What the heck is the deal with iphone users Vs Android users

[playzwithfire]

I may be wrong, but I sort of feel like women are less subjected to 'fanboyism' (hence the 'boy' part of it). I think most women are more open minded and less aggressive about what they own, or switching brands.

It's not that men won't switch brands, but it seems like a lot of.... well, immature men anyways, feel the need to justify the brand they own by putting down all competing brands. It's the 'Alpha Male' syndrom. It's like saying, "check me out ladies, you want me because I'm the best. I make all the best decisions, I do everything better than these other losers, I'm the choice you want".

It's hard to watch sometimes. Because it makes us (males) seem so pathetic.

LOL, this is so true for some men, not my husband cause I just recently made him upgrade his phone that was literally the size of a shoe, I was like it is time to get to the future dude, When he took his phone out in AT&T I was embarrassed for him. lol. I am the tech geek when it comes to gadgets, but now that he has a windows phone he is quite happy with the fact he can get on line, that is the extent of his "awe" with an upgraded phone

 

[playzwithfire]

Timeout -

If you want to punch someone because they said the Iphone is the best - You might be a fanboi...

If you call the majority of iphone users snobbish - You might be a fanboi...

If you can compare apple to anything the nazis did - You might be a fanboi...


Telling someone your phone is the best doesn't make you a fanboi... Psychotic rants on the internet do.

Psychotic rants? It was mostly a goof, but hey whatever

 

[A.Nonymous]

I may be wrong, but I sort of feel like women are less subjected to 'fanboyism' (hence the 'boy' part of it). I think most women are more open minded and less aggressive about what they own, or switching brands.

It's not that men won't switch brands, but it seems like a lot of.... well, immature men anyways, feel the need to justify the brand they own by putting down all competing brands. It's the 'Alpha Male' syndrom. It's like saying, "check me out ladies, you want me because I'm the best. I make all the best decisions, I do everything better than these other losers, I'm the choice you want".

It's hard to watch sometimes. Because it makes us (males) seem so pathetic.

Women are less likely to be fanboys because fanboys are not allowed to change their opinions. If you are a fanboy of product X you believe that Product X is the best no matter what. If it comes out that Product X kills babies and kittens the fanboy must argue that there are too many babies and kittens in the world. The fanboy cannot change his mind. Women on the other hand change their minds approximately once every 3.5 seconds on a slow day. The two things are not compatible.

 

[Snow_Fox]

Timeout -

If you want to punch someone because they said the Iphone is the best - You might be a fanboi...

If you call the majority of iphone users snobbish - You might be a fanboi...

If you can compare apple to anything the nazis did - You might be a fanboi...


Telling someone your phone is the best doesn't make you a fanboi... Psychotic rants on the internet do.

Correction.

If you want to punch someone for being an over arrogant *****-bag.

You might be human.

I get into fights with pretty much all fanboys..

"OMG ANDROID IS GREATEST EVAR!"

"dude.. chill you don't even have root.."

 

[Outlaw71]

Well by some accounts I might be considered a Kawasaki fanboy. Because all through the 90's when they were churning out heavier, less flickable machinery than their competition, and coming in last in pretty much every heads up comparo in print, I still stood behind them. I would say things like, "well they're the most comfortable, you wouldn't want to ride any of the others over long distances. Besides they make the best horse power, and I like raw horse power"!

But the point was, they were in the 'sportbike' class, not sport turing. So they should have been more flickable. And yeah Kawasaki did take their own sweet time getting serious. But of course that's easy to admit now that they are more competitive. But I never went around slamming the rest of the OEMs just because I preferred Kaws. I give credit where credit is due.

You can like Android... even love it, without dismissing the iPhone, Blackberry, Winmobile, Palm, etc... there's room for everyone. This isn't Highlander... there can be more than one!

 

[Bob Maxey]

This happens on both sides. Android fanboys are as guilty as Apple fanboys. I know from owning both Android and iOS devices. It just tends to happen more from the Apple side because of the loyal following that Jobs has created.

I also see a growing legion of Fanboys on the Android side. They argue with the Apple Fanboys who are so very proud of their iPhone, all the while shouting to the world that Android is better.

I think if you are an android user that tells Fanboys to shut up because Android is clearly better, you are most definately an Android Fanboy.

Me, I am just a guy with a phone that works.

Bob

 

[Dark Jedi]

the android fanboy mentality can be broken down to brand of like HTC, Moto,Samsung and so on. Sometimes we become fanboys without even knowing it.

 

[Tempusfugit]

Psychotic rants? It was mostly a goof, but hey whatever

Goof or not, wanting to cause physical harm to another person because their views differ from yours, is psychotic. I'll bet you he didn't even have a cell phone, he was just razzing you guys for geeking out over a cell phone at a party and ignoring the girls in the corner who he probably took one home last night

Correction.

If you want to punch someone for being an over arrogant *****-bag.

You might be human.

Nope, well it depends on your definition of human. Some scientific groups consider Neanderthals human, but I typically classify humans as being able to use words to get ideas across, not just their fists.

 

[Vihzel]

the android fanboy mentality can be broken down to brand of like HTC, Moto,Samsung and so on. Sometimes we become fanboys without even knowing it.

Motorola vs. HTC? Oh yeah. Death threats!

 

[dan330]

women might not fall into the fanboy trap... men are very hard headed about their choices ...

but they are more prone to get what is most "in" product. with the in crowd...

my exwife... got the iphone because of the hype.. not because what it can do. she has no idea... and loves to purchase pretty things for it.

 

[playzwithfire]

Goof or not, wanting to cause physical harm to another person because their views differ from yours, is psychotic. I'll bet you he didn't even have a cell phone, he was just razzing you guys for geeking out over a cell phone at a party and ignoring the girls in the corner who he probably took one home last night



Nope, well it depends on your definition of human. Some scientific groups consider Neanderthals human, but I typically classify humans as being able to use words to get ideas across, not just their fists.

Oh give me a break, it was a joke and the man was a friend of mine, i didn't want to do harm over any phone, it was a total joke, maybe you didn't get that from my post, but sorry there are too many other important issues in life, I am a woman and hardly psychotic so don't go making assumptions and accusing someone you have no idea about of being psychotic, and we all brought someone home, our spouses, jeez!

 

[Bob Maxey]

You can like Android... even love it, without dismissing the iPhone, Blackberry, Winmobile, Palm, etc... there's room for everyone. This isn't Highlander... there can be more than one!

Yes, but . . . you are forgetting one very important thing: we know for a fact that iPhones are insanely great. So far, I have yet to read an Android review that even mentions that Androids are Insanely Great and in order to be ISO Certified, you must declare your product to be Insanely Great.

Perhaps we need to get the word out that Android is also Insanely Great. Otherwise, Android will forever be not Insanely Great and words matter. Also, it will piss off the iPhone folks.

Oh, and Outlaw? You are not a Kawasaki Fanboy, just a happy customer with a few (apparently) logical thoughts; well reasoned, I think. You might be Insanely Great if you switched to a 1947 Indian Chief, however.

Bob "Not Insanely Great, Just Insane" Maxey

 

[Dark Jedi]

You can like Android... even love it, without dismissing the iPhone, Blackberry, Winmobile, Palm, etc... there's room for everyone. This isn't Highlander... there can be more than one!

Not if you listen to Jobs and apple

 

[lunatic59]

Goof or not, wanting to cause physical harm to another person because their views differ from yours, is psychotic.

If you are going to medical terminology, you might as well get it right. First, I think the work you are looking for is psychopathic or sociopathic, not psychotic. However, the desire to respond to an extreme viewpoint with physical violence is not any of those. The act of physical violence, on the other hand may be, depending on the severity of the response.

For example, a racially biased statement from a male in the presence of a woman of that particular ethnicity may, by societal norms, be reasonably responded to with mild physicality (a thrown drink, a non-injuring slap to the face.) This does not make that individual either psychopathic or psychotic.

Nope, well it depends on your definition of human. Some scientific groups consider Neanderthals human, but I typically classify humans as being able to use words to get ideas across, not just their fists.

Homo sapiens are no less violent than Homo neanderthalensis. In fact, given the ability to communicate and express themselves makes modern humans much more prone to violence for ideological reasons.

Just saying.

I am a Partagas #8 Maduro fanboi, and proud of it.

 

[Tempusfugit]

If you are going to medical terminology, you might as well get it right. First, I think the work you are looking for is psychopathic or sociopathic, not psychotic.

Uh, ok. No, I meant psychotic, I'll let you google it(or check in your medical textbooks because you're obviously a doctor) to see that it works.

However, the desire to respond to an extreme viewpoint with physical violence is not any of those. The act of physical violence, on the other hand may be, depending on the severity of the response.

Um, ok. I didn't realize liking your phone was an extreme viewpoint. And wanting to punch someone for liking their phone when you don't, is childish, and psychotic. Psychosis has nothing to do with actions.

For example, a racially biased statement from a male in the presence of a woman of that particular ethnicity may, by societal norms, be reasonably responded to with mild physicality (a thrown drink, a non-injuring slap to the face.) This does not make that individual either psychopathic or psychotic.

Apples and oranges dude. You're comparing an inflammatory statement with a non-inflammatory statement, and then an reaction possibly causing injury with one that won't.

Homo sapiens are no less violent than Homo neanderthalensis. In fact, given the ability to communicate and express themselves makes modern humans much more prone to violence for ideological reasons.

Ugh, I grow tired of refuting your points that aren't refuting mine. Most likely you'll just do the same thing again, but here goes. I don't care if you think neanderthals weren't more violent, it is a colloquialism for a large, ugly, aggressive man.







... geez, I was joking in my first post, but all the responses are making me really think you guys are head cases.

 

[Bob Maxey]

I am a Partagas #8 Maduro fanboi, and proud of it.

And we are to trust that a self-proclaimed Lunatic knows a good smoke (LOL, Smiley, Ducking, Hiding)

Grand cigar, though . . . I concur. Although, I have a box or Partigas #6 arriving soon and mine are better than yours.

Bob

 

[Njcellgeek74]

I'm reminded of a former boss who walked around bragging about his iPhone. He generally singled me out because of my passion for all things cellular. I tended to just nod, ignore what he said and go about my business. One day, in the breakroom, I was streaming You Tube videos clear as day while eating. He walks in and tries to show that his iphone does it better, but failed miserably due to a lack of.signal. (LOL). I almost laughed out loud. Amazing how great he thought it was until it embarressed the heck out of him.
.

 

[g00dlad]

They r all applebelly sneetches and it is not about the device ... It's all about the trend. Doing what other people are not creates progress.. Open source rulez...They WILL be going through the apple belly off machine soon enough..

 

[pr0nstarz]

I don't know.. I think it's pretty stupid. I try to ignore it, I mean, I've built PC's for almost 15 years now..And I get enough crap from the AMD and intel crowd. The ATi and nvidia crowd (or what was the voodoo and ati crowd) and of course PCI bus supporters vs AGP. (As you can tell PCI came back strong with PCI express..) When I'm in my gaming world..nothing but Xbox vs PS3, Call of duty vs Battlefield vs Halo.

I..just sit back and buy whatever suits my needs.

But if my wife ever brings home a 12 pack of Pepsi! I SWEAR ILL... kidding.

 

[lunatic59]

... geez, I was joking in my first post, but all the responses are making me really think you guys are head cases.

Head ... wall ...ouch.

 

[lunatic59]

And we are to trust that a self-proclaimed Lunatic knows a good smoke (LOL, Smiley, Ducking, Hiding)

Grand cigar, though . . . I concur. Although, I have a box or Partigas #6 arriving soon and mine are better than yours.

Bob

Okay, okay, I was gonna be nice, but I see your #6's and raise you a box of Ashton VSG!

And before you respond I want you to know that I am holding La Gloria Cubano Wavell's (Miami, maduro) and El Rey del Mundo Rectangulare's in reserve. If you want me to prove it, give me a time and a place ... the Single Malt's on me.

 

[Slug]

all the responses are making me really think you guys are head cases.

You recall the quip "You don't have to be mad to work here..... but it helps!"? By and large though we're harmless and actually a very pleasant bunch of nutters.

I..just sit back and buy whatever suits my needs.

That's all that matters ultimately. Who cares what anyone else uses?

the Single Malt's on me.

Yaay! Mine's a 15yo Caol Ila, preferably cask-strength and unfiltered, with just a thimbleful of fresh spring water to bring out the flavour.

 

[Bob Maxey]

You recall the quip "You don't have to be mad to work here..... but it helps!"? By and large though we're harmless and actually a very pleasant bunch of nutters.



That's all that matters ultimately. Who cares what anyone else uses?



Yaay! Mine's a 15yo Caol Ila, preferably cask-strength and unfiltered, with just a thimbleful of fresh spring water to bring out the flavour.

Good choice. No water, however. AND no Ice!

 

[Frisco]

Heck yeah..

 

[lunatic59]

Good choice. No water, however. AND no Ice!

I'm with you, Bob.

And for a killer Manhattan ...