Hi - Considering a switch from iPhone to Android

[AudioAuditor]

As an iPhone early adopter and happy camper, until recently, I hadn't made a comparison with other OS's and phones.
Although I ordered an iPhone 5 so I could give the 4S to my wife, the benefits of the Galaxy S3 were brought to my attention.
Because I can return the iPhone 5 unopened to AT&T and receive a S3 in its place, I'm doing phone and OS comparisons here and in other areas before the receipt of the iPhone.
I own both Apple and PC's (including an iPad), but have more of an affinity to the open nature of the Windows enviorment. In fact, I have built two PC's from the case up, so am more of a techie than the average turn-it-on-it-just-works Apple user.
Because of this, I dread the iTunes syncing experience, the inherent lack of control et al.....
I hope to find some good information here.....Cheers,

 

[MSUgEEk]

I own both Apple and PC's (including an iPad), but have more of an affinity to the open nature of the Windows enviorment. In fact, I have built two PC's from the case up, so am more of a techie than the average turn-it-on-it-just-works Apple user.
Because of this, I dread the iTunes syncing experience, the inherent lack of control et al.....

If that statement is true, then you will absolutely 100% never regret leaving the iPhone for Android. Make the switch and enjoy the ride. I too was an early iPhone adopter and had the 1st iPhone and the 3G before making the switch to Android.

Samsung Galaxy S3 - Android Forums

This is the Galaxy S3 specific forum that will help you figure out the inherent functions in the S3. Of course you can always root and start running custom ROMs that enable even more features and more control, but by nature, Android allows more control 100% stock than does iPhone.

 

[Digital Controller]

Welcome AudioAuditor, glad to have you apart of our community.

Its nice to see you are willing to hear the benefits of android!

As MSUgEEK said, i could see you never regretting the switch after hearing what you dislike about the iPhone, however, I am concerned about the amount of things you might not be aware of that you will be giving up when switching.

Personally, the only Apple product I have ever owned was an iTouch, however, with so many products that you own being on the Cloud I would be afraid you might have a difficult transition with apps, contacts, emails, everything.

I am just putting it into perspective about what you will be trading for.

Hopefully this helps, and enjoy yourself on the forums

 

[AudioAuditor]

I definitely try to keep an open mind when is comes to most everything, so yes MSUgEEk, my statement that you quoted was quite serious.

Several years ago, when iPhone presented me with the ability to easily surf the net in my hand, I was hooked. However, times change and technology changes, so until recently, I thought I was stuck with the iPhone. But I am NOT hooked to, or sold-on any ONE technology for any longer than I need to be. I try to obtain what is best for MY uses and needs -- fully knowing that this will change.

I use a Mac mini in my audio room connected to a USB DAC. I purchased the iPad to primarily use for a Mac mini's remote. On the other hand, with 39,000 digital tracks at my instant disposal, I also spin vinyl. So, I'm a back-to-the-future sort of old guy.

The Mac mini / iPad combo (as is said) just works. However, I load my external hard drive with Apple readable .AIF files from my Windows PC. And perform an CODEC modifications (WAV to FLAC to MP3 to AIFF) via my Windows PC using dBpoweramp.

I only use the mac mini as a music player. I never rip with it, I rarely surf with it, and I never use it to read e-mails. And I never let iTunes "organize" my music, which it so very much wants to do -- control everything. So, therein lies the rub. I have a love/hate relationship with Apple -- i.e. it just works, verses I want to do, what I want to do, when I want to do it.

Digital Controller: Indeed I've been researching the Android, iCloud situation.
I would prefer not to use Gmail for my e-mails -- keeping my addresses as separate accounts from my ISP, in my phone, and using Outlook on my Desktop PC. It appears that I can do that on the Galaxy III, but it appears having a Gmail account for syncing is a must.

I prefer to maintain/store my e-mails in Outlook on my PC. But I do enjoy reading them on my two mobile devices: phone (primarily) and iPad (sometimes).

It would be nice to have my contacts and schedules synced. So, there is some concern with doing this on all three of my devices: 1) my soon-to-be purchased Galaxy III, 2) iPad, and 3) Outlook running PC. I believe that there may be an Android app that will allow this via iCloud. I wonder if anyone with an Android -- especially the Galaxy III is doing this?

 

[Metroid Prime]

Welcome to Android Forums, AudioAuditor.

Android is very open source and you can truly make your android device your own.
If you're into hacking your devices than you'll also like rooting the Android to truly tinker with it even more. Also, you'll find plenty of helpful info and helpful experience members here to answer any questions you have.