Cell Phones

KenFSU · October 04, 2011, 10:48:48 AM

Many of us have become dependent on our smart phones for everything from making calls, fielding email, getting directions, shopping, finding open tables at restaurants, doing work, checking sports scores, etc. It's a pretty exciting time in the mobile world too. We're just over two hours away from Apple announcing either the newest iteration of the iPhone 4 (the iPhone 4S), a newly designed iPhone 5, or both. And we're a week away from Samsung, Google, and Verizon reportedly announcing the new 4G Android superphone, the Nexus Prime.

What cell phone is everybody currently using? Do you favor one mobile OS (Apple's iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows Mobile) over another?

Just curious.

Non-RedNeck Westsider · October 04, 2011, 10:53:10 AM

BridgeTroll · October 04, 2011, 10:59:07 AM

Quote from: Non-RedNeck Westsider on October 04, 2011, 10:53:10 AM

Mine looks just like that... I dont have that cool dialy thingie...

Jimmy · October 04, 2011, 11:03:36 AM

iPhone 4. I have been impatiently waiting for the next iPhone, whether 4S or 5, since the summer.

Will be following all the rumor sites at 1pm to see what Tim Cook has up his sleeve for us die-hard fans of Apple/iOS.

manasia · October 04, 2011, 11:05:39 AM

Iphone 4 User.

I will probably go with the Galaxy S2 the Iphone 5 in my opinion may not be worth the wait. We will know what the 5 will do around noon sometime.

Doctor_K · October 04, 2011, 11:40:35 AM

Motorola Droid 2.

Android isn't too bad. I've not yet owned an iPhone, so I have nothing to which I can compare, but I like my phone, carrier, and OS!

ProjectMaximus · October 04, 2011, 11:58:50 AM

Samsung Epic. Works for me.

KenFSU · October 04, 2011, 12:10:34 PM

I've used both, and at this point in time, I much prefer Android. I like the notifications better, I like the customization options, I like the widgets, I like the openness and versatility. That said, I can totally see why people love iOS as well. It's not for me right now, but I'm really intrigued to see what additional improvements to iOS 5 are announced at 1:00.

JeffreyS · October 04, 2011, 12:11:51 PM

HTC EVO works great in 4G mode and as a hot spot. May go to Iphone 5 if Sprint gets it.

iMarvin · October 04, 2011, 12:21:00 PM

Blackberry Torch.

It's ok. It freezes sometimes but other than that it's fine. I just wish they had better apps and more free apps.

Ralph W · October 04, 2011, 12:42:15 PM

Nokia - non-flip - older than dirt
Makes and receives calls
I don't answer, you call back
You don't answer, I call back
We don't connect? It must not be that important.

peestandingup · October 04, 2011, 01:00:39 PM

I use everything & am always switching. I overall prefer iPhone/iOS over most everything just based on form & function with the most high-end apps available for a platform. Android if I wanna get nerdy & install a bunch of different ROMS. Its a good OS too, but a little convoluted IMO (deep menu systems & stuff that isn't very apparent on how to do). Their app quality isn't quite on par with iOS either, but its always getting better.

I'll also tell you that Windows Phone (with the new Mango 7.5 update) is VERY good. Overall, I like it better than Android. It just needs more apps in the market, but thats growing super fast. But its solid.

KenFSU · October 04, 2011, 03:12:37 PM

I really like what I'm reading about Mango.

Also, even though the iPhone 4S announced today has the same form factor, I'm still intrigued by the new mobile assistant technology.

It's a shame though that 15 month after the iPhone 4 debuted, the "new" model is still a 3G phone and still has a pretty small display.

peestandingup · October 04, 2011, 03:24:38 PM

Quote from: KenFSU on October 04, 2011, 03:12:37 PM
I really like what I'm reading about Mango.

Also, even though the iPhone 4S announced today has the same form factor, I'm still intrigued by the new mobile assistant technology.

It's a shame though that 15 month after the iPhone 4 debuted, the "new" model is still a 3G phone and still has a pretty small display.

Yeah, I'm incredibly disappointed. Apple usually sets the standard & makes everyone else's stuff look like crap, but a year & a half old design with that same 3.5" screen (which is small by today's flagship smartphone standards) is just a huge screwup IMO. I don't think I'll be getting another iPhone for a while.

And still selling the 3GS?? God damn, get rid of that thing. Its going on 3 years old now.

Overstreet · October 04, 2011, 06:14:12 PM

I just make calls and take pictures with my I-phone. For other things there's the I-Pad. Bigger screen easier to ready and type for grumpy old guys.