First off I don't wanna sound like an apple fan, I'm not and never plan to be but why do all these manufacturers need to make so many "high end" phones? Why doesn't Moto just work on maybe 2 good Verizon phones? For instance have the D3 and the DX2, both dual core, both with 1 gig ram, both LTE and so on. There's no LTE in my area so I would simply turn it off. Do we really need a DX2 and a Bionic? Same goes for HTC, why do we need an Incredible 2 if we have the T-Bolt, combine their specs and you've got a pretty decent phone. I wish each manufacturer would focus on making one top end phone with no compromises and be done with it in a reasonable timeframe. Maybe one issue is they can't handle being global and LTE. I've been holding out for a Bionic but now what? Sticking with my Dinc as long as I have to. We shouldn't have to compromise but with Verizon lately we have to.
Too many phones?
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I'm relatively new to this smartphone business, but my guess would be that one size does not fit all.
If they only made one or two high end phones, these expensive phones might have more features than some people need. There is a huge market out there for people who might want a smart phone, but don't need every gadget available to them, so they would rather opt for the downgraded, but cheaper phone.
Kinda the same reason why General Motors makes more than just 2 or 3 choices of cars.
If they only made one or two high end phones, these expensive phones might have more features than some people need. There is a huge market out there for people who might want a smart phone, but don't need every gadget available to them, so they would rather opt for the downgraded, but cheaper phone.
Kinda the same reason why General Motors makes more than just 2 or 3 choices of cars.
I would actually like a greater variety of phones.
For myself I am still looking for a 4" Motorola phone with a keyboard and a QHD display and OMAP 4
I'd like to get my wife a really simple Android flip phone that doesn't come with a data plan.
There are 6 billion people on this planet that don't wanna all buy the same phone.
For myself I am still looking for a 4" Motorola phone with a keyboard and a QHD display and OMAP 4
I'd like to get my wife a really simple Android flip phone that doesn't come with a data plan.
There are 6 billion people on this planet that don't wanna all buy the same phone.
The more the merrier in my opinion. Just like the other posters said, one size does not fit all. There are so many options to consider now: physical keyboard vs. touchscreen, large screen vs. small or medium, OEM choice, 4G compatible, dual core vs. single core....the list goes on and on. This is why I have always been a fan of open source and continue to be: the more choice the better. Some people prefer to have a large 4G device on VZ, so they chose the TB. The blazing speed certainly makes a lot of people drool as it rivals that of their home wifi. However, others don't want a 4.3-inch screen and are content with 3G if that means much better battery life. Enter the Droid Incredible 2. Other people are waiting for the bugs to be worked out with LTE, particularly the battery concerns. Maybe they're waiting for the Droid Charge or Bionic.
Competition is good for everyone as it forces rapid innovation, brings down the prices and allows us consumers to have numerous options in the marketplace. What works for you as a high end device might not work for someone else and someone else's dream device might not appeal to you at all. It's all about personal preference and thanks to competition, we have loads of viable options.
Variety/choices is the essence to life.
As one poster already said, not every phone is a one size fits all. So they put out a few different models to fit different users wants and needs.
As one poster already said, not every phone is a one size fits all. So they put out a few different models to fit different users wants and needs.
Some people really like the big slabs.
Some like physical keyboards.
Some like small phones.
Some like power houses.
Some like just the basics.
I really liked my Treo with its static keyboard.
Then I even liked more my Treo Pro that was so much more pocket-able.
Now I'm really liking the HTC Inspire which is real similar to the Thunderbolt.
The explosion of Android converts proves Android is doing things right.
Some like physical keyboards.
Some like small phones.
Some like power houses.
Some like just the basics.
I really liked my Treo with its static keyboard.
Then I even liked more my Treo Pro that was so much more pocket-able.
Now I'm really liking the HTC Inspire which is real similar to the Thunderbolt.
The explosion of Android converts proves Android is doing things right.
Android has just scraped the surface of choice, they are even expanding it to dual core and quad core pretty soon. Next thing you know, we will call an android phone with a 1ghz single core an 'entry-level' phone. 
I'm not sure just how powerful these phones can get before battery life becomes a limiting factor.
It is called supply and demand. When the demand drops the supply will drop.
Not ever one wants 2 or 3 phones to pick from. Those that do well we call them isheep!
I wouldn't be too happy if all I had to choose from is a handful of trucks? Thats is why I don't buy imports for trucks. All they have to offer is one or two models none of which meet my needs......
tony bag o donuts
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Android has too many devices and that IMHO will hurt them in the long run.
Quality Control. Software updates from each manufacturer, etc.
Maybe two at each level?
TB and DX are upper
Dinc2 and D3 are mid
And then have an intro type of phone.
Kind of the BB model with the storm, the curve and the former Tour....
Quality Control. Software updates from each manufacturer, etc.
Maybe two at each level?
TB and DX are upper
Dinc2 and D3 are mid
And then have an intro type of phone.
Kind of the BB model with the storm, the curve and the former Tour....
I think the OP's point is precisely that there is NOT enough variety between these phones to warrant their existence. A manufacturer, such as Motorola or HTC, typically makes more than one handset that compete in the same space (same price point/OS, carrier), with very little differentiation between models.
Different keyboard types and possibly screen sizes are legitimate differentiators, but stuff like OS version, battery size, and onboard memory should be maximized and standardized.
Different keyboard types and possibly screen sizes are legitimate differentiators, but stuff like OS version, battery size, and onboard memory should be maximized and standardized.
Newbie here but I will take variety any day over just having one or two phones. I like my big slab that is the Thunderbolt. I don't think I really would like a keyboard these days too much since keys's tend to fade with constant use.
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Nothing wrong with a lot of choices. Android benefits, and manufacturing competition must be fierce to stay at the top. Better for us. Yes, the fragmenting stinks, and so many devices on different OS versions can mean issues. Apple customers have it good as well. When a new devices comes out, they have the common excitement and comrade factor. I often see bantering about what android device is better in our community and not so much in apples yard. I think the spice of android is what makes it great.
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