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#1535451 by rudeboi (User) at 2013-07-07 17:16:37 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

wheres the rest of the apple gang?

#1535452 by kristoficusDonor (The crust on a pizza) at 2013-07-07 17:48:16 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

So here's some of my thoughts for you...

'Normal' size smartphones:
Can't go wrong with the likes of the iPhone 5 (IMO the 4/4S is just a tad 'too' small!)

'Large' size smartphones:
I have an S4 and I love it. Sure, there are loads of gimmicky little bits of software but the handset runs fast, smooth, stable, feels better and more solid than the S3, and the screen is fantastic - a joy to use. Camera is great with good lighting but a bit under-par with anything less than mediocre lighting imo. Google are releasing a 'vanilla' S4 and ROM's of it are already surfacing... Imagine one of the best & fastest handsets on the market coupled with the vanilla Google ROM... Can't go wrong!

Xperia Z... Great handset - solid, sturdy. Unfortunately Sony are not that great reacting to firmware updates so see that bug that annoys you? Yeah, it'll likely remain there until Sony can be bothered to patch it. This is personal opinion and experience, others may disagree.  Great screen, good camera, nippy and speedy handset... I loathe all of Sony's built-in apps though.

HTC One - Definitely a multimedia phone. The 'boomsound' speakers are no gimmick either - this is easily the best phone currently available in terms of loudspeaker audio. Music and videos just sound fantastic - far more immerse and enjoyable experience than from any other handset I know of. The camera I'm still making my mind up about but there's no denying the low-light capability is much better than the vast majority of mobile phone cameras out there. Quality is decent but photos look NOWHERE near as good on your PC or print as they do on the handset itself. The fantastic screen makes everything look better than it is.

'Giant' size smartphones:
Xperia Z Ultra... I know what you're thinking - how would I know? Thankfully I've been user testing one of their prototypes for a few weeks. Honestly this thing is scary big. I can't really consider it a phone more than I can a small tablet. The screen is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen on a mobile device. The blacks are pitch black and the colours pop and come alive. It's absolutely stunning. Camera is a so-so 5MP number with no flash (5MP in widescreen, 8MP in 4:3 ratio), but with such a massive device you're gonna look stupid using it as a camera, so I can see why little focus went in this area. 2.2GHz quad core buttery smooth performance and even switching from one intensive app to another is fluid with no lag or jitter. If you love playing mobile games and watching video on the go, this should be a definite consideration

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#1535454 by BeeBeeWThis account is disabled (User) at 2013-07-07 18:13:00 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

I was in the Apple store yesterday and the best phone available with the fastest hardware and best software and biggest selection of apps and best value for money is the iPhone. The man that works in the Apple store knows more than you lot.

When an expert tells you facts you should listen. Get an iPhone and have the best phone in the world. Its a shame that so many people have been brain washed into thinking these bad value slow ugly Samsung, Sony and LG phones are good, they lock up all the time, don't last long because they have cheap parts, they always copy what the iPhone offers too.

Why have a low spec iPhone wannabe when you can just get the best and be done with it?

The screens on the iPhone are also the best in the world and no other phone even comes close. This is all fact.

#1535459 by Jooboo (Power User) at 2013-07-07 18:52:06 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

BeeBeeW wrote:

I was in the Apple store yesterday and the best phone available with the fastest hardware and best software and biggest selection of apps and best value for money is the iPhone. The man that works in the Apple store knows more than you lot.

When an expert tells you facts you should listen. Get an iPhone and have the best phone in the world. Its a shame that so many people have been brain washed into thinking these bad value slow ugly Samsung, Sony and LG phones are good, they lock up all the time, don't last long because they have cheap parts, they always copy what the iPhone offers too.

Why have a low spec iPhone wannabe when you can just get the best and be done with it?

The screens on the iPhone are also the best in the world and no other phone even comes close. This is all fact.

Does it come with Jesus also?

#1535460 by rudeboi (User) at 2013-07-07 18:52:20 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

BeeBeeW wrote:

I was in the Apple store yesterday and the best phone available with the fastest hardware and best software and biggest selection of apps and best value for money is the iPhone. The man that works in the Apple store knows more than you lot.

When an expert tells you facts you should listen. Get an iPhone and have the best phone in the world. Its a shame that so many people have been brain washed into thinking these bad value slow ugly Samsung, Sony and LG phones are good, they lock up all the time, don't last long because they have cheap parts, they always copy what the iPhone offers too.

Why have a low spec iPhone wannabe when you can just get the best and be done with it?

The screens on the iPhone are also the best in the world and no other phone even comes close. This is all fact.

yes yes yes..... this is what i've been waiting for the fanboi of all fanbois

or maybe you should tell your cat and birds about this

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#1535462 by VeryBadGuyDonor (Mad Ultra Mod) at 2013-07-07 19:08:15 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

BeeBeeW wrote:

I was in the Apple store yesterday and the best phone available with the fastest hardware and best software and biggest selection of apps and best value for money is the iPhone. The man that works in the Apple store knows more than you lot.

When an expert tells you facts you should listen. Get an iPhone and have the best phone in the world. Its a shame that so many people have been brain washed into thinking these bad value slow ugly Samsung, Sony and LG phones are good, they lock up all the time, don't last long because they have cheap parts, they always copy what the iPhone offers too.

Why have a low spec iPhone wannabe when you can just get the best and be done with it?

The screens on the iPhone are also the best in the world and no other phone even comes close. This is all fact.

and the dumbest post award goes to............

#1535465 by BeeBeeWThis account is disabled (User) at 2013-07-07 19:15:34 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

How is it dumb?

Mobile phone expert told me all of this. Android phones are like dumb phones compared to an iPhone. The camera on the Galaxy S3 is pretty bad too, again apple win with taking pictures.

I suggest doubters go to an Apple store and listen to real experts.

#1535466 by rudeboi (User) at 2013-07-07 19:28:08 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

BeeBeeW wrote:

How is it dumb?

Mobile phone expert told me all of this. Android phones are like dumb phones compared to an iPhone. The camera on the Galaxy S3 is pretty bad too, again apple win with taking pictures.

I suggest doubters go to an Apple store and listen to real experts.

can't tell whether to actually take you seriously or what

some guy in the apple store isn't a expert maybe on apple products but his feet wouldn't touch the ground if he was found to be not suggesting a apple product

bah bah bah, follow the flock please

#1535467 by BeeBeeWThis account is disabled (User) at 2013-07-07 19:34:22 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

I doubt Apple would employ anyone who is not a smartphone expert, they have to know the competition.

I went in to buy a case for my new iPhone 5 that I got much cheaper than what was in the store and decided to get some expert advice because its obvious so many people online are Apple haters.

My advice is don't buy from the Apple store, loads of people are selling the same phone much cheaper online!

One thing I was unhappy about was the case I bought was a little too big. Apple need to fix this and I will be telling the people in the shop next time I am near there.

My iPhone 5 runs Android too and its nothing to brag about, each time I boot my phone up I instantly hit the Iphone OS layout switcher so I can have the best smartphone experience in the world in my hands.

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#1535468 by Jooboo (Power User) at 2013-07-07 19:35:25 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

BeeBeeW wrote:

How is it dumb?

Mobile phone expert told me all of this. Android phones are like dumb phones compared to an iPhone. The camera on the Galaxy S3 is pretty bad too, again apple win with taking pictures.

I suggest doubters go to an Apple store and listen to real experts.

The iPhone is a good phone but it is not the best. Pretty much every phone manufacturers that is making high end android phones has one or two phones that is better than the iPhone 5.
And in terms of price the iPhone is terrible. You pay 50% more money for an iPhone 5 that is worse in every single aspect compared to the HTC One.

#1535469 by BeeBeeWThis account is disabled (User) at 2013-07-07 19:36:52 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

I only paid £200 for my brand new iPhone 5, the other phones that are not as fast or good were more expensive. I looked at the samsung stuff and LG stuff first.

#1535470 by rudeboi (User) at 2013-07-07 19:39:56 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

BeeBeeW wrote:

I doubt Apple would employ anyone who is not a smartphone expert, they have to know the competition.

I went in to buy a case for my new iPhone 5 that I got much cheaper than what was in the store and decided to get some expert advice because its obvious so many people online are Apple haters.

My advice is don't buy from the Apple store, loads of people are selling the same phone much cheaper online!

One thing I was unhappy about was the case I bought was a little too big. Apple need to fix this and I will be telling the people in the shop next time I am near there.

My iPhone 5 runs Android too and its nothing to brag about, each time I boot my phone up I instantly hit the Iphone OS layout switcher so I can have the best smartphone experience in the world in my hands.

haha

"My iPhone 5 runs Android too and its nothing to brag about, each time I boot my phone up I instantly hit the Iphone OS layout switcher so I can have the best smartphone experience in the world in my hands"

you know nothing, nvm your earlier post claiming calling all other phones are dumb but iphones, think you'll find it's the other way round, apple lock you out for a reason so it's simple and easy for the dumb person that bought it to use

#1535471 by BeeBeeWThis account is disabled (User) at 2013-07-07 19:42:15 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

My iPhone is not locked at all, where do you get this false information from?

Mine runs Android if I want it and I have all the useless google junk if I need it, how is it locked exactly?

#1535472 by rudeboi (User) at 2013-07-07 19:45:14 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

BeeBeeW wrote:

My iPhone is not locked at all, where do you get this false information from?

Mine runs Android if I want it and I have all the useless google junk if I need it, how is it locked exactly?

lets see you pull a actual file off the phone, without having to use itunes

or transfer the music without itunes

or install a app without the store

#1535473 by BeeBeeWThis account is disabled (User) at 2013-07-07 19:48:33 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

rudeboi wrote:

BeeBeeW wrote:

My iPhone is not locked at all, where do you get this false information from?

Mine runs Android if I want it and I have all the useless google junk if I need it, how is it locked exactly?

lets see you pull a actual file off the phone, without having to use itunes

or transfer the music without itunes

or install a app without the store

You know nothing, obviously.

I plug my phone in, it comes up mass usb storage, I hit enable and can take files off and put them on without iTunes. I don't even have that installed. Perhaps you need to learn a little more about how the iPhone 5 actually works?

#1535475 by sansibarDonor (Power User) at 2013-07-07 20:39:49 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

Join date    2013-07-07 17:55:48 (2 hours ago)

obvious troll is obvious

#1535476 by VeryBadGuyDonor (Mad Ultra Mod) at 2013-07-07 20:42:26 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

Like arguing with a retarded 5 year old but less challenging and more boring :yawn:

Choice in Mobile phones is subjective of course but when someone asks about what phone to buy and the reasons given are "because some nerd at the Istore told me" it's just total lulz

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#1535477 by BeeBeeWThis account is disabled (User) at 2013-07-07 20:48:34 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

What is a troll? The things that live under a bridge?

I can only guess some of you have not even touched an iPhone 5. I have one and know what I can do with it. ITunes is not needed. Fact.

#1535478 by VeryBadGuyDonor (Mad Ultra Mod) at 2013-07-07 20:50:06 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

BeeBeeW wrote:

What is a troll? The things that live under a bridge?

Ask an iNerd at the iNerd store I am sure they can explain it to you and tell you why an Apple Troll is the best! :rofl:

#1535500 by cronogrDonor (Power User) at 2013-07-08 09:25:28 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

BeeBeeW wrote:

I was in the Apple store yesterday and the best phone available with the fastest hardware and best software and biggest selection of apps and best value for money is the iPhone. The man that works in the Apple store knows more than you lot.

i really doubt that apple stores pay ther employs enough so they can afford an iphone

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#1535506 by Brainless (Power User) at 2013-07-08 14:40:25 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

What I find funny is these people who claim to be opened minded about phones become so aggressive when someone mentions the iPhone.

How they say Samsung is better when Samsung has lost many court cases in many different parts of the world for stealing ideas from Apple.

As I said in my earlier post, specs and what you can do with the phone only matters to people who are computer savvy, the rest of the world does not give a crap.

#1535511 by WolcomDonor (Power User) at 2013-07-08 15:52:33 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

When it comes to apple and "i"-stuff it is not the technology you are supposed to be opposing, but the heavy DRM apple loves so much.

#1535517 by BeeBeeWThis account is disabled (User) at 2013-07-08 17:32:46 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

I'm still waiting for all these restrictions I apparently have to be explained.

I got an app store called mobilism today and I didn't have to have iTunes or anything lol

Free paid apps.

My friend emailed me a file and I just downloaded it and installed. Couldn't be easier to be fair but mobilism is a little fiddly but I don't mind.

My profile picture has been changed, have I been hacked?? This place has a virus or something???


I fixed it and ran a virus scan and it says I'm ok. Confusing.

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#1535519 by VeryBadGuyDonor (Mad Ultra Mod) at 2013-07-08 18:20:48 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

Brainless wrote:

How they say Samsung is better when Samsung has lost many court cases in many different parts of the world for stealing ideas from Apple.

LOL you should look how much money Apple has to pay Nokia per every Iphone handset they sell sometime. And it isn't out of the goodness of their hearts :lol:

LOLZ keep acting like a troll and your troll avatar might come back again

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#1535536 by BeeBeeWThis account is disabled (User) at 2013-07-09 08:16:36 (2 weeks ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

Troll avatar? Looked like a picture a 3 year old drew.

Very strange. Is this some kind of internet joke people who are new to the internet don't get? 3rd week online and this is the strangest place I have visited up until now.

I have installed an anti virus that protects me all the time so I will know if anyone here hacks me again and I will call the police because I think it's illegal.

Are we not supposed to talk about phones?

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