iPhone user checking in, prefer it over the android to be honest even though the android is superior in specs but I just don't like its cheap plastic look. Where as iPhone is a bit more classy. Plus I can't be asked to Root/Rom the phone, for me thats for geeks and people who have time on their hands something which I don't have, just want a phone that works and is in a class of its own and iPhone does exactly what I need it for. Dismissing a phone completely like this thread is nothing but absurd.
Brother I don't believe all 43 pages are full of iPhone hate posts....the thread started off with some members comparison and yes sometimes dislike for iPhones....but the thread has progressed and there are some good points raised on iPhones, aswell as apps, and other devices both on android and apple....there are other threads that have gone on to be developed on these topics.
Everyone has preferences and some iPhone and non iPhone user's have vented there frustrations out via discussions on this thread.
Not meaning or intending to offend anyones preference in choice.
Apparently many out there feel androids are better for the great outdoors and the reasons they cite include: ease of replacing batteries and screen size. Both have GPS capabilities so that is not an issue although some are better in that you can pre-load maps and use GPS offline.
Batteries, GPS capabilities, water-proof design, relatively 'indestructible' design... < this is the only reason I've looked at the differences between the two in the past and I suppose it would be the only reason for me to want to consider an all-in-one phone/computer that is small and light-weight.
The only other time I felt disadvantaged at not having a smart-phone was when taking online classes and not being able to multi-task when needed.
Casio G'ZOne Commando caught my attention for this. Actually, it came about after I looked into watches with GPS capability that could be solar-charged... Casio Pathfinder.
I've looked at the differences between the two in the past and I suppose it would be the only reason for me to want to consider an all-in-one phone/computer that is small and light-weight.
90% of my posts are done from the phone, including this one.
These smartphones really have changed life. But the good thing is that we use them for halal work, unlike others who buy it for Music and videos etc.
I was really reluctant on using the HTC blink feed. I thought it was totally useless. I was really pleased when the HTC One X had the option of disabling it.
But as I've read on many reports, many people have become so used to the BlinkFeed. And I also find myself in that position. I almost didn't buy the HTC One because of the blink feed and I believe many people have also stayed away from the HTC One.
Well, HTC One are about to get an update where they have improved the BlinkFeed, gallery and a few other things. (The gallery in it's current form is superb, I wonder what the update will do)
Now they will have an option to disable the BlinkFeed on the HTC One just like they already have on the HTC One X. But you know what? I use it more than I ever thought I would.
I get to keep up with just the news (from the given options), smartphones, gadgets news etc. I get all the information as soon as it comes out.
Sorry for waffling on, but I thought I'd let you know.
Samsung Galaxy S3 outpaces iPhone 5S, 5C in touch accuracy
October 25, 2013 | Don Reisinger
The Samsung Galaxy S3 performed notably better than Apple's latest handsets in terms of overall screen accuracy, according to a new study.
Apple's iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C have a bit of improving to do on the touch-accuracy front, according to new data from OptoFidelity, a Finland-based tech test and measurement company.
OptoFidelity said that it used its own Touch Panel Performance Tester to measure the iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, and Samsung Galaxy S3. The device uses a robot to "touch" exact coordinates on a screen. It then measures the coordinates of the touch device to see how closely they matched.
According to the data (PDF), the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C had significant fail rates, especially around the edges and toward the top of their displays. The Samsung Galaxy S3, meanwhile, was largely accurate across the middle of the screen, but had errors around the edges.
From there, OptoFidelity turned its attention to the virtual keyboard on the three devices and again found that Samsung's device is far more accurate in its response to touch inputs.
"Because the touch accuracy is more even in Galaxy S3 than in iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, you get a lot less typing errors, and letters which are close to the edge are working better," OptoFidelity said in its report. "You can also test this by tapping letters on the edge and typing long text messages."
OptoFidelity didn't say why it didn't include the Galaxy S4 in its study.
Was considering getting a tablet for a while, was considering buying the Google nexus but didn't think any tablet could compare to an apple iPad to be honest, and I was quite keen on trying out the apple app store. Thought I'd look around first, but when I went in store the Asus touchscreen/mini laptop caught my eye, and that's what I bought in the end....as I'm a typist and require a physical keyboard rather then a touchscreen keyboard....so I got the best of both worlds....Asus runs on windows which has it's own app store and doent use the Android playstore.
So it's a cross between a tablet and a laptop....in my experience before buying anything...it's really worthwhile going into store and trying out what's on offer....I can't remember why I changed my mind about buying Google nexus....but I'm sure the only reason was it not having a physical keyboard.....aswell as my phone having the same functions.
We have an apple iPad at home, and yes apple is apple, I bought it for my old man as he was using some cheap tablet he ordered from the tv, it was terrible and you just about could read bbc news on it and even that would take ages to load, I didn't like it that he was using something which was pure garbage so I went and bought him a iPad and alhumdulilah no complaints.
I'm looking to buy it for my personal use, however I won't be spending 500� on it, no way. iPad is good but there are plenty of other alternatives out there which do the job just as good. 250� for a 32gb nexus isn't bad at all and I've read nothing but good reviews about them so far. Plus I've always wanted to try an android.
I also looked at the kindle as I would like to read books/PDFs on it and also take up learning Arabic again however I wasn't really impressed to be honest. Does anyone know if the nexus has any limitations such as not being able to read PDFs etc ? Now Hudl and other cheap alternatives are out too costing 100� or less, not impressed. I guess it will be best to wait until Christmas as sales will be on :D
^^ Sister I've seen that Asus tablet your referring to, it's a good piece of kit with some good reviews, however for me 200-250 is probably the budget or around that mark.
This cannot be undone and I am sure it will be greatly appreciated.
We apologise but you have been denied access to report posts in this thread. This could be due to excessively reporting posts and not understanding our forum rules. For assistance or information, please use the forum help thread to request more information. Jazakallah
