SubJeff on 6/6/2012 at 21:54
Quote Posted by scumble
This does assume that you're willing to fork out the dough for a phone every month.
What does this mean? That they break, or that a new version comes out often? Or something else?
Nicker - don't get a budget phone. Get at least a flagship phone (each manufacturer has one) from last generation or you'll only come back moaning about "what's the big deal". Trust me. I've had a Nexus One (still have it), a Samsung Galaxy and now have a HTC Sensation. The Nexus and the Galaxy seem such old hat compared to the Sensation (although the Nexus is
the most comfortable phone to hold) because the mix of hardware and software just doesn't cut it any more.
The Sensation with Ice Cream Sandwich (Android v4) isn't perfect but damnit if it isn't near; for what I need a "phone" for anyway.
This isn't really a phone. It's a phone, GPS navigation system, music player, camera, video camera, sound recorder and PDA. And it I play the occasional game on it too.
Renzatic on 6/6/2012 at 22:25
Quote Posted by Subjective Effect
If you are a PC user get an Android phone, and then an Android tablet if you ever want a tablet.
I'd agree with the first two, but not the last. While I was out shopping for a tablet, I came dangerously close to grabbing a Transformer Prime. I ended up choosing the iPad for one simple reason, the same reason why I've ended up sticking with Windows all these years.
It has a better selection of software.
Android phones are great. It's got tons of apps, progs, and other types of hoohahs to choose from. The tablets? Not so much. The hardware is great, the OS is decent, but most of the apps are just scaled up to the bigger screen and don't take advantage of the larger space a tablet provides. The iPad on the other hand has 50 kajillion iPad specific apps that feel more like a proper programs, and less like cramped mobile phone novelties.
The only downside I can see to owning an iPad over an Android tablet is having to put up with obnoxious Apple people.
jay pettitt on 6/6/2012 at 22:45
*removes obnoxious linux person hat*
I really like my smart phone - but it's touch and go whether I'd like to reincarnate my old phone with a battery that could keep going not just for an afternoon but a whole long weekend, then followed by an unscheduled week's vacation and still keep going strong, even more.
Having a smart phone is like going back to pay and go, but instead of not being able to actually use the damn thing because you're constantly low on credit, you're crippled by being constantly low on juice.
Yay, progress.
Chimpy Chompy on 6/6/2012 at 23:10
Quote Posted by Subjective Effect
What does this mean? That they break, or that a new version comes out often? Or something else?
I think scumble just means the more expensive contracts a high-end phone like iphone requires. Unless you wish to fork out a few hundred upfront.
Renzatic on 6/6/2012 at 23:12
You know, for someone who hasn't taken the smartphone plunge, I'd be willing to suggest they get a tablet first, and grab a cheap flip phone or something for your phonecalls and whatnot. With the tablet, you can pay for a 4G connection on a month per month basis without having to sign up on a contract, and the battery lasts two years short of forever.
Everything I used to use my iPhone for can be done better with a 4G iPad. Maps? So much nicer on a larger screen, and a 4G iPad offers up turn by turn GPS. Looking up info on the internet? The bigger screen makes for easier reading and navigating.
But what about the battery life? All this time I thought the 10 hours Apple touted was a best case scenario type situation. Like you hear about laptops that get 4 hours of juice, but only if you play solitaire with the wifi radio off. The iPad, being basically a huge ass battery with a screen welded on top of it, actually does last a good 10-12 hours per charge. I've gone three days without having to plug it in before. I hear the same applies to Android tablets, plus or minus an hour or so. On the other h and, I usually drain my iPhone down to 20% just about every day.
I'd suggest focusing on a tablet over a smartphone. You sacrifice pocket portability, but it's still the cheaper and better option in my opinion.
scumble on 7/6/2012 at 17:10
Quote Posted by Chimpy Chompy
I think scumble just means the more expensive contracts a high-end phone like iphone requires. Unless you wish to fork out a few hundred upfront.
That's it - they're only "free" if you pay the £60 tariff.
