I dont know which phone I can get? Anyone have ideas?
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I dont know which phone I can get? Anyone have ideas?
I just want your point of viewQuote:
Originally Posted by Ranger141
The big difference will be which software environment you want to call home. iOS or Android. A non-trivial decision.
Hardware and phone specs are secondary to that.
Other major consideration is the cost of a plan, which will add up to far, far more than you can possibly pay for a handset. Any handset. (Okay, maybe not one of those one-off platinum and diamond phones, but in general it's true.)
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Questions to ask yourself:
- Have I used iTunes? Do I like it?
- Have I used Google Play? Do I like it?
- Which phones are paired with which data plans in my area/country?
- Am I a geek?
- Am I a Mac user?
- Am I a Linux user?
- How comfortable am I customizing stuff, and setting it up to behave in an exact manner?
- How much time am I willing to spend playing with a device and learning its quirks?
- Do I call other people when my computer acts up, or do I usually fix it myself?
In my limited experience, the following things are true:
- Geeks who need to have full control over their device will be happy with a high-end Android or a rooted iPhone.
- Price-conscious people are generally happier with the plans available for Android (though this appears to be changing).
- Non-geeks and/or older folks are happier faster on an iOS device.
- Even non-geeks can eventually learn their way around an Android device, but there is a steeper learning curve.
- Some of the more interesting pricing/plans/handsets are only available for Android.
- iOS apps are slightly more likely to be slick and optimized. Android apps are more likely to be free.
Hi Lemur,
Thank you for your reply. I do use MAC and have an Itunes account. All my friends are using S3 yet they find themselves too board (boring).
The Iphone 5 Im not using it. Im currently using Iphone 4s. What I really dont like about with Iphone 5 is that the phone is too light and when you put in your pocket you dont feel anything (some1 pick a pocket)
Well, if you're already deeply into iOS and iTunes, the iPhone is the logical way to go. And if you're already using the 4S, which is a fine piece of gear, why worry about upgrading?
Yeah, I'm still on the iPhone 4 and don't feel a lot like upgrading.
Though when I need a new one, I will definitely look at Windows Phone 8 devices.
I know it doesn't have a ton of apps but the last time I really needed a new app for my iPhone was probably 1.5 or 2 years ago, since then every look into the AppStore bored me as I either already have a similar app or simply wouldn't use them. I'm not aware of any revolutionary new apps that came out either. As customers we also have a responsibility to keep the competition alive. ~;)
Maybe get a case then. Or buy a Lumia 920 ~:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger141