“I hadn’t bought a cellphone since October 2008, when I got the first phone running Google’s Android software, the G1, on its first day on sale. Since then, I’ve reviewed scores of phones for The Associated Press, and I’ve given personal recommendations to friends and family,” Rachel Metz reports for The Associated Press.
“As a gadget reviewer, you’d think it would be easy for me to pick out a new cellphone. I know what’s out there, and I have access to the top devices. At any given time, I have a disturbing number of ‘loaner’ smartphones crowding my desk, waiting to be reviewed or sent back to a handset maker or wireless carrier,” Metz reports. “As it turns out, this made it even harder to make a decision. Part of me felt paralyzed by choice, while another part of me felt no existing phone had everything on my wish list of features. I also hesitated knowing that anything I bought would soon be replaced by a newer model.”
“Finally, the iPhone 4S was announced in October. I reviewed it and was impressed enough with the hardware and new software to brave the launch day crowds and get a white 16-gigabyte model that runs on Verizon Wireless’ network. It cost me $199 and will tie me up with the carrier for two years,” Metz reports. “Now, several weeks later, I’m happy with my decision.”
“Not long after I switched, I got a tempting offer in the mail from T-Mobile. Come back to us, it pleaded, and we’ll give you any smartphone for free,” Metz reports. “For a moment, I imagined returning to T-Mobile’s welcoming arms and snagging a new Android smartphone. I’d pick an expensive one, naturally, as the letter said I could have any one I wanted.”
“Then I remembered why I switched to Apple’s gadget – and changed networks – in the first place. Most people won’t get their hands on as many phones as I have as a gadget reviewer, but chances are they share my desire for getting the best product at the best price,” Metz reports. “For my money, the iPhone 4S gives me the right combination of brains, beauty and reliable service. And so, I set the letter aside and got back to playing around with my new iPhone.”
Much more in the full article here.
MacDailyNews Take: Why settle for anything less than the very best, especially when it costs the same or even less?
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Readers “Fred Mertz” and “Dow C.” for the heads up.]
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