Just bored so I decided to write about my coworker and his love for the iphone.
My 65 year old coworker told me he waited in line from 4:30am till 2:00pm, called in sick for work, just to get the iPhone 4, talk about dedication. So he brings it to work, brags to everyone about his new toy, even at random people.
Today, at work we had a 7 year old patient, showed him my nexus one with live wallpaper running in the background and the iphone 4 and asked him which phone was better, "this phone" he pointed at the Nexus. My coworker over heard our conversation and saw the kid pointing at my phone, and confronted the little boy.
Coworker: Wait a minute, did you say his phone is better?
Boy: *Shy smile*
Coworker: Did you see my phone?
Boy: Yeah.
Coworker: What made you say his phone is better?
Boy: I don't know it just is.
Coworker: Come on! you cant even tell me what makes his phone better, and you're telling me this?
Boy: *Kept quiet*
Coworker: So you're not my friend anymore then?
Boy: *Kept quiet*
Boy: *Looked at me and said, WOW!*
Wow... Just thought wow... lol.
Thought I'd share. It cracked me up!!!!!
rjhay22 said:
Just bored so I decided to write about my coworker and his love for the iphone.
My 65 year old coworker told me he waited in line from 4:30am till 2:00pm, called in sick for work, just to get the iPhone 4, talk about dedication. So he brings it to work, brags to everyone about his new toy, even at random people.
Today, at work we had a 7 year old patient, showed him my nexus one with live wallpaper running in the background and the iphone 4 and asked him which phone was better, "this phone" he pointed at the Nexus. My coworker over heard our conversation and saw the kid pointing at my phone, and confronted the little boy.
Coworker: Wait a minute, did you say his phone is better?
Boy: *Shy smile*
Coworker: Did you see my phone?
Boy: Yeah.
Coworker: What made you say his phone is better?
Boy: I don't know it just is.
Coworker: Come on! you cant even tell me what makes his phone better, and you're telling me this?
Boy: *Kept quiet*
Coworker: So you're not my friend anymore then?
Boy: *Kept quiet*
Boy: *Looked at me and said, WOW!*
Wow... Just thought wow... lol.
Thought I'd share. It cracked me up!!!!!
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WOW is right haha thats guys crazy. Well all iphone fanboys are
I think individuals in general are fans of whatever phone they are using. This could have gone the other way around considering you showed off your phone to a 7 yr old who more than likely could have cared less about it in the first place.
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Valid point you got there... But using live wall paper would clearly influence the kid's choice, so already aware of the outcome, I did this solely foe kicks and giggles, he just took it way too personal. Which now makes it different, coz im not sure how you woulda handled it but I woulda just laughed about it and moved on with my life. Catch my drift?
ScandaLeX said:
I think individuals in general are fans of whatever phone they are using. This could have gone the other way around considering you showed off your phone to a 7 yr old who more than likely could have cared less about it in the first place.
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I have to say, when i got the 6700, i thought that phone was amazing. Then came out the 6800, and that was even better. Now having the TP, I just cant seem to put it down. this is stupid but, does anyone have a clue to what might be comming out next.. well in 2 years?
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I have to say, when i got the 6700, i thought that phone was amazing. Then came out the 6800, and that was even better. Now having the TP, I just cant seem to put it down. this is stupid but, does anyone have a clue to what might be comming out next.. well in 2 years?
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no one will be using phones anymore because we'll all be talking to holographic images out of our watches. Phones will be too old-school by then j/k
i have a feeling we'll be looking at dual touch panel phones in a few years with haptic feedback, if that's what you're wondering.
moved to general discussion felt it was more appropriate here
whats next
will they be water proof to 100m? i think they couldd have put more memory in the tp, but other then that.. the phone is sex!
Check out the link.
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/02/08/ooh-htc-thunderbolt-launching-on-the-14th-according-to-amazon/
They took down the date after they put that up.
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Verizon is just having fun with these dates i think!
keeping people on the edge of their seats with infomation then more to disprove it
just release the date already or come out and say that your having problems
They ( vzw) are hoping the delay will make you buy an iphone indstead. ha-ha .
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Hah! i would never use a Iphone again, tried one out and i just hated not being able to customize. I like being different not like everyone else
if it were up to Apple we would all wear the same thing, talk the same way and buy their stupid products
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Hah! i would never use a Iphone again, tried one out and i just hated not being able to customize. I like being different not like everyone else
if it were up to Apple we would all wear the same thing, talk the same way and buy their stupid products
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And who is so stupid to by an iPhone 4 a few months before the iPhone 5 comes out? Verizon sold 500,000 dumb phones on presale day? I guess when the main attraction of your phone is the looks and playing angry birds; it doesn't matter which version you have.
superchilpil said:
Hah! i would never use a Iphone again, tried one out and i just hated not being able to customize. I like being different not like everyone else
if it were up to Apple we would all wear the same thing, talk the same way and buy their stupid products
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The execs at vzw don't understand all that , we (xda) are about 3% of their customer base so they aren't going to bend over backwards for us like they do for the people with "stock" unmodified phones.
This crap has been going on for years,delays on hot smartphones.
You don't see delays on the iphone.
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At the moment I have an iphone 3GS but it is getting a bit old and beat up.
I have used the iphone since the first day it came out and about 18 months ago I moved onto the 3GS. I was expecting to get the 4.0 at first, but now I am not so sure.
I prefer to stay with AT&T and use my phone some for work. On the work side it is not much more than using Outlook and maybe reading Excel and PDF files.
I text a bit and would like a nice quality screen and processor to play games, etc. I am also thinking about getting an ipad 2, and want to be able to have a phone that I can tether and use with my ipad.
Suggestions?
You can wait for the next one in June/July, just a few months left
Edit: Welcome to XDA
Poke around the forums a bit and I'm sure you'll find a phone that fits you!!
freakzone said:
You can wait for the next one in June/July, just a few months left
Edit: Welcome to XDA
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lol, next what?
And yes, poking around is great, but at the same time is a bit overwhelming. But I guess choice is good.
I am also seriously considering a Windows phone, but I have not seen ANYONE other than the salesperson @ AT&T that has one. He loves it, but then again, he is a salesperson.
I like it for the Zune if nothing else. Worse case is I get a Zune player, but I love having my phone/music all in one.
Seems like a pretty good site.
After another visit to the AT&T store, I really can't see myself getting a Windows phone. The salesperson I spoke with went from a 3GS to a windows phone and while she says she still likes her new phone, the iphone was so much more user friendly.
She suggested I get an iphone 4 or a droid phone.
But having said all that, after playing around with them for a bit, I am liking the Axfinity from Motorola a whole lot. Between that and maybe an iphone 4.
Everyone keeps saying wait a few months for some new Android phones, but what new ones are coming that are much better than the Axfinity? And in a few months, will there be more talk of wait a few months for Xxxxxx phone?
Droid incredible.
I work for a Verizon partner and windows phones are great but I prefer motorolaa droids. The X or Thunderbolt. And moto bionic is coming soon also.
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The Dinc is at end of life. My friend at my local store said he won't be recievng any more. But if I had to pick with what's out, either nexus s or the thunderbolt even though it has abysmal battery life. And you said at&t. Htc inspire is a beast of a phone. Better then the atrix IMHO.
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lol, next what?
And yes, poking around is great, but at the same time is a bit overwhelming. But I guess choice is good.
I am also seriously considering a Windows phone, but I have not seen ANYONE other than the salesperson @ AT&T that has one. He loves it, but then again, he is a salesperson.
I like it for the Zune if nothing else. Worse case is I get a Zune player, but I love having my phone/music all in one.
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iphone 5, you were talking about iphone, my guess is you'll be satisfied with the next
Who knows... just play with a couple at the store. If you like it, check the reviews. If you still like it, buy it. If the reviews lied and it sucks, eBay it, and try again. Repeat until you find one you like.
HTC Inspire 4g
The tension is peaking and the official media event of Apple will launch tomorrow!
Find out more in the link below:
http://www.seednonym.com/2011/10/what-to-expect-tomorrow-apples-annual.html
Will keep you guys posted on any further updates.
Do provide me feedbacks!
A lot of people are in for a huge disappontment tomorrow.
AnyMal said:
A lot of people are in for a huge disappontment tomorrow.
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Typical Apple. They will leave you either utterly impressed or vastly disappointed.
Is not the media event . Is it ? I read it was lets talk iphone event. Anyways im waiting to see what they come out with sold my iphone 4 already and if that next iphone comes out and impress me enough I'll get it
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4s confirm got adi
but still duno the spec for 4s and 5 ><
perhaps this time instead of the Antennae-gate problem, they might possibly see GPS-gate or Battery-gate
jgalan14 said:
Is not the media event . Is it ? I read it was lets talk iphone event. Anyways im waiting to see what they come out with sold my iphone 4 already and if that next iphone comes out and impress me enough I'll get it
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Yes, it's the Let's Talk iPhone event but with the press present in the convention I might as well term it as a media event.
AllGamer said:
perhaps this time instead of the Antennae-gate problem, they might possibly see GPS-gate or Battery-gate
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The antenna problem is terrible enough, on top of the extremely conductive material of the iPhone making it super hot after awhile of heavy usage.
Sprint just placed an order with Apple for an astounding 20 billion dollars. Apple better have something real special up their sleeves or Sprint is toast.
via Engadget
Luckily we'll know soon enough. Personally I can't wait to see what the iPhone 5 brings!
the iphone heading to sprint seems to be the CDMA version of iphone4s available in black or white as it was leaked on the website
source http://mobilesyrup.com/2011/10/01/a...and-its-design-within-the-latest-itunes-beta/
so i doubt it's the iphone5
in other words... people in sprint will be more happy enjoying the SGS2 LTE than iphone4S
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Typical Apple. They will leave you either utterly impressed or vastly disappointed.
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I would say the same and I about know what they they will say, but any ways.
I hope most don't care about LTE or most will be vastly disappointed.
Well what I do expect is a great overall piece of hardware with maybe a few nicks here or there like every phone has. Software wise I don't see it as bringing anything substantially new. It's like the gingerbread update, or maybe a 2.3.4-2.3.5.
Kailkti said:
Well what I do expect is a great overall piece of hardware with maybe a few nicks here or there like every phone has. Software wise I don't see it as bringing anything substantially new. It's like the gingerbread update, or maybe a 2.3.4-2.3.5.
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That was what I thought, but it was claimed that iOS 5 carries more than 200 features upgraded from iOS 4. I have yet to see that.
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Sprint just placed an order with Apple for an astounding 20 billion dollars. Apple better have something real special up their sleeves or Sprint is toast.
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I think Sprint will be fine. It's in Apple's best interest to see Sprint survive. A duopoly would not only screw over the customers but also the phone manufacturers.
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I think Sprint will be fine. It's in Apple's best interest to see Sprint survive. A duopoly would not only screw over the customers but also the phone manufacturers.
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After all, Sprint decided to throw all 20 bil in regardless of whether people are buying their services or not.
Steve Jobs is back!
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As the title says, I'm wondering if anyone has made the switch and how you've all felt about it?
I realise these threads are horrible, but I'm pretty scared about the switch (not sure why! I used to love android) from iOS to Android and would like to hear others experiences!
Thanks in advanced guys/girls
Dixi1801
Dixi1801 said:
As the title says, I'm wondering if anyone has made the switch and how you've all felt about it?
I realise these threads are horrible, but I'm pretty scared about the switch (not sure why! I used to love android) from iOS to Android and would like to hear others experiences!
Thanks in advanced guys/girls
Dixi1801
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Android hasn't changed much since from when you've switched (2013? From your profile?) The Nexus 5 is a great phone, and its pure android experience is much better in my opinion than using an iPhone. I've used a 5S for a couple of days, just couldn't stick with me.
Why are you wanting to switch back?
Beauenheim said:
Android hasn't changed much since from when you've switched (2013? From your profile?) The Nexus 5 is a great phone, and its pure android experience is much better in my opinion than using an iPhone. I've used a 5S for a couple of days, just couldn't stick with me.
Why are you wanting to switch back?
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Round about there, with my note!
I'm wanting to switch, well, going to switch because I need some money for some bills... So selling my iPhone seems logical!
Plus, the nexus 5 is almost new and going for £180 from a friend, which I can't moan at! A powerful device for barely any money, and the left over money pays my bills off!
I love the customisation options of android, and rooting and flashing is what brought me to android in the first place, I fear I've become the typical apple user... Used to the walled garden and scared to move away haha!
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Round about there, with my note!
I'm wanting to switch, well, going to switch because I need some money for some bills... So selling my iPhone seems logical!
Plus, the nexus 5 is almost new and going for £180 from a friend, which I can't moan at! A powerful device for barely any money, and the left over money pays my bills off!
I love the customisation options of android, and rooting and flashing is what brought me to android in the first place, I fear I've become the typical apple user... Used to the walled garden and scared to move away haha!
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My wife had the iPhone 4 4s and the 5c.I got her a n5 like mine after about a week of me teaching her about fastboot and adb she can sideload and install like a pro,she's been using iOS for years so Ive got faith in you
habitformer said:
My wife had the iPhone 4 4s and the 5c.I got her a n5 like mine after about a week of me teaching her about fastboot and adb she can sideload and install like a pro,she's been using iOS for years so Ive got faith in you
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Thanks so much for that, I read about the camera being a bit poo, but I've read from users it's not that bad, I know reviewers have to play on some things haha.
Getting a bit excited for it now, just waiting for the guy selling it to get in touch. He won an M8 at work, so he's shifting his nexus lol, lucky sod.
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Thanks so much for that, I read about the camera being a bit poo, but I've read from users it's not that bad, I know reviewers have to play on some things haha.
Getting a bit excited for it now, just waiting for the guy selling it to get in touch. He won an M8 at work, so he's shifting his nexus lol, lucky sod.
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Its funny now that understands why I think android as a whole is better.My wife will look at other people and try to help them in carrier stores. That's how quick she was.Me I'm just like,(in carrier stores) Root your phone and remove all crap that's installed you'll like it better.
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My wife had the iPhone 4 4s and the 5c.I got her a n5 like mine after about a week of me teaching her about fastboot and adb she can sideload and install like a pro,she's been using iOS for years so Ive got faith in you
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I'm in the same boat as you. The other day my girlfriend was like "I think instead of the iPhone 6, I want a phone like you have". I thought I had heart failure for a second I was like huh?!? She has been using apple her whole life but She said she loves the customization. She wouldn't get into flashing Roms and so on but I would set it up like my n5 is so she could customize away, and show her some.of the screens on the home screen thread because the possibilities are endless.
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Thanks so much for that, I read about the camera being a bit poo, but I've read from users it's not that bad, I know reviewers have to play on some things haha.
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Well, the camera isn't great. It's probably the worst of the mainstream smartphone cameras (HTC One, Galaxy S4/S5, iPhone 5S, etc...) but it's serviceable for basic point-and-shoot work.
Dixi1801 said:
As the title says, I'm wondering if anyone has made the switch and how you've all felt about it?
I realise these threads are horrible, but I'm pretty scared about the switch (not sure why! I used to love android) from iOS to Android and would like to hear others experiences!
Thanks in advanced guys/girls
Dixi1801
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I would suggest you to just go for it , I am a content N5 user. It will take time to get used, but once you get on with the customization part you will start loving it. All the best .:good:
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Well, the camera isn't great. It's probably the worst of the mainstream smartphone cameras (HTC One, Galaxy S4/S5, iPhone 5S, etc...) but it's serviceable for basic point-and-shoot work.
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Then check this thread out. A lot of people say otherwise.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2553258
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I came from a 4s to the Nexus 4 and haven't looked back, and probably won't unless Google does something terrible with Android and perhaps the next rev of Nexus.
The last person I knew with an iPhone and not a Nexus5, was trying to put their life back together!
mistahseller said:
I'm in the same boat as you. The other day my girlfriend was like "I think instead of the iPhone 6, I want a phone like you have". I thought I had heart failure for a second I was like huh?!? She has been using apple her whole life but She said she loves the customization. She wouldn't get into flashing Roms and so on but I would set it up like my n5 is so she could customize away, and show her some.of the screens on the home screen thread because the possibilities are endless.
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Even slim isn't my 1st choice my wife is actually making "her own" build. She wants a "girl version"Whatever the F that means. Serious though it's a big change for most to switch os to os.Be supportive:good:
@D.D.P. what do you think
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Even slim isn't my 1st choice my wife is actually making "her own" build. She wants a "girl version"Whatever the F that means. Serious though it's a big change for most to switch os to os.Be supportive:good:
@D.D.P. what do you think
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Though I loved hacking and available hacks and mods and the devs on Cydia, I'd never go iOS over android os. I have compared the two, and I can't say I'd stay if I was making this transition.
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Though I loved hacking and available hacks and mods and the devs on Cydia, I'd never go iOS over android os. I have compared the two, and I can't say I'd stay if I was making this transition.
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In the "smart"phone era I went BlackBerry (which at the time of the middle 2000's was great for my business a d employees) to windows(palm) to apple 3g/s to the tilt( android) I found windows to iOS was harder than iOS to Android..
habitformer said:
In the "smart"phone era I went BlackBerry (which at the time of the middle 2000's was great for my business a d employees) to windows(palm) to apple 3g/s to the tilt( android) I found windows to iOS was harder than iOS to Android..
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Right, but android is a win for UI, for easy "noob"-friendly modding, and BB is always good for business. IOS is simply a popularity ploy and does nothing for me professionally or personally. I can hack and mod android to become the work I don't want to do. Its easy for anyone. Plain and simple.
Nexus 5 is more for like the Android geeks who love to flash roms and kernals and isn't afraid of anything
If you like the user experience with an iPhone I would recommend you the HTC One
its got the same build has the iPhone 5s and has amazing sound and a amazing microphone
Sound wise it literally blows the iPhone 5S and Nexus 5
I have a iPhone 5s and a Nexus 5 and the HTC One and a Galaxy Note 2 (I got alot of phones)
I love the HTC one and the Note 2 and Nexus 5
iPhone isn't just my thing, if i do go to like a party of whatever I carry both the HTC and iPhone for picture quality.
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Right, but android is a win for UI, for easy "noob"-friendly modding, and BB is always good for business. IOS is simply a popularity ploy and does nothing for me professionally or personally. I can hack and mod android to become the work I don't want to do. Its easy for anyone. Plain and simple.
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Nexus 5 is more for like the Android geeks who love to flash roms and kernals and isn't afraid of anything
If you like the user experience with an iPhone I would recommend you the HTC One
its got the same build has the iPhone 5s and has amazing sound and a amazing microphone
Sound wise it literally blows the iPhone 5S and Nexus 5
I have a iPhone 5s and a Nexus 5 and the HTC One and a Galaxy Note 2 (I got alot of phones)
I love the HTC one and the Note 2 and Nexus 5
iPhone isn't just my thing, if i do go to like a party of whatever I carry both the HTC and iPhone for picture quality.
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Agreed.lots of logic between these two posts.
My note 2 is a mistake.I for it while had galaxy nexus,hoping to make me switch from nexus.I didn't work a d my note two became a spare back up for my Gnexus..I waited the 2 years for it to come.couldn't be happier. I really think apple owners have issues with "keeping up with friend's and there iphones or I pads....Me I want to not just own my device.Freely from carriers and OEM crap.
This thread went a bit off topic, please keep to the original discussion in the thread title.
Thanks
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