Database Info

Nexus S and iPad best combo?

I came from an iphone 4 and I'm now loving the nexus and android operating system. I'm looking for a tablet to compliment my phone and can't decide on the iPad or Xoom. I love certain aspects of iOS including speed of browser and the large number of apps and I've already purchased a bunch. Honeycomb also doesn't seem fully developed yet. I figure with nexus and iPad I get the best of both worlds. Thoughts?
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

Welcome to android. When it comes to tablets I'd advise against either of the two at the moment. The ipad is basically a giant iphone and the xoom is too new. If you want a tablet this month I'd suggest the asus Eee pad transformer, but the market for tablets is catching fire and come august you'll be able to get kalel powered quad cores and ice cream sandwiches.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App

I have an ipad. Id say go with that because honeycomb doesn't have many apps and although the ipad seems like a giant iPod, its not. I tether the phone with it and its great for browsing and viewing documents and emails and watching movies. Plus I like having one ios device because there are so many apps for it. so i say get the ipad. I love the Combo.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

I'm leaning towards an iPad because then I can have apps for either OS. Also have a MacBook Pro at home that integrates with it perfectly.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

I have an iPad and gtablet. I do android and iphone development. I think the iPad is best choice at the moment for a tablet I have the wifi only version and tether to my android phone. Works perfect
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk

I disagree
malikadnanm said:
I have an ipad. Id say go with that because honeycomb doesn't have many apps and although the ipad seems like a giant iPod, its not. I tether the phone with it and its great for browsing and viewing documents and emails and watching movies. Plus I like having one ios device because there are so many apps for it. so i say get the ipad. I love the Combo.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm planning on buying a tablet any day now, and the Xoom was my plan. I want to see why you think an ipad is better based on your description of what you do. Browsing: android 3.0 essentially has chrome on it=win. Viewing documents: I'm not sure of the honeycomb support, but in terms of pdfs adobe is there, and for basic docs google docs has that down. The email/gmail applications on the ipad and xoom are basically identical, and watching movies would seem better since the xoom has a higher res screen (although the ipad is brighter). Yes there are many iOS apps, but what does that matter if you don't use them. Could you name some that the the Xoom doesn't have? I can't see what else you would want that android doesn't have. If you have any in mind let me know, I can still be swayed towards an ipad.
I don't mean to rub anyone the wrong way......or the right way, but I just don't see how that argument is very good.

If you have an android phone I think iPad its nice complement for some games not available on android like asphalt, field runners, plants vs zombies as well as others for your kids and adults.
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk

Skillz1318 said:
I'm leaning towards an iPad because then I can have apps for either OS. Also have a MacBook Pro at home that integrates with it perfectly.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I couldn't imagine paying for the same apps twice.
I have a gTablet running Vegan 5.1.1, overclocking the Tegra2 to 1.4 ghz. It's really fast, runs the apps I need/want...think LogMeIn Ignition, Quick Office, Need For Speed, Netflix (with a little hack). The gTab cost me $285 with no more need to spend on apps. I don't feel like I need a $50 case for it. An old netbook sleeve works fine. I sync it with iTunes via iSyncr WiFi on my HTPC Mac Mini. the battery lasts for over 8 hours. When I need to get real work done on the go, I take my 11" Macbook Air w/BootCamp Win7 with me instead of the gTab.
I like the iPad/2, but just really don't want to fragment my mobile apps...just doesn't make sense.
...oh, and the Gtab has Honey Comb. Not quite 100%, but rapidly getting there.

I would also say ipad you can purchase/rent movies plus all the apps. I love Google but I'm not a Motorola fan and the Xoom is in my opinion the only viable Android option now. Not to mention there are not that many dedicated 3.1 apps yet.

ScooterG said:
I couldn't imagine paying for the same apps twice
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wouldn't pay for the same apps twice. I have apps I already paid for with my iPhone. I would buy apps for the iPad that android doesn't offer.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

I also have the Gtablet running vegan 7 ginger edition, while a decent tablet at a great price, the iPad has a much better screen both visually and functionally (better touch response). I suspect the screen on the xoom is equal or better than iPad
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk

I have the Nexus S, an iPad and an Apple TV 2 which i use for Xbmc. I plan to get an android tablet because so far there's nothing major that I have on iOS that Android doesn't have. Splashtop, RTM, Pandora, Netflix, Lastpass, XBMC remote, Tweetdeck are all available on Android. You may have to wait a few months for them to be optimized for tablets, but the same thing happened when I got the iPad

Skillz1318 said:
I wouldn't pay for the same apps twice. I have apps I already paid for with my iPhone. I would buy apps for the iPad that android doesn't offer.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ahh...then go for what you like the best....sounding like the iPad2. It's the best tablet out right now, depending on your budget.

I have a Nexus S and an ipad 2. I think for now it is a good combo. I am loving Android, but I find the honeycomb tablets with tegra 2 chips a little disappointing. I suggest waiting for the hc hardware to mature before buying.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk

tsunami1609 said:
I'm planning on buying a tablet any day now, and the Xoom was my plan. I want to see why you think an ipad is better based on your description of what you do. Browsing: android 3.0 essentially has chrome on it=win. Viewing documents: I'm not sure of the honeycomb support, but in terms of pdfs adobe is there, and for basic docs google docs has that down. The email/gmail applications on the ipad and xoom are basically identical, and watching movies would seem better since the xoom has a higher res screen (although the ipad is brighter). Yes there are many iOS apps, but what does that matter if you don't use them. Could you name some that the the Xoom doesn't have? I can't see what else you would want that android doesn't have. If you have any in mind let me know, I can still be swayed towards an ipad.
I don't mean to rub anyone the wrong way......or the right way, but I just don't see how that argument is very good.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wasn't really doing a comparison. I was just saying that I have an ipad and nexus s like the op is thinking about doing. The things I use it for the ipad does perfectly. apps like keynote and penultimate are hard to beat, as is the fluid browsing on the ipad. It just gets the job done for me and I prefer having one ios device since both OS's are nice. Plus the 8-10 hour battery life is nearly impossible to beat. I was just talking about my experience and how I'm satisfied. That's what she said.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

As an android fan the ipad is the best tablet out in the market at the moment. So if you wanted to get a tablet now then get the ipad.

Skillz1318 said:
I came from an iphone 4 and I'm now loving the nexus and android operating system. I'm looking for a tablet to compliment my phone and can't decide on the iPad or Xoom. I love certain aspects of iOS including speed of browser and the large number of apps and I've already purchased a bunch. Honeycomb also doesn't seem fully developed yet. I figure with nexus and iPad I get the best of both worlds. Thoughts?
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same combo I have. Nexus S and iPad 2. I got the Verizon ipad 2 and have yet to use the 3g since I can tether. I love em both.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk

Get the Xoom or wait for another Android tablet then.
How can you have flash support on your phone but not on your tablet where you require a full web experience?
The only thing I reckon that's better about the iPad is the fluidity but that that has been countered well in later versions of Android. I used the Xoom for a whole day and I didn't notice any lag or problems like that. Some apps are not tablet optimised but Honeycomb is brand new and Google are really on top of their mobile game these days it seems, so development will come soon.
Most good apps are available on Android or they have their own (sometimes better) counterparts and alternatives to the iOS apps.
Apple has good technology, I just can't understand why they don't want to implement it in their mobile iOS devices.

I never missed flash on my iPhone and after using the Nexus S for two weeks I think I used it once to view a menu at a local restaurant. That's def not a deciding factor for me. Still on the fence just seems redundant to have two Android devices for me. If I get an iPad I can ensure I can access any mobile apps released.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

Tablets for christmas?

With christmas approaching I am looking for a couple of reasonably priced tablets for my kids. Preferably something with an android os. My wife has looked at a few but I'm worried that we are going to buy a junker. Im a phone guy but know nothing about tablets. Can anyone recommend a decent "starter" tablet.

Well as of now if you are lucky and can get your hands on a couple of Touchpads, that would be perfect, but if you can't I would either go for a Nook Color (easily moddable to full android) if you can get it for under 200 (slower but it has one hell of a screen) or a Transformer or Iconia if you can get either of them for 300 or less.

If it's not strictly an android tablet, go for iPad 2.

sygeek said:
If it's not strictly an android tablet, go for iPad 2.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wants a decent priced one those are top of the line
Sent from my PC36100 using xda premium

Well , i don`t like apple usually,but ipad 2 is very cool ! Sorry for my bad english !

Don't fall into the ipad trap, it's a joke.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2392545,00.asp
There's gonna be a new one every 6 months with minor improvements.
Android will continually be the way to go, especially with sites like this for development.
That said, you can find Galaxy Tab's all day for under 200 bucks... quicker than the nook color...
I've had dealings with the Motorola Xoom and must say it's very snappy and has held up for my brother-in-law for awhile now... lots of accessories.
I fancy the Xoom over most other things...

If you're interested, you might wanna check this out:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Barnes-&-No...25267&_trksid=p1468660.m2000036#ht_2570wt_964
All credit goes to slickdeals

mr2324jgf said:
Don't fall into the ipad trap, it's a joke.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2392545,00.asp
There's gonna be a new one every 6 months with minor improvements.
Android will continually be the way to go, especially with sites like this for development.
That said, you can find Galaxy Tab's all day for under 200 bucks... quicker than the nook color...
I've had dealings with the Motorola Xoom and must say it's very snappy and has held up for my brother-in-law for awhile now... lots of accessories.
I fancy the Xoom over most other things...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lol you prefer Xoom over iPad2? let alone any other android tablet? Xoom is by far one of the worst tablets out in the market. In fact, its old as heck by tech standards. Also, iPad releases thus far have been done at an annual rate, not 6 month cycles.
Go for the iPad2. Apple is essentially the tablet market. You really can't go wrong with it.
If you can wait, see what Ice Cream Sandwich tablets will be like in the next few months.
If I were you, I'd wait until the end of the year to make my decision.

aohus said:
Xoom is by far one of the worst tablets out in the market.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Really?.... Xoom is BY FAR one of the worst tablets on the market?....
By far?.... It has good specs, latest OS and good support. I'm not saying it's the best, but really, you're honestly going to hold the position that it's by far one of the worst? Steve Jobs, is that you?
Sent from my LG G2x

TJBunch1228 said:
Really?.... Xoom is BY FAR one of the worst tablets on the market?....
By far?.... It has good specs, latest OS and good support. I'm not saying it's the best, but really, you're honestly going to hold the position that it's by far one of the worst? Steve Jobs, is that you?
Sent from my LG G2x
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
for the price it was launched at, absolutely.
- terrible screen
- buggy OS at launch
- lack of 4G LTE support, still none at this point. and its been how many months?
- no SD card for the longest time.
- heavy.
i'm not hating on android tablets, just the xoom.

aohus said:
for the price it was launched at, absolutely.
- terrible screen
- buggy OS at launch
- lack of 4G LTE support, still none at this point. and its been how many months?
- no SD card for the longest time.
- heavy.
i'm not hating on android tablets, just the xoom.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I believe the OP requested a good starter tablet... Xoom is that. It'll teach you want you're doing and what you might be missing and the launch price point isn't exactly how much they are now. I was referencing this tablet as compared to the ipad 2 because he doesn't want a junker but does want something with android and something that they can learn on... You'll find more xoom's on craigslist than ipads for a good price...
secondly.... don't be so literal... the reference to every 6 months was in regards to apples inability to create a product that works out of the box that is stable and reliable before rolling out a new device... furthering my love for the xoom over the ipad... at least with the xoom there is a ton of second-hand support.
I agree with dude above... Steve... you resigned... just walk away dude, just wallkkkk aawwaayyyy

mr2324jgf said:
I believe the OP requested a good starter tablet... Xoom is that. It'll teach you want you're doing and what you might be missing and the launch price point isn't exactly how much they are now. I was referencing this tablet as compared to the ipad 2 because he doesn't want a junker but does want something with android and something that they can learn on... You'll find more xoom's on craigslist than ipads for a good price...
secondly.... don't be so literal... the reference to every 6 months was in regards to apples inability to create a product that works out of the box that is stable and reliable before rolling out a new device... furthering my love for the xoom over the ipad... at least with the xoom there is a ton of second-hand support.
I agree with dude above... Steve... you resigned... just walk away dude, just wallkkkk aawwaayyyy
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
a good starter tablet for android would be the Asus Transformer (if you need inputs) or the Galaxy 10.1 tablet. Galaxy 10.1 is thinner than the iPad2, weighs less, and has Honeycomb on it with a not bad TouchWiz UI.
i'm guessing the OP doesn't want a hand me down tablet, but a new one.
btw, props to Steve Jobs for making such a competitive market in the phone/tablet space. Tech won't be the same without him. As Eric Schmidt said, Steve Jobs is probably the best CEO in the last 50 to 100 years.

Alka-Seltzer and take a look at the
Gaviscons.
Sent from my GT-S5830 using XDA App

id say take a look at the archos g9 top spec honeycomb devices on the cheap

I personally think you should look into the Dell Streak 7, its really nice.

Sorry for posting twice, but the dell streak 7 is great priced and will be upgradable to honeycomb, they have not released it yet but they will be doing so soon.

mr2324jgf said:
Don't fall into the ipad trap, it's a joke.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2392545,00.asp
There's gonna be a new one every 6 months with minor improvements.
Android will continually be the way to go, especially with sites like this for development.
That said, you can find Galaxy Tab's all day for under 200 bucks... quicker than the nook color...
I've had dealings with the Motorola Xoom and must say it's very snappy and has held up for my brother-in-law for awhile now... lots of accessories.
I fancy the Xoom over most other things...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What you mean ipad traps?
I know there is like a new android tablet every month so don't complain. Apple is a great company and their products are decent. Tablets go to apple and phones go to android. Simple
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium

moeahmad1995 said:
What you mean ipad traps?
I know there is like a new android tablet every month so don't complain. Apple is a great company and their products are decent. Tablets go to apple and phones go to android. Simple
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
May be new android tablets often but they arnt as dumb such as the iPad one to the iPad two ooo made it what little smaller and faster and added a camera they should have done it right the first time
Sent from my PC36100 using xda premium

mr2324jgf said:
Don't fall into the ipad trap, it's a joke.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2392545,00.asp
There's gonna be a new one every 6 months with minor improvements.
Android will continually be the way to go, especially with sites like this for development.
That said, you can find Galaxy Tab's all day for under 200 bucks... quicker than the nook color...
I've had dealings with the Motorola Xoom and must say it's very snappy and has held up for my brother-in-law for awhile now... lots of accessories.
I fancy the Xoom over most other things...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's not fair, neither it is justified. Each iProduct TRIES to keep up with the latest of the technology. So, unless the OP wants that. He's good with the current iPad2.
Although, I agree, he can get an alternative to iPadn, maybe an android-based tablet which will suit more of his needs. But that is his decision. Leave it up to him to decide.

kailin63 said:
With christmas approaching I am looking for a couple of reasonably priced tablets for my kids. Preferably something with an android os. My wife has looked at a few but I'm worried that we are going to buy a junker. Im a phone guy but know nothing about tablets. Can anyone recommend a decent "starter" tablet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Allow me to restate, since this apparently spiraled into a fan-boy war...
Xoom's are cheap, they run great... they'll give you a good intro into android tablets.
= I win
Merry Christmas.

What do Inspire owners prefer, iPad or Google pad? And why?

All I want for Christmas is my...... I was wondering what fellow Inspire/android users are crushing on when it comes to a pad. I LOVE android with its different spaces, the HTC sense, hundreds of ROMs and widgets. Unfortunately, the iPad is kinda sweet and no one android pad has caught up. For me, I would go for an iPad simply because android lacks that one stop usability for everything that Apple has, andoid pads are overpriced and android is missing a killer office suite. If Microsoft made office lite for android and prices were lowered by 20%, android would make a dent.
Until then, I'm crushing on the iPad 3.
What do y'all think?
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda premium

nacymex said:
All I want for Christmas is my...... I was wondering what fellow Inspire/android users are crushing on when it comes to a pad. I LOVE android with its different spaces, the HTC sense, hundreds of ROMs and widgets. Unfortunately, the iPad is kinda sweet and no one android pad has caught up. For me, I would go for an iPad simply because android lacks that one stop usability for everything that Apple has, andoid pads are overpriced and android is missing a killer office suite. If Microsoft made office lite for android and prices were lowered by 20%, android would make a dent.
Until then, I'm crushing on the iPad 3.
What do y'all think?
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i hate my ipad. every time i want to visit a site with flash, i have to pull out my touchpad or a laptop...
so now my wife uses the ipad as an expensive kindle

Pirateghost said:
i hate my ipad. every time i want to visit a site with flash, i have to pull out my touchpad or a laptop...
so now my wife uses the ipad as an expensive kindle
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So it basically makes a nice colorful paperweight/kindle. ;p Most of my work is word processor/calendar/ppt intensive. I think the Atrix is a great idea if it could be perfected so that we could have a phone/pad or computer that would be our source for presentations and for sites we could use some more space on.

nacymex said:
So it basically makes a nice colorful paperweight/kindle. ;p Most of my work is word processor/calendar/ppt intensive. I think the Atrix is a great idea if it could be perfected so that we could have a phone/pad or computer that would be our source for presentations and for sites we could use some more space on.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LOL....i dislike my atrix too. great concept, extremely poor implementation

I prefer a Android tablet, specifally, the Asus Transformer (still trying to root it). Because I feel very wrong inside about buying an Apple mobile device...

Ultfreecomputing said:
I prefer a Android tablet, specifally, the Asus Transformer (still trying to root it). Because I feel very wrong inside about buying an Apple mobile device...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same here
Maybe it's my instinct against Apple.

Pirateghost said:
i hate my ipad. every time i want to visit a site with flash, i have to pull out my touchpad or a laptop...
so now my wife uses the ipad as an expensive kindle
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
PG how are liking the touchpad?
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda premium

Played with iPad but lacked without micro sd support, hdmi out and full usb port. Use an Archos 101 Internet Tablet 8gb and now the Acer Iconia A500 and really enjoy it. It all seems to be what system and build fits your needs or your preferences. Just throwing this out there for anyone who may be interested, selling the Archos...

cwhitney24 said:
PG how are liking the touchpad?
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i love it. too bad webos failed with market penetration. its a beautiful os, but there is no app support. i am patiently waiting for a stable android build now....

Picked up the Jetstream last week and love it! Much prefer it to the ipad. The price is high but I think the specs will pay off in the longterm.
On this size screen I prefer the normal sites vs apps or mobile so the lack of honeycomb apps isn't a big deal.
We need some secs on it though. I want root!
Sent from my HTC PG09410 using XDA App

My children love their $700 toy that is the iPad. Personally I am not crazy about tablets, I prefer my laptop. Anything I would do on a tablet I can do on my phone or laptop. This is just a personal opinion of course, if I traveled a lot, I would probably find a tablet more appropriate because of size. All that being said, I would love to sell my iPad that I haven't used in probably 8 months, but my wife won't let me because the kids love it. If I did purchase another tablet, it would be an Android powered tablet just because I prefer Android over iOS and it would probably be the Asus Transformer

I love my wifi xoom, haven't had the chance to use it much lately since school started
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA App

flappjaxxx said:
My children love their $700 toy that is the iPad. Personally I am not crazy about tablets, I prefer my laptop. Anything I would do on a tablet I can do on my phone or laptop. This is just a personal opinion of course, if I traveled a lot, I would probably find a tablet more appropriate because of size. All that being said, I would love to sell my iPad that I haven't used in probably 8 months, but my wife won't let me because the kids love it. If I did purchase another tablet, it would be an Android powered tablet just because I prefer Android over iOS and it would probably be the Asus Transformer
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, I will warn you: If you get one brand new, it's very likely it's not rootable. I have one, and I am still waiting for a nvflash that targets B70+ models, a working 3.1-3.2 exploit, or both.

Ultfreecomputing said:
Well, I will warn you: If you get one brand new, it's very likely it's not rootable. I have one, and I am still waiting for a nvflash that targets B70+ models, a working 3.1-3.2 exploit, or both.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Heh well until the ipad dies I am on gadget restriction as per my wife. My MacBook died a while back so I bought a new laptop without discussing it with my wife(asking for permission) so I am not allowed to buy anything until something else dies. Not really in the market for another tablet anyway, its just not practical for me. I would buy a new phone before I would buy another tablet
Sent from A Van Down By The River!

I have an iPad2 and enjoy it quite a bit, but I am basically an Apple guy (more Apple gear around here than I care to admit) and the iPad fits in well with the Apple ecosystem. (And yes, I own an Inspire 4G but until I bought it, I was a solid iPhone man).
Truth be told though, if the Jetstream had existed when I bought my iPad, I would have SERIOUSLY considered it instead. That is one sweet machine.

Liked the Viewsonic G-Tab, then sold it on Ebay and bought the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1", when Staples had the $100 off coupon. Couldn't be happier!

Asus transformer, B70 model and rooted ...
But seriously android tablet is insanely customizable, I had an ipod touch 4 and sold it. Why? Because even jailbroken customization was extremely limited.
Android can do anything.
This changes everything, again. XD
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA Premium App

Even though I do like my mother's iPad, I'm of course gonna go with my Nook Color running Cyanogenmod 7 due to many reasons.
1.My instinct to hate Apple
2. ITS. FREAKING. CYANOGENMOD.

Apple can KMA
sent from my captivate running firefly at Tranquility base

Love my rooted galaxy tab 10.1
Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium

iOS or Android? I have a definite answer now...

I've never been an Apple 'fan boy', and the only Apple hardware I ever owned was iPhone 4. I bought it in October 2010 because at that time it had the best display on the market (retina). I've always been a big Google fan and always preferred their products (Chrome, Maps, Drive, etc.). A month ago I ported my phone number to a new carrier (Wind Mobile, Canada) with inexpensive unlimited plans. Wind's frequencies (AWS) are not supported by iPhone yet, so I had to buy a new Android phone (Galaxy Nexus). I was really excited to get Android as my experience with Google was excellent so far. I was very happy with iPhone 4 and iOS, and expected Android to be as good if not better than iOS. I rooted my Android right away and installed 4.1.1. Now I'm gonna share my observations:
Hardware: Galaxy Nexus looks and feels really cheap (like kid's toy): plastic is probably the cheapest Samsung was able to find. Touch screen sensitivity is as bad as it gets - often you have to tap 2-3 times to make it work. Hardly any competition to iPhone 4.
Software: buggy and underdeveloped. I can't believe Google actually seriously markets Android which looks and feels like beta version which requires lots of testing before final release. Some bugs are so outrageous, that I doubt if Google bothered to hire QA team at all: for example when I try so send SMS and use my phone book to enter a recipient's phone number, SMS fails cause a phone number entered is missing area code somehow. What the hell? I think it's a bit over the top. Same apps on Android are not as functional, 'nice' and 'smooth' as on iOS. It looks like Android has lots of potential, but now is still in early stages of development. iOS is by far superior in any aspect at the moment: practically bug free and very user friendly.
Verdict: there are rumours that iPhone 5 will support AWS frequencies - if that's the case, I'm gonna dump Android without any regrets. What a shame, Google!

0/10 really bad failtroll. Try harder, make your story more believable and add in some buzzwords for good measure. This hurts to watch. Back in my day, trolling used to mean something.
I got b& at /a/ for sh!tposting ;_;

Funny though you rooted it immediately and flashed a Rom onto your device which you said was 4.1.1 then you proceeded to ***** about the software which apparently wasn't stock Android we have no clue how you screwed up your own device in rooting your phone. Nice try though "Apple fan boy".
Sent from my ADR6350 using xda app-developers app

IMO,
Sony makes the best phones as build quality but they're not updating their phones at all, or really late, and they don't put the latest hardware in their phones. (yes other brands usually suck at build quality)
and there is nothing wrong with the Android software,
If Sony makes a Nexus device, that will be the best and the sexiest device out there.

prairiedogn said:
Funny though you rooted it immediately and flashed a Rom onto your device which you said was 4.1.1 then you proceeded to ***** about the software which apparently wasn't stock Android we have no clue how you screwed up your own device in rooting your phone. Nice try though "Apple fan boy".
Sent from my ADR6350 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't feed the troll. Pic related, what's going to happen.
I got b& at /a/ for sh!tposting ;_;

Well you are running a custom Rom, of course it will be buggy... And unlike iOS that has been the exact same for how many years,android is a developing platform. It has been completely revamped in the last few years.
The custom rom is causing all of your troubles. I have had 3 android phones and I've never had a problem on stock firmware. My rooted Desire died when I clocked it to 2.5Ghz in freezer (motherboard failure), which was MY FAULT. My One V never failed on me and my G1 was live last time I looked at it.
As with build quality - you are blaming the OS? Samsung is plastic galore, why did you pick a galaxy nexus if you want a metal and glass machine? My phone is excellent build quality, cost me 280$ CAD with no contract, it is a middle of the range device - yet it is still an aluminum unibody, and I'm overclocking at 1.5Ghz.
Get a stock android device not made by Samsung and you've got your next iPhone.
Sent from my HTC One V using Tapatalk 2

If you look at Android then and now, you will see how much it has changed.
If you look at iOS then and now, you see that nothing has changed. They don't want to add more features which is why it seems so bug free.
Kinda like Olympic gymnastics, you have a higher potential score if you plan on doing more complex moves, but also a bigger chance of making a mistake. But if you choose simple, your potential score is low but you probably won't get many deductions. And guess what? Android is the more complex gymnast that will continue to learn more moves. When it makes a mistake, it trains via an update to fix it.
Sent from my MB508 using xda premium

jdeoxys said:
Don't feed the troll. Pic related, what's going to happen.
I got b& at /a/ for sh!tposting ;_;
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
He isnt even trolling. Just because he doesnt like android.

gagdude said:
If you look at Android then and now, you will see how much it has changed.
If you look at iOS then and now, you see that nothing has changed. They don't want to add more features which is why it seems so bug free.
Kinda like Olympic gymnastics, you have a higher potential score if you plan on doing more complex moves, but also a bigger chance of making a mistake. But if you choose simple, your potential score is low but you probably won't get many deductions. And guess what? Android is the more complex gymnast that will continue to learn more moves. When it makes a mistake, it trains via an update to fix it.
Sent from my MB508 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think that's one of the best breakdowns I've seen comparing the benefits and cons of both.
That was enjoyable and refreshing to read +1
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda premium

Liquidmetal6 said:
I think that's one of the best breakdowns I've seen comparing the benefits and cons of both.
That was enjoyable and refreshing to read +1
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The only unbiased post on here, IMO.

Your gonna get so bored on an iPhone. Within 2 months for sure. Trust me, i had one and here i am back on Android.

>mfw troll thread
>mfw people defending troll
>mfw I doubt myself, maybe just stupid person
>mfw XDA

jdeoxys said:
>mfw troll thread
>mfw people defending troll
>mfw I doubt myself, maybe just stupid person
>mfw XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Makes no sense...

A [email protected] said:
Makes no sense...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
mfw = my face when
Basically means my reaction.

jdeoxys said:
mfw = my face when
Basically means my reaction.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I knew the first part. But now its clear when you described it the other way. Got it now

The only thing that IOS has over android is an apple on the back. But we prefer the big LTE on our android phones.
Sent from my Incredible 4G LTE using xda app-developers app

Same here... but in choosing a topic - I was the ultimate apple fan boy... every gadget i had, every udpate i hung for - then a friend introduced me to his Galaxy S3 - wow. I was using a prehistoric phone and OS.
Android the only way to go!

Go stick your nose directly into jobs' crack. Maybe he'll come to life and let you suck his iDildo
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Mozmoz.aly said:
Same here... but in choosing a topic - I was the ultimate apple fan boy... every gadget i had, every udpate i hung for - then a friend introduced me to his Galaxy S3 - wow. I was using a prehistoric phone and OS.
Android the only way to go!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
We'll see once winphone 8 comes out. That actually MIGHT give some competition to android. ios will be left in the dust as usual. Also, are you me? I had the same exact thing happen except with an iphone 4 and a milestone xt720.

I never understood why apple fan boys and android fan boys, couldn't just man up, realize and accept that not everyone in the world has the same preferences as they do. They act as if they own the companies or something. Grow up. They're PHONES. It's not that serious and it shouldn't be to begin with.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

[DISCUSSION] Ipad mini copied Nexus 7

OK so i have a nexus 7 and lately i have been noticing how much
the iPad mini looks basically exactly the same just with a added
button. Now we all know android had the first 7 inch tablet (dell streak 7)
and now suddenly apple has a idea to make a 7 inch tablet??
and of course the sneaky guys at apple made sure to make it a little
bigger to avoid a lawsuit but my theory still stands that apple has copied
the nexus 7. i mean its not like apple hasn't been accused of this in
the past when they were accused of stealing the iPhone design from Sony
so is apple really that pathetic that they will steal an idea then patent it?
see attachments for picture comparisons and tell me what you think

Apple is fine. They didn't copy anything. I'd rather have the iPad mini. It has a back camera and can play games smoother. Ikr
Sent from my SGH-T959V using xda app-developers app

idevice12345 said:
Apple is fine. They didn't copy anything. I'd rather have the iPad mini. It has a back camera and can play games smoother. Ikr
Sent from my SGH-T959V using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Then why be on a site dedicated to android development if your a crapple fan
im what Willis was talking about

Grow up its a free world we do as we please, apple = awesome
Android = awesome. This is the silliest topic I've ever read, how is anything copying when wed have a lawsuit for copyright infringement, apple aren't known for immitating, only making things well!
Sent from my HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio X315e using xda app-developers app

Don't really care. I think it's pretty widely known that Apple didn't invent anything. "Great artists steal" has always been the company's mantra. Way I see it, if people want to pay twice as much or more for last year's tech in a stylish enclosure with a fruit logo on the back, that's fine. I'm all for choice.
The Android community doesn't have anything to lose from Apple taking our sloppy seconds and marking it up 200% or more. Conversely, Android is a threat to Apple -- newer, faster tech, sold for half the price of their junk, or less. That's why Steve Jobs was willing to go "thermonuclear war". Jobs wanted/Apple wants to control the development at mobile hardware, and keep the tech evolution to a much slower pace, to maximize profits. And they're losing, slowly but surely. The latest iPhone hasn't been a high-end device for years, since the 4 or maybe as far back as the 3GS. They just figured out how to get a widescreen display on a mobile device, and it's not even 720p. First-generation Android phones had widescreen. With the sole exception of the case (aluminum and glass IS nice), an iPhone is like a Chinese knockoff of any given top-shelf Android (S3 or DNA, .e.g.).
We have nothing to worry about.

onejay09 said:
Grow up its a free world we do as we please, apple = awesome
Android = awesome. This is the silliest topic I've ever read, how is anything copying when wed have a lawsuit for copyright infringement, apple aren't known for immitating, only making things well!
Sent from my HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio X315e using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And your status on xda proves you dont contribute very much on here since 2010 and still a junior member there a different ranks on xda for a reason jm - m - sm - rc - rt - erd
im what Willis was talking about

I'm counting the days till Apple claims the N7 copied the iPad mini.

sharingan92 said:
And your status on xda proves you dont contribute very much on here since 2010 and still a junior member there a different ranks on xda for a reason jm - m - sm - rc - rt - erd
im what Willis was talking about
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Chill out man. Who are you to be talking? Both android and apple are great. Apple is awesome. Stop hating. Begin appreciating
Sent from my SGH-T959V using xda app-developers app

idevice12345 said:
Chill out man. Who are you to be talking? Both android and apple are great. Apple is awesome. Stop hating. Begin appreciating
Sent from my SGH-T959V using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I understand what your saying but people are entitled to there opinion and i just dont like apple never have and never will purely because they barely support developers
im what Willis was talking about

Whatever.
Sent from my SGH-T959V using xda app-developers app

There were 7" tablets long before the Nexus 7. I believe the Galaxy Tab was the first 7" tablet with Google Play access. The iPad Mini looks like the 10" iPad, so I don't think you can say they copied someone else.
What they did copy though was the 7" tablet idea. The late Steve Jobs said 7" tablets would never do well, and the fact that Apple has now put out a 7" tablet is a big indicator that they are now a follower and not an innovator. Although IMO the last innovation they had was the original iPhone. Over 5 years later and that UI looks just as old and outdated as the Luna blue XP theme.

spunker88 said:
There were 7" tablets long before the Nexus 7. I believe the Galaxy Tab was the first 7" tablet with Google Play access. The iPad Mini looks like the 10" iPad, so I don't think you can say they copied someone else.
What they did copy though was the 7" tablet idea. The late Steve Jobs said 7" tablets would never do well, and the fact that Apple has now put out a 7" tablet is a big indicator that they are now a follower and not an innovator. Although IMO the last innovation they had was the original iPhone. Over 5 years later and that UI looks just as old and outdated as the Luna blue XP theme.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
but they said they didn't copy the 7" tablet idea because it's actually 7.9". Couldn't agree more about the unchanged UI over the year. innovation plz.

thats 100% correct, Rottan Apple we"re the ones that said the 7" devices will never sell, and look at them now, jumpimg on the band wagon looking real despret.. How can ppl pay for a device that comes with no flash player capabilitys, with android you download any latest movie (thats not even out on DVD mind you) thats in 1080p quality and in 10mnts your watching it on you MX player, E Z as that, but with apple your paying $5 to rent it.. lol. highway robbery, one thing is try though, crapples graphics are great. thats all they get from me,I LOVE AND WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT ANDROID..!!!!!! WITH THEM SINCE DAY ONE WITH MY G1, AND NOW ROCKING MY NEXUS 7 3G....
MY DEVICE ISNT TRULY MINE TILL I VOID THE WARRENTY... ONE LOVE, LETS KEEP FLASHING..!!!!