iPhone, Android or Windows Mobile??

[Archphoto]

I picked mine up here in BKK so it's unlocked, which is great!

Thankfully my regular phone plan here is cheap, and internet access is generous for the price I pay; when I go back to AU, I *never* use mobile internet with my Optus account - it's an absolute rip-off!!!!!

Pity, because I often use it here when I have to step out of my "virtual office" without the Mac, and happily check my emails if I'm expecting something important. :mrgreen:

 

[tuppaware]

HTC Desire here too, and I'd love an AFF app also. :mrgreen:

Its not that hard to recode from Iphone to Android.
The mobile mode is not pretty.

 

[Mal]

I think I've decided to get a HTC Desire HD. The (soon released) Samsung Galaxy S v2 also looks great, but the Desire is winning the battle.

I'll probably buy a grey import version of the phone. I'm buying outright, so the difference is quite large $500-$600ish vs $800-900. There could be some warranty issues, but I'm sure I'll be able to work around that.

 

[serfty]

I'm thinking the Galaxy could finally see me over my K800i and into Android - the battery is only lasting 4 to 5 days now per charge and new batteries are hard to come by.

 

[anat0l]

I think I've decided to get a HTC Desire HD. The (soon released) Samsung Galaxy S v2 also looks great, but the Desire is winning the battle.

I'll probably buy a grey import version of the phone. I'm buying outright, so the difference is quite large $500-$600ish vs $800-900. There could be some warranty issues, but I'm sure I'll be able to work around that.

Will be nice to hear how and where you go about acquiring your new toy. As well as hearing how the new toy goes as far as functionality, ease of use, flexibility etc. once you've had some time to get acquainted.

 

[Deleted User]

I'm thinking the Galaxy could finally see me over my K800i and into Android - the battery is only lasting 4 to 5 days now per charge and new batteries are hard to come by.

Smart phone = 1 to 2 days MAX battery life unfortunately

But hey what you can do with a phone these days is amazing...

 

[futaris]

I would be waiting a few months or two... The next range of Dual Core phones will be out soon, and if you can't wait, there are cheaper single core (800MHz) Cortex A8 smartphones that have been released.

e.g. Huawei Ideos X5 (349 AUD) http://****smith.com.au/product/E6842/

 

[trippin_the_rift]

I had a play with the galaxy2 s at mobile world congress last month and must say that as much of an apple fanboi I am.... The samsung is a phone I will buy!

 

[Ric]

I think I've decided to get a HTC Desire HD. The (soon released) Samsung Galaxy S v2 also looks great, but the Desire is winning the battle.

I'll probably buy a grey import version of the phone. I'm buying outright, so the difference is quite large $500-$600ish vs $800-900. There could be some warranty issues, but I'm sure I'll be able to work around that.

Well, after following this thread from the beginning, I have decided to bite the bullet and got myself a HTC Desire HD. Paid about A$550 for an unlocked phone here in MNL. Can't praise it enough and an absolute breeze to use! Have not come across an app that I have to pay for. Highly recommend it to anyone.

Ric

 

[Mal]

I would be waiting a few months or two... The next range of Dual Core phones will be out soon

Yep, just waiting for the Galaxy SII , Now that is a VERY nice phone, and absolutely wins over the iPhone (current version).

Probably will get it imported from the UK in early May.

 

[samh004]

Yep, just waiting for the Galaxy SII , Now that is a VERY nice phone, and absolutely wins over the iPhone (current version).

So long as Apple doesn’t win their lawsuit of course.

 

[serfty]

So long as Apple doesn’t win their lawsuit of course.

I wouldn't worry about that too much.

By that time I intend to have a Galaxy in my mits and, besides, Samsung are Apples largest chip supplier. (FT.com / Technology - Apple lawsuit deemed no threat to supply)

 

[kamchatsky]

+1 from me for Android app for AFF. I got myself a SE Xperia X10i on Virgin Mobile on $29 plan late last month. Not the best Android phone around but still good enough for me, especially the phone to be replaced was a Motorola V3!

 

[Mal]

I pre-ordered a Samsung Galaxy SII from the UK tonight. Due for release there in less than a week, and hopefully I'll have it shipped over pretty quickly.

The industry buzz around the phone is intense, general user comments are going wild. This phone is a game changer, and seriously gives Apple a run for their money.

(No wonder Apple is suing... They're running scared!)

The iPhone 5 has been delayed, and won't be out until late 2011 or early 2012. That will be comparable I think to the new generation of Androids, but will it be enough? Or too late? Not enough? Nice try Apple?

 

[anat0l]

I pre-ordered a Samsung Galaxy SII from the UK tonight. Due for release there in less than a week, and hopefully I'll have it shipped over pretty quickly.

The industry buzz around the phone is intense, general user comments are going wild. This phone is a game changer, and seriously gives Apple a run for their money.

(No wonder Apple is suing... They're running scared!)

The iPhone 5 has been delayed, and won't be out until late 2011 or early 2012. That will be comparable I think to the new generation of Androids, but will it be enough? Or too late? Not enough? Nice try Apple?

If iPhone 5 is going to be pushed back, I might follow you lead and head for the competition.

At least I can write apps for the competition. For Apple I'd need to cough up money for both the app listing/developer fee and a Macintosh (or Mac OS X license).

Just been trying to split hairs between Samsung or HTC; then there is Android vs. Windows Phone 7 to be considered too.

 

[samh004]

I pre-ordered a Samsung Galaxy SII from the UK tonight. Due for release there in less than a week, and hopefully I'll have it shipped over pretty quickly.

The industry buzz around the phone is intense, general user comments are going wild. This phone is a game changer, and seriously gives Apple a run for their money.

(No wonder Apple is suing... They're running scared!)

The iPhone 5 has been delayed, and won't be out until late 2011 or early 2012. That will be comparable I think to the new generation of Androids, but will it be enough? Or too late? Not enough? Nice try Apple?

Nice bait, I’ll bite.

I’m not sure how a phone released 9 months after the phone it’s supposedly competing against is giving it a run for it’s money. The iPhone has followed an annual release schedule, that everyone is saying is being pushed back (thankfully so the developer conference can actually focus on software once again)… so where’s the issue?

I agree the best time to buy is at release or shortly thereafter, but if you’re buying a phone that’s supposedly a game-changer, 3 or so months before the phone it’s competing against is meant to be updated to the next version, it’s not going to be very game-changing for long, assuming no one sits on their hands in this industry!

On the basis of copying I think Apple has the right to sue, from what I’ve seen, all their promotional materials are virtually the same as Apple’s, and I’m sure not by accident, not to mention UI (though do they have patents or IP on that? I don’t know).

As for chips… well, who knows what Samsung has shared internally, and while not implying they did anything, if they did, they’re a bit buggered.

I just think you’re basing your purchase on a 'game-changer' phone, that’s 9 months later than the last iPhone, and based on historical shipping data, 3 months away from a new version. Seems a bit bold to make that claim. :?:

Of course, I’d never expect you to get an iPhone, even if they were the only phone on the market, but to me your reasoning is flawed, based on what is known, and not rumours.

 

[oz_mark]

So long as Apple doesn’t win their lawsuit of course.

pfft..The iPhone was just a ripoff of the LG Prada :mrgreen:

 

[Mal]

I just think you’re basing your purchase on a 'game-changer' phone, that’s 9 months later than the last iPhone, and based on historical shipping data, 3 months away from a new version. Seems a bit bold to make that claim. :?:

Of course, I’d never expect you to get an iPhone, even if they were the only phone on the market, but to me your reasoning is flawed, based on what is known, and not rumours.

Until Apple brings out a phone that is better than the Samsung Galaxy S II, then the Galaxy will have the mantle. It doesn't matter when it's released ... it is the top of the pile.

Dual core CPU, excellent battery life (2 days I believe with reasonable use), an excellent screen (I wish Apple would stop rabbiting on about how they have the best screen in the industry), and of course the premier OS - Android.

Anyway, hopefully my phone will arrive by the next Brisbane drinks, I'll bring it along and you can play with it - and see how much better it is than the iPhone.

 

[drewbles]

pfft..The iPhone was just a ripoff of the LG Prada :mrgreen:

Having used the LG Prada, the only similarity was a large screen

coughpy user interface, slow, clunky, etc etc.

Paying for a name without substance

 

[oz_mark]

Having used the LG Prada, the only similarity was a large screen

coughpy user interface, slow, clunky, etc etc.

Paying for a name without substance

How about rectangular, black, rounded corners.
You know, same as a iPhone.