| superchunk said:
I agree that settings are an extra step... but really, how often do you install new apps? I takes all of a minute extra. Not an issue. Frankly, I prefer the customization this allows me. Difference is Apple or MS force these settings whereas I have my personal choice. Nexus device get updates very quickly, well before any other type of device. I have a CDMA Galaxy Nexus (on verizon and the only NExus device on verizon) and I have ICS from day one as it was the phone to launch with it. (this proves you really have no clue) The Nexus S 4G (sprint's CDMA nexus) just few days ago received ICS. Fact is, if you want to ensure you get updates in a timely manner, get a Nexus device. Will a two year old one get the update on the same day as the brand new device launching with it? No, but it will get it within a short time thereafter. Whereas your Droid XYZ or Sensation 15, will take 3 to 6 months if ever due to OEMs tweaks to the UI. My suggestions apps are proven to fix the battery and performance issues. ANY time I've notice a battery issue, I've looked at anything I recently installed and every time a change in that apps settings have removed the issue. Problem is, and its the same on home PCs with Windows, people are lazy and just install anything and everything and want to set it all up to the max. Then they cry and whine when everything slows down or in phones, it dies by lunch time. You have a choice. Live free with any personalization or preference you like, or live in a dictated box. I choose personalization and freedom. RE: ad-supported apps = more battry use, yeah and? Dont' be cheap and buy the app vs get the free ad-supported model. Also, that only means when the app is actually running as well as it would affect all phone bases... not just Android. As for hardware... I don't understand you. Android hardware is always above Apple or any MS phone. Are you referring to general looks (subjective) or power (easily Android leading)? I agree that it all comes down to personal preference. Do you want a model where you can make it ideally YOU? Or do you want a model that is forced upon you. I like personalization. I like uniqueness. I like to be able to have the level of computing I get on my PC in my hand. Neither WP or iOS offers you any of that. I can't wait for the Nexus $200 tablet. |
Regarding Nexus S update - http://www.androidcentral.com/nexus-s-ics-update-reportedly-restarting-few-weeks
Like I said initial update was unstable and was pulled. AT&T and Sprint got the update few weeks ago only. I don't know what you side loaded on to your Verizon Nexus S but official update is nowhere in sight. This is 5 months after release of ICS. Not sure I'd call that timely... Google really needs to step up and lead by example here. There should have been an ICS update ready for all Nexus phones in 2 weeks after ICS release.
As far as hardware, I said that Android has the best hardware so there is no disagreement there.
And finally about personalization...Android sure has a lot of customization and personalization available, but you most likely don't realize (and majority of the populationas well) how personal WP7 device becomes after you use it for a while and how effortlessly it does it. All of the tiles are related to you in some way and diplay information and images that aren't just cosmetic. So much so that iOS looks dead and boring to me when I use it.
In any case, I am not saying Android doesn't have great qualities. The 23 year old in me would get an Android device for sure. But at this day and age I can't see its appeal as it seems more work than its worth.
