Sounds like you should get an iphone 4 if these are the specific features you are looking for and if you are staying with att. Seems kind of silly that you are trying to resist following the crowd.
Why does everybody keep jumping on that one statement? The main reason I was going against the iPhone was because I was told that there are phones that are superior to it on the market not simply because I am trying to go against the crowd, it was just something I noticed. I have said I wouldn't mind switching to a different carrier either if it came down to that.
i don't think there are too many phones superior to it on the market...if youre looking for a touchscreen smartphone your options are limited to android or iphone. att has a horrible selection of android phones. ( maybe even one) iphone is your choice. if you're looking to switching than the nexus one is the obvious choice but again you can only get it at a subsidized price for tmobile. sprint has the evo which apparently has horrible battery life. i don't know much about the htc incredible but if you wanna go to verizon that would probably your only choice of an android phone
All the phones are pretty similar spec-wise. It depends on what you want off your phone (4G, 8mp, N-support, etc)
I think everyone assumes you're just trying to go against the crowd because there isn't much out there that the iPhone 4 doesn't have, and a lot of stuff it has that many others don't. The comparison above details that quite well, I think. So yes, the iPhone 4 isn't really missing anything (except Flash which I uninstalled on my Nexus One anyway). Will it be missing stuff in 6 months that other Android-powered will have? Probably, since Apple only upgrades it once per year and Google makes free updates every few months. If you want to constantly be on the bleeding edge with free upgrades, get an unlocked Nexus One on AT&T's band. The N1 gets Android updates first (even before it's sent OTA) and really is the premiere Android phone still... plus, if you want uniqueness, not too many have it since it isn't sold in stores. The EVO/Incredible, while nice, are slower to get upgrades -- you are at HTC's mercy on that one. Also, I hear the EVO has bad battery life and looks a bit awkward when you hold it up to your face.
Yes. I mentioned this a few posts back. I saw no prerequisite for getting the phone subsidized on the OP, however. You will be contract-free with an unlocked phone, which could be nice.
Something you noticed.... alright? I'm sorry bro, but I jump at that statement because no phone is "superior" to the Iphone 4 just as the Iphone 4 is no "superior" to all the newer Android based phones either. Quite frankly I feel you really don't know what the hell you are looking for. Just my .02 cents.
Yes, something I noticed. Just like I notice most people have iPods as their mp3 players yet I have found other products I like better than iPods. Yeah which is why I have been pretty prevalent on the features. There are some features which are better on iPhone and others that are not. If I knew what I was looking for why the hell would I have started this thread? Great observation!
I think people were expecting more specific features. These are pretty standard for the latest and greatest smartphones. The iPhone has been known for one of the most responsive and accurate touch screens, although the latest offering have been comparable. The iPhone has the best and biggest list of apps. The iPhone fits your bill perfectly. For some more detailed comparisons IMHO... iPhone: more cohesive, polished experience - very appealing to me, may not matter at all to some easier to use - subjective, but why people say this is a bad thing is beyond me more apps and more high quality apps Android phones: changeable batteries, SD cards - don't care, I don't plan on getting any extra to change them in and out, although I can see why this matters to others integrates closely with Google services - nice bonus if you use a lot of Google stuff like I do flash - not a deal breaker for me, but also a nice bonus widgets - very appealing to me, but I'll have to use it for a few days to see if it's actually as useful as I think it will be I'm probably forgetting some other stuff. If the iPhone were on Verizon I'd have a very tough decision, but it's not, so my choice was easy.
OK, if you're going for superiority in a product, we have to know what you want. You provided that. So here, (and note that I'm only comparing the iPhone to AT&T Android phones because you want to stay with AT&T and because Android and Apple are at the top in OS, imo) WiFi - The iPhone has an Wireless-N adapter inside of it, I don't believe the other Android phones on AT&T have Wireless-N. Camera/Video Capabilities - This has been argued many times over about how Apple should have higher MP and a better resolution of a camera. The fact is, even though their MP might not be the best, the crispness of the quality of their pictures and video is simply amazing at what they offer (hardware-wise). If you're looking to do some point-and-shoot with your video every so often, the iPhone 4 isn't a bad option. I've only seen one other phone that isn't out yet that can record 720p @ 30 fps. Touch Screen - Most touch screens nowadays have an AMOLED screen (which actually hasn't been that great on mobile phones when you take it out in the sunlight). The iPhone 4 will have IPS tech at 960x640 which is the highest resolution in a smart phone today. On AT&T, I think only one other phone has a bigger screen at 3.7 inches while the iPhone is at 3.5. Apps - This is a big one. This is where Android vs. Apple comes in. Now, Android is a open market... they're going to have a much larger selection of free apps. For me personally, I think Apple offers a wide-array of free apps that people use everyday and so then it comes down to the OS and how good/bad it is. There are a lot of articles out there about Android vs. Apple so you should check those out... but you won't go wrong with buying an Android or an iPhone if you want great apps.
They have a 1 year warranty but you can extend it with the AppleCare for a second year, I believe. One thing that isn't covered is accidents... ex. cracked screen. Most hardware failures and software failures can be taken down to the Apple store where they will either give you a new/refurbished phone or fix it right on the spot. There are also many 3rd party insurers out there for the iPhone that do cover accidental things such as water damage and cracked screens.
Basically all smartphones have wifi. Most have touchscreens. The iPhone 4's camera will be comparable or better than most other smartphones. The iPhone has the most polished and largest number of apps. Get the iPhone 4 and don't look back. I don't think you'll regret it at all. How could you forget free turn-by-turn navigation?! Google Voice is also a killer app if you have the need for it and have no qualms making the transition to it. Which phone did you get?
Oh yes, turn by turn is big. I thought of Voice as bundled with Google services, I'll be using that for SMS and voice mail transcription so it should be mentioned on it's own. I've been waiting almost 2 weeks for my Droid Incredible. It will probably arrive here next week. It's back ordered like a mofo.
Always go for coverage first. It doesn't matter how badass your phone is, if the coverage sucks, then there is no point in having it. That said, your choices are either Iphone or the Incredible. Apple and Android are pretty much neck and neck. Don't fall for the "there is an app for that' campaign. Its about quality, not quantity. Both services offer quality apps. Also, don't fall for the smartphone hype. Sure, they are "cool", but do you really need one? Keep in mind if you lose it, break it, ect ... you're on your own. I won't get one until I need mobile email on the road. As a tech geek, im finding myself trying to get myself away from the internet, instead of closer. Also, I prefer cutting edge. Smartphones have been around for years now. They are just getting smaller, shinier, and quicker. Quite frankly, I find them boring. I see them as a tool, not a toy. My biggest gripe about apple is their proprietary business model, their walled garden and they way they bully the carrier to their terms.
Very nice! That's what I'm currently using. Amazing phone overall. So are you going all out with the Google Voice integration? I did when I got the original Droid and it has been awesome. Saves me $240 a year in text message fees. Free visual voicemail is great (transcription is hit-or-miss, but it's very useful when it hits). Call screening is such a nice feature for unknown callers, as is caller blocking. Checking and sending messages from your PC is convenient for me a lot of the time. I don't know if I can ever go to the iPhone as long as they don't have GV as an app.
This is the answer you were looking for OP. It's pretty inexpensive too. Edit: also interesting to note that alot of first hand reports of folks switching from a sprint pre to the evo are rather underwhelming. They are saying speedwise its about the same as an overclocked pre.
WebOS is pretty solid, but he also mentioned apps. Pre has no chance there. Really, iphone OS or Android are his best choices.
