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A. First of all, I'm actually not a huge techie or an expert on cellphones, but I'm also in the market for a new phone (also for Verizon) and have been researching like crazy, so here's what I've found. I'm personally staying the hell away from the iPhone. iOS is stiff, it has an appearance that can't be fooled around with and certain apps that can't be removed (iTunes as a prime example). While the app store is huge and there are a world of accessories for it, the new iPhone 5 has a new dock that makes any old apple speakers or cables useless. Also, it doesn't support Near Field Communications (NFC), which is something that you may not be interested in now, but is getting implemented in businesses and information stations like crazy. In a year or two, most major businesses and even mom & pop shops will have something for your phone to interact with in order to pay (no more carrying around cards). Also, iTunes sucks and you're stuck with it. Oh, and the battery isn't great either, and the new Apple Maps are blowing it compared to Google Maps. So basically, don't get the iPhone.
I'm looking at Android phones because of their customization and because Google is amazing. You can use widgets just like the ones on your computer so that when you open your home screen you can immediately see the weather, any new messages, or just about anything you can think of. Most new android phones have NFC, and they all come with everything Google has to offer. Also, most android phones come with a slot to put a microSD chip in, which can expand your memory by up to 32GB while iPhones cost loads for every memory increase.
Finally, the phones:
Samsung Galaxy S3: Big-ass phone, huge screen (4.8"), decent battery for a big screen, really good display, runs on the latest android operating system. Ideal if you're looking to play lots of games, watch lots of movies, or look at lots of websites, but if you do those things all day the battery won't last you a whole day.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus: Pretty much the (slightly) older version of the S3, but now only $50 with a 2-year contract. Really good deal, as this phone is still a beast. It doesn't have a microSD slot, and its battery life isn't the best, so keep those in mind.
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (HD model coming on sale soon): If you don't care about size, get this phone. It's like the king-kong of phones, big but powerful. It has a 4.7" screen, and can do everything the S3 can, but it has a battery that no other phone can even try to compete with. This phone will last you an entire weekend on one charge, even with heavy use. It's built with kevlar and Gorilla Glass, so it can take a beating. It is heavy and big, and it probably won't work for one handed use, but neither will the S3.
Motorola Droid Razr M: This is the phone I'm getting. It's not as big as the huge smartphones many people are getting right now, it's pretty much the same size as the iPhone actually. It'll fit in your pocket and you can easily use it with one hand. That being said, it has a big screen for its size (4.3" compared to iPhone's 4"). It's only $100 with a two-year contract, but it comes with almost all the software features of the S3. Its display isn't as good, but unless you have a fetish for screens then it'll do fine. Its also built as tough as its older brother, the Maxx. It's battery isn't as big as the Maxx, but it still has a big one that can keep the phone running much, much longer than the iPhone.
So there you have it, suck it iPhone
what should i get for Christmas?
Q. i am a 13 year old girl, i have a blackberry and iPod, a TV, docking station, a Wii, a laptop, i was thinking about an iPad or a Samsung galaxy tab 10.1 and just give my iPod to my sister or mum but yeah HELP!! i'm allowed about £400-450 so yeah:) HELP!
A. It would be a little helpful if you told us some hobbies you have, lol. :P
You could get:
Instruments
Art Supplies
Drawing Tablet
A TV
PS3, or Xbox 360
DVDs or Blu-rays of your favorite movie/TV show
Video camera
Music CDs
Video games
Surround sound system
Headphones
Desktop PC
Gift Cards
Books
Candy
Jewelry
Bath lotions
Clothes
Stuffed animals
Posters
Furniture for your room
Figures from your favorite game/movie/TV show
All I can think of right now. I'll edit and add more if I think of them.
Merry, early Christmas! ^.^ I hope you decide what you want.
iPhone 4 or Samsung Galaxy S II?
Q. So, my upgrade is due, and I am really, really stuck on whether to get the iPhone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S 2. I have an ipod docking station so the iPhone would be ideal for that! But the galaxy is more modern looking slightly. And the camera is better am I right? But what would be ideal for internet browsing, applications, and ease of use etc... I do love the iphone and am sticking with it for now but another thing that puts me off is that its not the latest iPhone!!!!! Please respond to as many of my problems as possible! Thanks
A. I got my iPhone 4 as an iPod replacement that just so happened to be the same time as my upgrade, so in essence I got an iPod Touch for a fraction of the price that worked with all of my existing iPod accessories and could use all of my iTunes music. The phone part was just a bonus.
The S 2 is much more powerful, faster (on 4G) and is Android so if you want to customize or want the Android apps. It doesn't run the latest Android software now that the Galaxy Nexus with Ice Cream Sandwich is out, while the iPhone 4 got iOS 5 the same time as the 4S got it. It also has a bigger (though lower resolution) screen and is AMOLED so it renders colours better.
Also, don't just look a megapixels when looking at camera specs. High megapixels (over 5) is pretty much just for enlargements. The smaller pixels of an 8MP aren't as sensitive to light, so their pictures can be more noisy. Check websites to see the photo quality--the iPhone 4 5MP camera is pretty hard to beat... I leave my Nikon DSLR at home because of it.
The best would be to see if you can try each one and see what you like the best. They are both great phones.
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