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Goodbye Droid X...Hello iphone (VZW)...
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That will be a great day indeed. We will finally be able to say goodbye to all those whiners who were forced into getting the horrible DX because Verizon didn't carry the AMAZING iphone and they weren't willing to jump on AT&T to get it. Such a harsh life they had to lead, ruffing it out there in the city, having to sit at Starbucks WITHOUT an iPhone in hand. Ooooooohhh the Humanity!!!
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I was going to say "GOODBYE!!", but I actually think that most Android users, and ALL advanced Android users will not be switching over. Android users are typically more technologically advanced and like the freedom (that we're supposed to have *cough* motorola *cough*) of open-source.
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It's definately a good thing, Verizon getting the iPhone that is. Because while Android will lose some users, they'll be losing the users who didn't know how to navigate through the Android lanscape and wanted/needed something more simple to get around on. Therefore, our boards should clear up a bit from those who are just here to complain, or are so helpless that they can't do anything on their own.
We will now be able to just respond, "perhaps you should try out the iPhone"?
We will now be able to just respond, "perhaps you should try out the iPhone"?
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Generalizations about either brand of user are silly.
The most technologically advanced people I work with use iPhones. They work with sophisticated computing equipment all day and when they get home, they don't want to think about their phone, they just want to be able to browse the web, check email, and play Angry Birds.
On the other hand, the least capable girl in the department next to mine, who is all about style and looks, has a MyTouch 3G because she could get it in red.
It's a good day for Verizon because their users get a choice in platform, it's a good day for Apple because their users get a choice in carrier, and it's a good day for Android users to have increased competition. Wins all around.
The most technologically advanced people I work with use iPhones. They work with sophisticated computing equipment all day and when they get home, they don't want to think about their phone, they just want to be able to browse the web, check email, and play Angry Birds.
On the other hand, the least capable girl in the department next to mine, who is all about style and looks, has a MyTouch 3G because she could get it in red.
It's a good day for Verizon because their users get a choice in platform, it's a good day for Apple because their users get a choice in carrier, and it's a good day for Android users to have increased competition. Wins all around.
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While I see where you're coming from, I still think that most of the people on this board that have Android problems or brick their phone and freak out, are going to switch to iPhone, but the people that can decompress an apk file and modify the XML or PNG's then they are going to stay with Android. So maybe not all iPhone users are non-technological, the people that are going to stay with Android are going to be technological.
If that makes any sense
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I don't have anything against the iPhone crowd but it's just not for me 
. Actually I lean more towards WebOS and WinPhone 7 (I'm a .net developer) so I'm waiting for some hardware worth getting but with all the best hardware with Android it sure makes it harder and harder to leave Google. Now my wife on the other hand, I'll probably get her an iPhone 5 as soon as it drops. Its more down her alley.
As for people who come here leaving b/c of root problems it will probably be a tiny bit. I don't consider ROM switchers the average consumer. My wife would never have the nerve or know how to ROM her Fascinate.
I don't believe only non tech savy people use an iphone either. I understand why a developer or techy would..it's a well established smartphone platform.
. Actually I lean more towards WebOS and WinPhone 7 (I'm a .net developer) so I'm waiting for some hardware worth getting but with all the best hardware with Android it sure makes it harder and harder to leave Google. Now my wife on the other hand, I'll probably get her an iPhone 5 as soon as it drops. Its more down her alley.As for people who come here leaving b/c of root problems it will probably be a tiny bit. I don't consider ROM switchers the average consumer. My wife would never have the nerve or know how to ROM her Fascinate.
I don't believe only non tech savy people use an iphone either. I understand why a developer or techy would..it's a well established smartphone platform.
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While I see where you're coming from, I still think that most of the people on this board that have Android problems or brick their phone and freak out, are going to switch to iPhone, but the people that can decompress an apk file and modify the XML or PNG's then they are going to stay with Android. So maybe not all iPhone users are non-technological, the people that are going to stay with Android are going to be technological.
If that makes any sense
There are jailbroken iPhones.
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So maybe not all iPhone users are non-technological, the people that are going to stay with Android are going to be technological.
If that makes any sense
I sincerely hope that you are wrong in this. Android will not survive as a thriving, market-eating platform if the only people who stay with it are geeks. Loss of market share = loss of users = fewer dollars in the app ecosystem = fewer developers = fewer good apps/games = fewer users... etc.
Android needs to survive as a mass market, user-friendly, non-intimidating platform, or it will not survive at all. IMO, of course.
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I've got nothing against the iPhone either. Only thing that appeals to me is the asthetics of the phone. I wouldnt mind owning an iPhone running Froyo or the latest android OS..of course in my dreams only....in my area some iPhone users and owners of Apple products tend to be a bit full of themselves..For my liking Android OS appeals more to me than iOS...everyone gets what they want because its what they need..and not just because they think or want...atleast thats what I believe.
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On the flip side, if you're a non-iPhone ATT customer this is a happy day for you. I stuck with ATT for a long time waiting for them to get some cool phones but finally had to bail. I watched all the other carriers coming out with slick new phones but ATT didn't want to detract from their cash cow so they kept coming out with run of the mill handsets. I finally got fed up waiting and moved to VZW for the DX. Now that they're going to have to compete to get new customers and keep them maybe they'll start to offer innovative new handsets again.
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It won't, it's the next best alternative to the iphone and there will always be people who prefer that. Plus the hardware will always surpass iPhone. What will happen I believe, that it will force Google to refine Android more in order to stay ahead and compete.
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Of course this is right. And I try never to generalize about either as a whole. Really all I was refering to were the people on this forum who own a DX and complain about wanting an iPhone because they can't get their phone to do what they want it to. Or just because they are infactuated with the iPhone but don't want to have to jump to AT&T to get it.
That certainly wasn't to mean that everyone with an iPhone has it because they are a simpleton. Just that it seems a large number of people experiencing problems with their DX don't seem to have the patience to figure it out, they think that getting an iPhone will automatically solve every problem they have.
And it very well might, who knows. It's just a relief to me not to have to worry about hearing that sort of complaint as often anymore. Because instead of jumping on here exclaiming that they wish their DX just 'worked' like an iPhone does, they will hopefully just go ahead and get an iPhone and be happy.
Wins all around.
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I can't wait till some of the AT&T "ship jumpers" try to use the internet while on a phone call. "But I could do it with my old iPhone!" Of course AT&T's ad department is thinking up all new commercials to flaunt this fact.
It's never been an issue personally. And yes, I know you can do it if you have a WiFi connection.
It's never been an issue personally. And yes, I know you can do it if you have a WiFi connection.
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They'll probably have Luke Wilson come back and do those commercials since that was a campaign they actually did with him awhile back. I guess they could just rerun those old ones.
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Well I don't expect everyone except geeks to switch, I just see a majority of geeks NOT switching.
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While I see where you're coming from, I still think that most of the people on this board that have Android problems or brick their phone and freak out, are going to switch to iPhone, but the people that can decompress an apk file and modify the XML or PNG's then they are going to stay with Android. So maybe not all iPhone users are non-technological, the people that are going to stay with Android are going to be technological.
If that makes any sense
so, does that mean the iPhone will become more technical like the Android phones, or will the Android platform become more user oriented and have fewer bugs?
I say bring on the iPhone and let the competition for the consumer begin! 2Ghz phones by June, anyone?
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I think a Verizon iphone is great news - the competiton will force Google to further improve the Android experience to make it simpler for those who will be looking at the iphone while the "open" platform (Motorola not withstanding) will give power users the freedom that Apple doesn't allow on a standard handset out-of-the-box. And those who want the iphone without the limitations of ATT will have that as well, so everyone wins.
Bottom line (as I see it): Competition = better phones for all us consumers, regardless of which platform we want/like.
C'mon Verizon, make the announcement!
Bottom line (as I see it): Competition = better phones for all us consumers, regardless of which platform we want/like.
C'mon Verizon, make the announcement!
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It's already been announced haha. Pre-orders start on Feb 3 and the official launch is Feb 10.I think a Verizon iphone is great news - the competiton will force Google to further improve the Android experience to make it simpler for those who will be looking at the iphone while the "open" platform (Motorola not withstanding) will give power users the freedom that Apple doesn't allow on a standard handset out-of-the-box. And those who want the iphone without the limitations of ATT will have that as well, so everyone wins.
Bottom line (as I see it): Competition = better phones for all us consumers, regardless of which platform we want/like.
C'mon Verizon, make the announcement!
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My bad - here is one of the many stories that is on the web:
Verizon Announces iPhone with Different Network, Similar Features - ABC News
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Most college kids I know would go with the iPhone because it's like back in the days of the BB's when it was cool just to show that you had one. My frustration with Apple is that created the double tap to zoom feature and it's zoomed four times in on my home screens which results in everything on my iTouch being so large a giant could read the screen with no way of putting it back without resetting the whole device. GRRR. That's annoying.....especially when I go to the iTouch forum boards to see if there is some quick fix to it and post there when I don't find any only to get Apple telling me that while my problem is a problem that they can't find a solution at the time and they are going to take down my issue....
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AMAZING POST!
Agree 100% with it all.
The people on these boards having problems are the people who don't have any clue on how to do something but still do it half assing their way through the instructions...(Some instructions are poorly written but still, very few are)While I see where you're coming from, I still think that most of the people on this board that have Android problems or brick their phone and freak out, are going to switch to iPhone, but the people that can decompress an apk file and modify the XML or PNG's then they are going to stay with Android. So maybe not all iPhone users are non-technological, the people that are going to stay with Android are going to be technological.
If that makes any sense
If you think your a 'technological' person for doing simple copy and pastes in directories, then you need to seek help. I know the iPhone has been out longer, but I know tons more 'fashionable' and 'technological' people with iPhones then any Android phone. Apple makes a good(ish) product, I will admit, and its very user friendly UI. Which is what actually makes a product sell... I have been to my VZW store maybe 2-3 times since the DX launch and EVERY TIME I go there, there is ALWAYS people in line wanting to know how to go to a simple menu or what ever it may be.. What I am saying is, simplicity sells.
All this arguing about phones reminds me of my old Car Forum for Subarus, and when Subaru started producing hatch STi's... lol lots of fun memories back then..
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Won't be switching. I don't mind the iphone. Its itunes I hate. I don't want to be locked into their hardware/software forever once I've made an investment in music. I like the freedom and portability of mp3.
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I use a free music converter I got off of a 'un-namable' site that is specifically made to convert iTunes music into MP3, or any other type of music file.
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