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VanDums 
I don't see how the web is superior what so ever. How is that Flash rendering? If you want to talk about email than Blackberry kills all. Everyone's iPhone looks exactly the same. Android has customizable everything. If you don't like the default apps you can find a different one. Create your own ringtones and notification tones. Iphone is one of the most locked down devices ever. It works very well but is very boring.
Exactly! The iPhone works really well, because it is so locked down.
It's the same argument of Mac vs. PC: Mac "just works" because everything from the OS to the hardware is controlled. And, for that "just works", you pay for freedom.
And, it's the same argument of Windows vs. Linux: The OS is so locked down with Windows, that it's a guaranteed if the software/hardware says: Windows compatible, it will work. With Linux, there is so much freedom, distros are fragmented.
So, you can trade ease-of-use with freedom. The freer and ecosystem is, the more problems can arise. The less free, fewer problems, because fewer variables.
Some people prefer "just works" to freedom, and some prefer freedom to "it just works".
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I like this post. I believe this is where are the nuts and bolts are. In it's simplest form, this is where the argument is. Yes, screen size matters. Yes, service provider matters. But when talking about the iphone vs. android/whatever, it's about open market-ness (obviously not a word) and being on lockdown.
I went to Apple/Mac about 7 years ago. I've never looked back. I couldn't stand the virus protection, worms, spyware etc. etc. I just wanted the computer to do what I wanted when I wanted it. I got that in a Mac. Now, that's an entirely different argument... I know. But to it's point, the same argument can be made. I just want my smartphone to work. I don't want it to be "laggy", I want good battery life, I want a great screen, application variaty, application support, good texting features, the ability to text groups, have some adjustability in my setup...
With all that... I just was it to work!
I've played with my buddies Iphone 4 and my X at the same time for about an hour today (with this thread in mind). I felt that both screens were pretty amazing. Maybe more usable detailed viewing with the Iphone, but that lack of detailed is trumped by a great sizable screen. Comparatively the texting portion is a little tough on the iphone as the larger screened X is much easier with my big-ole thumbs/fingers.
Application VS. Application... I felt that the Iphone was quicker and more "direct". what do I mean??? Just seemed like the phone got to the apps faster and without a lot of processing. Almost like the iphone wasn't going through all the hoops. Hard to explain. I will say that once in the application my X smoked the 4 when in the applications. Which, quite frankly cold simple by the service. For example, when getting on to the internet (what I call "in-house" applications), the 4 just ripped my x up. But when searching the same topic in google, the X flat out whipped the 4. Again, same search... lauched as closed to simultaniously as possible.
This same test was performed with games, with production applications, and with market commands.
Didn't test the camera, but did test the picture viewer strength/speed. Both were about the same.
I love MAC, and I love my X. It will take a lot to get rid of the X. I also owned a iphone 3g for about 3 or 4 months. I think I actually had a little bit of depression when I gave that iphone up. To be honest the first droid, didn't fill the gap. The x does and levels the playing field.
Will I jump? Not sure yet... will I continue value the power of personalizing my X? Have no idea. I really just want a phone that works! I don't have the time to customize, root, jailbreak... Just want to be able to do most things extremely well. For now, the X does a pretty good job. Will the 4 or 5 be better. Time will tell. As for my test today during lunch. I think I'd probably stay with my X. When/If the 5 comes out for Verizon, I might have to jump.
good luck with your choice. Not easy.
Oh, and thanks to everyone for keeping this thread civil.
