I'm thinking of buying the new bb bold 9900, I just wanted to ask for opinions on switching from android to blackberry, is there any pros or cons? Thanks
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I'm also thinking about blackberries, but what Android has to offer is just too good. Blackberry is going to be dead if RIM doesn't pull something out quick. I really like the form factor of them, but just that their OS is just crap compared to Android/iOS/Windows 7.
alfiemenace said:
I'm thinking of buying the new bb bold 9900, I just wanted to ask for opinions on switching from android to blackberry, is there any pros or cons? Thanks
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Why? Is there anything you can't do with Android?
Even if you don't tinker too much with os or use custom roms, you can do much more on Android.
1.Media Player ( with audio effects)
2.Office apps
3.Navigation
4.EMails
5. Social apps
6. Gaming
Everything that is required and much more is there.
On the other hand if you are bored with Android and don't want yourself to be tempted to flash roms again and again, you can buy a blackberry.
If you don't care about equalizers and audio effects, go for a windows
7 phone. Mango RTM (released to manufacturers) update is already available and official will be available after September 27.
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Why? Is there anything you can't do with Android?
Even if you don't tinker too much with os or use custom roms, you can do much more on Android.
1.Media Player ( with audio effects)
2.Office apps
3.Navigation
4.EMails
5. Social apps
6. Gaming
Everything that is required and much more is there.
On the other hand if you are bored with Android and don't want yourself to be tempted to flash roms again and again, you can buy a blackberry.
If you don't care about equalizers and audio effects, go for a windows
7 phone. Mango RTM (released to manufacturers) update is already available and official will be available after September 27.
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fully agree. And yeah , BB os is very unusable..... there is nothing... only default phone functions....
Blackberry is meant for business and work people! and for those idiots who don't know anything about cellphones
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Blackberry is meant for business and work people! and for those idiots who don't know anything about cellphones
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I don't think anyone could have said it better
I had a Blackberry curve for about 4 days before I decided I hated it. I went back to the store and traded it for my P500h.
The blackberry is just simply a phone with some gadgets added to it and lots of messaging and email capability.
The android it just so much more than that. There are so many things which the blackberry comes short, like media playing, customization, games, file management, user modification, etc. It just seems silly to go back to something so rudimentary in comparison. But if all you want is a phone that does email, messaging, calling, and some music playing, get a blackberry. Or better yet, get a cheaper not so smart phone and get the same thing.
If you want an android phone with the look and feel of a blackberry you could get a motorola droid pro.
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I have the android and i love it so much , but I still can not take off my blackberry, because it associates my business associates use a pin from blackberry to facilitate secure transactions, as well as push email capabilities and resilience of the battery which I think makes this phone fixed I use. all according to the needs of each, while the android for multimedia and blackberry for bussines
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I have the android and i love it so much , but I still can not take off my blackberry, because it associates my business associates use a pin from blackberry to facilitate secure transactions, as well as push email capabilities and resilience of the battery which I think makes this phone fixed I use. all according to the needs of each, while the android for multimedia and blackberry for bussines
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Well thats what i was talking about. Its actually meant for business people
for my opinion BB just for business
Two things I'm going to say and emphasize
JAVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SCREEN REAL ESTATE!!!!!!!
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My friends that love technology and love gadgets, has sell their bb and buy android or iphone. Its more modifable and looks young..
Bb in my country is style, but they use it just for bbm... very small people that use bb as smart phone in indonesia. And at last they know bb is not smart as android... lol..
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The only pro of Blackberry over other smartphones is... the userbase.
Some people are already attached to their BBMs and with these people a lack of BBM will cost you socially or in business when you find yourself out of the loop. If you're faced with that situation, then you can say you need a Blackberry.
For other cases, with the same price you can get a much better phone running Android, Windows or even Symbian. Alternatively, get a cheap, old model Blackberry for BBM and another mid-range Android with custom ROM for everything else you want out of a Smartphone.
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for my opinion BB just for business
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As i said, its just about BBM, still we have "whatsapp" a complete copy of BBM for all other OSs
you might think you asked the question in the wrong forum...
BUT ITS THE FACT
Thanks for all the replies guys! Well I was enlightened enough, I'll just get another android that's better than optimus one, for me I think it's time for a change
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Thanks for all the replies guys! Well I was enlightened enough, I'll just get another android that's better than optimus one, for me I think it's time for a change
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Yeah if your gonna spend money spend it wisely. High end androids are well worth the money. Especially now with dual core. Androids were fast before but now its just ridiculous
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Yes! And I'm thinking of getting a droid 3, because I really want the physical keyboard. Is it any good guys?
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Yes! And I'm thinking of getting a droid 3, because I really want the physical keyboard. Is it any good guys?
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Saw the specs and it has good specs. I checked the specs in gsmarena. I love the physical keyboard on that device and it should be worth the bucks.
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Yes! And I'm thinking of getting a droid 3, because I really want the physical keyboard. Is it any good guys?
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The way touch screen responsiveness is nowadays its not really needed but if you must have a keyboard go for it. Watch video reviews first
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So guys my cousin wants to trade me his iPhone 4 32gigs with a dock and some other stuff. Is this a good deal?
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You didn't want an iPhone a month ago when the bolt came out, but now you do? I'm confused.
You want an iPhone get one. I wouldn't trade though.
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I had an iPhone4 but that's because I bought it for 250 just to trade for a second Thunderbolt for my wife's mothers present. I tried to like it while I had it but just didn't happen. Keep your Thunderbolt
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Yea there's no way an iPhone can even come close to this beast, I Jut wanted the iPhone to sell it and get the sonic later on but that all seems way too long. Love my th tho .
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Trade it thunderbolt sucks ass
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Trade it thunderbolt sucks ass
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LOL
The only person who knows what phone you should be using is you. If you have any doubt, you may wish to use an iPhone. Steve Jobs will think for you.
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Trade it thunderbolt sucks ass
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Wow...lol. I guess everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
That's funny, the guy has an atrix from ATT I think he's a lil lost just like his network. Tb rules the network lol. This is getting tense, I decided to keep my phone and live happily ever after the end. What was I thinking Droid eats Apple!!!
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Trade it thunderbolt sucks ass
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Unhappy AT&T customer. Too bad he can't ride the lightning with us.
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Unhappy AT&T customer. Too bad he can't ride the lightning with us.
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Ha ha my thoughts exactly. Honestly if you want a great battery and stability go with the Iphone 4, but if you want your phone to do more and are big on functionality and don't want to be tied down thunderbolt. Honestly thus far my TB is my favorite phone. Sure battery life isn't great, but I'm never really in a place I can't charge it...
i honestly love my TB. never really did like the iphone... can't really customize it to your likings, sure you can jailbreak it, but there's only so much that you can do to make it your "own." but to each their own.
I'd never buy a bitten apple...
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I came to the TB from an iPhone 4. Keep the Thunderbolt.
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I had an iPhone4 but that's because I bought it for 250 just to trade for a second Thunderbolt for my wife's mothers present. I tried to like it while I had it but just didn't happen. Keep your Thunderbolt
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I'm there with ya. Bought the iphone when it was released on Verizon and it was returned in the 14 days. It just doesn't compare.
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Tried the iPhone briefly but it just didn't come close to the level of customization that the TB and other Android phones has... even for basic options like the GPS. For example, when I asked a friend if he could choose the type of GPS he wanted for Google Maps, he said no.
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So guys my cousin wants to trade me his iPhone 4 32gigs with a dock and some other stuff. Is this a good deal?
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Simply put. No.
honestly I came from AT&T iPhone 3GS, I've had more network problems (no lte/3g), my GPS takes about 10 minutes to load, and the battery life sucks.
though I still love the thunderbolt. I'll probably go back to the iPhone 5 when that comes out (inb4 steve jobs controls you) the only thing I notice from jailbreaking iOS compared to rooting android is overclocking. Jailbreaking you can do EVERYTHING else. Full themes, boot logo, remove what you don't want, hell you can even run android on iPhone. Overclocking is the only thing android has on the iPhone.
It's personal opinion, this is a android fanboy site so they're gonna argue... I like both phones. I could have gotten the iPhone 4 but I got the thunderbolt, either way I would have been happy.
Oh P.S., please argue about my post half of you don't even run a *nix based system but are all about DROID OS, but use Windows. Use a real *nix based system then look at droid. Much different. Only people I give props to is CM7 team for developing from ASOP source.
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i honestly love my TB. never really did like the iphone... can't really customize it to your likings, sure you can jailbreak it, but there's only so much that you can do to make it your "own." but to each their own.
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I agree as a phone the tbolt is way better but I must give it to apple's ipod the music player sucks on a Droid also Nike+ gps is not available on Droids if anyone finds out anything otherwise please let me know
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honestly I came from AT&T iPhone 3GS, I've had more network problems (no lte/3g), my GPS takes about 10 minutes to load, and the battery life sucks.
though I still love the thunderbolt. I'll probably go back to the iPhone 5 when that comes out (inb4 steve jobs controls you) the only thing I notice from jailbreaking iOS compared to rooting android is overclocking. Jailbreaking you can do EVERYTHING else. Full themes, boot logo, remove what you don't want, hell you can even run android on iPhone. Overclocking is the only thing android has on the iPhone.
It's personal opinion, this is a android fanboy site so they're gonna argue... I like both phones. I could have gotten the iPhone 4 but I got the thunderbolt, either way I would have been happy.
Oh P.S., please argue about my post half of you don't even run a *nix based system but are all about DROID OS, but use Windows. Use a real *nix based system then look at droid. Much different. Only people I give props to is CM7 team for developing from ASOP source.
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oh not to mention flash, removable memory and battery, widgets, notifications, open source, open to carriers, the list goes on and on.
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oh not to mention flash, removable memory and battery, widgets, notifications, open source, open to carriers, the list goes on and on.
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Flash on iPhone = Frash
Widgets, notifications = can be done with jailbreak, i have both on my 3GS still
and not all people need those, the only thing you got me on is battery.. i haven't taken out or even used more then a gig on my sdcard, plus carrying around an sdcard seems annoying..
it's all personal opinion really... my thunderbolt is sick like i said i could have got the iphone 4, and i'm 100% happy with the purchase but neither one is the best, both have pro/cons.
and open source, unless your building your own arch systems don't bother throwing that out there, you're probably using windows...
So after spending MONTHS trying to train my wife to be an android lover. One of her clients GAVE her an iPhone and now she's sold out. Fine. Not a big deal ...because I HATE the iPhone...I am a firm believer that over all the android is a better phone . But its hard to make that point..when she's holding the iPhone 4 and I'm holding my LG p509. Now of course ivlove my Opt BUT...I'm gonna need an upgrade ..now I'm pretty broke but IV got a few bucks (USD) ...but what I DO have are two ..perfect condition LG p509 s. HERES MY QUESTION TO YOU WISE MEN (and ladies) is there any site I could trade my two phones in for a better One? Which android should I think about moving too?? And what would be the best way to go about it. Please? A little advice?
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Okay, I do have to disagree with you just a bit. You see, even as a true Android lover, you can't say things like "Android is superior in all ways." Honestly, iPhone sales are not decreasing. Many people I know still enjoy using their iPhone because they find it simple. These people can't be bothered about what overclocking is and they already feel a great sense of accomplishment with Cydia installed on their iPhones
Here's just my 2ยข on what you should be looking out for your new phone. Firstly, you should get a phone with at least a dual core processor (powerful huh? Wait till you see phones running quad core ). Secondly, you would want a phone with a larger screen display. Let's be honest here. O1 is a very good phone (my first android phone) and I love it. However, I am unable to enjoy fully games such as GTA3. Lastly, since you're such an Android lover, do checkout the xda development page for your future phone. Surely you'd want a phone that is constantly being developed by a pro active community?
Have a nice day!
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Thank you so much for your awesome input! I apologize for my earlier iPhone bashing session. I was simply freshly frustrated by my wife's betrayal. lol!
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LOL..
i suggest you give in to ur wife....
that way you dont have to worry about changing the phone
if i were you i wouldnt mind at all if someone close to me has a better gadget... ive got what satisfies my needs
No your missing the point lol. I need to upgrade my phone anyway. I just need help on deciding which phone to go too. What about a Nexus??
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No your missing the point lol. I need to upgrade my phone anyway. I just need help on deciding which phone to go too. What about a Nexus??
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Wait till mwc better phones will be out
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@Jgreenmusic You can use your very own XDA Market, start now, because it is my belief that when you have something to sell...don't delay! Happy selling!
First, try to look on xda which phone has the largest developer (i don't how you will find it) and when you know it already see the specs at gsmarena.com
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Wait till mwc better phones will be out
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What is mwc? ?
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What is mwc? ?
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It's mobile world Congress if I'm not wrong. You should be waiting a while more, since Samsung promised to release phones with better battery life this year. Seems promising and I would wait and see if I were you and if I wasn't in a hurry to get a new phone
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It's mobile world Congress if I'm not wrong. You should be waiting a while more, since Samsung promised to release phones with better battery life this year. Seems promising and I would wait and see if I were you and if I wasn't in a hurry to get a new phone
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I think that motorola have 1 new phone with high-end spec, high mAh of battery, and also good style/good looking android phone.. as i read on google they(the writter of article) said its sold with low price with their spec(also i don't know it sold with bundle or not) 300-400 USD.
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mwc!!!! you don't know mwc ! ? Google it! (use the tiny button on the phone ) it's mobile world Congress! it's the biggest mobile event of the year and the bestest of the best phones of the year are released/unveiled there! (might take somewhat a month to reach markets, depending on where ur from) I'm looking forward to it!
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Get a phone that is exactly what you want.forget the specs.forget the media propaganda.find a phone that is the right size.is fast enough and dose what you want it to. The reason I phone users are so happy with their phone is that they are all the same.there is nothing that is different or even slightly special from any other iPhone.everything works the same and there is no chance of some individuality might cause a problem.
Get the phone that fits your individuality.be it Android or apple.
hi there mate, thank you for posting this as i have been in the same connundrum over the past few months.the things that concerns me when choosing a new phone are:1. unlocked bootloader as some phones shipped with locked bootloaders. this cannot be a good indication for future developments on the platform. 2. wheter or not the phone has a strong developer community support. i see this as an important feature to ensure that my mew phone would be able to stay fresh for at least the next 18 months.to be honest, i was so close to ditching my optimus one last month, having had the phone as my trusty companion for over a year. but the recent development in cm9 port for our phone (time and time again, the optimus one dev community has never failed to surprise me) had allowed me to stick with the phone for atleast another couple of months, enough time to see whats in store for us after wmc.
Btw , have u tried selling your two o1s on eBay?
The iPhone sucks at price, the only nice thing about it are the animations, you can take a phone with 2x the specs of iPhone woth half price
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One last thing: Please keep one of your O1! O1 still isn't a legacy device, you know
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You are all awesome thanks so much for all the feed back keep it comin
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Best Launchers for O1?
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Best Launchers for O1?
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Wrong thread
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Best Android Phone
Galaxy S2 or Note perhaps..
Wait for new phones
S3,new nexus is on way...
So phone season's coming around and we have a good idea of the phones that will come to sprint. I'm wondering what phones you would get if/when you dump the Evo 3D.
-Galaxy Nexus
-SGSIII
-HTC OneX
If your are going to get a different phone, please tell us which it is in the comments.
Personally, I'd want the Galaxy SIII, but I've had nothing but good experiences with HTC (heh, misspelled THC the first time) so I might go for the OneX. Plus, a lot about the OneX seems pretty good.
iPhone 4S or 5
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Sg3 and the iPhone 5
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Nexus
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I'm thinking Iphone 5. Gotta try something new before I knock it.
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You guys that mention the Nexus...how will you feel if when JellyBean comes out you end up having to wait as long as the NexusS users have had to wait to get ICS officially?....they have had to wait longer than its taken HTC to get 3 phones the update...
Just something to think about...
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Sort of hate to say it, but waiting for iPhone 5 I think
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Im shocked by the number of iphone supporters. Id never have guessed there were this many. Im interested in all four equally. Mostly because i wont pass judgement till i hold them. Excited as **** though.
If Apple wasn't so obsessed with having their OS all over their products, and the iPhone also had an android version, I would be all over that.
I think iOS is smooth and overall great, but it just feels too limited for me to use. Even after jailbreaking, you still feel like the whole OS is just an app drawer.
Just want something different been with HTC for awhile. It's not like I don't wait for official updates anyway. I feel like sense is always the same just more eye candy added in different versions
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If Apple wasn't so obsessed with having their OS all over their products, and the iPhone also had an android version, I would be all over that.
I think iOS is smooth and overall great, but it just feels too limited for me to use. Even after jailbreaking, you still feel like the whole OS is just an app drawer.
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Just want something different been with HTC for awhile. It's not like I don't wait for official updates anyway. I feel like sense is always the same just more eye candy added in different versions
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That's what the iPhone is like.
I just hope the iPhone 5 comes out closer to June as opposed to the fall....
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Not sure when the sony ion will be released, I would totally try to get it. It looks pretty good
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yousefak said:
If Apple wasn't so obsessed with having their OS all over their products, and the iPhone also had an android version, I would be all over that.
I think iOS is smooth and overall great, but it just feels too limited for me to use. Even after jailbreaking, you still feel like the whole OS is just an app drawer.
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It's called dreamboard bruhh lots of different styles that make iPhone that much better
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the way i see it if i get galaxy nexus i wont be able to load a sense rom to it, but i can load up aosp to htconex
won't ever get an iphone. i got an ipad when it first came out (still use it as primary mobile computer) and i constantly find shortcomings. by constantly, i mean every time i use it i say "damn, i wish it could do that. it would be able to if i got an andorid tab" so yeah not getting ios again.
Think I'm going to go with the gnex. I'm very interested in the SIII, but my upgrade is up in June and I highly doubt Sprint will have it ready to go around then
right now its looking like the one x for me......unless I get wind if another powerhouse coming. One x rumored June so I'm going with the best available at that time so one x it is.
I can't really see me going Samsung so sgs3 is probably not an option. I'm liking the s4 specs and camera on the one x is a huge improvement. I see dev being great on that one.
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won't ever get an iphone. i got an ipad when it first came out (still use it as primary mobile computer) and i constantly find shortcomings. by constantly, i mean every time i use it i say "damn, i wish it could do that. it would be able to if i got an andorid tab" so yeah not getting ios again.
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What kind of shortcomings? I'm really interested. I don't want to make a huge mistake but I really do want to try it.
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The main reason I chose ***android was more 3rd party capabilities and customizations.
you guys nitpick way to much....
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Customization and specs. Plus I'm not a real fan of iOS. Kind of boring.
Not going to lie, it was cheaper than iOS and I hate wp. This is my first Android, I don't plan moving to ios ever again.
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I was promised gold if I picked android.
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The main reason I chose Droid was more 3rd party capabilities and custimizations.
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You are in the wrong forum if you say droid do you mean android? jk. i like it because there is different roms i can use. also why is this in the Galaxy s 2 forum? but who cares any way
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You are in the wrong forum if you say droid do you mean android? jk. i like it because there is different roms i can use. also why is this in the Galaxy s 2 forum? but who cares any way
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You suck lol, first off I'm a gs2 user so naturally Id rather ask my peer, secondly, I said "Droid" as a nickname for the operating system.. why the nitpicking? I was simply curious about why people chose android over iOS. I commute daily to Philadelphia and 85% of people own iPhones.
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You suck lol, first off I'm a gs2 user so naturally Id rather ask my peer, secondly, I said "Droid" as a nickname for the operating system.. why the nitpicking? I was simply curious about why people chose android over iOS. I commute daily to Philadelphia and 85% of people own iPhones.
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Had iphones for the longest time, realized they suck. Being locked down is never fun and android lets me do what I want with the phone I spent my money on.
And as for the "Droid" for a nickname, no sir droid is a phone and android is the os.
I chose Android because Microsoft stopped working on Windows Mobile 6.5 (which was awesome).
It was the device I chose, the GS2, for the swapable battery and amazing camera. Android is what came with
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Wanted to check out android coming from RIM.. and after just a few months I couldn't stand the look of the iPhone compared to the many unique looks of android!
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I don't like being constrained. I was an early adopter of the g1, I broke a few and didn't have money to buy a new one. I got an iPhone 3g real cheap from att. I couldn't stand the constraints built into iOS. It made me insane that I couldn't change the wallpaper, this "feature" wasn't added to iOS until much later.
Not into being told how to use MY phone! Android for life!
I was also kind of disgusted with how apple conducts itself as a company and the pervasive culture of elitism in the iOS community didn't strike me as cool either.
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I have never liked the idea of buying a product from a company just so they can own me and tell me what I can and can't do with it.
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Had the iphone forever..got bored.
Love not having to use itunes...I hate itunes!
Love being able to back up my ROM and restore when need be
BIGGER screen!
Plug n play
No iTunes or zune needed for file transfer. If ms got rid of that damn zune requirement I would like it more
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Love not having to use itunes...I hate itunes!
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This. 1000 times this.
The customization and community/developer support makes the possibilities endless for Android. iPhone has some great things but you still can't change the default look and feel of iOS. I get bored with looking at the same thing all the time.
Firstly, I've chosen the Android over iOS simply because Android OS is smarter as we all call smartphone. How is it smarter? We all know.
Secondly, variety of choices, more options.
Thirdly, it's cheaper.
And to OP, "Droid" and android are two different things. Droid as you capitalize the letter D, is a phone. Start using correct terminologies.
Switched to Android after WM 6.5 was declared dead. Didn't care for the backwards direction I saw WP7 heading.
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I chose Android because Microsoft stopped working on Windows Mobile 6.5 (which was awesome).
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This is hilarious.
I use Android because of the ability to do so much customizing without needing to void the warranty. I carried a myTouch 3G and iPhone3G at the same time for a number of months (almost a year). My iPhone icon grid looked like every other iPhone, but no two Android phone's home screens look the same.
I'm not cool enough for an iphone.
No trolling!! Thinking about moving to iPhone?. I really like the design since the iPhone 4. I love big phones phablets. I love android I'm a neutral. But recently Apple's new gold iPhone caught my attention, not just the design but updated internals, I know I know, overpriced. Not as open as phones. But is it really bad to try something new, see if they really talk true about how perfect the iPhone is? Please no trolling. I recently was offered an iPhone 5 64gb in trade for my ultra. Let me know your thoughts guys. Thanks
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witeboy07 said:
No trolling!! Thinking about moving to iPhone?. I really like the design since the iPhone 4. I love big phones phablets. I love android I'm a neutral. But recently Apple's new gold iPhone caught my attention, not just the design but updated internals, I know I know, overpriced. Not as open as phones. But is it really bad to try something new, see if they really talk true about how perfect the iPhone is? Please no trolling. I recently was offered an iPhone 5 64gb in trade for my ultra. Let me know your thoughts guys. Thanks
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I ditched ios a few years back, to restrictive and the screen size will kill you.
At least the guy who wanted to swap for your ultra had the right idea
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I ditched ios a few years back, to restrictive and the screen size will kill you.
At least the guy who wanted to swap for your ultra had the right idea
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Lol, I mean yes. Restrictive and small. But games and apps are more popular and big names like Disney and stuff like that, my daughter likes to play and not much of that is available on android.
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If you're not feeling the borders of restrictions due to your way of usage, then its just about the screensize. So if you want a way to use the apps, then go for an iPad Mini.
Gives you the best of both worlds.
Disney option for your daughter, and a good phone (XZU) for you.
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witeboy07 said:
No trolling!! Thinking about moving to iPhone?. I really like the design since the iPhone 4. I love big phones phablets. I love android I'm a neutral. But recently Apple's new gold iPhone caught my attention, not just the design but updated internals, I know I know, overpriced. Not as open as phones. But is it really bad to try something new, see if they really talk true about how perfect the iPhone is? Please no trolling. I recently was offered an iPhone 5 64gb in trade for my ultra. Let me know your thoughts guys. Thanks
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There is nothing wrong or bad about the iPhone. It is the best out of the box solution for most people. No need to add apps or do more than minimal set up. It works and works well. Not for me though-I like big screen, customization, variety of apps and the ability to experiment. Android is less defined and more challenging-a tinge of excitement in an otherwise mundane landscape.
Android is more defined and less challenging than ever-it's losing its edge. With CyanogenMod going corporate, hopefully someone new will step into the captain's chair and boldly go where no one has gone before. We are talking Smart watches, Google glass, flexible phones and credit card phones that slip into your wallet. Maybe a phone implant with your hand as the dial pad? What about a phone you never touch? Sounds like something Steve Jobs would like to do. After all, Android fell from the Apple tree.
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After all, Android fell from the Apple tree.
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Weird, Android was created 4 years before IPhone and by a team of 4 people who never worked for Apple.
This is a really personal matter. But if you like phablet, you have the best of it in your hands. The guy who offer you an iPhone 5 against your XZU know what he is doing. He would be all winner.
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Weird, Android was created 4 years before IPhone and by a team of 4 people who never worked for Apple.
This is a really personal matter. But if you like phablet, you have the best of it in your hands. The guy who offer you an iPhone 5 against your XZU know what he is doing. He would be all winner.
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Urm, sorry, but android was only in beta in 2007, not released publicly until 2008, iOS was mainstream in 2007. And Eric Schmidt came from Apple. Just setting some facts straight.
I think for a child's needs, iPhone is a lot more suitable. Has better security and apps. But agree with above poster, get her an Ipad and keep the ZU for yourself!
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Weird, Android was created 4 years before IPhone and by a team of 4 people who never worked for Apple.
This is a really personal matter. But if you like phablet, you have the best of it in your hands. The guy who offer you an iPhone 5 against your XZU know what he is doing. He would be all winner.
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Android was actually meant to power printers back in the days, and then they concentrated on making it into a smartphone OS - but with physical buttons like a good ol' Blackberry. Then when the iPhone got released, they scrapped all of that and went with the touchscreen experience. A smart move, but Android wasn't the first touch friendly OS.
But let's not make this thread into a flame thread. OP is curious and is thinking about jumping ship. I was an iPhone users before I got a Desire HD, and it was "fine". iOS is an okay OS for what it is, but I quickly grew tired of its restrictive nature. I jailbroke and what not, but let me tell you that things that isn't "native" to iOS ("widgets", and other springboard mods) ran like complete ****. If you want a simple and straight forward experience, then iOS is the perfect solution. I've recommended the iPhone to a lot of friends who only send SMS' and do simple things. If you're an advanced user that likes to modify and actually DO stuff with your device, it'll be hell on earth.
If you want a PHONE, get an iPhone. If you want a flexible DEVICE, keep the Ultra.
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Guys guys.. Come on.. No trolling or fighting about who or what came first..
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No trolling!! Thinking about moving to iPhone?. I really like the design since the iPhone 4. I love big phones phablets. I love android I'm a neutral. But recently Apple's new gold iPhone caught my attention, not just the design but updated internals, I know I know, overpriced. Not as open as phones. But is it really bad to try something new, see if they really talk true about how perfect the iPhone is? Please no trolling. I recently was offered an iPhone 5 64gb in trade for my ultra. Let me know your thoughts guys. Thanks
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I dig apple products. I own pretty much every apple products, except for the iphone. I had the first gen up to 4s. I needed big screen phone because of poor vision..hence the Note1. But now im a much happier camper with zu.
Iphone5 for the ZU? Heck NO. 5s maybe.
I very like iPhone 5s hardware specs...it's sick....nothing to say.
To each of us their own... I'm quite happy with the Ultra, could be perfect if Sony fixes the SOD. Nevertheless I was playing with the 5S yesterday and it's silky smooth, couldn't avoid imagining it with a bigger screen... But that doesn't exist, so far there is no perfect device but at least we have plenty of options.
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Yes. That's what I'm saying. The iPhone has an amazing design and the internals are eye candy. I would go with like a 32gb since no sd slot. I see the iPhone as a more professional device.
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witeboy07 said:
No trolling!! Thinking about moving to iPhone?. I really like the design since the iPhone 4. I love big phones phablets. I love android I'm a neutral. But recently Apple's new gold iPhone caught my attention, not just the design but updated internals, I know I know, overpriced. Not as open as phones. But is it really bad to try something new, see if they really talk true about how perfect the iPhone is? Please no trolling. I recently was offered an iPhone 5 64gb in trade for my ultra. Let me know your thoughts guys. Thanks
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Well i've had every iphone except the 5s. I've had both notes 1 and 2. And now the Xperia Z Ultra. You will love the iphone at first then you will very soon grow tired of it and the small screen an come back to android.
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