Comments on: 5 Reasons Why I Regret Switching From Iphone to Android

By: Brant Sterling Wedel

Brant Sterling Wedel — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 07:16:00 +0000

1. Flash is NOT baked into the device, HTC may have included it by default but it is a seperate installation and even when installed by default it is selective, it shows where flash content is and you can click to enable on a per media basis. So yes, Flash on a mobile device of course does not have the performance you experience on your dual core laptop PC, but it DOES NOT by default impeed performance or have any other negative effects, and when you NEED it you HAVE it, like when you want to watch an episode of NCIS on your DroidX’s massive screen.
2. It is segmented badly, not the fault of the OS but the fault of the Device Manufacturers and Carriers as you said, but that is because like Windows it can run on anything and the applications made for Phones if designed using googles recommended guidelines seamlessly scale to tablet sizes. There is a Centralized Market on ALL google branded devices, and by default other markets and non market apps are disabled .. you have the OPTION to enable non market applications in settings ONLY if you wish.
3. Android is for people with brains, you have configureable widgets that can be used to give you glances of any information wihtout even opening an application. Yes this increases complexity but also allows problems to be fixed and features like Swype keyboard and Voice Input to be integrated into the usage of any appliaction (you can even try another keyboard with different spell checking if you font like the default one, personally I have enormous success with Swype and Voice input) … the GPS IS NOT always on, it is enabled on a on off basis, but only finds sattelites when an application requests, thats why an application like maps even when gps is set to “ON” takes about 30 secconds to find your location.
4. Spot On, again Android is for people with Brains, but sometimes an application fails because its easier to develop for android which means unprofessional developers are in the mix making crappy apps that Force Close, me included my app has issues with the SD card only on device reboot that I need to fix =P.
5. Your right again, but Android is easier to devlelop for and the Motorola Atrix webtop concept could be a game changer making an Android device a Netbook at will (Apple hasnt even entered the netbook market altho the iPad competes against the entire segment, but nothing like a keyboard and mouse for relaxed document editing etc)

Im a software developer and Android application developer. I have a macbook for when I decide to port my apps to iPhone but at the moment the applications I have made have all been live wallpapers and widgets which sadly iPhone doesnt have any equivalent … i can understand it not having widgets for simplicity, but Live Wallpapers are simple elegant and beautiful (and if designed properly as Im SURE Apple would do dont use any excess battery)

By: French_croissant

French_croissant — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:42:00 +0000

I switched from an android to an iphone at the cost of full retail, $800. yeah Kinda sucks but not that bad when you realize its dad’s company expense. TFM

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:57:00 +0000

David, so glad I’ve got your PCMech coming to my email. Although I’ve got until Aug to switch phones, I’ve been going back and forth on my choice- HTC or iPhone. This article not only had me cracking up, but sealed my choice. Planning on getting a Macbook pro this year and the iPhone will allow more continuity. Thanks for the entertainment and helps.

Scott

By: Oldgoat1957

Oldgoat1957 — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:25:00 +0000

You know, I wish more people could write articles in this manner (and I include myself). You have an opinion, you back up your opinion with reasonable facts, and you state where you are coming from in the first place. Also, you aren’t a d*ck about it – it all sounds so easy to do….

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:58:00 +0000

As a tech support technician with 250+ users under my purview, I get questions daily about technology recommendations. My first question to them is about whether or not they want access to work e-mail. If yes, I say Android or iPhone, but stay away from Blackberry since the company I work for has an Enterprise server and that other users who have a Blackberry continually have problems with the e-mail and I am unable to help due to RIM having many aspects of the device on lock down not to mention the monthly fee that usually comes with Enterprise access. Why pay for a headache? From there I advise them to go to a store and play with the phones to find the one that is the most intuitive for them. Whether they choose an Android device or an iPhone doesn’t matter because they both interface well with Exchange and I can provide them with support.

That being said, I have an Android device and my only gripe with Android is that the providers get to force feed apps they feel you should have.

Finally, I would like to reference a quote with regards to the Apple/Mac/iThisThatorTheOther versus everything that’s not debate: “Please, we can get along here. We all can get along. I mean, we’re all stuck here for a while. Let’s try to work it out. Let’s try to beat it. Let’s try to beat it. Let’s try to work it out.” – Rodney King on May 1, 1992

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:08:00 +0000

I have a MyTouch 3G the only complaint I have is the battery power. I could pony up the money to get a better one but my contract is up around Nov of this year so I will wait until I can re up and get a new phone that has a better battery life.

As far as apps your wrong there is now an app store online for the Android platform. It was released last week or somewhere close to that. I love my phone cause I can go to any site on the net that has apps and scan a QR code directly from the screen to my phone it takes me to the market and from there it is a two touch install.

I can check my email, listen to my favorite radio stations, and I don’t have to close anything out. As far as flash it isn’t one of those things that I feel I totally have to have and most everything that I have runs just fine without it.

Also Android is catching up to Apple in the app world soon they will surpass them.

By: Chardy52

Chardy52 — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:25:00 +0000

Its obvious to me you don’t have a clue about purchasing from the Android Market. Do it online or on the phone…click on “buy” agree to the terms its immediately downloaded to your phone and installed. Pretty simple if you ask me. BTW I love the freedom of android vs the attached to the hip feel of Apple.

By: Guest777

Guest777 — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:01:00 +0000

Snot is slick? Mine’s always gooey and comes out in chunks. Now a better one would be slicker then a penguin on ice but I like Linux.

By: techmech

techmech — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:12:00 +0000

Wrong. Your Incredible was free for most of the month of December. Apple doesn’t seem to keen on givinbg anything away. I also have the Incredible, and have also been using iOS on the touch for over a year. Each has faults, and each has its aspects that beat the other by far.

By: techmech

techmech — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:12:00 +0000