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On 2010-06-20 15:34:39, Mano82 wrote:
It can be difficult to compare conditions across the Atlantic, but the fact is that most Android phones are available for a fraction of the price you usually must pay for an iPhone.
But then you get only what you pay for.
You forgot to translate the whole article at VG.no. Here is the final part:
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.. But here is the iPhone front
Although Android is an open platform that gives far more options than the iPhone, there are also areas where the iPhone for now lies ahead. At least in our part of the world.
One advantage of the iPhone is that you can be sure that
program to download, are properly checked. The chances for it to be something scary included in the program are far less than the iPhone with Android open market and the ability to install unsigned software that is not properly checked.
So far, we have in this country only access the part of the Android Market which offers free programs. Some payment solution is not yet in place, so you miss a lot of exciting and useful applications. Some developers work around this by allowing you to download a trial version which you can pay for the developer's website, but it is a far less user-friendly solution than to buy applications directly to iPhone from your iTunes.
The fact that you have the choice between a number of Android phones, is both an advantage and a disadvantage. It is far easier for software developers to create applications for the iPhone, where you only have a few models to relate to. The more types of phones you have to take into account, the heavier job it is to program.
[ This Message was edited by: AbuBasim on 2010-06-20 15:19 ]
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Posted: 2010-06-20 16:10:39
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On 2010-06-20 09:26:29, Pitzon wrote:
I just went back to 3Gs after using the x10 for 2 months and man it feels like im home again. My life got a bit funnier again
User experience is MUCH different on x10 mini from x10 in areas that count: speed, intuitive use, flow. I think you would be surprised if you had actually tried the phone.
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Posted: 2010-06-20 16:31:38
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^^^ Probably due to the X10 mini only having a QVGA display so less stress on processor.
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Posted: 2010-06-20 18:02:41
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Wow I really opened up a debate here lol.
I think everyone has addressed my issues for/against trading so far. Almost everyone I know that has an iPhone or has had one in the past, has said it's been their favourite phone ever. Any other phones just doesn't feel as good afterwards.
Unless I'm completely the odd one out in this world, I'm worried I'll feel the same!!! My other big fear, is that the Mini Pro just won't keep up with the rest of the Android world... the UI is so heavily customised, I don't know if it will suddenly stop being a good phone in one years time.
On the plus side as was mentioned, this will be the
best time to sell an iPhone 3GS. It gets all the OS 4.0 updates and will still get me quite a lot of money... in 6 months down the line its value will drop drastically and I'll struggle to get a good price if I want to sell!!
Such a brave decision is needed!! (clearly I don't have many decisions to make in my life haha)
[ This Message was edited by: iamstevie on 2010-06-20 18:04 ]
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Posted: 2010-06-20 19:03:26
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On 2010-06-20 16:10:39, AbuBasim wrote:
On 2010-06-20 15:34:39, Mano82 wrote:
It can be difficult to compare conditions across the Atlantic, but the fact is that most Android phones are available for a fraction of the price you usually must pay for an iPhone.
But then you get only what you pay for.
You forgot to translate the whole article at VG.no. Here is the final part:
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.. But here is the iPhone front
Although Android is an open platform that gives far more options than the iPhone, there are also areas where the iPhone for now lies ahead. At least in our part of the world.
One advantage of the iPhone is that you can be sure that
program to download, are properly checked. The chances for it to be something scary included in the program are far less than the iPhone with Android open market and the ability to install unsigned software that is not properly checked.
So far, we have in this country only access the part of the Android Market which offers free programs. Some payment solution is not yet in place, so you miss a lot of exciting and useful applications. Some developers work around this by allowing you to download a trial version which you can pay for the developer's website, but it is a far less user-friendly solution than to buy applications directly to iPhone from your iTunes.
The fact that you have the choice between a number of Android phones, is both an advantage and a disadvantage. It is far easier for software developers to create applications for the iPhone, where you only have a few models to relate to. The more types of phones you have to take into account, the heavier job it is to program.
[ This Message was edited by: AbuBasim on 2010-06-20 15:19 ]
And how much you pay for iPhone, you don't get a half of it
About these points:
1- Linux has low chances for any viruses. But if you want to be careful, install an antivirus & that's it...
2- It's right, but it's not a problem. May be payment solution will be available very soon, and now it's not, but every application is possible to find on internet
3- It can be problem for developers, not for users
and right now, every application is working on every android (if same android version). Even application work on X10, work on X10 mini as well..
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Posted: 2010-06-20 19:33:53
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On 2010-06-20 19:33:53, Mano82 wrote:
And how much you pay for iPhone, you don't get a half of it
Is that so? So why are most iPhone owners still happier than owners of phones from HTC and other makers?
iPhone Grabs Top Rank in Smartphone Satisfaction Survey
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Posted: 2010-06-20 19:52:17
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On 2010-06-20 16:31:38, tamagochi wrote:
On 2010-06-20 09:26:29, Pitzon wrote:
I just went back to 3Gs after using the x10 for 2 months and man it feels like im home again. My life got a bit funnier again
User experience is MUCH different on x10 mini from x10 in areas that count: speed, intuitive use, flow. I think you would be surprised if you had actually tried the phone.
Yes ofcourse i have tried one out. Very cute and snappy little phone but i know myself so i can say that i would get bored of it in around 2-3 days i think. The screen is a bit to tiny for me and as said before i donīt like Android "yet"
I dont get into that debate more but i have tried them both enough to figure out wich suits me and my needs best and makes me happiest. Itīs up to everyone to figure that out themselves i guess
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Posted: 2010-06-20 20:11:33
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iPhone 4 is cheaper than iPhone 3G at launch. Does it mean that iPhone 3G is better than iPhone 4?
Now if someone buy iPhone 4 & pay a reasonable price, we can say he got what he paid for. But iPhone 3G was so expensive & is not that good as iPhone 4.
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Posted: 2010-06-20 22:06:59
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That's probably because the number of phones made and sold. Each maker will set the price to make sure they recover the development cost and to make a profit. The more you sell the better the price will be for the buyer.
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Posted: 2010-06-20 22:35:39
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On 2010-06-20 22:35:39, AbuBasim wrote:
That's probably because the number of phones made and sold. Each maker will set the price to make sure they recover the development cost and to make a profit. The more you sell the better the price will be for the buyer.
But we were not talking about manufactures' profit, we were talking about users what they got for the price they paid
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Posted: 2010-06-21 00:23:44
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