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iPhone 4s vs HTC Rezound- pros-cons?

TheXFactor said:
TxGoat, Yea, whatever...

But don't some of you guys have this deep down feeling that we all just part of the big-bad 4G experiment? And even though some of you despise Apple (just as I am sure lots of iOS people despise android), they are very methodical in their ways. They have to have some very large and important reasons why they chose to keep the 4s a 3G only device.

Now I can see some of that reasoning. Most of us can say this is an exciting time for smart phones. But apparently after the last 3 outages, I can see the writing on the wall. It's not reliable, the 3G->4G->3G handoff is somewhat cumbersome and it can be a real battery life experience (in a bad sort of way).

Hardware-wise I've always felt that the iPhone is the best built device. Solid. Screen, gorgeous. Some of the android devices (in particular the samsung GN) feel like a plastic toy. The Rezound I feel is one of the better built android phones. I don't like the lack of a notification light on the iPhone. I hate the screen size on the iPhone (plus 1 for the Rezound).

On the software end I feel that sometimes what takes one or two clicks in iOS, takes 4 or 5 clicks in android. I do not like the way Apple controls some of the OS and the way everything has to be run thru iTunes. Like ringtones and notifications. What a pain in the butt (I know the work-arounds, but it's still a joke). No app for missed calls, missed emails......But the most disappointing thing about android is that all these phones, they all have a different version of android. I'm not sure what that's called, but it kinda sucks. The last 3 high end phones released by Verizon, only one has the latest.

I really like sense and I find ICS to be quite boring. There are a few apps I couldn't find on the android side to match what I had in iOS. And in the end, I have no desire to root or unlock the bootloader on the Rezound. I did my stuff with the iPhone and I'm not going there anymore. I like some of the freedom I have with the Rezound, but wish I had more.

Anyway, I just wanted to throw these few things out there of what I thought about the situation, as I approach the last 2 weeks before I have to either return or keep the Rezound.
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Yes some people drink from the Android Koolaid almost as bad as some people from the Apple camp. Is that a bad thing, I can't say. My analogy for the whole Apple/Windows, Apple/Android is this, the Apple side is like a Toyota Corolla, very dependable and relatively trouble free in its use. It has a character but a character as defined by Apple. Windows/Android is like a Camaro or a Mustang. It's going to have more than its share of trouble and if you tweak under the hood it may even give you more trouble, but its character is more unique with its customization.

Apple took a big gamble when it first introduced the iPhone. It turned the industry on its ear with its innovative design. People are still enamored with that early innovation but Apple hasn't really tried to think big with its last few releases. It's as if they're content with their cash cow, especially when you see what "upgrades" were made from the iPhone 4 to the iPhone 4s. I've heard Apple has something big planned with their new iOS and the iPhone 5, but as of right now you can't tell me an iPhone that doesn't even have a 4G offering can be considered a top tier phone regardless of how fanatical their fan base is. I think the nice people at Samsung have nailed it here

NextBigThing 60 Final - YouTube
 
yea, big disappointment regarding the newest (a big LOL) iPhone. Which I guess is a good thing because it drove me to look for other options. I almost drank the Nexus cool-aid, glad I didn't.
 
I wouldn't look at the numbers to explain the iphone popularity. They've been brainwashed. Their branding and marketing are unsurpassed. I work in an office of professionals and all, and I mean all at my level and above, own an iphone. And none of them have a clue or interest in android. They don't even know what a widget is. They think it's just another name for an app.There is no smartphone world outside the iphone. On the other hand I own an ipad, apple tv and itouch. I've never seriously considered an iphone knowing what I do.
 
TheXFactor said:
TxGoat, Yea, whatever...

But don't some of you guys have this deep down feeling that we all just part of the big-bad 4G experiment? And even though some of you despise Apple (just as I am sure lots of iOS people despise android), they are very methodical in their ways. They have to have some very large and important reasons why they chose to keep the 4s a 3G only device.

Now I can see some of that reasoning. Most of us can say this is an exciting time for smart phones. But apparently after the last 3 outages, I can see the writing on the wall. It's not reliable, the 3G->4G->3G handoff is somewhat cumbersome and it can be a real battery life experience (in a bad sort of way).

Hardware-wise I've always felt that the iPhone is the best built device. Solid. Screen, gorgeous. Some of the android devices (in particular the samsung GN) feel like a plastic toy. The Rezound I feel is one of the better built android phones. I don't like the lack of a notification light on the iPhone. I hate the screen size on the iPhone (plus 1 for the Rezound).

On the software end I feel that sometimes what takes one or two clicks in iOS, takes 4 or 5 clicks in android. I do not like the way Apple controls some of the OS and the way everything has to be run thru iTunes. Like ringtones and notifications. What a pain in the butt (I know the work-arounds, but it's still a joke). No app for missed calls, missed emails......But the most disappointing thing about android is that all these phones, they all have a different version of android. I'm not sure what that's called, but it kinda sucks. The last 3 high end phones released by Verizon, only one has the latest.

I really like sense and I find ICS to be quite boring. There are a few apps I couldn't find on the android side to match what I had in iOS. And in the end, I have no desire to root or unlock the bootloader on the Rezound. I did my stuff with the iPhone and I'm not going there anymore. I like some of the freedom I have with the Rezound, but wish I had more.

Anyway, I just wanted to throw these few things out there of what I thought about the situation, as I approach the last 2 weeks before I have to either return or keep the Rezound.
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Well, I don't feel like I'm part of a 4G experiment. I might be more upset about these recent outages if I were paying a premium for 4G but, I'm not. So any 4G is better than no 4G.

As for your other comparisons, I think a big part of it also has to do with what your first smartphone OS was. My wife just got an iTouch for Christmas from her Uncle. I know it's not an iphone, but the OS is virtually the same as is the user experience. He got her the device so he can face time with her (they're very close). And I have to say, face time works really, really well. Far better than any video chatting on android.

But that's the only thing she's ever really used it for. Why? Because her current phone (my old DX) was her first smartphone and she's gotten very comfortable with its interface. It does everything she needs it to do (which is basically gmail, texting, facebooking, music playback, pandora, calendar syncing, to-do list, gilt.com, and pulse news) and she really doesn't have the time or patience to learn another OS.

Similarly, because my first smart device was also an android, I found the iTouch interface quite frustrating. I really played around with it a lot when she first got it because I wanted to see what so many people found appealing. Well, it certainly is smooth. I'll give you that. And I can see how the consistency of the interface could appeal to many.

But iOS just seemed so limiting to me that it actually felt like a step back. For example, I hate that the left homescreen does nothing but take you to a search bar -- something I rarely use on android. To me, it's just a waste of real estate. That's why I find it pretty ironic that you want more freedom that the rezound offers when the phone you're comparing it to offers the least amount of freedom of anyone phone currently on the market.

Honestly, I don't consider myself too demanding. Aside from decent/reliable call quality, decent battery life and a pleasant viewing screen, there are just three things I absolutely need my phone to do:

1) Allow me to create my own unique custom homescreen (even if it's just ONE screen).
2) Playback multiple video formats so I don't have to re-encode my older vids.
3) Allow for dragging and dropping of files from any PC to any PC (so it can substitute as a mass storage device).

The problem is, the iPhone does none of these things. Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe it does but I didn't play with it enough to find out. The problem is, I'm so satisfied with android and my rezound so much, I just don't have any desire to take the time to find out.
 
I think things are changing. Not even Consumers Reports thinks the 4s is the best phone. Say anything you want about CR but they are mainstream and have the Sammy Galaxy II rated higher. And I think others too... can't remember ATM as I was thumbing through it at the store. As for me I've owned enough iOS devices to form an opinion.

Then there are our IS people who say android is not even on the radar screen compared to the iphone. They know who accesses Exchange and it ain't android. Big time bias and lack of info and interest from those on the iOS side.
 
If you want more freedom to do as you wish with your phone (be it the iPhone or android), then you either need to jailbreak or root your device. For me, as was stated above, you get comfortable with the device you use (whether it be your first one, last one or the one you have used over a long period of time).

I was quite comfortable jailbreaking the iPhone, I am not so much with rooting the rezound. Not that it's a deal breaker for me. But everything I was able to do on the iPhone (jailbroken of course) I was able to do on the rezound. And that is part of my point here. For the most part, if you are willing to void your warranty, you can get to where you want to be. But I am not into that stuff anymore.

That's where the Rezound has a huge advantage. On the other hand, all the gestures I used on the iPhone stuck with me for a few weeks after switching to the Rezound. I guess it's just a matter of getting accustomed to what you have. After that period, everything seems second nature.
 
Let's have one intelligent phone comparison discussion without the catcalling.

There is no perfect phone. There is only a phone that is as perfect as can be for any individual at any point in time.

It is completely possible to know what you are doing and like the iPhone.

It is completely possible to know what you are doing and hate the iPhone.

Characterizing phone owners negatively is silly as is catcalling anyone wanting to discuss the two.

TheXFactor - I have been forced to use iPhones for work often but personally own HTCs. My present model is the HTC Evo 3D - very similar to the Rezound except qHD instead of HD (I overclock, so that's no different).

I have yet to have buyer's remorse on my selections but that's just me. This past weekend my buddy and I compared his iP4s to my 3D. He was disgusted at the low battery life - no improvement over his iP4, so he didn't get that as part of his dual core advantage - I did.

And iOS 5 is totally great. We used to call that Android 1.6. :) ;)

But srsly - iOS 5 really isn't Android 1.6.

When someone makes the perfect phone, we'll all buy it, this forum will be filled with complaints that there is no choice anymore (hence destructing perfection) and I'll go mod a digital furniture forum.

Until then, please drop the invective.
 
EarlyMon said:
Let's have one intelligent phone comparison discussion without the catcalling.

There is no perfect phone. There is only a phone that is as perfect as can be for any individual at any point in time.

It is completely possible to know what you are doing and like the iPhone.

It is completely possible to know what you are doing and hate the iPhone.

Characterizing phone owners negatively is silly as is catcalling anyone wanting to discuss the two.

TheXFactor - I have been forced to use iPhones for work often but personally own HTCs. My present model is the HTC Evo 3D - very similar to the Rezound except qHD instead of HD (I overclock, so that's no different).

I have yet to have buyer's remorse on my selections but that's just me. This past weekend my buddy and I compared his iP4s to my 3D. He was disgusted at the low battery life - no improvement over his iP4, so he didn't get that as part of his dual core advantage - I did.

And iOS 5 is totally great. We used to call that Android 1.6. :) ;)

But srsly - iOS 5 really isn't Android 1.6.

When someone makes the perfect phone, we'll all buy it, this forum will be filled with complaints that there is no choice anymore (hence destructing perfection) and I'll go mod a digital furniture forum.

Until then, please drop the invective.
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I think it's been quite a civilized conversation. Hope you're not pointing the finger at me. Not sure what your post is about, really.
 
TheXFactor said:
If you want more freedom to do as you wish with your phone (be it the iPhone or android), then you either need to jailbreak or root your device. For me, as was stated above, you get comfortable with the device you use (whether it be your first one, last one or the one you have used over a long period of time).

I was quite comfortable jailbreaking the iPhone, I am not so much with rooting the rezound. Not that it's a deal breaker for me. But everything I was able to do on the iPhone (jailbroken of course) I was able to do on the rezound. And that is part of my point here. For the most part, if you are willing to void your warranty, you can get to where you want to be. But I am not into that stuff anymore.

That's where the Rezound has a huge advantage. On the other hand, all the gestures I used on the iPhone stuck with me for a few weeks after switching to the Rezound. I guess it's just a matter of getting accustomed to what you have. After that period, everything seems second nature.
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How long did it take you to get used to the extra bulk. I have been using a 4s. (prior to that a 4, 3gs, etc) I got a Razr and a Rez and love everything about the rez except it is big, ie fat. Does that feeling go away?

I have come to realize there is no perfect phone... and that I won't be stuck just waiting for the upgrade cycle or fee.
 
jtalleymo said:
How long did it take you to get used to the extra bulk. I have been using a 4s. (prior to that a 4, 3gs, etc) I got a Razr and a Rez and love everything about the rez except it is big, ie fat. Does that feeling go away?

I have come to realize there is no perfect phone... and that I won't be stuck just waiting for the upgrade cycle or fee.
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I actually like the way yhe Rez feels vs. the iPhone 4S. To me the iPhone feels slippery and very heavy for its size. (I never use a case though - I think the phones are designed to be held naked!)

FWIW
DLM
 
Hmmmmmm, okay I'll sidestep personalities and suggest two advantages for the iP4S:

  1. The iPhone 4S has a ridiculously good graphics processing unit (GPU), way better than any Android phone that I know of. If framerate is your thing, the iP4S can't be beat. Then again, its CPU isn't anything special these days, especially clocked at only 800MHz.
  2. iOS has a very smooth fluid feel to it. It's due to the operating system design (not hardware), so even the fastest Android phone will feel occasionally laggy compared to the iP4S.
Other than those, Rezound wins walking away on most every technical comparison I care about. Not to mention, I won't buy any Apple device because of their anti-competitive and anti-consumer practices (which is probably beyond the scope of this discussion).
 
jtalleymo said:
How long did it take you to get used to the extra bulk. I have been using a 4s. (prior to that a 4, 3gs, etc) I got a Razr and a Rez and love everything about the rez except it is big, ie fat. Does that feeling go away?

I have come to realize there is no perfect phone... and that I won't be stuck just waiting for the upgrade cycle or fee.
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Not long, really. I like having the extra display size, which means a larger overall form factor and generally speaking more weight. Going from 3.5" to 4.3" makes me happy. And to be perfectly honest, the Rezound feels really good in hand. I also like the soft-touch material used on the back of the Rezound.

It really comes down to personal preference. I keep my Rezound in my shirt pocket, jeans back pocket, pretty much anywhere I used to keep the iPhone.
 
Well.... Of course the phone is gonna have extra bulk because it has a bigger screen. If the bulk is off putting you have many alternatives.
 
I had the 4S for about a month and really loved Siri. Even though it's still a beta it did work rather well for me. But it's the only thing I really miss about the 4S.

I'm a MacHead but I'm pretty stuck on Android now for my phones.

I use Google Nav a lot which is by far the easiest app to use than the other itunes Nav apps.

I missed the 4+inch screen and the Rezound is perfect with an HD screen and I think it has more of a pixel density than the iPhone.

I know you said 4G wasn't a big consideration and I thought that too while I had the 4S, but I'm getting 16mb+ download speeds - not too shabby.

I like the fact that I can change the UI without root with LauncherPro, Go Launcher, etc. whereas the 4S has a static UI.

I know you can jailbreak the 4S and all but now that we can unlock the bootloader and now have some really nice initial ROMS/kernels/themes, it's gravy.

Battery life was pretty good on the 4S but that's cuz it's 3G, but with my rooted/unlocked Rez I'm seeing about 14-16 hours without switching off anything.

I have not regretted switching to the Rezound.
 
I know it's been a couple of months since folks discussed this, but I'm going to chime in since I just recently got a Rezound, and have used a 4s (owned by a roommate). I'm toying with the idea of taking my Rezound back and swapping it for a 4s and will explain why I might do that... (long post - sorry)

My previous phone was a Samsung Fascinate. Good phone overall. Aside from a general upgrade, I also wanted to upgrade to something with a front facing camera because I finally got my techno-phobic family on Skype (after two years) and wanted to chat with them without having to use a secondary device. With a screen that is .3 inches larger than my Fascinate, I have to say I was a little unprepared for the extra thickness of the phone compared to the old one (even with the standard battery). I had ordered an extended battery as I'm becoming a more moderate/heavy user, and once that thing was installed, wow, it's like carrying a brick in your pocket. A bit much for anyone who is a "front pocket" person when carrying their phones.

The screen on the Fascinate is fantastic. Ultra clear and pixel-dense. I see no lag in using the phone. It does get a little warm when using it for a period of time, but not HOT like some folks elsewhere have reported with some of their units. The 4G works ok as I live and work in strong signal areas, but there is a glitch in the Youtube app where the videos will not play in 4G mode (all you get is the spinning wheel) - they will only play in 3G and WiFi modes. I confirmed this with a Verizon tech on the phone who had a Rezound unit to use and his did the same thing - both had all updates to the phone and app. Also, Skype video doesn't work properly; when holding the phone in portrait orientation, the receiver says I look sideways, and they are sideways on my screen. I have to hold the phone awkwardly in landscape orientation in order for the videos to appear correctly on both ends. The same thing again, happened with the Verizon tech when he tried it on his end. We could find no fixes/adjustments in settings, and he tended to think it was a phone update issue for Youtube, but an app issue with Skype.

I'm not a brand or OS loyal person. I go with whatever works best for me at the time, and whoever makes the better product. What's best for me may not be what's best for you, and vice versa. I like the ability to customize Android devices a lot, but dislike how it seems so many apps may or may not work whenever a new phone comes out, and you have to wait weeks... months... before it's fixed (if ever). Borrowing my roommate's iPhone for a couple of days, I certainly did see it's limits (3G, lack of customizing options, etc); but I did see a few advantages as well like better "pocketability" when carrying around, all apps (that I use) worked as they should, etc.

So over the next couple of days I'm going to make the mental list of pro and cons for each phone as they relate to what I want out of one, how I use it, etc. The best features of the Rezound are not on the iPhone, but then on the flip-side, the iPhone (I can't believe I'm about to say this...) "just works", regarding the apps and I would use. The detailed inner guy tech specs aren't as relevant to me - just having a phone that does everything (or close to it) that I want it to do, is. Once I decide whether to keep the Rezound or swap I'll post it, but just sharing my own inconclusive thoughts on the comparison between the two since I've briefly used both.
 
gh30127 said:
I know it's been a couple of months since folks discussed this, but I'm going to chime in since I just recently got a Rezound, and have used a 4s (owned by a roommate). I'm toying with the idea of taking my Rezound back and swapping it for a 4s and will explain why I might do that... (long post - sorry)

My previous phone was a Samsung Fascinate. Good phone overall. Aside from a general upgrade, I also wanted to upgrade to something with a front facing camera because I finally got my techno-phobic family on Skype (after two years) and wanted to chat with them without having to use a secondary device. With a screen that is .3 inches larger than my Fascinate, I have to say I was a little unprepared for the extra thickness of the phone compared to the old one (even with the standard battery). I had ordered an extended battery as I'm becoming a more moderate/heavy user, and once that thing was installed, wow, it's like carrying a brick in your pocket. A bit much for anyone who is a "front pocket" person when carrying their phones.

The screen on the Fascinate is fantastic. Ultra clear and pixel-dense. I see no lag in using the phone. It does get a little warm when using it for a period of time, but not HOT like some folks elsewhere have reported with some of their units. The 4G works ok as I live and work in strong signal areas, but there is a glitch in the Youtube app where the videos will not play in 4G mode (all you get is the spinning wheel) - they will only play in 3G and WiFi modes. I confirmed this with a Verizon tech on the phone who had a Rezound unit to use and his did the same thing - both had all updates to the phone and app. Also, Skype video doesn't work properly; when holding the phone in portrait orientation, the receiver says I look sideways, and they are sideways on my screen. I have to hold the phone awkwardly in landscape orientation in order for the videos to appear correctly on both ends. The same thing again, happened with the Verizon tech when he tried it on his end. We could find no fixes/adjustments in settings, and he tended to think it was a phone update issue for Youtube, but an app issue with Skype.

I'm not a brand or OS loyal person. I go with whatever works best for me at the time, and whoever makes the better product. What's best for me may not be what's best for you, and vice versa. I like the ability to customize Android devices a lot, but dislike how it seems so many apps may or may not work whenever a new phone comes out, and you have to wait weeks... months... before it's fixed (if ever). Borrowing my roommate's iPhone for a couple of days, I certainly did see it's limits (3G, lack of customizing options, etc); but I did see a few advantages as well like better "pocketability" when carrying around, all apps (that I use) worked as they should, etc.

So over the next couple of days I'm going to make the mental list of pro and cons for each phone as they relate to what I want out of one, how I use it, etc. The best features of the Rezound are not on the iPhone, but then on the flip-side, the iPhone (I can't believe I'm about to say this...) "just works", regarding the apps and I would use. The detailed inner guy tech specs aren't as relevant to me - just having a phone that does everything (or close to it) that I want it to do, is. Once I decide whether to keep the Rezound or swap I'll post it, but just sharing my own inconclusive thoughts on the comparison between the two since I've briefly used both.
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How long have you had your 4S and how do you like it? I'm trying to decide by either of the two, I like my phone for APPS APPS APPS (like RPGS)
 
Have they really still not fixed the Youtube/4g issue?
I'm in the process of making my decision right now too.
After owning the Droid X, I've vowed to never touch another Motorola product & I'm leaning toward the Rezound. One thing that is important to me is that a company fix any bugs in their products, so I'm disappointed to hear that the 4G/Youtube issue still exists. I assumed it would be fixed by now. The issue itself is not a deciding factor for me, but responsiveness on bug fixes in general is.
 
I've never had an issue with YouTube over 4g, in fact the first couple times I used it, high def videos started as fast as a video saved on the ad card would with no lag in playback. Could this be a regional thing? I know 4g signals can get weak sometimes or in certain areas. I notice that even when loading web pages that the phone will temporarily think its not connected to a network when the 4g signal is weak.
 
My wife went from an Incredible to a 4S and even though the iPhone is great in many ways, there are definitely a few advantages she had with the DInc (& would have with the Rezound.).

First things she's noticed was how she missed the built-in Google Nav. Like me, she prefers the HTC keyboard especially with the press-to-hold functionality and the extra screen real estate in landscape. Then she hated how the built in camera app will not post direct to Facebook, only Twitter.

Worse still, she already ran out of memory on her non-removable 16 gbs from all the pics and video she was taking. Then we realized there is no easy way to off-load the pics from the phone to make space, and the only built in way to delete them is one at a time.

When she ran out of memory, there's no way to selective choose things to backup to icloud or sync to the computer, so none of that works until you resolve it. So if you overload your ipod with music, but still want other things to back up, it just aint gonna happen.

She liks Siri, and it does have more of a fun factor. But my wife made a comment this weekend while we were on the road that the Google Voice Actions tended to give her better results.

So as much as she loves her phone, she does not believe Apple is perfect in every way.
 
EricDra7en said:
Some of you guys are worse than hipster iZombies. If the iPhone was so inferior, it wouldn't have the numbers it has. Not everyone who owns and likes iphones is wrong. Like questioning pros and cons is just SO ridiculous.

Ive been using the 4s for a few weeks now. I'm reserving my decision on iPhone 4s vs Rezound until the last minute before my exchange is up because it's such a hard decision to me. I come from using an Incredible for 2 years, and I LOVE the Rezound's keyboard (in every conceivable way), larger screen, and 4g. However, I happen to like iTunes. I have an enormous library of digital copies that come with blu rays, I like getting iTunes gift cards as gifts, and there are a lot of apps I like that aren't available on Android - and I don't regret admitting it one bit. I'm debating on how important those apps are to me and wether or not to wait until the 4g battery-suck gets sorted out, but the Rezound is pretty amazing and I don't want to be without 4g for 2 more years either. I may wait for an Incredible 3.

Of course, ultimately, these are questions you have to ask yourself.
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Google music (or whatever they are calling it these days) hooks into iTunes, uploads all your music to the cloud (I have 80gb) and then you can play it on any android device. There's even a way to tell it to cache the songs to the phone so you can play when not connected.
Google finally did what all the wannabes tried to do - get itunes music library into android.
It works pretty darn good.
 
MonsterMaxx said:
Google music (or whatever they are calling it these days) hooks into iTunes, uploads all your music to the cloud (I have 80gb) and then you can play it on any android device. There's even a way to tell it to cache the songs to the phone so you can play when not connected.
Google finally did what all the wannabes tried to do - get itunes music library into android.
It works pretty darn good.
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This is true, but music has always been easy.

The thing Apple and iTunes does better is studio deals. If someone can show me a way I can buy a season pass to a current television show (for example Alcatraz) that allows me to download the episodes to my Rezound (so I can watch while flying or traveling with no data connection) or a way to rent a movie and download it, I'll be done with apple forever.

Right now AFAIK this can't be done outside iTunes. (Note: I did say buy. I know it can be done, but I want to do it legally.)

I would love to be proved wrong, but for now I'm stuck ripping DVDs when I get them.

FWIW
DLM
 
Here's a garden variety anecdotal testament to the Rezound. I'm watching the Masters right now on my phone on 4g in a large office building. The iphone people can't get an adequate signal to stream (not to mention 4g) and when I had the Gnex I couldn't even sniff 4g. My picture is razer sharp and smooth. :-)
 
My opinion here probably isn't needed at this stage, but I'll give it because I have a fair amount of experience with both Android phones and IOS phones.

I'll start by saying I am an IT manager for a PC based network. At home, I have a PC, but never turn it on. My computer of choice is Mac. Why? Because after fixing, configuring, troubleshooting and supporting PC's all day (for the past 20+ years) when I get home I want my computing experience to be enjoyable and trouble free. Not to say that PC's are troublesome, but I feel that the Mac usage experience is more enjoyable.

That feeling carries over to phones as well. I love Apple phones, and had each one released including the 4. I HATED the 4. The antenna problems were real, but greatly exaggerated. For me the REAL issue with the 4 was the proximity sensor. I could NOT make a call without the proximity sensor mis-detecting my face and before I knew it, I was pressing buttons, hanging up on people, or whatever. I got so frustrated with it that I bought a Droid 3. It was cool, but after a little while I was really wanting 4G. So, I got a Bionic when it came out. It was pretty good, but buggy at first. Then I got a RAZR, and REALLY liked it. For reasons that are rather involved, I wound up getting a ReZound as well, and actually had two phones on a family plan. I think of all the Android phones I have used, the ReZound is my absolute favorite. The RAZR would be #2. Inevitably as nice as these phones were, I found that the Apple ecosystem to be "more enjoyable to use" due to having ALL my music, tv shows, movies, audio books, etc in iTunes. The iCloud service is really cool and allows all my stuff to be where I want it when I want it, add iTunes Match and there is just no comparison when it comes to managing your media. Of course, these things apply to me because I am so heavily invested in Apple/Mac/IOS already. Those things may not be a draw for someone else.

As for the hardware, strictly speaking, yes, Apple's specs might be a little behind some of the Android phone specs, but at the end of the day, why do we care about specs? Because we want our devices to be as fast and as powerful as they can be so that our experiences using them is as good as we can make it. Since Apple makes the hardware and software, basically everything is perfectly tuned, and the experience is almost always fluid and enjoyable. This isn't the case with Android. This is where software comes in. I don't think you will ever reach a level of polish on Android that you get on IOS, but you will always be able to fine tune your Android race car, and get exactly what you want.

So am I an Apple fanboy? Yes! Am I an Android fanboy? YES! bottom line is I LOVE TECH, and I love gadgets. As I write this my main phone is now an iPhone 4S, and I like it because of the experience using it. I still have my ReZound and I still love it. I also have my RAZR and I still love it! And yes, I have an unnecessarily high phone bill to go with all three of them.

Bottom line if you want a seamless, nearly trouble free experience, you are probably better off with iPhone 4S. If you like to tweak, customize, or hack, then you are better off with the ReZound. If you are invested in the Apple ecosystem, you will probably ultimately get frustrated with Android, even though there are many many ways to make things interact.

So, take that for what you feel it's worth. I hope my point of view has been helpful.
 
I also go both ways ;-). iPad three is a great lounge device. Wonderful apps. But......my Rezound can give me real time (or near time) sports scores, the weather (extended and now), my twitter/Facebook timeline, stock market status, etc. all at the flick of a finger. iPad/phone require separate app launches. Tablets I like iOS and phones Android. I'm also quite taken by the apple laptops and plan to get one soon. Streaming......roku 2xs just replaced apple tv in my living room. Yeah.....gadgets are fun.
 
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