Reddit reviews Motorola Moto E (1st Generation) - Black - 4 GB - US GSM Unlocked Phone
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Compatibility- All GSM Networks including AT&T and (2G) T-MobileOptimized to work with 3G (UMTS/HSPA+) networks when roaming outside the US. Only supports 2G coverage on T-Mobile.Protected with Corning Gorilla Glass and a water-resistant splash guard for lasting durability.A long-lasting battery (this device ships with a USB charger only; no wall plug included). Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion, 1980mAh battery.Switch out your Motorola Shells. With its curved design, Moto E fits comfortably in your hand and nicely in your pocket.Unlocked cell phones are compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile as well as with GSM SIM cards (e.g. H20, Straight Talk, and select prepaid carriers). Unlocked cell phones will not work with CDMA Carriers like Sprint, Verizon, Boost or Virgin.
I'd personally go with the Moto E. It's a good phone for the price. Plus you can get it on Amazon unlocked for $130. It's not waterproof and I don't know if there are waterproof cases, but Motorola does spray a water resistant coating on the innards of the phone, so it is better off than most phones (except for the ones that are made waterproof) if it gets wet.
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Moto-GSM-Unlocked-Black/dp/B00K0NRVNG/ref=sr_1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1407954907&sr=1-3&keywords=moto+e
You could save $70 on the phone by going with the Moto E, a slimmed down version of the G with only 4gb memory
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Moto-GSM-Unlocked-Black/dp/B00K0NRVNG/
Depends on the carrier, but the Moto E/G should meet the criteria for a fairly low price.
Moto G Global GSM Model, all models selectable from this link - Amazon
Moto E US GSM Model
> With all that being said, are there any good prepaid phones out there that can be cheaper? That I can get off the internet or walmart maybe? I still want unlimited data, texting, and a few hundred minutes of talk.
The only provider left in the US that actually provides unlimited (high speed) data is T-Mobile on their postpaid accounts, to get truly unlimited (at high speed) it is $80/month + taxes (So, probably closer to $100).
Now, if you just want 5GB of high speed and are OK with reduced speeds after that, the T-Mobile Walmart plan is $30/month prepaid (therefore no extra taxes beyond what you pay for the card, the sales taxes can easily be avoided as well) and gives you 100 minutes with unlimited texting. Additional minutes are $0.10/minute, putting you up to $40/month for your declared usage.
Now, here is the downside, T-Mobile coverage is not exactly stellar for most people everywhere they go.
If you are willing to go for 3GB of high speed data, with throttling thereafter, Straight Talk offers that for $45/month prepaid (unlimited talk/text/data). You can get a AT&T SIM from them, putting you on AT&T's network and therefore compatible with locked used AT&T phones.
If you are looking for new cheaper phones that are decent, here are some recommendations for different price points:
Higher than this and you start looking at phones like the Nexus 5, which does not take a microSD.
My phone was $65. Decent little smartphone. Good luck.
If you need it sooner, might be best off consulting Craigslist.