What's the first thing you'll show off to the iSheep?

**dannye123** · 12-03-2011, 05:22 PM

I am a 15 year-old android enthusiast who loves hearing the hilarious reasons "why the iPhone is better" from my ignorant iPhone-toting friends. What should I do first to show their small, ignorant, high school minds that the galaxy nexus and android as a whole is better? Right now, I give them reasons and they say, "Well, the iPhone is cooler!" So what are you guys planning on doing and what do you recommend for me?

Update: I see that some of you are commenting about me getting a high-end android phone at an early age and not paying for it. I actually am paying for it with the money I earn from my online bike store and bike manufacturing business. / I put 10 percent of that money in to various charities and the rest goes in to the stock market; some going to the galaxy nexus. I am sorry that I made a controversial forum and please do not think that I am a snobby teenager. I try not to be. Thank you so much.

**Z Fury** · 12-03-2011, 05:30 PM

Nothing. Flaunting their tech is why people make fun of "iSheep." I'd rather not be snobby about what I carry. If people are interested, I show them. Otherwise, it is just mine to enjoy.

**Premium1** · 12-03-2011, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Z Fury

Nothing. Flaunting their tech is why people make fun of "iSheep." I'd rather not be snobby about what I carry. If people are interested, I show them. Otherwise, it is just mine to enjoy.

Agree I am not going to go around rubbing it in people's faces. I will just be glad to have one and if someone asks I will show them.

**Mannysaurus** · 12-03-2011, 05:32 PM

Nothing, really. Hopefully my friends get interested enough in what my phone can do and end up buying a Nexus phone years into the future. The simple UI is a huge factor to the i*hone. You also don't have to worry about a new phone coming out in the upcoming weeks and being left behind in the software division. Most friends that have gone from iOS -> Android enjoy Android because of customization. They're not interested in specs and other things that us die-hard fans enjoy. That being said, I won't show off to my friends.

To my brother, however, I will show off. "Hey, nice speeds. You on wi-fi? That's cool, I got twice your speed. Netflix? I can stream it without a problem. Dropped it? lolsorryaboutyourphone, hope you have a warranty. How do you customize your phone? Does your phone have an HD screen? How much space does all the iStuff you had to download on your computer to use your phone take up? How do you switch out batteries when one dies?", etc.

**mastawyrm** · 12-03-2011, 05:32 PM

You could always just let them talk so you have a chance to roll your eyes at their "new" features

**swarlos** · 12-03-2011, 05:32 PM

Now here is a fun thread! I plan on showing face unlock (although it wont be a daily lock for me), the browser, the full screen video, the multitasking which is something the iphone still can't do right lol. Can't think of anything else at the moment.

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**ManBearPig618** · 12-03-2011, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by swarlos

Now here is a fun thread! I plan on showing face unlock (although it wont be a daily lock for me), the browser, the full screen video, the multitasking which is something the iphone still can't do right lol. Can't think of anything else at the moment.

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4.65" AMOLED HD screen is the clearest, most easily noticeable difference. ICS will blow away iOS 5, but they probably won't give it a chance.

**robstunner** · 12-03-2011, 05:54 PM

That its 4G..

**Spacemaker24** · 12-03-2011, 05:57 PM

Because I am an adult, I'll do nothing other than enjoy my phone while being happy for the people that are also enjoying their phones regardless of which type of device they are currently using.

**TabGuy** · 12-03-2011, 05:57 PM

I never show off anything to the iSheep. They're not gadget people and don't really care anything about how cool a product is. They want easy, not cool.

**jerrod6** · 12-03-2011, 06:10 PM

I live with an "isheep"... Iphone is present in the house and I have used it. There has never been a "mine is better than yours" discussion so I don't plan on show off anything. The phone, it's screen, it's browser and it's functionality will be seen during daily without me saying much about it.

I would just use the phone and let your friends see it in action. Your friends will make their own conclusions anyway, regardless of what is said or shown off.

**ultravisitor** · 12-03-2011, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by dannye123

Right now, I give them reasons and they say, "Well, the iPhone is cooler!" So what are you guys planning on doing and what do you recommend for me?

My attitude towards that is "I don't need an object to help me be cool. I'm already cool all on my own."

**Mr. Poppalopolis** · 12-03-2011, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by TabGuy

I never show off anything to the iSheep. They're not gadget people and don't really care anything about how cool a product is. They want easy, not cool.

I think the opposite is true. They only want the cool new phone.

**sectachrome** · 12-03-2011, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by dannye123

I am a 15 year-old android enthusiast who loves hearing the hilarious reasons "why the iPhone is better" from my ignorant iPhone-toting friends. What should I do first to show their small, ignorant, high school minds that the galaxy nexus and android as a whole is better? Right now, I give them reasons and they say, "Well, the iPhone is cooler!" So what are you guys planning on doing and what do you recommend for me?

Lolz.

**sutrebla15** · 12-03-2011, 06:44 PM

Just say, "It doesn't turn me into a ****** bag."

**Maikai.Guy** · 12-03-2011, 06:51 PM

And the number one answer is:

Originally Posted by sutrebla15

Just say, "It doesn't turn me into a ****** bag."

**mpetruzz** · 12-03-2011, 07:21 PM

So let me get this straight, you don't like the "isheep" cause they think they're phone is better but the first thing you want to do it try and show off ICS to them. Isn't that a bit of the pot calling the kettle black!!

I am currently an iPhone owner and do like it. There are some things it does better than android, but then there is also some things that android does better. I've also had a rooted Dinc and DX.

I have an upgrade and am waiting for the GN and will most likely try it out.

There's no doubt that it has a bigger screen and 4G. But once you jailbreak an iphone, in my opinion, it blows away android. The customization options are endless!! I can install any android os i want and then some; widgets, live feeds, etc. It's much easier as well.

I think in the end it comes down to what phone and os fits your life better. Some people need an easy os like apple because they're not tech saavy. Some prefer android and its customization options but larger learning curve. I don't think anyone will be able to ever say one phone is undeniably better than the other. With the speed at which these phones are released you only have the latest and greatest for a few months anyways. The GN is coming out "hopefully" in a few weeks but then the iphone 5 is right around the corner. I think you just need to find a phone that you like and stop worrying about what everyone else thinks.

**Scout_313** · 12-03-2011, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by Z Fury

Nothing. Flaunting their tech is why people make fun of "iSheep." I'd rather not be snobby about what I carry. If people are interested, I show them. Otherwise, it is just mine to enjoy.

I agree completely. While I can honestly say that I much prefer Android after owning an iPhone 4 as well, I can appreciate the merits of both platforms. I'd even go so far as to say that I try to stay up on the world of iOS just to see if there's been any new innovation. A couple of my friends who own iPhones and BlackBerries are always looking to see what new device I have so that they can compare. I'll never tell them that my phone is better than theirs, just that mine goes about doing things in a different manner. To each their own....

**have24** · 12-03-2011, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by dannye123

I am a 15 year-old android enthusiast who loves hearing the hilarious reasons "why the iPhone is better" from my ignorant iPhone-toting friends. What should I do first to show their small, ignorant, high school minds that the galaxy nexus and android as a whole is better? Right now, I give them reasons and they say, "Well, the iPhone is cooler!" So what are you guys planning on doing and what do you recommend for me?

I wish I could have been 15 years old and get my own Galaxy Nexus. I don't think I got a track phone til I was 16...must be nice.

**Premium1** · 12-03-2011, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by have24

I wish I could have been 15 years old and get my own Galaxy Nexus. I don't think I got a track phone til I was 16...must be nice.

When I was 15 I had a cheap flip phone.. The only way I could even get a phone was by having a year worth of the cell bill saved up. Kids are lucky these days, most don't pay for anything.

**Scout_313** · 12-03-2011, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by Premium1

When I was 15 I had a cheap flip phone.. The only way I could even get a phone was by having a year worth of the cell bill saved up. Kids are lucky these days, most don't pay for anything.

I got my first cellphone when I was 22 if I'm not mistaken, but that was way back in 2002. I believe it was an LG TP5250 for Sprint if I remember it correctly.

**Premium1** · 12-03-2011, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by Scout_313

I got my first cellphone when I was 22 if I'm not mistaken, but that was way back in 2002. I believe it was an LG TP5250 for Sprint if I remember it correctly.

I was 15 and the only reason I got it was because I traveled alot doing camps and stuff so it was a way to stay in contact with my family. Funny when I first got it texting was not big like it is now and all it was used for was calls. My how the times have changed.