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daffyduck
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Ok, thought I would add my views for what they are worth, as this thread has drifted slightly off-topic.
My recommendation would the following:
- not go with the iPhone (it's a good phone lets be honest, but I don't like the Apple lock-down on everything). Keyboard is still exceptional & probably, still not yet beat. Expensive.
- Buy the Nexus unlocked & get a SIM only deal (if this exists in the USA?). The hardware is pretty robust & while there maybe still some issues (I think the latest update solved a good few of them - e.g. touchscreen going a bit mad at times requiring a reboot). This will be the cheapest way by far (and applies to any other phone - e.g. Hero). I had a Hero before & while it is a great phone, it force-closed a bit & takes ages for updates to come through, as it is a customised flavour of Android.
- The Droid is the choice if you want a physical keyboard. Not my cup of tea and I read a few reviews that weren't so keen on the keyboard.
Google will make sure that updates come to the Nexus quicker & first before anybody else, as it is in their interests (marketing, kudos, etc) to do so.
Can't talk about any other phones as I haven't tried them.
Be wary of unnecessary fanboyism on all sides.......just be aware that there are lots of Nexus users out there who don't have a lot of the issues that are being reported (and tend to be silent / not use forums).
Would I switch from my N1 - nope.......and I think it will stand the test of time better than some of the other Android phones.....
My recommendation would the following:
- not go with the iPhone (it's a good phone lets be honest, but I don't like the Apple lock-down on everything). Keyboard is still exceptional & probably, still not yet beat. Expensive.
- Buy the Nexus unlocked & get a SIM only deal (if this exists in the USA?). The hardware is pretty robust & while there maybe still some issues (I think the latest update solved a good few of them - e.g. touchscreen going a bit mad at times requiring a reboot). This will be the cheapest way by far (and applies to any other phone - e.g. Hero). I had a Hero before & while it is a great phone, it force-closed a bit & takes ages for updates to come through, as it is a customised flavour of Android.
- The Droid is the choice if you want a physical keyboard. Not my cup of tea and I read a few reviews that weren't so keen on the keyboard.
Google will make sure that updates come to the Nexus quicker & first before anybody else, as it is in their interests (marketing, kudos, etc) to do so.
Can't talk about any other phones as I haven't tried them.
Be wary of unnecessary fanboyism on all sides.......just be aware that there are lots of Nexus users out there who don't have a lot of the issues that are being reported (and tend to be silent / not use forums).
Would I switch from my N1 - nope.......and I think it will stand the test of time better than some of the other Android phones.....
