nuhuskeralum
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Would there be any real advantage to one over the other if the most it will be used for is for the kids to play games and me to take pictures and videos of the kids
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Landlord
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If those are your primary uses, the iPhone 5 has a decided advantage. Way more games in the App store, more quality games as well, and a really, really nice camera lens.
redout22
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My sister just got the Iphone 5 for verizon and really enjoys it. Says she hasnt had any problems with it, works quit a bit faster than Iphone 4, and definitely recommends it. Only problem she has with it is the charger is a bit smaller than all the other Iphones and Itouches
Lyons in the Sea of Red.
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First of all, if you treat your phone good, there is no reason why it should be running any differently than when you first got it. I've had droids that last the same amount of time with no issue at all, just have to know how to treat them.
Second, like carlfense said, buying third party apple compatible hardware is not smart, and usually doesn't last minus a few good companies. Especially when the technology is a new thing. It is a big deal, when you now have to rely on having your apple specific charger everywhere you go. I often am places where I forget my phone charger, but almost everyone I know has a micro usb cord laying around somewhere. Can't say the same for this new lightning cord. To dock it, adapter, to display it, adapter, you may not take advantage of the different connectivity of you phone, but for people who do, that crap adds up. Quick.
Third, NFC will be a big deal, and I find it hilarious that apple is trying to make it off as not a big technology because they weren't the ones who launched it first. Apple's marketing technique is all a brainwash. They make things and then tell you why you need them, not respond to needs. It's innovative, but they were beaten to the punch with NFC, a technology of the future, and now are trying to discount it. I am positive that if Apple were to be the first to put this in their phone that you would be all over it in defense, regardless of issues, because it's apple and they say you need it.
I deal with each these phones everyday, my job requires it. So I have a pretty good idea of what the feel of them is. I see iphones come in for insurance replacements everyday with cracked screens, shattered backs, the works. Which isn't the case for the galaxy. The jury is still out on the iphone 5, as I have only seen about 2 come in for replacement. An iphone with an otterbox is a great thing, let me tell you. But it is annoying how easily these things break compared to most of the android phones.
You didn't say anything about the insurance replacement cost difference, which to me, and a lot of people I deal with coming in for a new phone, is a huge deal. With a droid, the insurance for most is 5 per month and 50 deductible. Iphone is 10 a month, 170 deductible. So in a 2 year contract if you have one insurance replacement, it's $170 compared to $410. That's a pretty substantial amount in my eyes. But if you take care of your phone, you obviously wont have to worry about it. But accidents do happen.
Let me finish by clarifying that I am not some apple hater like it may appear. I have a macbook pro, itouch, and am certified to sell all of their products. It just annoys me how much people have been mind warped by that company and their ability to suck money out of consumers. But, they do make excellent products, none the less. It think what irritates me the most is how fans of apple so quickly discount competing products, without knowing anything about them. (not saying this is the case with you)
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nuhuskeralum
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so if i buy the insurance a good case the s3 would be the better choice? kids play games and i talk, maybe use maps or browse once in a while, and use the camera a lot.
nuhuskeralum
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my wife's iphone 4s has held up so far just fine but i don't really care if i have an iphone or not just want to make a choice to fit my needs
Lyons in the Sea of Red.
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Lyons in the Sea of Red.
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Not sure, honestly. I don't deal with a lot of nokias, but now that you mention it, I believe I have heard that. The iphone has quite a few apps that are good for photo editing, though.
nuhuskeralum
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I don't do the photo editing so I really just would like it to work well and take good pictures, but someone told me that samsung makes the camera's for the iphones. So wouldn't the samsungs make theirs a little better than they do for the competition. I also was more concerned about the internet security with the android phones vs iphone.
but i guess if the insurance is that much cheaper with the samsung maybe thats the way to go.
but i guess if the insurance is that much cheaper with the samsung maybe thats the way to go.
sd'sker
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i still have not gotten a new phone. i still plan on getting a samsung galaxy s3. best buy had them on sale for $100, but i passed because their phone insurance is expensive. anyone know if verizon will offer a two-for-one deal on these during the holidays? that is what i am holding out for.
tschu
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If you want a solid phone that is easy to use, has pretty much all of the features you could ever want, and isn't the size of an ipad, get the iphone. I'm no apple fanboy (it's the only apple product I have) but they're pretty good. I don't care about the S3 being technically slightly better or whatever. iphone is just fine. I've dropped mine A TON and it's never had any problems.
We're getting to the point where any feature a phone has is only going to be marginally better than a competitor anyway so if you like the iphone, go for it.
We're getting to the point where any feature a phone has is only going to be marginally better than a competitor anyway so if you like the iphone, go for it.
sd'sker
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i agree with this. i have a two year old htc incredible. it is still great for everything i use it for and i know it has way more capabilities than i would ever even know how to enjoy.