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I'm curious as to how a quad core processor is going to use 50% less power? As far as I know, they are having to put in bigger batteries just to make the phones last as long as they do. Also, Siri does not lack from CPU power, it's mainly RAM and immaturity. Most of the processing is done on the server. Also, I'm pretty sure you meant the Motorola Atrix? -----Original Message----- From: Sean M Omalley [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 10:02 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [MSUNAG] Need your help in choosing a new phone I found the windows phones unintuitive, and there is no compelling reason to use one. I like Sprints cheaper contracts, so i went with a Galaxy S with a sliding keyboard, because my fingers are literally too big for the small buttons. And I needed a phone -right- then. With quite a bit of practice now, i might be able to use an onscreen keyboard.. After using the Palm interface for years, I really find Android lacking in usability, it has a lot of features, but a quick notepad note, and voicemail checks, a quick text, etc. it is rather a pain. I was going to say the battery life is shorter, but I'm not sure it is since I upgraded the battery on my treo(s). It, however, has not broken on me yet.. which is pretty significant (on average I break a phone in less then a year..) The Motorola Axis was on the list of phones to get but the contract and dock where way out of my price range. However, I probably will not go with Android again. Most android makers don't actually update. I will probably go with an iPhone next. Apple has the new quad cores around the corner, which should not only be faster but will use up to 50% less power. If they have a docking station like the Motorola Axis, I won't even look back. The faster processors will also help Siri, while it is still pretty much a toy right now, the next generation with some processing power behind it, should be better. Quoting Loren LaLonde <[log in to unmask]>: > 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. >