What do you think about the Verizon Android Phone? - Page 2

scottjf8 · 10-19-2009, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by TarekElsakka

The funny thing is.. the iPhone was released in 2007 yet most 2009 phones still can't even beat the V1 yet. Apple is just that smart.

C'mon though.. there are quite a few limitations of the iPhone that people talk about. That's a "stock" iPhone. With jailbreak, they can't touch it. But stock, not being able to run things in the background, not being able to reply to an SMS w/out closing and re-opening the app you're in, not being able to do any themeing, it all what they talk about.

The thing that makes me laugh is the keyboard argument. I LOVE not having a real keyboard, since it's more screen space I have, and I can use the keyboard when I need it. But I don't want a device heavier or having less screen space so I can have a regular keyboard 24/7 when I'm in an app that I don't need one.

Deathwish238 · 10-19-2009, 07:06 PM

How does having a keyboard affect screenspace? The keyboard sits under the screen when not in use...

If you want to compare a Jailbroken iPhone to an Android device, you'ld have to compare it to one of the custom Android ROMs as well. Plus, jailbreaking is illegal, Apple is fighting against it(new 3GS can't be jailbroken using current methods). While Android is open source and modifying is encouraged.

Still, comparing modded phones is for geeks like you and I, not the average joe.

While on screen keyboards work, a physical keyboard is always superior in terms of typing. Pretty hard to argue against that.

Also, Android gives you options...devices with and without physical keyboards.

Originally Posted by iStealth

The pick I saw of it does nothing for me, plus I am sure there is plenty the iPhone can do that it can't.

Please name one thing the iPhone can do that Android cannot.

scottjf8 · 10-19-2009, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by Deathwish238

Please name one thing the iPhone can do that Android cannot.

Native Exchange email?

Deathwish238 · 10-19-2009, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by scottjf8

Native Exchange email?

Hero and Cliq has it. Android 2.0 which is coming out by year's end will give all Android phones native exchange support.

Not to mention there are free apps that give exchange support.

scottjf8 · 10-19-2009, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by Deathwish238

Hero and Cliq has it. Android 2.0 which is coming out by year's end will give all Android phones native exchange support.

Not to mention there are free apps that give exchange support.

Right, that's not native though. I have some friends with the T-mobile phone and they ***** about no Exchange support.

Deathwish238 · 10-19-2009, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by Eragon

As with any new device, it has potential. I've yet to see an actual review of the hardware and OS.

The device is not an iPhone. The real question is can it deliver to VZW consumers an iPhone-esque experience?

If people want an iPhone-esque experience, they should get an iPhone.

Android is about customizability. iPhone OS tries to limit your options and calls it "simplicity". Two entirely different goals.

Android's only real problem this far has been power. Android is simply too powerful for these dated ARM11 processors.

The Droid has what Android needs, a much more powerful and faster cpu. Not to mention handsdown better specs than the iPhone and most other phones on the market or being released in the next few months.

Deathwish238 · 10-19-2009, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by scottjf8

Right, that's not native though. I have some friends with the T-mobile phone and they ***** about no Exchange support.

Fair enough, but the Droid will have Exchange support so for the sake of this topic...your point is moot.

And tell your friends to use their app market

Eragon · 10-19-2009, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by chris

What do you think?

The biggest selling point for VZW will be the fact that Android OS will be available across multiple hardware platforms. In the past, WM could be found on QWERTY/Non-QWERTY, Touch Screen/non-Touch Screen devices. Users had choice among WM devices offered by a single carrier.

If Android and VZW succeed, WM will recede further into the ether; iPhone OS is offered only on one platform with a singular flavor. Nothing wrong with that model - OS X has been legitimately available only on Apple hardware, whereas Windows has been available over a larger variety.

Where Windows and the multiple OEMs have failed compared to OS X and Apple, perhaps Android can succeed.

ZR_Yancy · 10-19-2009, 07:31 PM

Let's not assume what Droid 2.0 might be able to do. let's just wait for it. I've heard this song before with RIMM and Palm.

Eragon · 10-19-2009, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by ZR_Yancy

Let's not assume what Droid 2.0 might be able to do. let's just wait for it. I've heard this song before with RIMM and Palm.

Don't I know it. I can't wait to get rid of my Blackberry Storm.