Iphone VS Samsung Galaxy - School me IIS - Page 2

Octane (Humayun) · #21 03-10-2012, 11:21 AM

That's the thing, Andrew, it's "if" you puchase/download through the legitimate stores, then, you're safe. I suppose it's the same with jailbroken iPhones; if you download dodgy software, you should be aware of the consequences!

My understanding is that there's a whole host of ways of getting stuff for your phone in the Android space. Can't vouch or vet every single source, right?

Having gotten used to the Apple App Store, and, the way in which everything is integrated (if I buy on one phone, it gets downloaded to my other phone/iPad) is great.

Choice is wonderful!

H

tlgerdes (Trevor) · #22 03-10-2012, 12:52 PM

If you have content locally that you want to "easily" move to you mobile device, then android is definately easier. If you dont care for local content then Apple maybe your thing.

I am not saying you cant with Apple, just easier with Android. Android just plugs in mounts as local storage, copy content, hen open with appropriate app on your device, ie docs, spreadsheets, pdfs, books, movies, photos etc no juggling 3rd party sync apps.

tlgerdes (Trevor) · #23 03-10-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Octane

Having gotten used to the Apple App Store, and, the way in which everything is integrated (if I buy on one phone, it gets downloaded to my other phone/iPad) is great.

Choice is wonderful!

H

With Android, it doesnt automatically get distributed to all your devices. It registers it in their store and you select to download to each device seperately, still just one purchase though.

As H says choice is good.

Zhou (Mick) · #24 03-10-2012, 04:38 PM

I don't own either an Apple or a Samsung phone but I am leaning towards the Galaxy in the new year.

Apple, perhaps lost my business about five years ago when I purchased an i Pod. The rigmarole with i Tunes and the short battery life of the device put me off their products.

I am also looking at Nokia's new phone as I have a soft spot for that company. I still have my old Nokia "dumb phone" as a spare, the only reason I stopped using it is because it is extremely unfashionable, I felt like a social leper when I used that phone in Hong Kong (Yes, I am that shallow

). The Nokia phone can not be killed and I have heard stories about them falling into toilets and still being perfectly usable. It will be great when there is a retro revival in old school phones

. Also, I live close to the Nokia factory in Dongguan.

brian nordstrom (As avatar) · #25 03-10-2012, 07:09 PM

I will definatly look at one of these Clive , look good , thanks mate .
Brian.

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Originally Posted by clive milne

Another one to consider is the Nokia 920 which will be released next month.

It will use a Windows based operating system.

The performance of the camera on the 920 is in a league of its own.
Also, Nokia's I am told have the best antenna technology on the market.

http://www.extremetech.com/computing...he-world?print

malclocke (Malc) · #26 03-10-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Octane

My understanding is that there's a whole host of ways of getting stuff for your phone in the Android space. Can't vouch or vet every single source, right?

Every Android device I'm aware of comes with only one way of installing apps enabled by default, the Google Play store.

It is possible to install from other sources, but the owner of the phone will need to enable this explicitly.

Malc

Octane (Humayun) · #27 03-10-2012, 09:08 PM

You can do the same with the Apple devices.

I have left mine turned on for the phones, but, disabled for the iPad.

H

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Originally Posted by tlgerdes

With Android, it doesnt automatically get distributed to all your devices. It registers it in their store and you select to download to each device seperately, still just one purchase though.

As H says choice is good.

dannat (Daniel) · #28 03-10-2012, 09:30 PM

I reckon Phil is on the money with hs points,
I used to have one of every apple device, ipd touch (gave o kid2) iphone (gave to kid1) iPad (prize from my dead hands) MacBook air-still use , MacBook (given o wife) iMac -home computer
I now have Android, the galaxy is the best alternative to iphone , it's very usabe-the one big apple plus imo is Still the App store- some places (business govt dept) have Apple apps which can make things easy-the sheer no of Apos s impressive & you can get doe real crppy android Apps, I think iTS much easier to get good working apps workroom Apple store

If you're not a big app user go galaxy, if you need the Apps stay Apple

OICURMT · #29 03-10-2012, 11:37 PM

Should someone give the BlackBerry a plug

bloodhound31 · #30 03-10-2012, 11:58 PM

Thanks guys, lots of valuable input and you have well and truly educated me on the pros and cons of both.

I visited the Telstra store today where my current broken phone's contract is kept. Looks like I have a couple of choices.

1. Keep my existing $49 plan (still heaps to go on it.) ditch the handset and buy a prepaid android handset outright for $100.

2. Upgrade to a $67 plan for an iPhone (or android equivalent), plus pay out the old contract of $190 at $10 added to each monthly bill until paid out.

Seems it has been my year for broken stuff. Washing machine, 5DMKII camera, my car's air-conditioner just packed it in, and now the phone.

erick (Eric) · #31 06-10-2012, 12:43 PM

Work are putting me on a new contract and I have to get a smart phone - first time for me. Going to be a Galaxy S2 - no extra $s needed for that one. I think the Iph4 needed extra $s and and I'm just philosophically opposed to the Apple monster.

Watch this space - smart phone meets dumb user! yikes!!

bloodhound31 · #32 06-10-2012, 01:19 PM

Well, in the end I got the android phone from Telstra and I must say that after a few days with it, I am really enjoying it. The camera is so-so, but the display is fantastic. I have loaded a few of my photography portfolios onto the card and it's awesome to have on hand and so easy to scroll through and display so bright and clear.

The iPhone was very tempting, but I just couldn't justify the monthly plan as my wife already has one. The camera on the iPhone is better, but that's why I carry a 5DMK II everywhere....

Once again, thanks everyone for the input. I was able to weigh up cost vs features and make a good decision.

Bless ya's!!

Baz.

multiweb (Marc) · #33 06-10-2012, 01:38 PM

I have a nokia N95. It has buttons that go 'click' and it slides out too. Wicked thing.

bloodhound31 · #34 06-10-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by multiweb

I have a nokia N95. It has buttons that go 'click' and it slides out too. Wicked thing.

Sounds nice mate. I got the Telstra Smart-Touch 2.

tlgerdes (Trevor) · #35 06-10-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by multiweb

I have a nokia N95. It has buttons that go 'click' and it slides out too. Wicked thing.

See, Marc is smart, he saves his money for astro toys.

multiweb (Marc) · #36 06-10-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tlgerdes

See, Marc is smart, he saves his money for astro toys.

Actually it's the other way around. I have no money left to get a decent mobile phone....