For me, I just hate the Metro interface. For reference, I also hate
Ubuntu's Unity. I acknowledge that some people love the phone, and for me
it's just purely a feel thing. It's just a preference, nothing more. As
far as I've seen and heard, it's fairly stable, and you get regular OS
updates, so those are certainly positive check-marks... I just can't get
past Metro. I'm also not thrilled about what I've been hearing about
Windows 8 because of that.
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From: Rytlewski, Jamie [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 7:33 AM
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Subject: Re: [MSUNAG] Need your help in choosing a new phone
I am curious as to what you can't stand about the Windows Phone? Besides the
lack of apps (for now) I've only heard of positives. And when I've played
with one, I thought it was very smooth and was put together well.
On Dec 18, 2011, at 11:44 PM, Loren LaLonde wrote:
> Oh, and blackberry's are exactly what you get... Less robust app store,
but they're pillars for reliable phones. They don't do a lot, but they do
what they do well.
>
> I personally can't stand Windows Phone. But I know some people who love
it. Apps are lagging there a bit, but it's not a terrible option if you dig
the Metro interface.
>
> Verizon has great coverage, Sprint is also very good for when I've used
it. I never heard anyone complain more than the average AT&T customer
except maybe T-Mobile users. I have no idea how other carriers are. But some
give you a 30 day trial. Take advantage of it to find out who gives you the
best coverage.
>
> Loren LaLonde
>
> On Dec 18, 2011, at 11:36 PM, Loren LaLonde <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> I recently went through a similar situation, and actually decided to wait
on getting a smartphone of my own. I have an iPod touch which handles all
the functions I need (since I'm certainly not reading emails while on the
road). If I'm needed *right now,* someone will call me. Oh, and I'm
effectively stuck with Verizon since I spend a lot of time in Canada...
Which also limits data plan usefulness.
>>
>> With that disclaimer: I do have a lot of experience evaluating
smartphones through work.
>>
>> Although I will not suggest one platform over another, we know the
battles. It sounds to me like you're more interested in better coverage
than AT&T. Which I totally get, and justifiably should be the first
consideration IMHO. The iPhone has the flash issue, but otherwise is a well
known, and pretty darn reliable setup. Since Verizon and Sprint now have
them, you'll really want to check your current usage and just pick a plan
that matches what you do. The iPhone is still sans 4G on all models though
too.
>>
>> The android phones across the board give you flash, but they have their
drawbacks. Most Android phones give you less battery life, few or no OS
updates (no new features),
>>
>> If you plan on using tethering, just go to Sprint now.
>>
>> Loren LaLonde
>>
>> On Dec 18, 2011, at 9:17 PM, "Charlot, Firmin" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello Fellow NAGers,
>>> I am in need of some advise in choosing a new phone and I need your
help.
>>>
>>> Currently I have an iPhone 3G which was wonderful when I first got it a
number of years ago but now it ... Uh hmmm ... Well loosing its appeal -
between dropped calls through AT&T and the lack of flash on the phone among
other things, it's time for a change. Sprint's service plans sound good but
what would an alternative phone be?
>>>
>>> It would help me great if you could answer the following questions:
>>> What type of phone do you have now?
>>> Why did you decide to buy?
>>> What's your favorite feature?
>>> If you had to choose all over again, what phone would you go with and
why?
>>>
>>> Thank you and goodnight.
>>>
>>> Firm.
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