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#Apple - what the fuss? Here is my opinion - from someone who continues to use his 4 yr old #iphone.
I have been one of the biggest fans of the Nokias of the past (when their Symbian made sense). Since 2006, I've been using iPhone 2g - yes, their very very first model. I had one of the first 10 to be released in Australia and, to be really really honest, I feel even my 4 year old phone dwarfs some of the newer & more trendy phones - in features, looks & the fact that the thing just works! [& that is coming from an advanced business user] This especially applies to newer Nokias, however, I've to admit that new HTCs & Samsungs are impressive crafts, especially with the Android system.
Anyway, I think it comes down to the individual. If you've embraced Apple's ecosystem (iTunes et al), you see that as 'convention' and will not want to change. Besides, you would want to make the most of the apps you've already spent money on (like I have).
For me, I will continue to drift towards Apple's way - for sheer solidarity of Apple products & the fact that they just work. Really, a lot of smartphones do more (& much more) than the iPhone but no one does it in the slick fashion that the iPhone does it in - no sluggishness (yes, not even on my antique phone for most part) & just a great experience.
I just wish they had true multi-tasking but I have a feeling they are not far.
If a truly had it my way though, I'd take a Desire HD with iOS 4 or an iPhone 5 with 4.3in screen.
Cheers,
Nitin Malhotra
I have been one of the biggest fans of the Nokias of the past (when their Symbian made sense). Since 2006, I've been using iPhone 2g - yes, their very very first model. I had one of the first 10 to be released in Australia and, to be really really honest, I feel even my 4 year old phone dwarfs some of the newer & more trendy phones - in features, looks & the fact that the thing just works! [& that is coming from an advanced business user] This especially applies to newer Nokias, however, I've to admit that new HTCs & Samsungs are impressive crafts, especially with the Android system.
Anyway, I think it comes down to the individual. If you've embraced Apple's ecosystem (iTunes et al), you see that as 'convention' and will not want to change. Besides, you would want to make the most of the apps you've already spent money on (like I have).
For me, I will continue to drift towards Apple's way - for sheer solidarity of Apple products & the fact that they just work. Really, a lot of smartphones do more (& much more) than the iPhone but no one does it in the slick fashion that the iPhone does it in - no sluggishness (yes, not even on my antique phone for most part) & just a great experience.
I just wish they had true multi-tasking but I have a feeling they are not far.
If a truly had it my way though, I'd take a Desire HD with iOS 4 or an iPhone 5 with 4.3in screen.
Cheers,
Nitin Malhotra