one on the Moto Ace 5G you bought after this, or on whatever you recommend these days! Please? I have folks in my life who are over 80 and won't use things that are too computer-like, but I'd like them to have a mobile phone for safety.

@RichardSites

5 ай бұрын

Motorola has been making phones for decades and they're very dependable. I just looked for a good value and found an open box at Best buy for $215. Thanks for watching and commenting

Wow I really enjoyed this video kept me entertained the entire way through. 1:20 was a great part.

@RichardSites

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting

Excellent. Very informative for adults . Thank you.,Keep up the good work.

@RichardSites

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for making this video! I've been using an Obama phone but it's on the blink so now maybe I'll look into getting one of these.😃

@RichardSites

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This was great! Felt like I was there, just chatting with a pal. Easy to understand.

@RichardSites

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@richardgarcia8989

4 жыл бұрын

How you doing today you can reach me at text me or call me or 40850 5273

great info , well done 5 stars !!!!!

@RichardSites

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting.

Thank you!

@RichardSites

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it.

Thanks!

@RichardSites

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Love my MOTO phone!

@RichardSites

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting

Thank you.

@RichardSites

2 жыл бұрын

This is an older video, not sure the phone is still made...however, I bought a Moto Ace 5G, open box at Best Buy for $215. It is a large phone, good (enough) camera and maybe the best 5G deal around. Motorola has sales on their website. Thanks for watching and commenting.

They burn thru the batteries quickly because we're using them for everything else besides a phone. If you have a tablet, how fast does it use up the battery? If you want the phone's battery to last, shut off wifi and mobile data.

@RichardSites

5 сағат бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting.

It is a Motorola X4, or a Moto X4. It was mentioned in the first minute or so. It sounds like a really good phone. Some prefer the Apple platform and some like the Android platform.

@RichardSites

4 жыл бұрын

The model is a Moto X4 or Android One made by Motorola. You can find it on their website. Thanks for watching.

I have an iPhone 12 Pro with 512 GB of storage, I have tons of storage space but the battery isn’t long life.

@RichardSites

Жыл бұрын

Every iPhone you see is plugged in. I have owned 2 iPhones and returned them both.

Awesome great video thanks for sharing. Btw, What plan do you use it on? Or is it an open phone?

@RichardSites

3 жыл бұрын

Consumer Cellular, check them out. Thanks for watching.

Loved your video but do you have a recommendation for 2021?

@RichardSites

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, no I’m still using this phone. I have found great sales on Consumer Cellular (my carrier for many years) and on Motorola’s website. When the iPhone 6 was only 1generation old, I bought one from CC for $250 and at the same time a friend bought one from ATT for $650. Thanks for the comment.

Excellent info, looking to shift to new phone and plan, never an IPhone user, too expensive for me. Need basics and low cost, does your recommendation remain the same late 2021? Thanks so much!

@RichardSites

2 жыл бұрын

Actually, we just upgraded. We use Consumer Cellular, which rides on ATT towers, and they are upgrading them to 5G which started causing us trouble. We bought 2 Motorola One 5G Ace models for $299 and an open box for $215. Thanks for watching.

What would your updated recommendation be for the best smart phone for November/December of 2020 with the 5G fast encroaching upon us?

@RichardSites

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but I really don't pay much attention to phones unless I'm actively in the market. However, having said that, I know that Apple products do not play well with other systems. I have owned two iPhones so I can tell you from personal experience. And I would say that under no circumstance should you pay more than $300 for a phone since there is no incremental increase in value. For the price of an expensive iPhone you could buy a really good 4k camera and have enough money left over to take a summer vacation.

I'm 72 and have NO USE for 99.9% of the apps aka bloatware nor the ability to take even the shitiest of photo's. I'd much prefer to have considerably larger speaker's than the ability to take photo's. Based on my age and all my friends are though some are a few years younger, can attest to the fact that old people have issues with being hard of hearing.

@RichardSites

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Thank you for this information. I have a very old flip phone and want a new one. I don't really want a smart phone, but this one sounds good. Is there a way to keep it from being tracked/traced? Thank you.

@RichardSites

2 жыл бұрын

There is only one phone I know of that does not allow you to be tracked, costs about $750. It is the Purism Librem 5 and all contact with the outside world can be turned off with the push of a button. I think this is Snowden's phone choice. Thanks for watching.

Since my first Nokia, I have remained Android and my husband took the iPhone path. We have spent an absolutely ridiculous amount of money on Apple products. The visits to the store are good...if you are buying something. If not, well it is not as pleasant. My elder dad needs a phone like a heavy-duty flip phone or a phone that can be put in an OtterBox. The only Apple product I ever appreciated was the Apple IIc, my first PC. What do you think about the TT750?

@RichardSites

2 жыл бұрын

Don't know that phone but I have owned 2 iphones and didn't like either one. Got a Motorola, another Motorola 5G now. $215 open box at Best Buy. I'm retired and not going back to work so I can own a $1,000 phone.

is there a particular generation? I watched the whole video because I am interested. I googled the Moto X4 and the phones specs on several sites didn't line up with what you said at all?

@RichardSites

Жыл бұрын

DK about generations, but thanks for watching.

Thank you for this informative video. If I record a piano piece can I easily send it to my apple computer to send to my piano teacher? or can I send it straight from the phone?

@RichardSites

2 жыл бұрын

Hard to say, depends how you record it and I am far from an expert. Also remember that Apple does not play well with anything other than Apple products. You could use Google Drive or simply record right from your Apple device. I would guess that the teacher nly needs the sound not the video. Thanks for watching and commenting.

could you recommend a plan?I.m a senior I like photos and texting ,movies or gaming not important?live in calif.Just bought the moto x 4.

@RichardSites

Жыл бұрын

Try Consumer Cellular, I have been with them for years

Are you still using the MOTO 5G ACE, and do you have a review of the MOTOROLA EDGE?

@RichardSites

Жыл бұрын

Yes I am still using that phone and I do not have a review of The edge. Thanks for watching and commenting

Sounds good. How about an sos key?

@RichardSites

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what that means

Any new recommendations for 2022, or are you still using that Moto X4? Thanks

@RichardSites

Жыл бұрын

No, we upgraded to a moto 5G Ace. I found an open box at Best buy for $215.

Thank You for the information. Is this still your choice for a phone for 1/2021! I'm ready to buy a new phone now. What's your recommendation! I'm the kind if user like you. Don't game or tv. Just ebay, youtube, some pictures, text and calls. Want to start facetimeing. Thank You

@RichardSites

3 жыл бұрын

You can only Facetime with an iPhone but Google and Messenger and What's App will handle video calls just like Facetime. You might take a look at the Jitterbug smartphone, it looks very simple and a good deal. And check out Consumer Cellular, rated #1 by JD Power for customer service for 9 years.

Looking at this for my mom, does the phone have large font and is it intuitive? my mom has poor vision and is not tech savvy.

@RichardSites

3 жыл бұрын

you may want to check into the jitterbug smartphone. I have seen one of these recently it has very large font and seems to be super simple. Thanks for watching.

Me gusto su video mucho gracias🇪🇸

@RichardSites

2 жыл бұрын

De nada

Mr. Sites: I’m 73, looking for a new phone. The phone you are talking about seems to fit my bill. I was wondering if you still believe this phone is a good fit for someone like me...Thank you in advance. Francis Oglesby

@RichardSites

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I believe all the carriers are moving to 5G. Motorola makes one called a 5G Ace that I picked up at Best buy in an open box for $215. Seems like a really great deal to me. Thanks for watching and checking in

@f.m.oglesby3239

2 жыл бұрын

@@RichardSites

Hi! I’m searching for an easy smartphone for my elderly mom who loves to take pictures and go on Facebook but cannot figure out iPhones or Androids. I really enjoyed your video. Since it’s been 3 years since you made it, have you upgraded to another phone? If so, what do you use now? Your review was amazing and so informative! Thank you!

@RichardSites

Жыл бұрын

I actually bought another Motorola phone, a 5G Ace. Found an open box at Best Buy for $215 and it is a 5G phone, which is where the technology is heading.

Thanks for the review! Do you know if this phone is unlocked? I am thinking about getting this phone for my mother who lives in Taiwan. By the way, is it able to install Facebook Messenger on the phone?

@RichardSites

Жыл бұрын

Yes, these phones can be purchased unlocked and you can install FB Messenger on it. Thanks for watching.

@mikefa5891

Жыл бұрын

@@RichardSites thank you for the info!

Not sure if I should watch this since I'm not retired yet. LOL!

@RichardSites

3 ай бұрын

Ha!

I sent my pictures by blue tooth from phone to computer then I put them on a external hard drive.

@RichardSites

3 жыл бұрын

Very clever, thanks for watching

Just needed to see how easy or hard navigating was on phone, but didn't have time or patience to get to that part. I guess Im not patient enough.

@RichardSites

2 жыл бұрын

For ease of navigation you might look into the Jitterbug smartphone. Looks very simple from their ads. Thanks for watching and commenting.

I am a senior who just uses a chromebook and a flip phone. For many years I have done banking, investing, shopping, and watched videos. What I face now is the problem of submitting documents online in this pandemic for unemployment. Of course we can no longer go in person. The chromebook's camera is fine for online chat at a distance, but no good for close shots of documents. Of course, I never needed or wanted a scanner or printer. On the rare occasions that I did need that, I would use the library or senior centers for assistance. Should I just buy a better camera that will attach to the chromebook ? The big obstacle is that if I take a picture with a moto, I have no idea how to get that photo from the moto phone into my chromebook files so I can upload it onto a website. Thanks in advance. Subbed.

@RichardSites

3 жыл бұрын

The moto camera is fine for taking pictures but it is not the best one out there. The front facing one, for selfies, is the better camera. My opinion would be any phone running android will have Google Photos and Google Drive on it. These programs will automatically sync between the phone and the Chromebook assuming you have a Google account, so...any Android phone will work. Now, there are PDF apps out there that will turn any doc into a PDF. My son has one on his phone. So, take a picture with your phone and it is now on both devices. Install one of the PDF conversion apps, put the documents into Google Drive and they will automatically be on both, or all, devices. Might sound complicated but it's not and, trust me, I'm 68 and like simple. Anyone at the senior center or library research desk (or any kid) will be able to walk you through this in 2 mins. Hope this helps and thanks for the sub!

Now that it is 2023, what is your current mobile phone recommendation for Seniors?

@RichardSites

Жыл бұрын

Motorola has been making phones for a very long time and they make high quality devices. You can also find very good prices on them, I bought an open box unit from Best buy for $200.

@gailenrique2804

11 ай бұрын

You can get a Samsung a14, a23, or a54. Those don't have any bloatware whatsoever. They also have what's called easy mode.... for those who like simplicity. These phones are on samsungs budget line. So, For $200 you can get the a14. For $300, the a23, and for $500, you can get the a54. The a23 and a54 get the better cameras. The a14, gets you 64GB memory and decent cameras.

can we use our current phone #?

@RichardSites

2 жыл бұрын

Sure

What’s the model of the smartphone?

@RichardSites

4 жыл бұрын

It is a Motorola Moto X4. Thanks for watching

@larrybruney8028

2 жыл бұрын

Motorola x4

How can i get the the phone off airplane mode

@RichardSites

2 жыл бұрын

Pull down the notifications from the top and search for airplane mode then turn it off

No discount link?

@RichardSites

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, no. See my other comment.

does this phone have a back button- i own the moto e ..ver 10 and there is no back button and the volume is down or off when the phone is showing the volume is all the way up. this is the worst phone i have ever owned. this is not senor friendly

@RichardSites

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry you’re not happy with your phone but thanks for watching.

have a moto6 poorest phone i have ever used. i am hard of hearing and struggle with hearing in a motor vehicle or slightest background noise. it has repeatedly put itself on do not disturb mode handicap operating mode. very dissatisfied with the phone

@RichardSites

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure someone will appreciate your critique.

Are there people between the ages of 80 and 90 who use smartphones??

@RichardSites

Жыл бұрын

Hard to say

Ok. Thx fioe info. I don't use Google. For a little as possible. But I'm sure it's a lovely phone thank you for sharing this information. Are you DuckDuckGo for privacy. And Apple products for safety.

@RichardSites

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting.

? But is it easy to use ??

@RichardSites

Жыл бұрын

Standard Android

To the user who complained to You Tube about closed captioning on this video. It is not required by law.

@RichardSites

Жыл бұрын

x

I wish this had CAPTIONS...How come it doesn"t?

@RichardSites

4 жыл бұрын

I don't normally use captions. What would you like to know?

A donde puedo comprar este telefono

@RichardSites

Жыл бұрын

DK

is there a way to transfer my current cell phone numbers to the jitterbug?

@RichardSites

4 жыл бұрын

You should be able to transfer, or port, any number to any phone. Thanks.

@melissacraighton7274

4 жыл бұрын

Volume on jitterbugs is not loud enough for my elderly mom.

@deborahcampbell4632

4 жыл бұрын

@@melissacraighton7274 I have the same issue on my phone - I use the speaker and it works fine

How do I chat with a salesman?

@RichardSites

2 жыл бұрын

You must be kidding, it’s 2022 you can never talk to a real person. I don’t think this phone is being made anymore but the Motorola website has lots of choices.

How much is this phone

@RichardSites

11 ай бұрын

I'm not sure it is made anymore but I never spend more than about $200-$250 for a phone. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Where are you buying your phones at, I bought at Wal-Mart, with in 24 hours went back, & told " you can not return cell phones at wal-mart". I boycot (phone sales) at Walmart now, & have bought on line, but would love to know where I can get good customer service, like a store?

@RichardSites

Жыл бұрын

Good customer service these days, that's funny. However, you can get American based, real human customer service and great values at Consumer Cellular. And they carry a wide array of phones. I have used them for about 10 years.

What phone is that you have ?

@RichardSites

Жыл бұрын

Any of the less expensive Motorola phones are great alternatives to the high priced ones. Motorola has been making phone longer than any of the expensive manufacturers.

Dude, you have owned how many smartphones since 2003? smh

@RichardSites

2 жыл бұрын

Who wants to know?