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I know there are lots of choices out there whether it's in AU, US, or anywhere else.
So here's the thing. Several days ago I bought a new phone, it's the LG Optimus L9. It has all the features that I want in a phone and I'm happy with it. I don't need lots of bling when it comes to a phone. I'm not a techie person so I don't know all the specs and numbers, but the operating system is really good and it's supposed to be fast or at least pretty fast for what I do. I don't live on my phone or use FB. So I like this new phone. Well, all except for one thing. It's size. It's big and I don't have big hands. I'm not used to the size because it's bigger than the phone I had. It's so big that when I hold it in my left hand and wrap my fingers around it, it doesn't feel natural...yet. It's almost like it doesn't fit comfortably in my hand or my palm area. I feel like I have to make a conscious effort to hold onto it. Maybe it's because it's new and I'm getting used to it. Or maybe it's because when I hold it, the phone is at my first knuckle of my fingers almost to where the soft part is at my fingertips. I wonder if I just need time to get used to it? The phone/contract comes with a 14 day remorse period. So in a week and a half I need to decide or this is the phone I'll be using for almost 2 years. So it got me wondering, what does your phone have to have and what do you want or need in your phone? (I know there's a Galaxy IIIS thread and an upgrade thread. I'm hoping this is different enough to keep here in the Bar section.) |
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Do we really want to do this.
I'll sit patiently and wait for the "my android/apple is more hecktic than your android/apple" to start up ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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You'll get used to the size. I've got a Samsung Galaxy Nexus, about the same size as yours and I also thought it was stupidly big when I got it, but feels completely natural now.
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You have answered your own question. You dont like it as it feels uncomfortable.
I use iphone have since the first one. I use it for calls, text and navigation, no social media. I like the size. I cant comment on other phones.
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I prefer Android and have Issues with the business practices of Apple but bear in mind these are my personal views connected to my personal needs . everyone hast their own needs and they may not be the same as mine. you will get responses saying phone OS blah blah is the best and everyone should be using it . ignore these responses as these people are blinded by their fanaticism. listen to replies based on functions, available apps, battery life, reliability & stability and see how they fit your needs and lifestyle.
unfortunately I don't see this thread lasting long as the fanatics will turn it into a mine is better than yours war. I personally like the availability of open source apps on Android and the fact you are not tied to only company approved apps and accessories but this may not be an issue for some. I have a Samsung S3 4G and find the phone and the OS to be stable and has good battery life for a smartphone. being android Flash player is available allowing flash enabled sites and movies to display properly ( important to me but probably not everyone) I also have a Motorola Atrix which I find has far less battery life and is less stable but has better reception on the fringes
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i used to think, look at all those yuppies with their iPhones
i have now had 3 of them and dont know what i would do without it, does everything i need a phone to do
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for me, mobiles started out as being a convenience in that you could contact someone if you broke down, etc. personally, my need for a phone has remained very simple. 80% of its use would be texts. about 15% phonecalls (you know, the things that mobiles used to be all about). the other 5% is to keep me occupied on night shift. i don't even have internet access on my phone unless i'm at home using wifi. but then i'm at home so why would i use my phone instead of the computer?? so when it comes time to upgrade my phone, just about every phone on the market will suit my needs, its just the one that cosmetically looks the best to me. for this reason, i have only ever owned nokia's. they do what I need them to do,and i like the look of them. simple really. i'm also well aware that i'm a minority. ![]() just to add, a decent camera is handy, as i always have my phone on me and its good to get opportunistic pics of family/friends etc when your 'real' camera isn't handy. |
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Just looked up the specs of the L9. Screen is large being 4.7". I'm happy with the 4.3" screen my phone has and would find a phone with the same screen next time around (actually looked at buying the L7, just over $200 here outright).
As for OS. Android for me. I have limited experience with Apple but from what I have seen and heard I don't like how itunes works and I don't like complex solutions to simple problems (I needed to start a thread to 'learn' how to make my father in laws favourite song a ringtone).. and that process still took 45 minutes. As for needs in a phone. i generally buy a phone that has been out for a while to a) get a discount as it's 'old' and b) would perhaps have less bugs then a newly released phone. Battery life is a big issue on large screen phones, most only last a day with decent use and that can be stretched out with various apps and setting tweaks. Decent camera is good, but not a deal breaker. I liked the FM transmitter on my old Nokia but it seems almost all smartphones these days have a FM radio but lost the transmitter feature. Some phones have a very good GPS feature, but again this kills battery. I had a phone once that could be programmed to turn itself on and off, great feature if you love your sleep and don't want to be disturbed but haven't seen that as a feature on new phones. Cheers ![]()
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I know this isn't a good thing but I don't like reading the directions/instructions....so, I took a look around my phone and alarm and guess what? I DO have that do not disturb, it's called "Quiet Time" and it turns off all sounds except for alarm and media during the times I set it for. That's a cool feature! There's also mobile TV, movies and radio.....*i just looked.* ![]() Quote:
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I did answer my own question....but to think positively, I'm hoping it starts to feel more natural. And yes, the size of iPhones are just right.
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Nokia Lumia 820
Standard size phone running Windows Phone 8. http://www.nokia.com/au-en/products/phone/lumia820 Can be as high tech or low tech as you like. Brilliant phone and good OS
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Well I'm the opposite I like a bigger screen, Im not one of the mobile phone generation. I more use it for here than any thing.... lucky to make 1 call a week maybe a msg or too!
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I've had Android phones for the last 4 years. As much as I like them I feel I need to try something else and go Windows 8 phone.
If not I'll settle for the Samsung Galaxy Note II.
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the misses and i updated from some old pieces of rubbish to the nexus love them mate at work has a Note my god that thing is just overkill, its huge
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus here running Android Jelly Bean (4.1).
I dislike iWhatever with a passion, but I've always steered clear of companies that lock you in to their proprietary formats or software if possible. Sony was another one who was big for this reason - Mini disc anyone? Having said that, I do work in the IT industry, so anything with bells and whistles is what I want! I went Android because I can do so much more with my Android phone than I possibly could with an iPhone.
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I have the Galaxy Note II, with Android (of course!)
I like the concept and easy use of Android over Apple or Microsoft. Apple seems to be the "follow the heard" brand.
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I upgraded from a 3.7in Moto Defy, and it took me no more than a week to get used to it. Having said that, I was using it for a good hour or two a day, so if you aren't using it that much it'll obviously take longer.
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That new LG is very close to the Nexus 4 in design and spec, so if you're looking for a change, the Nexus 4 is probably not for you.
Most smartphones these days are at least 4.5 inches tall. I saw a small chap using a Note (don't know if it was I or II) and it looked like he was holding a loaf of bread to his head.
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I've had a galaxy and now I have an iPhone.
I can honestly say I prefer my iPhone. Just the feel, functionality, compatibility with basically everything...etc etc
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Having had the Iphone, the Android phone and now a windows phone, I would say the Android takes the cake. The windows phone (Lumia 920) is a great phone, with a fantastic set up, but it's just not reached that point of advancement yet that it's a show stopper. It has all the things I need, but it is a bulky phone, and can be quite cumbersome sometimes. I use it for a lot of microsoft office based stuff, so it's fantastic for that...but not so good for Facebook - the windows app is shizer and I've opted for a third party app to do what Windows should have done in the first place... :\
It all comes down to personal taste, but I think I'll be going back to Android for my next phone, simply because the UI with Windows just isn't at that point yet. Give it six months, and it will probably be there...maybe...
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Just purchased a note 2, i had never bothered with smart phones until a while ago when my brother gave me a hand me down, did'nt really see the point of them really before that, but now I,m finding i like a lot of the handy gadgets apart from being able to get on the net or just make a call, I like the android goodies and being able to customize the phone, i like the torch, stop watch, magnifying glass, a compass, , watch a youtube or maybe even a movie while waitng for someone .
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These day's just about every other smart phone is "better" then the iphone. Yet i'll still prefer the iphone, because of its size and it can still do everything i need it to do.
My friend just got a Galaxy Note 2, and it's an amazing phone!! if you can get past the size, id recommend that.
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So I am using it more now. I'm texting, calling, taking a look around the phone (I'm so not the read the instructions person), the apps, camera, video, the "bells, whistles and bling" and starting to personalize it to be me. I'm getting a feel for it now and sort of getting used to the size. But today when a friend asked me "how's the phone" the first thing I said was "it's big!" ![]() Quote:
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One other thing to look for as well is the price and availability of accessories. I have noticed that iPhone and blackberry chargers can cost quite a lot more than generic micro usb chargers. When I ended up in hospital I didn't have my charger with me. The staff looked for me and said they only had a Samsung charger, I said yep, that'll work on my HTC. Was very handy.
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