and I'd like something with a faster CPU, more than 1GB of ram, removable batter so I can install a extended one, microSD card slot up to 32GB at least the same resolution and a bit bigger screen and unlocked so I can run it on a AT&T network (what net10 uses in my area)
4G lte and qwerty keyboard not required but would be cool
I don't want to spend more than a 100$ on ebay
I'm not against large phones either, I'd take a phone the size of a original gameboy if it meant it was fast as hell and the battery lasted forever
Even with that Samsung phones are easy to fix physically. I had to replace the earphone jack on my Note 2 and it required a full tear down to do it, a little frustrating but not difficult at all with patients.
There are also options like the Moto G. That should be easy enough to find at a reasonable price. Not a bad phone at all.
To be honest, you could always pick up a Lumia 820 that'll fit your bill. An old Galaxy S2 would work you wonders, if you really want to get in deep, try looking for a Motorola Atrix HD, that would be a really good value