Moto X and Moto G

Motorola is really going after those of us who like to be contract independent, or people who are stuck in the middle of a contract and need (or just want) something new.

The Moto X pricing is getting closer to a Nexus 5, but still $50 more. The unlocked phone starts at $399 now, but that's only for the 16 GB version. Upgrading to 32 GB will cost you an extra $50. One cool thing about the unlocked GSM phone is that it includes a T-Mobile SIM card. If you are planning to switch to T-Mobile from another carrier, as I did when I left Verizon, then it saves that step. A T-Mobile SIM card is only $10, but the convenience factor is worth mentioning here.

In other news, the Moto G is going to be available for $100 without a contract. The story at the link below pertains to a phone for Verizon. It makes me wonder if I would have left Verizon if such an option existed last spring. Probably. But this would have at least been worth considering. And if you are one of those people with a shattered screen and 1.5 years remaining on your contract, this is probably cheaper than getting your phone repaired.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57616424-94/moto-g-for-verizon-lands-at-best-buy-for-$100-with-no-contract/