I had been waiting and waiting for the HTC Thunderbolt to release, but with all the delays, I ended up ordering an iPhone 4. I have now seen the error in my ways! Well, realistically, the iPhone 4 is a sharp device, but there are simply things about my Droid that I miss, and do not want to live any longer without. The iPhone 4's keyboard blows. I'm not sure if I have fat fingers or what. I haven't found a way to customize my dictionary, or add words, because I am constantly being "auto corrected" on words that I had typed the way I wanted them, into words I did NOT want. (for example, my girlfriend cannot type the word "as" it always corrects it to "a's". It doesnt make any sense!) If I turn off auto correct, then I'm really screwed, because the keyboard is trash. I miss the swype keyboard a ton. I could fly on that piece! The 2nd main thing I am missing is the google navigation system. I've downloaded several different nav systems from the apple market, and they all suck compared to google nav.
Sacrafices I will be making: Pretty much just losing the iPod accessory. This IMO is the best music manager available for any smartphone. Also, the iPhone's camera is just really quick. Photos feel they're taken instantly, I remember the old droid always lagged with the shutter.
Here's my problem: I've had my eye on the releasing Droid Bionic for a long time. I decided this was the phone I was going to wait for, to trade out my iPhone 4. When they announced the date (9/8). I put my iPhone on the ebay market for sale. My phone recently sold today, for a little more money than it will cost for me to upgrade to a Droid Bionic.
The problem: From everyones reviews, the DB is one large, over-hyped P.O.S. This is the real problem I've had with the android selection. With so many companies providing so many different products "just around the corner" it's impossible for a consumer to feel good about their purchase. If you know that your 300 dollar purchase, and 2 year committment is just going to be outshone by some other product in 2 months time, you are going to feel bad about spending your money. This has to stop somewhere, otherwise you'd never have a new phone. This was the main reason I went to the iPhone in the first place. One device, every year or so, standard, that works seemingly well.
I've now sold my iPhone, and am very dissapointed in what I've heard about the DB. Horrible screen quality compared to other lesser devices. Visible pixelation, constant high pitched noises in the headphones that people are trying to drown out by turning the volume up. Slow shutter speeds on the camera. I am already regretting purchasing this phone, that I haven't even seen in person. I of course will go hold one before making any purchase. With that being said, what are my options? I feel buying anything besides the DB would be taking a step backwards, (not getting a qual core). But buying one will also be unsatisfying.
Thoughts? Opinons? Snide Remarks?
Sacrafices I will be making: Pretty much just losing the iPod accessory. This IMO is the best music manager available for any smartphone. Also, the iPhone's camera is just really quick. Photos feel they're taken instantly, I remember the old droid always lagged with the shutter.
Here's my problem: I've had my eye on the releasing Droid Bionic for a long time. I decided this was the phone I was going to wait for, to trade out my iPhone 4. When they announced the date (9/8). I put my iPhone on the ebay market for sale. My phone recently sold today, for a little more money than it will cost for me to upgrade to a Droid Bionic.
The problem: From everyones reviews, the DB is one large, over-hyped P.O.S. This is the real problem I've had with the android selection. With so many companies providing so many different products "just around the corner" it's impossible for a consumer to feel good about their purchase. If you know that your 300 dollar purchase, and 2 year committment is just going to be outshone by some other product in 2 months time, you are going to feel bad about spending your money. This has to stop somewhere, otherwise you'd never have a new phone. This was the main reason I went to the iPhone in the first place. One device, every year or so, standard, that works seemingly well.
I've now sold my iPhone, and am very dissapointed in what I've heard about the DB. Horrible screen quality compared to other lesser devices. Visible pixelation, constant high pitched noises in the headphones that people are trying to drown out by turning the volume up. Slow shutter speeds on the camera. I am already regretting purchasing this phone, that I haven't even seen in person. I of course will go hold one before making any purchase. With that being said, what are my options? I feel buying anything besides the DB would be taking a step backwards, (not getting a qual core). But buying one will also be unsatisfying.
Thoughts? Opinons? Snide Remarks?