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I'd like to avoid the typical "my phone is better than your phone" back and forth and concentrate on what characteristics you consider most important when choosing a smartphone? Looks? Features? Apps? Other? What aspect has led you to decide on your current smartphone?
1) make / receive phone calls
2) address book for contacts.
3) long battery life
4) buttons large enough for an ADULT to press.
anything else is a reason to NOT use the device.
2) address book for contacts.
3) long battery life
4) buttons large enough for an ADULT to press.
anything else is a reason to NOT use the device.
Jaqui's reasons are why I bought the Titan from HTC. These, plus the fact that Microsoft Office came installed.
if you can install any app then that is a feature that counts AGAINST the device.
as in, no smart phone will ever meet the need, the list of features that are negatives far exceeds the features that are positive.
[ touch screen = NO BUTTONS AT ALL so is an automatic fail ]
as in, no smart phone will ever meet the need, the list of features that are negatives far exceeds the features that are positive.
[ touch screen = NO BUTTONS AT ALL so is an automatic fail ]
To some people, licenses and corporate policies matter. I'm ready for the derision from the usual suspects ... but I would argue they're giving in to short-term thinking and not taking the long view.
Android/Google aren't perfect, by any means, but they may have struck the best possible "pick your battles, compromise where you must" stance available.
Android/Google aren't perfect, by any means, but they may have struck the best possible "pick your battles, compromise where you must" stance available.
Slick UI with a common interface used in Windows 8 and Xbox
-Live Tiles so you don't have to open applications to see what's happening
Faster to boot up and load apps than iPhone or Android (Proven time and time again with my lowly little HTC Trophy versus many many different Android devices and even the iPhone 5)
Ability to send pictures, video or Office documents via email.
Find my Phone and remote wipe without third party client
SkyDrive to backup and restore your data
8GB, 16GB or 32GB capacity
Excellent Call Quality
Some models have proven to have a better battery life than the iPhone and Android
Customizable options; home screen appearance, data monitor (on Verizon), and other useful options
-Live Data on your lock screen as much or as little as you like.
MicroSD slot for removable storage on some models
Removable battery on some modles, which lets you use a spare if needed
True Multitasking
Universal Micro USB port which means the same charger can power different devices
-Multiple Form Factors and screen sizes.
-Inductive charging on some devices
-Live Tiles so you don't have to open applications to see what's happening
Faster to boot up and load apps than iPhone or Android (Proven time and time again with my lowly little HTC Trophy versus many many different Android devices and even the iPhone 5)
Ability to send pictures, video or Office documents via email.
Find my Phone and remote wipe without third party client
SkyDrive to backup and restore your data
8GB, 16GB or 32GB capacity
Excellent Call Quality
Some models have proven to have a better battery life than the iPhone and Android
Customizable options; home screen appearance, data monitor (on Verizon), and other useful options
-Live Data on your lock screen as much or as little as you like.
MicroSD slot for removable storage on some models
Removable battery on some modles, which lets you use a spare if needed
True Multitasking
Universal Micro USB port which means the same charger can power different devices
-Multiple Form Factors and screen sizes.
-Inductive charging on some devices
Google doesn't make the Nexus devices, they are made to Google's specifications. Nexus 1 was by HTC, Nexus 4 is by LG, Nexus 7 is by Asus, etc.
5) user replaceable battery
6) removable extra storage (micro-SD, etc.)
6) removable extra storage (micro-SD, etc.)
But I recently got a smart phone. Besides the usual battery life, removable storage (which was very important), ability to make a phone call, etc... I wanted something that I had control over. I didn't want some company forcing me to buy from the "company store", but wanted the freedom to choose where I'd get any apps that I wanted to install.
For example, I want to buy a book and read it on my device. I have the Nook app and I have the Kindle app. If I had an iPhone, I'd have to purchase that book from the apple store and pay whatever apple told me to pay. If I have an android, then I can buy from whatever retailer I choose to buy from, which would be whichever had the book at a cheaper price, or, if the prices were close, from whichever had the app that I liked the most. Music purchases are similar. I want the music stored on my device, and I want to buy it from whoever has it at the best price, and I want to own that music in a non-proprietary format that I can play across multiple, non-related devices.
I've decided that I can adequately mitigate any risks I might incure from the issues that the Google play store has with apps loading malware, and I also like the option to buy apps from Amazon's android market (free app of the day!) so I've gone with Android.
However, if my parents ever get a smart phone, I would steer them towards an iphone. They wouldn't be loading that many apps, and not being that comfortable with technology, need something that will require less thinking and support (which will have to come from me, and I still have PTSD from supporting Windows ME for them).
For example, I want to buy a book and read it on my device. I have the Nook app and I have the Kindle app. If I had an iPhone, I'd have to purchase that book from the apple store and pay whatever apple told me to pay. If I have an android, then I can buy from whatever retailer I choose to buy from, which would be whichever had the book at a cheaper price, or, if the prices were close, from whichever had the app that I liked the most. Music purchases are similar. I want the music stored on my device, and I want to buy it from whoever has it at the best price, and I want to own that music in a non-proprietary format that I can play across multiple, non-related devices.
I've decided that I can adequately mitigate any risks I might incure from the issues that the Google play store has with apps loading malware, and I also like the option to buy apps from Amazon's android market (free app of the day!) so I've gone with Android.
However, if my parents ever get a smart phone, I would steer them towards an iphone. They wouldn't be loading that many apps, and not being that comfortable with technology, need something that will require less thinking and support (which will have to come from me, and I still have PTSD from supporting Windows ME for them).
Despite the Android dominance, iOS remains my choice. I have tried out both platforms and while Android seems to have more cross-platform choices, iOS would beat Android hands down if it got a fraction of the support that Android has. Of course, the wider adoption is largely due to the Google influence.
In addition, Apple's products have been getting refinements year on year and the company does not seem to be slowing down. When it finally comes round and starts buying out other companies, it will be unstoppable. In the meantime, the company has achieved a lot as a solo industry leader in developing hardware and software to go along with its products for years. I will be getting the iPhone 5 soon and an Android Tablet device just to continue the comparisons.
In addition, Apple's products have been getting refinements year on year and the company does not seem to be slowing down. When it finally comes round and starts buying out other companies, it will be unstoppable. In the meantime, the company has achieved a lot as a solo industry leader in developing hardware and software to go along with its products for years. I will be getting the iPhone 5 soon and an Android Tablet device just to continue the comparisons.
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