Apple IPhone or android?
I have an Apple IPhone 4. It's time for replacement. Last year my DH got an Android. I play with it once in awhile and hate it, but I really haven't given it much time. I was hoping for input from peo...
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While I might be a "tinkerer" the rest of my household is not. I'm too deep into it with APPLE at this point and short of a revolutionary product by someone else, I don't see me changing. My current inventory:
MacBook Pro laptop
2 iPhone 5
iPad
iPad mini
APPLE Time Machine
APPLE TV
Everything syncs with everything else. With iCloud and iTunes-Match, we have one shared calendar, music library. Everything backs up automatically, without the need for manual intervention.
With iOS7, APPS & firmware now update automatically, which is huge for me, since DW would never maintain her devices.
The most impressive thing is that my device inventory spans 6 years, with the MacBook being oldest and the iPad Mini being newest, yet everything is compatible and seamlessly syncs with the other......
Yes, APPLE Products are expensive up front, but longevity makes the investment much more realistic over their lifespan.
This argument cannot be won by either side. The best OS, hardware, etc., etc., is simply a matter of expectations and personal preference. I'm totally satisfied with my choices and I'm certain that the vast majority of Android or Windows Mobile users are just as happy with their choices.
Bashing one company or another, in an effort to make one's point, is useless. Android has made amazing strides in software, market share, etc. Microsoft and APPLE are two of the most successful companies in the world. Do your research, make your choices and hopefully, you'll have no regrets! ;-)
MacBook Pro laptop
2 iPhone 5
iPad
iPad mini
APPLE Time Machine
APPLE TV
Everything syncs with everything else. With iCloud and iTunes-Match, we have one shared calendar, music library. Everything backs up automatically, without the need for manual intervention.
With iOS7, APPS & firmware now update automatically, which is huge for me, since DW would never maintain her devices.
The most impressive thing is that my device inventory spans 6 years, with the MacBook being oldest and the iPad Mini being newest, yet everything is compatible and seamlessly syncs with the other......
Yes, APPLE Products are expensive up front, but longevity makes the investment much more realistic over their lifespan.
This argument cannot be won by either side. The best OS, hardware, etc., etc., is simply a matter of expectations and personal preference. I'm totally satisfied with my choices and I'm certain that the vast majority of Android or Windows Mobile users are just as happy with their choices.
Bashing one company or another, in an effort to make one's point, is useless. Android has made amazing strides in software, market share, etc. Microsoft and APPLE are two of the most successful companies in the world. Do your research, make your choices and hopefully, you'll have no regrets! ;-)
