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Why iPhone and not Android?

#41
I had an original Droid, 2 friends had the same machine. All had problems with it. Seemed every OS update made it worse. Now all 3 of us have iPhone 4s and are much happier about it. Seems about everybody in my family has gone to the iPhone from either a Droid or a Blackberry. Not one problem among us.
 
#42
I can easily transfer file to and from one computer to another on my iPhone using Air Sharing or other apps. This is often how I transfer files from work to home and back. That app can also be used to view files/ppt presentations from any program in the MS Office suite. It cannot edit those files but there are other apps you can use to do that.

FYI - in the 2012 PC Mag Reader surveys Android got beaten pretty badly by iOS (and Windows Phone users as well) when it came to user satisfaction. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2402202,00.asp

On the other hand Consumer Reports rates the Galaxy S2 and some other Android phones higher than the iPhone.

Two big things I like about the iPhone is multimedia and websurfing. These are the two things I use it for the most. IMO the multimedia player overall experience is awesome (I mean the interface and whatnot).

bc
 
#43
Baba....who is your carrier? I know VZW gives you 30 days to return a device. Since you have the Touch skills, grab an Android device and take it for a test drive.

I use the Droid3, and I love it. My wife loves her iPhone4. I could probably get used to an iPhone if I had to, but I am right at home on this D3. I got one of the original Droids, then migrated to this a year ago when I was due for an upgrade. Still have the Droid1 and it works great.

-Mike
 
#45
MJ5150 said:
Baba....who is your carrier? I know VZW gives you 30 days to return a device. Since you have the Touch skills, grab an Android device and take it for a test drive.

I use the Droid3, and I love it. My wife loves her iPhone4. I could probably get used to an iPhone if I had to, but I am right at home on this D3. I got one of the original Droids, then migrated to this a year ago when I was due for an upgrade. Still have the Droid1 and it works great.

-Mike
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When I leave my company phone plan I'll have the option to change providers, but right now I'm on Verizon. I need to start playing with my friends and family's phones. Between all of them I'll probably get my hands on anything worth owning and get more exposure.
 
#46
fourstringdrums said:
Droid has seemed to be a lot more open and friendly as far as what you can use and what you can do with it, vs. Apple's attitude of "us and only us" which I feel kind of holds some users "hostage" in a way.
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I have to admit, this is a major hangup with me and Apple in general. This folds into the requirement to use their crap iTunes. Aside from the iPod, I haven't owned an Apple since the 80's when I had a Macintosh SE and I think what they called an Apple IIe.
 
#48
You know, you can always find someone who likes this phone or
hates that phone. What you need to look at is the trend.
Over and over, the iPhone wins.

"For the seventh consecutive time, Apple was tops among
smartphone makers...according to results from J.D. Power's
latest survey, which is done every six months."
iPhone again scores top spot at customer satisfaction

That's three and a half years in a row, actual customers have
ranked iPhone as best.

Here is another survey by a different research company.
4,000 North American consumers say iPhone wins again.
75% are "very satisified" with their iPhone. The closest
competitor is only 47%.
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One more survey:
Gfk Research finds 84% of Apple users would stick with it
while only 64% of Android users would stick with that type of phone.
Apple ahead in mobile loyalty: Gfk research firm
 
#49
Why is it his loss? Because he doesn't own an Apple product? Plenty of people, millions of them, get along just fine without an iPhone or other Apple product.

Trends can say whatever you want them to. In my situation, the Droid3 is my best option. People who purchase electronics based on what works for everyone else may end up unhappy no matter what they buy.

-Mike
 
#50
If this is going to be your first smartphone (other than Blackberry, which isn't exactly the same), it's purely matter of what you get used to first. It's like the P vs. J discussion, if you ask me.

Personally, I have a Droid X that's still going strong, and I love it. If I had gotten an iPhone back then instead, would I feel the same? Probably.
 
#51
I've had 3 versions of iphones and was happy. I've just made the leap to a Samsung Galaxy Note with a 5.3" screen. Ill never go back to apple. The note is by far the best phone... Droid or not that I've ever used. I've added a micro sd chip and now have a 80gig total hard drive space. Big screen, movies, 4G LTE. ... I can finally view flash now (irritating with iphones).

My. 02

Good luck!!!
 
#53
People who purchase electronics based on what works for everyone else may end up unhappy no matter what they buy.
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I purchase Apple products because they work better, faster, and longer than anything else on the market. Not because someone else likes them or they are "trendy". Apple won't release crap that doesn't work. They value their reputation. A lot of PC and phone manufacturers don't seem to have those hangups.
 
#54
MJ5150 said:
Trends can say whatever you want them to. In my situation, the Droid3 is my best option. People who purchase electronics based on what works for everyone else may end up unhappy no matter what they buy.

-Mike
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Exactly, and that's why I started this thread. I'm well aware of how many iPhones are out there and how people rave about them. I'm also aware that Apple is a marketing goliath and want to separate the marketing hype from real world benefits.

At this point I'm reluctantly leaning towards the iPhone. "Resistance is futile, you will be assimilated!"
 
#55
Eric Perry said:
I've owned an iPhone 3gs, and now I have a Samsung Galaxy S2. Each one had its pros and cons. The iPhone's OS is a clinic in elegance, simplicity, and buttery smoothness. The GS2 (all I can use to compare) is rougher around the edges, but you can essentially do anything with it. Want to use a different launcher? Have at it. Want to transfer files to/from any computer with the simplicity of a thumb drive? Simple. Want to edit files, filenames, ID tags, etc. right on the device? Of course! Want to easily catalog pics in whatever way your heart desires? Meh, kid's stuff. Apple doesn't really allow any of that!
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You can edit filenames on the 4GS now. You can also create folder to organize your files with too. This to me seemed a basic no brainer, but apparently not to apple. I have the 4GS. My 3GS finally gave up the ghost after many drops and abuses. I have to say that the 4GS is MUCH better than the 3GS. So much faster, and I've actually really come to like Siri. I use it for a lot of things. I rarely ever make a calendar event. I just tell Siri and it does it for me. Or I can set calendar events, or reminders based on geographic location. Yesterday I said, 'remind me to email my subplans when I get to my parents house'. As soon as I arrived, there was a reminder on my phone. Navigation is much easier using siri. I just say 'How do I get to _____?' and it sets it up. No typing in addresses or anything. Pretty nice. I've become more and more dependent on Siri and used laugh at people when I saw them using it.

Bottom line is that NO phone is completely perfect. There are pros and cons to each. You have to make that decision as an individual. I love my phone, but just like any phone, there's going to be moments when you want to toss it out the window.
 
#56
I own a Droid X now. I've had it since it came out. I'm due for an upgrade from Verizon, but I'm holding out for the new iPhone. I'm done with Android. Like the other posters say, too many updates to 'fix' problems. Does Apple like to tell you how things should be on your phone? Sure, but I think some sort of control is necessary to keep thing functional.

I've resisted Apple for many years - Windows PCs, the ever-popular Microsoft Zune, and an Android phone. Then I bought an iPad 2, and now I understand what all of the fuss is about. Everything I wanted in a small package and it works. There was something very Willy Wonka about Steve Jobs. Not to mention, iPod/iPhone/iPad is so entrenched in the consumer market, it's very easy to find accessories and aftermarket adapters for your iBoxofChips. Try finding stuff for your Droid (insert clever moniker here), and then try using it for your next Droid (insert clever moniker here) 2. I'm still searching for the perfect Zune car dock.
 
#57
I don't care to tinker with my phone, I spend enough time tinkering with technology at work and keeping the home network and all the PCs at home up and running. I just want my phone to easily and reliably do useful things for me.

iPhone meets those requirements very well. And the fact that I can share data between it and the iPad is a nice benny as well.
 
#58
MJ5150 said:
Why is it his loss? Because he doesn't own an Apple product? Plenty of people, millions of them, get along just fine without an iPhone or other Apple product.

Trends can say whatever you want them to. In my situation, the Droid3 is my best option. People who purchase electronics based on what works for everyone else may end up unhappy no matter what they buy.

-Mike
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Exactly.

MakiSupaStar said:
You can edit filenames on the 4GS now. You can also create folder to organize your files with too. This to me seemed a basic no brainer, but apparently not to apple. I have the 4GS. My 3GS finally gave up the ghost after many drops and abuses. I have to say that the 4GS is MUCH better than the 3GS. So much faster, and I've actually really come to like Siri. I use it for a lot of things. I rarely ever make a calendar event. I just tell Siri and it does it for me. Or I can set calendar events, or reminders based on geographic location. Yesterday I said, 'remind me to email my subplans when I get to my parents house'. As soon as I arrived, there was a reminder on my phone. Navigation is much easier using siri. I just say 'How do I get to _____?' and it sets it up. No typing in addresses or anything. Pretty nice. I've become more and more dependent on Siri and used laugh at people when I saw them using it.

Bottom line is that NO phone is completely perfect. There are pros and cons to each. You have to make that decision as an individual. I love my phone, but just like any phone, there's going to be moments when you want to toss it out the window.
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I didn't know the 4GS had that capability. My bad. Like you said though, that should have been a no-brainer from forever ago.

Regarding Siri, Android has several options that are Siri-ish. I have, and love, Speaktoit. It works great, and I use it a lot. You can get it for iPhone as well (I think). I've seen some reviews that give Siri the nod, and others that favor Speaktoit. I've never used Siri, so I can't comment.

Another plus that I forgot to mention with many Android devices is that it's simple to swap the battery. In my GS2 it's right behind the back cover. I can replace my battery in less than 20 seconds. I can also very easily add a MicroSD card to really bump up my storage capacity. Another np-brainer that Apple still hasn't given in to. Instead, the charge a ridiculous amount more for an extra 8 or 16 GB. That's almost criminal, IMO.
 
#59
Mound of Sound said:
Try finding stuff for your Droid (insert clever moniker here), and then try using it for your next Droid (insert clever moniker here) 2. I'm still searching for the perfect Zune car dock.
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I've been using the same wall charger from my Droid1 on my Droid3. Same with the car charger, and the stand they sit on. Cases? Not so much, but I don't buy those anyway. Same with screen protectors.

I have an iPad1 with a cool case, a cool cover, and this really cool stand that pivots. My wife bought an iPad2...no go on any of my accessories on hers. But hey, we can share a charger.

-Mike
 

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