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Morgan · 01-18-2010, 01:54 AM

Palm Pre, I had an iPhone but multitasking was never the iPhone's strong point

The Architect · 01-18-2010, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

Drooooiiid.

I love the Moto Droid. It does everything imaginable plus a few more things.

Don't know how I lived without a computer in my pocket before.

+2 sorta, I dont have the droid yet.

Im literally counting down the days til im free of AT&T (38 Left) I'm like a kid waiting for christmas.

I've played with it numerous times at verizon stores. im going crazy.

Shroomster · 01-18-2010, 12:12 PM

MyTouch3g non-rooted as I'm still in the learning curve. just to clarify I hope most of you understand when someone says 'droid' they're referring to a phone by motorola.

Android phones are phones running an operating system called android. the droid does run android ironically, yet they're paying George Lucas for the use of the name....motorola=idiots when it comes to name choice

r3b3l · 01-18-2010, 12:37 PM

My phone is soo smart it can call people and take pictures. Anything more and It would just be another computer and I already have 4 of those.

cm07yaris · 01-18-2010, 01:13 PM

3GS

Kal-El · 01-18-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by r3b3l

My phone is soo smart it can call people and take pictures. Anything more and It would just be another computer and I already have 4 of those.

But having a mobile computer that slides into your pocket is a whole different thing.

coffiend · 01-18-2010, 01:49 PM

I love my iPhone 3g.

Plus with my upgrade through AT&T it was only 100 dollars, hard to pass up.

My girlfriend and I both used to have blackberries and absolutely HATED them. Terrible user interface, froze constantly, crappy browser, and cheaply constructed. I can't say too much about any of the other smart phones because I have no experience with them. All I know is that by the time I got rid of my blackberry, I hated it so much that I smashed it with a hammer... And that felt amazing.

r3b3l · 01-18-2010, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal-El

But having a mobile computer that slides into your pocket is a whole different thing.

Only if you need it though. If i was running a business I would probably get a smart phone. All I do is call and text and occasionally take a pic or two. For me a phone that has all the bells and whistles is just a time waster at this point. Now when the price point on these phones is within reason I would probably get one. I have a samsung a767 which was free so I have no interest in spending $600+ on a gadget that can do things I dont need to be done.

Heck for 600+ I could get a rear brake conversion kit

Kal-El · 01-18-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by r3b3l

Only if you need it though. If i was running a business I would probably get a smart phone. All I do is call and text and occasionally take a pic or two. For me a phone that has all the bells and whistles is just a time waster at this point. Now when the price point on these phones is within reason I would probably get one. I have a samsung a767 which was free so I have no interest in spending $600+ on a gadget that can do things I dont need to be done.

Heck for 600+ I could get a rear brake conversion kit

Yeah, it does depend on your lifestyle and job. If you have a job where you really can't even use you phone, then it's not worth it. Or if you have a job where you're already at a computer all day.

But if you have the freedom to jump online periodically throughout the day, it's great. It's a great tool if you need to find out about something, find a place/business, while you're on the go ect...

And remember, in most cases, smartphones are only about $200-$300 with a two year plan. Not $600.

r3b3l · 01-18-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

$200-$300 with a two year plan. Not $600.

SIC

I hate contracts

CKaelin · 01-18-2010, 05:23 PM

I have an iphone 3g. Love it! Hate AT&T My g/f just got a Droid. It's really cool but has to be reboot every now nad then b/c of glitches. Verizon coverage is great around here.

coffiend · 01-18-2010, 07:17 PM

more people having iPhones now makes them just that much more fun to me considering the apps that work with other iPhones.

... That was worded really poorly but I think it makes sense, haha.

Plus, there must be a reason why iPhones ar so much more popular than other smart phones... Think quality ;)

AlexNet0 · 01-18-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PK198105

all you guys need to know about Android phones is ROOT and all the crappy carrier software is a thing of the past. As for Iphones way way too many people have them , its no fun anymore IMO

^+100,000

root and a good build of android from a decent coder *cough*CM*cough* makes the WORLD of difference with speed, battery life, glitches, everything.

I was actually dissatisfied with it until I did it.

the thing I love the most is the multitasking. everything you can think to do at once, it can do.

Dave · 01-18-2010, 10:29 PM

I have a Nokia E71.

Stainless steel body, great form factor, all the features you could hope for, and fantastic battery life. It looks like a Blackberry, but doesn't feel like you're talking into a Pop-Tart. S60 takes some getting used to, but it's a quick OS.

*tomato* · 01-19-2010, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I have a Nokia E71.

Stainless steel body, great form factor, all the features you could hope for, and fantastic battery life. It looks like a Blackberry, but doesn't feel like you're talking into a Pop-Tart. S60 takes some getting used to, but it's a quick OS.

and cheap too.

Nokia E71

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...kia-_-75205116

thanks very much for all the ideas, guys. I love it. A lot of ideas to look into.

*tomato* · 01-19-2010, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Gideon

As for a productivity device, I love my Blackberry. (And have for awhile, lol)

Nice family, Gideon!!

*tomato* · 01-19-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by shakurov

G1 here but if I was to get a new phone I'd look into the Nexus 1

Sexy device, looking into it. My carrier probably would give me a deal on that one if I renewed my contract. I liked the G1 a lot, too.

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Originally Posted by kenkyd

iPhone 3gs. once you own an iphone (imo), youll never want another phone. everything about it is fantastic. i dont even need a computer.

Yes, I've heard a lot of people say that. Just about 90% of people around me have an iPhone.

I forgot to say that call quality as well as internet speed is important. the iPhone isn't spectacular in either. Don't take it the wrong way, though, I know it's a cool device

just wondering if there is something else that would meet my needs that's all

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Originally Posted by PK198105

battery will suck with the original firmware, but if you root it the battery life is somewhat extended

can you please explain briefly what that means? Thanks

*tomato* · 01-19-2010, 12:38 AM

gonna check the rest of the comments later, I'm at CNET right now, looking at your recommendations.

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