iPhone 4 is the best mobile phone on the market — period.
This was downvoted because?
Next time include a substantive argument when you make an off topic and inflammatory comment. (And BTW I happen to agree with you about the iPhone.)
Ask HN: Which Android Phone to Buy?
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Re: Ask HN: Which Android Phone to Buy?
#72Earlier quoted context omitted.
This was downvoted because?
A. The poster wanted to know the best Android phone to get- chances are, he's already looked at the iPhone and decided it wasn't for him (or wants to develop for Android or something). B. You gave absolutely zero support as to why you think the iPhone's better than any of the Android phones. C. Also, you come off as a fanboy.
A. "Or, should I consider another device from Verizon, etc. instead?"
B. An opinion was asked and an opinion was given. I didn't proffer anything beyond what was requested.
C. And you and the people who downvoted me come off as Android fanboys.
Re: Ask HN: Which Android Phone to Buy?
#73Earlier quoted context omitted.
This was downvoted because?
Next time include a substantive argument when you make an off topic and inflammatory comment. (And BTW I happen to agree with you about the iPhone.)
I fail to see how it's off topic ("Or, should I consider another device from Verizon, etc. instead?") or inflammatory (iPhone is a very good device).
Re: Ask HN: Which Android Phone to Buy?
#74Earlier quoted context omitted.
Ever since people started talking about the battery problems on android devices, this is what I have been most concerned about. Apple, with the new iPhone addresses this issue with the iPhone 4, but android phone makers just seem to be making devices with bigger screens, with nobody trying to bring out a device with a better battery.
My Incredible's battery is at least as good as my old 2G iPhone. One advantage of the Android phones is that you can actually open them up and swap in a new battery (just like with every phone in the world besides the iPhone). So if you really find that it's a problem, you could buy a 2nd battery and take that with you sometimes. It's not optimal, but it would work.
And you can get 2 batteries w/ charger shipped from HK for like $12. There's really not much reason to worry about battery life now (except on the iPhone).
Re: Ask HN: Which Android Phone to Buy?
#75Earlier quoted context omitted.
Are you using it with T-Mobile? If so, how is their service?
The best thing about T-Mobile is going to a big tech conference where AT&T's network is floundering and getting a great signal to rub in the iPhone users' faces. On a more serious note, I've only used it in SF and Seattle, but it's great there. I only pay $40/mo for unlimited data. (No minutes since I use VoIP.)
How did you get a plan w/o voice mins? Every carrier fears those like the plague.
Re: Ask HN: Which Android Phone to Buy?
#76Earlier quoted context omitted.
A. The poster wanted to know the best Android phone to get- chances are, he's already looked at the iPhone and decided it wasn't for him (or wants to develop for Android or something). B. You gave absolutely zero support as to why you think the iPhone's better than any of the Android phones. C. Also, you come off as a fanboy.
A. "Or, should I consider another device from Verizon, etc. instead?" B. An opinion was asked and an opinion was given. I didn't proffer anything beyond what was requested. C. And you and the people who downvoted me come off as Android fanboys.
The context to A implies a different Android device, not anything else. Also, it's pretty clear that the OP wanted reasons for going with one phone over another.
Re: Ask HN: Which Android Phone to Buy?
#77Earlier quoted context omitted.
The best thing about T-Mobile is going to a big tech conference where AT&T's network is floundering and getting a great signal to rub in the iPhone users' faces. On a more serious note, I've only used it in SF and Seattle, but it's great there. I only pay $40/mo for unlimited data. (No minutes since I use VoIP.)
How did you get a plan w/o voice mins? Every carrier fears those like the plague.
I don't know about other carriers, but T-mobile actually makes it pretty obvious. T-mobile seems a lot less consumer-hostile regarding these kinds of things than either AT&T or Verizon in my experience.
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/plans/Cell-Phone-Plans.aspx?cat...
Though it looks like the $40/mo plan now has a 5GB cap; I got mine when it was unlimited.
Re: Ask HN: Which Android Phone to Buy?
#78The HTC Desire is a better Nexus One becaus HTC fixed many issues. I have mine for a week now and I am very impressed by its usability. The only problem left I could find is the speaker that distort sound when too loud. Not so good for the ring tones. Reagrding battery lifetime, 3g and especially wifi or GPS must be turned off when not using them. Otherwise it is true that the device won't last more than a day. Wifi is the worst battery drain.
Re: Ask HN: Which Android Phone to Buy?
#79Yes, the Nexus One is a great choice for the parameters you listed. It's a powerful phone with a lot of life and it will likely get Android updates rather quickly as it's a "Google" phone.
Your only choice for pay as you go will essentially be T-Mobile. Forget the Incredible, it's a great phone but it doesn't meet your second criteria.
Re: Ask HN: Which Android Phone to Buy?
#80Earlier quoted context omitted.
There is always a new android phone coming out, which is bigger and better than the last. Some people like this, some people don't.
There is always a new iPhone coming out, which is bigger and better than the last. Everyone seems to love this.
That's sufficiently not true as to be completely false.