DROID vs. iPhone

shmike · 12-17-2009, 11:04 AM

I know the phone topic has been beat to death but here goes...

The wife wants a new phone, preferably an iPhone.

We are currently with Verizon, I prefer to stay there.

The phone will be used for calls, texting, pics, web browsing and music. Nothing overly complex.

Being user friendly is more important than being the most elite phone on the market.

No contract issues but I can buy the Droid for $99 vs. $199 for the iPhone.

So, which do I buy?

Edit: I meant to make a poll...

Trip · 12-17-2009, 11:06 AM

Look at some of the other HTC android OS phones. I am not a fan of motorola. AT&T hassle is not worth an iphone.

shmike · 12-17-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Look at some of the other HTC android OS phones. I am not a fan of motorola. AT&T hassle is not worth an iphone.

I agree with the AT&T part.

What's not to like about Motorola?

Thanks for the poll!

Trip · 12-17-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

What's not to like about Motorola?

I am not a fan of their designs. Some of the user input and the design of the phone itself wasn't well thought out.

Keep in mind, droid is just the first to have Android 2.0. All the HTC phones on 1.6 are going to go to 2.0 eventually and there will be plenty of upcoming phones using Android 2.0. It's not like the iphone, the Android 2.0 OS will be on lots of different styled phones. I would wait a few months if that is an option to see what is out next in the 2.0 upgrades. That's what I am doing.

Dave · 12-17-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I am not a fan of their designs. Some of the user input and the design of the phone itself wasn't well thought out.

Keep in mind, droid is just the first to have Android 2.0. All the HTC phones on 1.6 are going to go to 2.0 eventually and there will be plenty of upcoming phones using Android 2.0. It's not like the iphone, the Android 2.0 OS will be on lots of different styled phones. I would wait a few months if that is an option to see what is out next in the 2.0 upgrades. That's what I am doing.

im the exact opposite. That monolithic boxy slider design is exactly what ive been waiting for. Just gotta stay paitient till i can afford one

Trip · 12-17-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

im the exact opposite. That monolithic boxy slider design is exactly what ive been waiting for. Just gotta stay paitient till i can afford one

The touchpad on the right of the keyboard is kinda annoying. It needed to be on the left.

HurricaneHeather · 12-17-2009, 11:19 AM

I am a phone dummy and don't care about what's better, I like easy. It simply doesn't get any easier than the iPhone. If she's ever used iTunes or even an iPod, she can figure it out within minutes.

But, I am not going to debate it, this is just my opinion.

EpyonXero · 12-17-2009, 11:28 AM

Im a fan of Apple, I have a Touch and wanted an iPhone. However, I got a Droid and I love it. The Droid is definitely the most elite (IMO) phone out now BUT it is not quite as user friendly as the iPhone. The basic functions out of the box are easy enough but if you really want to make the most of it you have to put some effort into customizing it. There are a bunch of things it can do that the iPhone cant but its up to the user to find and install those applications.

Now when it comes to music the iPhone beats it hands down. Its easy to connect the Droid to any computer and drop music onto the device, there are also programs that will manually sync the Droids library with your iTunes library. But it nowhere near as easy as plugging your iPhone/iPod in and having it sync automatically with iTunes. Also the iPhone music player is much better when it comes to organizing songs and playlists.

AT&T sucks but im sure your wife would like the iPhone better.

Homeslice · 12-17-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by EpyonXero

AT&T sucks but im sure your wife would like the iPhone better.

Agreed.

Droid is for the person (usually a guy) who likes to spend time customizing shit, looking around for the newest & greatest apps, bragging about open source, etc.

defector · 12-17-2009, 11:29 AM

Was recently in the same situation as you, and went with the Droid since we are already with Verizon. About a month in, and no problems thus far.

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shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	DROID vs. iPhone I know the phone topic has been beat to death but here goes... The wife wants a new phone, preferably an iPhone. We are currently with Verizon, I prefer to stay there. The phone will be used for calls, texting, pics, web browsing and music. Nothing overly complex. Being user friendly is more important than being the most elite phone on the market. No contract issues but I can buy the Droid for $99 vs. $199 for the iPhone. So, which do I buy? Edit: I meant to make a poll... __________________ Racing For Smiles

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defector My balls, your chin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The desert of Az Moto: 929, SV650, YZ250 Posts: 1,917	Was recently in the same situation as you, and went with the Droid since we are already with Verizon. About a month in, and no problems thus far. __________________ Reading this signature may give you special powers, including the ability to run through walls. You should try it immediately.

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HurricaneHeather AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Moto: '98 Honda Fireblade Posts: 3,696	I am a phone dummy and don't care about what's better, I like easy. It simply doesn't get any easier than the iPhone. If she's ever used iTunes or even an iPod, she can figure it out within minutes. But, I am not going to debate it, this is just my opinion.

12-17-2009, 11:28 AM	#8
EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	Im a fan of Apple, I have a Touch and wanted an iPhone. However, I got a Droid and I love it. The Droid is definitely the most elite (IMO) phone out now BUT it is not quite as user friendly as the iPhone. The basic functions out of the box are easy enough but if you really want to make the most of it you have to put some effort into customizing it. There are a bunch of things it can do that the iPhone cant but its up to the user to find and install those applications. Now when it comes to music the iPhone beats it hands down. Its easy to connect the Droid to any computer and drop music onto the device, there are also programs that will manually sync the Droids library with your iTunes library. But it nowhere near as easy as plugging your iPhone/iPod in and having it sync automatically with iTunes. Also the iPhone music player is much better when it comes to organizing songs and playlists. AT&T sucks but im sure your wife would like the iPhone better.