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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. -----Original Message----- From: Rytlewski, Jamie [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 7:33 AM To: [log in to unmask] 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.