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Originally Posted by modulo
this thread is a train wreck.
i will offer up my story on why i passed up the iphone. im a software engineer, working in both 3d development as well as web dev (everything from database to front end engineering). i used a mac mini every day for 3 years and it was a painful experience. not that i have anything against apple, but windows environments are much more comfortable for me. i am very happy with windows both work and play (i am also a designer and photographer, freelance).
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I have been a Windows user since forever and switched to Mac almost 3 years ago. Definitely a different way of thinking and functioning. It took sometime to relearn but the learning curve was fairly flat. I’m fine with my PC at work but just prefer Mac. I have not developed anything on the Apple side so no clue there. I certainly can understand people becoming more comfortable with one vs the other. Makes sense.
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Originally Posted by modulo
i have tried to give apple more chances, first with itunes then with an ipod. again, both of these products did nothing but cause problems and make life more difficult. i still use my ipod and itunes, the ipod uses usb connectivity to my car stereo (the reason i bought it) and when its not freezing or crashing, it does an ok job. itunes on the other hand is very buggy, user unfriendly and is a memory hog. unfortunately there really isnt anything else out there. rhapsody is a tragic disaster and not a viable alternative.
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Now this is odd. I never did much with digital music until Mac so I don’t know any different but most people run to Mac for this stuff. I thought this was Macs bread and butter. I have not experienced these freeze ups like posted but my friend did bring his iPod to me last year and I showed him how to reset it. You might try mac again whenever your PC dies or is due for an upgrade.
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Originally Posted by modulo
now for the iphone. the iphone (i have only used the 3g) does have some impressive innovations along with a snappy, clean and well polished OS. this struck me as a surprise considering i did not like OSX (dont remember the version)... at all. device design and software does what it needs to do very well, and i have respect for apple in bringing this to the market because it will drive companies, companies I personally like, to make better products. the reason i passed on the iphone was its poor performance as an actual phone. i realize some of this is related to the service, but much of it is a sign of apples inexperience in this particular technology. i did not find that their updates were either prompt or ever really addressed the problems i had with the product. it was all too familiar as an apple product that was only going to make my life more difficult. unfortunately the "it just works" slogan has never applied to me. anyway, i passed on the g1 also, basically because the device was a joke and a huge let down, but i have my eye closely on android and cant wait to watch it grow up.
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OS X is very clean, polished and efficient. iPhone is very Mac like. I agree with your assessment of the OS. Not sure why the phone function did not meet your expectation though. Seems odd and I can only wonder how much was AT&T in your area. We are well covered with 3G and EDGE coverage holds me over while I’m “in the sticks” of my state. Never had a problem with AT&T with my BB and don’t have one with my iPhone either. I was told 3G would have much improved voice quality but it seemed no different to me. I guess it doesn’t “just work” for everyone but it certainly does for me.
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Originally Posted by modulo
finally, i got to the storm and decided i was ready to jump in. the feature set meets my needs better than any other phone on the market. it meets the standard in most areas and sets new standards in other areas. its a decent first stab and i hope it gets better, because i have thoroughly enjoyed using it this last week and want to stay in the BB family for a while. not only for the device, but for the way rim develops their software and embraces businesses work flow.
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Good deal. Touch screens are not for everyone but for those that make the transition it is very nice…no matter which device you choose. People have different preferences and you just have to choose what works best for you. I’m not sure why there are so many BB folks that are so defensive of the success of the iPhone. Weird. Just pick which one you like best but it certainly doesn’t mean the other device sux, or is a toy, or fad….Maybe the iPhoners are bashing the STORM for no good reason too. Not sure. Both devices are very nice and have strengths and weaknesses. Good luck.
