iphone upgrade O2 - Page 3

Will · 06-07-2012, 16:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitten

lol, I was wondering when that would happen

It's very thin

Unfortunately, everyone I've seen using the S3 looks a bit daft because they're so big. It's all a bit:

Sure it's a great phone especially if you've got big man hands but I've got a tablet for the bigger screen uses, I don't need something I can't hold in one hand.

hehe!

It is thin and I've had a play with one and it makes me want it more.

Kitten · 06-07-2012, 16:03

You've got big hands though. That's the big thing with it. If it's too big for me to hold I can't manoeuvre it properly and I don't want to have to use both hands

*coughs*

*leaves thread*

Will · 06-07-2012, 16:09

It's ok... I know what that's like - I'm used to using 2 hands often..... *ahem*

For me it's JUST about right - any bigger though and it would be too big.

Toby · 06-07-2012, 16:39

Just to add a counterpoint to the ladies above, I and three colleagues have had exactly the opposite experience, having lived with Android for well over a year and then moved to iPhones and none of us have ever looked back - prefer it massively.

I think it's all to personal preference and what you want from a phone. Android is cheaper, has bigger screens, more customisation/personalisation and cheaper/free apps. iOS has more/better apps, better integration with other Apple products, iTunes Match etc etc.

You pays your money...

Will · 06-07-2012, 17:09

I don't need or want integration with Super-Apple products so that's not an issue for me

The android market is growing hugely as the market is becoming more equal. Though I accept in the walled garden that is apple it's app store is still leaps ahead.

Why wouldn't you want to be able to save files to your phone or actually be able to make it do what you want it to do?

I used to love the fact that the Super-iPhone was so different and slick, and it is slick and cool... however to me, it's had it's day, it's just too awkward and restrictive for me. And I hate the media playback limitations on the Super-iPhone, and itunes... again, I hate it.

Each to their own though, and I completely understand why people like the Super-iPhone - it's a great phone, and works. However for me, I've come to the realisation that it's just too restrictive and awkward to use. I'm bored of the iphone and its limitations and the fact it's just not that good (to me) as some of the android interfaces and basic interaction. Also you can have different hardware on android, and you have to use an apple product. I'm so disillusioned by this product, and whilst it's pretty and "cool" - I'm so bored of it too.

Pickers · 06-07-2012, 17:31

Hmmm I wouldn't mind an androiod phone, but worried that some of the physics apps I have may not be available. In other news, it seems I can get £90 for my 3GS!

Kitten · 06-07-2012, 18:26

Again, you're looking at purely the s2 and since for iPhone beaters. There are so many, having an 'android' doesn't really compare unless it's one of the better spec models.

I could have had a 4S cheaper than my Android when I got it, but didn't want it. Too many people go along the cost route when for me, certainly, it's not an issue at all. I'll happily pay good money for what I want, that just happens to be an Android. I'd also argue about the apps being better. More yes, but so many of them are pure ****e. Quality, not quantity for me, thanks.

Since my s2 went, I've been using an HTC Desire HD, which even though not a 'new' release, is a far more pleasant user experience in my opinion than the 4S.

Pickers · 06-07-2012, 18:50

Just checked out s2 and s3. At the monent, I'm kind of ruled by cost and this does seem cheaper. I don't mind staying with O2 for 2 more years as in a year I'd not be able to afford an upgrade anyhow.

As tempting as PAYG is, I'm afraid I'd also have this problem; upgrading in the future will require another big expense.

Hmm this really isn't a clear cut answer. I just want a phone to last another couple of years (physically and software wise) that is a manageable cost!

Knipples · 06-07-2012, 18:57

Which goes back to my post

can you not hang on for a few months til the new iPhone comes out

Pickers · 06-07-2012, 19:06

Yeah... Yeah I think I'll have to!

06-07-2012, 16:03	#22
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	You've got big hands though. That's the big thing with it. If it's too big for me to hold I can't manoeuvre it properly and I don't want to have to use both hands coughs leaves thread __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

06-07-2012, 16:09	#23
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	It's ok... I know what that's like - I'm used to using 2 hands often..... ahem For me it's JUST about right - any bigger though and it would be too big. __________________ *No No!*

06-07-2012, 16:39	#24
Toby Absinthe Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,023	Just to add a counterpoint to the ladies above, I and three colleagues have had exactly the opposite experience, having lived with Android for well over a year and then moved to iPhones and none of us have ever looked back - prefer it massively. I think it's all to personal preference and what you want from a phone. Android is cheaper, has bigger screens, more customisation/personalisation and cheaper/free apps. iOS has more/better apps, better integration with other Apple products, iTunes Match etc etc. You pays your money... __________________

06-07-2012, 17:09	#25
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I don't need or want integration with Super-Apple products so that's not an issue for me The android market is growing hugely as the market is becoming more equal. Though I accept in the walled garden that is apple it's app store is still leaps ahead. Why wouldn't you want to be able to save files to your phone or actually be able to make it do what you want it to do? I used to love the fact that the Super-iPhone was so different and slick, and it is slick and cool... however to me, it's had it's day, it's just too awkward and restrictive for me. And I hate the media playback limitations on the Super-iPhone, and itunes... again, I hate it. Each to their own though, and I completely understand why people like the Super-iPhone - it's a great phone, and works. However for me, I've come to the realisation that it's just too restrictive and awkward to use. I'm bored of the iphone and its limitations and the fact it's just not that good (to me) as some of the android interfaces and basic interaction. Also you can have different hardware on android, and you have to use an apple product. I'm so disillusioned by this product, and whilst it's pretty and "cool" - I'm so bored of it too. __________________ *No No!*

06-07-2012, 17:31	#26
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	Hmmm I wouldn't mind an androiod phone, but worried that some of the physics apps I have may not be available. In other news, it seems I can get £90 for my 3GS! __________________ Pictures

06-07-2012, 18:26	#27
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Again, you're looking at purely the s2 and since for iPhone beaters. There are so many, having an 'android' doesn't really compare unless it's one of the better spec models. I could have had a 4S cheaper than my Android when I got it, but didn't want it. Too many people go along the cost route when for me, certainly, it's not an issue at all. I'll happily pay good money for what I want, that just happens to be an Android. I'd also argue about the apps being better. More yes, but so many of them are pure ***e. Quality, not quantity for me, thanks. Since my s2 went, I've been using an HTC Desire HD, which even though not a 'new' release, is a far more pleasant user experience in my opinion than the 4S. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher* Last edited by Kitten; 06-07-2012 at 18:29.

06-07-2012, 18:50	#28
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	Just checked out s2 and s3. At the monent, I'm kind of ruled by cost and this does seem cheaper. I don't mind staying with O2 for 2 more years as in a year I'd not be able to afford an upgrade anyhow. As tempting as PAYG is, I'm afraid I'd also have this problem; upgrading in the future will require another big expense. Hmm this really isn't a clear cut answer. I just want a phone to last another couple of years (physically and software wise) that is a manageable cost! __________________ Pictures

06-07-2012, 19:06	#30
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	Yeah... Yeah I think I'll have to! __________________ Pictures