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        <title><![CDATA[Errrr.....]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Does anyone really care what analysts say? Please. Half of the time they dream of one thing/prediction and it doesn't come true.They start to predict something that will hapopen in 3 years based on what is happening today. For example, I'm sure most analyst thought the netbook would of sold millions and millions of netbooks in 2009 - except the fact that the iPad took off.Or maybe I'm sure mostr thought desktops would be still outselling laptops - until tablets [and alike] took off.According toi the graph non-iPhone smartphones have dipped in the last quarter but iPhone sales have tumbled. Butr if you look at the trends, iPhone sales drop before a new model comes out - which is logical [as who wants an old one]. On the other hand, non-iPhones are coming out constsntly [since multiple OSsc and brands. So no major dip.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gisabun]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:38:05 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Apple Out Marketing Android]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Clearly Apple is out marketing Google, but that doesn't mean that these numbers make any sense.  NOR does any of this indicate that Android users are waiting to jump to Apple.  All the Android users that I know --and I know a lot-- are waiting for new Droid phones.  I have two Motorola Droids one of which I can upgrade for free and the other one I will have to pay to upgrade.  For domestic tranquility I'm going to wait until I can upgrade them both for free.  The only reason that anyone has given for purchasing a new iphone is to ask it the meaning of life and other cute things.  If you really are so clueless that you have to ask your phone the meaning of life then maybe an Apple is the phone for you?]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[charliegallie]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:54:31 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Design]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[From a design point of view, it is inconsistant.Sometimes, the way to go back is by hitting the button in the upper left corner of the phone. If you create a calendar item, the button in the upper left is cancel. To delete an email, you swipe from left to right, in calendar swiping left to right changes days. How do you delete a calendar item? First you have to edit it, then scroll down to the bottom. If your in a page you dont understand, hitting home, and reentering the app will put you back on the page you didn't understand and wanted to get out of in the first place. Android is consistant. If you looking at a page, and you want to do something, hit the menu button. If your on a page and want to go back, you hit the back key. That is a simple interface people dont have to spend time learning. If your in calendar and you flip the phone landscape, the buttons disappear.If you have spent the time to learn the inconsistances in IOS, then they are familiar to you and its not a problem. If you are a new uer, you have to invest time learning the screens, and the locations of the moving buttons. Thre is no value in learning how to use a device. Its wasted time. Using a phone as a drive is convenient because I can just copy things to it. I dont sync with my work computer, but I have files on it that I may want to take home. THat isn't possible with the iphone.I have dozens of devices that all use the same USB charger and cable. Since they all came with a charger, the chargers are all over the house. Any device can use any other devices charger. THe iphone has its own cable. Its just inconvenient and has led to the battery going dead on 3 occations.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[doug.montgomery@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:03:26 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[I would have purchased an iPhone, but for iTunes!]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I am an Android user (HTC Desire) and so far quite happy. I won't change until my contract is over.I actually like the iPhone. My son and daughter has one each. Nice and easy to use. But I can't stand how iTunes must be installed on your PC to get the best out of the phone. iTunes &quot;eats&quot; a Windows based PC. I have a second PC in the house just for the kids iPhones (and iTunes). I will not let iTunes on my PC.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[I am Gorby]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:23:33 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[I'm not offended by somebody choosing something different...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[... I'm offended by people using lies to influence a third-party's decision. It seems you can make somebody do something they don't like--with simple peer pressure.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Vulpinemac]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:52:08 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Apologies. I thought that was Spitfire mouthing off.]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Even so, it doesn't excuse you for calling me pompous when the guy's own statements made it quite clear that he was biased and influenced the other's decisions.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Vulpinemac]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:50:18 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Updates Will Never Happen on Android]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[&quot;The carriers and OEM's point figures back at each other as to whether the updates will come to the OS.&quot;What's in it for them? If they update the phone, it will cost them $$$ and opportunity cost AND the customer will be less likely to buy another phone (profit loss). They can mouth the correct concerns and point fingers, but really, they will never get over the bottom line math: NU = MP + LCno upgrades = more profits + lower costs]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[pk de cville]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:54:02 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Siri]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Siri.  Android, Got Siri?]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[rrwolff@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:13:15 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[get a phone ...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[get something that works for you.  The only reason I have a basket of Apples, is because each time a ding-bat (phone or computer not an Apple) broke I borrowed a fruit from my dear wife.When I tried to use a normal ding-bat, fruits were sweeter and easier to use.  And guess what I get updates as they happen, if I need them.Enjoy]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[desilvav]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:31:41 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[buy an iPhone ...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Apple is not wagged by the operators]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[desilvav]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:27:35 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Perhaps a slate ...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[and not a tablet.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:26:56 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[I don't even know the guy!]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[If you look at the author of the posts, you'll notice I'm not the original poster.  I'm just commenting on what I saw as ridiculous and jaded post.  Which is why I responded in the way that I did.Also, I didn't repeat your own words back to you.  In fact, I didn't quote you at all.  I did, however, respond to your points.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[BrianMWatson]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:59:15 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Have you considered flip phones?]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[If your people are not smart enough to figure out how to use iOS, you really should consider just carrier feature phones or even flip phones.  iOS is plain and simple--not customizable or hackable enough for most power users, but perfect for those who want a smartphone that &quot;just works.&quot;  Arguing that Android is better from an &quot;ease-of-use&quot; position is just dumb.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[patti.pender@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:58:19 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[To each his own]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Give it up, we obviously can tell you are offended that someone would choose something other than an iPhone. You can't make someone do something they don't like.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[nrhudson@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:31:44 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ummm... huh?]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[*Navigating on the iphone is so inconcistant.  Please explain how. I see no inconsistencies and certainly have no trouble finding my way back to the home screen--merely click the single button once. *The buttons always move, and sometimes they disappear.  Are you sure you're talking about the iPhone? My buttons never move and I haven't had one disappear yet unless I deleted it myself. *If you get into a sceen you didn't want to be in, you have to figure out how to close that screen by reading it.  What? Why? Just hit the home screen! If you're using a browser, just hit the back arrow on the screen. How hard can that be? It sounds to me like you're confusing yourself more by trying to use two different platforms at the same time. *The inability to plug the phone into a usb port and use it like a thumb drive is just limiting, and really uncomprehesible at this time. Why do you want to use a cell phone as a pocket hard drive? For that matter, you don't even need to manually synch data any more on an iPhone 3GS and up because of iOS 5, which makes it completely hands (and wire) free. And if you can't figure out how to plug in a simple cable, then you're got more severe problems than just the phone. What's so funny about a 30-pin connector on one end and a standard USB-A connector on the other? You can recharge it from your PC, from a wall block, a cigarette lighter adaptor and who knows what else; all you need is that USB connector on the charging end.Maybe I can understand a &quot;back&quot; button, but not as a full-time button, and 'menu' is simply redundant and unnecessary. You want an app? Touch the app icon; it picks up right where you left off. You want to swap apps? Hit 'Home' and touch the new app, or hit 'Home' twice and even go back to the same place you had when you quit. You want to shut down apps? Click 'home' twice, touch and hold one icon, then touch the red 'minus' mark to quit the app. It really can't be easier.If you think WP7 is going to be significantly better, I think you should prepare to be disappointed. I believe it will be easier to use and more reliable than Android, but so far I think it looks too... cutsey? I'm not a fan of that Post-It-Notes-type interface.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Vulpinemac]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:02:41 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Depends on what you mean by &amp;quot;on the way.&amp;quot;]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[You can be certain that Apple has something better &quot;on the way&quot;, but it won't come out until sometime next year, to approximately the same schedule they've used for the iPhone from day one. Just like the previous versions, Apple has set the major upgrades to a semi-annual basis (meaning every second year) with a performance update in between. That's essentially what we've seen here and it's obvious that the update is quite successful. Honestly, I don't see the 4S as disappointing at all. True, I don't need to replace my current model so I probably won't replace it, but there are plenty of other people whose two-year contracts have expired and this is a perfect time to get a significant upgrade from their old phones.Rather, considering the way people are developing a 'wait and see' attitude with all the new Android models, I'm beginning to see why Apple was slipping so badly back in the early '90s, when they released a new Mac every three months. You simply don't know when the best time to buy in will be.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Vulpinemac]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:47:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[I didn't say I did.]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The pompousness is obviously all yours as you express nothing but insults for my statements. I never stated that I liked the iPhone 4S, but I did state that I don't believe he gave it a fair shake based on his former Android experience--the difference is enough to confuse until you get used to it. However, his choosing to abandon the 4S will have no effect on the chart one way or the other.Meanwhile, stop repeating my own words back to me; you made it quite clear that you influenced his decision to exchange.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Vulpinemac]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:38:04 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[One Solution]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Frankly, this isn't Windows VS OS2, and why does it have to be? There are differnt solutions for different needs. One doesn't have to &quot;win&quot;I am in the process of picking up a couple dozen phones for salespeople that are on blackberrys. I have been evaluating android, and I received the iphone 4s on launch day. Since this is what I do for a living, I support whatever is the best fit, keeping emotional attachements out of it. &quot;Loving&quot; one or another is the quickest way to alienate your customers. After living with the iphone, I only see the benifit to those who have had apple products in the past. My users are not tech smart. I have to tell them what to do over the phone without seeing thier phones. Navigating on the iphone is so inconcistant. I just dont know how I would tell a user how to get back to the last screen. The buttons always move, and sometimes they dissappear. If you get into a sceen you didn't want to be in, you have to figure out how to close that screen by reading it. My users may not even understand the screen. The inability to plug the phone into a usb port and use it like a thumb drive is just limiting, and really uncomprehesible at this time. Why not usb charging? I want to wire my house USB because I have so many devices that use the same charger. The new iphone has gone dead twice because of the funny cable, and with just a days use, and no third party apps loaded. Android has a back, home, and menu button. If you want to go back on any screen, you hit the same button. If you wind up on a sceen you didn't want to get to, you dont have to read it, just hit back. If you want to start over, you hit home. USB, bigger screens for my old eyes, drive letter access, NOT having to sync. Thats the big difference to me. The iphone is an extension of a pc, and an android is a pc unto itself. The icloud is suppose to fix that, but 5GB, and no way to access content you already own dont seem to make that it that useable. I am looking forward to testing a WP7 phone next month. We will see the progress they have made over the years. I beleive teh first Windows phone I had was windows mobile 2003. They have let me down time and time again. Competition is good. It keeps the contestants trying harder. Lets hope no one wins. It keeps the entire field innovative]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[doug.montgomery@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:41:38 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Not always]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[some people may prefer something different.  Could be Microsoft, couldbe Samsung, heck even Blackberry.  Every person is entitled to that choice.  ps...your comment may have been more welcome in the ZDNet forums]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[wizard57m-cnet]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:28:35 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Get read, Dude.]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[&quot;i-toys&quot;?  What rock do you live under?]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[GeoffMichael]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:14:18 -0700</pubDate>
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