Comments on: Not even considering Android or Windows Phone devices

By: Rodney E Jones

Rodney E Jones — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:00:29 +0000

I love Windows Phone! My device is the Samsung Focus.. I think that Apple makes very good product and that the ecosystem is very tight. I’m not a fan of Android and I think you guys know why. The WP ecosystem is getting tighter and more “universal” as time moves on and sense I love the WP user experience I support that platform. Now, I don’t blame any ifan for not wanting to switch because Apple seems to be doing their job correctly. I hope one day that they have a better choice of devices, but the iPhone is well received by many so I have respect for it. Using WP, and having tried iPhones and Android devices I have come to this conclusion unbiased…. Windows Phone is new and has a fresh approach, and integrates great with other MS products, but it’s newness and lack of apps is a drawback. MS has horrible marketing skills which lead to poor sales. Hopefully WP will continue to move forward because it really is a great OS. Android has very appealing hardware and price points to appeal to many. Google has great search and maps. But, I can’t help but feel that the execution is poor, and many people don’t know what they are buying into. The iPhone is a great device on the hardware and software side. The ecosystem is very tight, and protrudes high quality. Millions and millions of users who stand by the iPhone speaks for itself. The only drawback is the limited selection of devices, and I personally feel that the look of the software is getting old.

I think that Apple and MS will continue to move forward because of the focus on quality. My prediction is that Google’s carelessness will lead to them being branded as the “cheep” option, in terms of quality and price. But, my wish is for WP to pick up the pace and form the great reputation that the iPhone has. It really is a joy to use.

By: janeshepard

janeshepard — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:00:53 +0000

Got it. Android wins. Now STFU and go cuddle up with a malfunctioning step-up transformer.

By: GM

GM — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:20:20 +0000

It doesn’t matter that they are or are not loyal! They are buying Android phones faster than iPhones. What part of that don’t you underfuckingstand? Geez! Fanboys!

By: andintroducing

andintroducing — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:18:37 +0000

Tru dat!

By: kingmel

kingmel — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:15:50 +0000

Where do you live? I would like to be able to hire an experienced carpenter. Don’t give up! Despite the economy, people are still renovating homes. Perhaps you just need to market yourself in a different way.

By: LordRobin

LordRobin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:04:25 +0000

Is there really anything about Android that makes users averse to switching to something else?

Yes. Irrational Apple-hatred, or being a techno-geek hacker who brags about “rooting” his phone.

——RM

By: Indentured1

Indentured1 — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:27:22 +0000

With the slight exception that I’m a high end finish carpenter, and haven’t had serious work for 2 1/2 years. Other than that, it’s gravy!

By: auren

auren — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:02:05 +0000

When you can afford it? Try the used market on eBay and Kijiji. Macs, iPads, and iPhones are built to last. You can get a 2 to 3 year old product that has lots of life in it at a very affordable price.

There’s no excuse to wait.

By: crisrod63

crisrod63 — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:16:19 +0000

The thing is that the iPhone is only part of the solution. iCloud, the App Store, iTunes are really what distinguishes the Apple solution to the rest of the choices. People at my office are only getting around now to configuring PhotoStream, iCloud, iTunes Match. The more iPhones sold, the more iPads sold, the more iPads sold, the more Macs are sold. It is all a retroactive elegant solution that only augments Apple’s market position.

By: Indentured1

Indentured1 — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:54:09 +0000

When I can afford it, we will have a house without “windows”, yet I expect more (en)light(enment) than could ever be imagined…

By: ken1w

ken1w — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:19:26 +0000

Customers in the U.S. only had ONE wireless carrier choice (AT&T) until February 2011 when Verizon got iPhone 4, less than one year ago. And Sprint was added just a few months ago.

Therefore, there are still A LOT of customers who bought “something else” because they did not want to (or could not) switch to AT&T to get an iPhone, and they are still on their two-year contracts. The rest of those contracts will expire during 2012, and they will create a surge of new iPhone customers throughout 2012.

By: Dawood

Dawood — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:05:05 +0000

Good boi!!!