Shopping for a new cell phone and...
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I have used iPhone, Android and Windows Phone in past few years. And nothing comes close to an iPhone, never had any problems with it. I have 3Gs and it is still rocking. All the others have some kind of issues which will waste your time. biggest problem with the Android phones are the updated, even if you have phone capable of upgrade to next version, you will have to depend upon your carrier if/when they decide to give you update. Windows Phone is very nice, I would prefer it over Android (Android had highest issues among all three). But if you are planning to get Windows Phone, I would suggest you to wait for few months, in few months they are releasing Windows Phone 8, and all the current devices will not get the update (They will only get updated to 7.8). and have you ever took a look at Nokia Lumnia 920[^] ? you will even forget iPhone. And whatever phone you decided to get do not get HTC or Dell, always go for Samsung or Nokia. all my past HTC/Dell devices had soo many issues.
Rutvik Dave wrote:
All the others have some kind of issues which will waste your time
The iPhone had issues with the wire in the side and now it's got issues with mapping - and these aren't going to be quickly fixed. Android has bad market fragmentation issues, and a patchy history with carrier updates. Windows Phone has almost ne coverage with phone shops, and very little impact on shoppers because of poor marketing. So, they all have issues - including the iPhone. Time to take the tinted glasses off there - and I speak as someone who was contemplating a new iPhone right up to the mapping fiasco.
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AspDotNetDev wrote:
Also, I have heard nothing but good things about the new iPhone.
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Jörgen Andersson wrote:
Yah, but, if you have an iphone, yah, you don't have to go anywhere, because you've like already arrived, yah?
Either that or everyone wants you to stay far away from them
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I'm seeing a lot of good reviews on the iPhone. I'd also have to get it unlocked since my carrier (T-Mobile) doesn't offer it. Of the available phones, I'm leaning toward a Nokia Lumia 710 (Win Phone 7.5). I've seen a lot of online reviews but I'm hoping for some community input here and/or at FB.
XAlan Burkhart
I'll second waiting for win8 if you are going for a windows phone, though if they follow the current trend that one will eol in 9 months too.
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I'll second waiting for win8 if you are going for a windows phone, though if they follow the current trend that one will eol in 9 months too.
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The reason for the short lifespan of the Nokia 900, 800, etc. is because Nokia took so long to get a WP7 product to market. That is going to change with the release of their WP8 products - I have even seen rumors on the Internet that they will release their Lumia 920 in less than a month, one week before Microsoft officially launches the WP8 OS. I have had my HTC Surround WP7 for almost 2 years and I am pleased with the OS after the 7.5 upgrade, but the person at HTC that decided to put surround sound speakers in a phone should be fired. Soren Madsen
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I've finally decided to get a smart phone (the hand crank broke on my old phone). I know next to nothing about touch screen phones. What OS do I want? Windows Phone? Android? What do you like?
XAlan Burkhart
I can't really compare it to any off the others but I'v got a WP7.5 and pretty happy with it. Seems (to me) to be faster than the others, only negative thing is the battery but that's more a hardware problem than OS I believe. I guess it all comes down to personal preferance.
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I've finally decided to get a smart phone (the hand crank broke on my old phone). I know next to nothing about touch screen phones. What OS do I want? Windows Phone? Android? What do you like?
XAlan Burkhart
I think its fair to say this is a very personal choice thing. I love my iPhone 4 - bit scared of 5 due to map issues as I use the gps a lot. I also love my wife's galaxy II Never used a windows phone so can't comment. My advice would be to list what you want it to do then check there really is an App for that before purchasing! Oh, and buy last years model!
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I think its fair to say this is a very personal choice thing. I love my iPhone 4 - bit scared of 5 due to map issues as I use the gps a lot. I also love my wife's galaxy II Never used a windows phone so can't comment. My advice would be to list what you want it to do then check there really is an App for that before purchasing! Oh, and buy last years model!
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_Maxxx_ wrote:
I love my iPhone 4 - bit scared of 5 due to map issues as I use the gps a lot.
Given my line of work a cell phone GPS would eventually get me in a tight spot. I'm about to purchase a Rand-McNally GPS that includes truck route restrictions (low bridges, etc) in the maps. A little pricier than a "civilian" GPS but safer for me to follow.
_Maxxx_ wrote:
My advice would be to list what you want it to do then check there really is an App for that before purchasing!
In truth, I'm mainly just wanting a 4G phone. Beyond that I don't have many specific needs. A better camera would be good, although I've got my eye on a couple of sweet Nikons. In other words, all my toys need upgrading. :)
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