What do you think are still androids biggest strengths?

[MDMcAtee]

I honestly can't spending 650 dollars right now on any new kind of phone. I'm already paying off the m8. My dillema was whether to use the M8 or go back to the 5S. I mean, I could always drop the money on a nexus 6 or iPhone 6, but then I'm still gonna have to pay off the m8. So that's like a total if 1300 dollars spent all told. :/

Ouch... I hear you.

Mine will be paid off in March 2015 so I understand your delima, but in all honesty I'm kinda glad about it working out this way for me.

While what is out right now is really nice, what is coming out next spring will be even nicer. The 810 chipsets will be the top dog then and most importantly by then the bugs and extras for Lollipop will be done.

While you're not wanting to root & rom your m8 you really should research the conversion to the GPE version since you prefer the pure aspects of things. It's pretty straightforward and easier than you think and it's not really draconian like it was in the past and your getting the full factory version not a custom rom. There are other benefits of doing this as well because you can have the api's of the Harmon Kardon edition as well by sideloading them.

Like I said... Research it some before totally discounting it. It's not as bad as you think.

 

[Almeuit]

Given the difficulty you have choosing and sticking to one phone, perhaps IOS is better for you. Less choices offer less dilemma and might make it easier for you to get the latest phone and be satisfied, not constantly worrying that something better is out there. I think IOS and Android both have their merits, but maybe the simplicity of choices with the IOS would suit you.

I agree with this.

 

[gdmin]

- I can install my phone os to official or custom operating system.
- i can underclock / overclock the cpu (many times underclocking quad or octacore from 1.4ghz to 1ghz can make difference in battery life but still have those smooth experience).
- i can choose my default app for sms, browser, music, etc
- with android i can plug my phone to any pc and it will act like a storage without having to install software...
- much much more...

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[RavenSword]

So guys, I think I'm putting the sim back in the 5S. I honestly don't dislike android, there's actually things I like a lot. However, I think for my uses iOS us going to be better day to day. I'm still gonna keep the m8 around (nothing wrong with a backup phone) because its a great media viewer. And I'd like to still keep up with android. Although I am gonna miss the big screen of the m8. Oh well, guess I'll get a bigger iPhone next year if anything

 

[RavenSword]

If I do ever decide to go back to the m8, do you think I can still use a iPad and Mac just fine? I honestly don't like how android dies tablets and I'm wanting to go to a Mac after years of PC use.

 

[MDMcAtee]

I have no issues using my Imac with my Asus MeMo or my M8 so I think you will be fine.

 

[RavenSword]

I have no issues using my Imac with my Asus MeMo or my M8 so I think you will be fine.

Apple just seems to be headed towards this total integration direction that it may be hard not to get sucked into it.

 

[MDMcAtee]

Apple just seems to be headed towards this total integration direction that it may be hard not to get sucked into it.

Like I said, if you actually use those features enough then that's a good thing, if you don't...... then it's not a big deal.

Good luck with the iPhone

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[RavenSword]

Like I said, if you actually use those features enough then that's a good thing, if you don't...... then it's not a big deal.

Good luck with the iPhone

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Yeah, I don't even know if I'd use all that. I don't really write a lot outside of school paper every now and then.

 

[Rhyno828]

Apple strips the power away from most people, I very much dislike it

 

[Rhyno828]

Always have a choice, go with google.

I still think google is going to eventually turn into skynet though.

 

[Rhyno828]

Id go with google, even though Google, will most likely turn into SKYNET

 

[B. Diddy]

Id go with google, even though Google, will most likely turn into SKYNET

Hasta la vista, baby.

 

[RavenSword]

If someone isn't interested in rooting or ROMing, is android still potentially better than iOS? I'm the kind of guy who doesn't like to do diagnosis all the time. Just kinda want to set things how I like it and expect it to work.

 

[Almeuit]

If someone isn't interested in rooting or ROMing, is android still potentially better than iOS? I'm the kind of guy who doesn't like to do diagnosis all the time. Just kinda want to set things how I like it and expect it to work.

Then I'd say nab an iPhone and be good to go. You wouldn't like rooting and ROMing then.

 

[RavenSword]

Then I'd say nab an iPhone and be good to go. You wouldn't like rooting and ROMing then.

Well, I just didn't know if the non root experience was as good or not.

 

[anon(9135900)]

Choice definitely. It can be just as affordable or fancy as you need it to be

 

[A895]

Well, I just didn't know if the non root experience was as good or not.

Depends on what phone.

 

[Almeuit]

Well, I just didn't know if the non root experience was as good or not.

How would you not know that for Android -- Didn't you say you had an M8??

 

[gdmin]

How would you not know that for Android -- Didn't you say you had an M8??

He can just root his phone and compare it between root and not.

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