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I've used Apple products for years. I've owned pretty much every iPod that was created. I have a drawer full of them. I was pretty close to being that guy that puts Apple stickers on his car.

A few years ago I got the original Droid, only because we had Verizon at the office and the Verizon iPhone was only a myth at that time. I was definitely NOT happy with the Droid. The android os was fairly new at that time and it didn't have any of the consumer features that iTunes offered. But slowly I began to appreciate the features that android did have (widgets, turn by turn navigation, voice search, notification bar, folders, multi-tasking, wireless syncing, OTA updates). Granted iOS has added some of those features now, but it didn't have it then.

Now the android system has grown tremendously. Granted most apps are still made for the iPhone and then ported to android. But android has most of the same apps as the iPhone. Plus the android market (now Google Play) offers most of those same consumer options (movies, books, music, and of course apps) that iTunes offers. And I can browse their market from my office computer (or any computer for that matter), make a purchase, and send it to my phone. I still don't think you can do that with iTunes. Or I can use Amazon.com to do the same thing.

My kids use Apple products and love them. I've used my daughter's iPhone 4S and my son's iPod touch. Both are very cool. But I've realized that I now like the android system better. I love the larger screen on my new Droid; not having to flick through pages of apps to get what I want; having widgets that give me updates on the homescreen; and the overall customization that allows me to make my phone different than everyone else's phone.

Both Android and the iPhone are great options. But the choice for anyone comes down to personal preference.

And by the way, the reason I have a drawer full of iPods is that none of them worked anymore. I had to keep buying new iPods because each one would crap out after a couple of years. I was so blinded by my allegiance to Apple to notice that their products have flaws just like every other gadget. After all, nearly all tech products now are made in the same Chinese factory.

I was actually told by an Apple Genius at the Apple store (after my iPod Photo died), that the iPods are designed to only last a few years. Which as a consumer is very disappointing to hear.

3/10 11:51 AM | IP: Logged

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Originally posted by GarnetHaze:
I've used Apple products for years. I've owned pretty much every iPod that was created. I have a drawer full of them. I was pretty close to being that guy that puts Apple stickers on his car.

A few years ago I got the original Droid, only because we had Verizon at the office and the Verizon iPhone was only a myth at that time. I was definitely NOT happy with the Droid. The android os was fairly new at that time and it didn't have any of the consumer features that iTunes offered. But slowly I began to appreciate the features that android did have (widgets, turn by turn navigation, voice search, notification bar, folders, multi-tasking, wireless syncing, OTA updates). Granted iOS has added some of those features now, but it didn't have it then.

Now the android system has grown tremendously. Granted most apps are still made for the iPhone and then ported to android. But android has most of the same apps as the iPhone. Plus the android market (now Google Play) offers most of those same consumer options (movies, books, music, and of course apps) that iTunes offers. And I can browse their market from my office computer (or any computer for that matter), make a purchase, and send it to my phone. I still don't think you can do that with iTunes. Or I can use Amazon.com to do the same thing.

My kids use Apple products and love them. I've used my daughter's iPhone 4S and my son's iPod touch. Both are very cool. But I've realized that I now like the android system better. I love the larger screen on my new Droid; not having to flick through pages of apps to get what I want; having widgets that give me updates on the homescreen; and the overall customization that allows me to make my phone different than everyone else's phone.

Both Android and the iPhone are great options. But the choice for anyone comes down to personal preference.

And by the way, the reason I have a drawer full of iPods is that none of them worked anymore. I had to keep buying new iPods because each one would crap out after a couple of years. I was so blinded by my allegiance to Apple to notice that their products have flaws just like every other gadget. After all, nearly all tech products now are made in the same Chinese factory.

I was actually told by an Apple Genius at the Apple store (after my iPod Photo died), that the iPods are designed to only last a few years. Which as a consumer is very disappointing to hear.

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that was a great analysis.....but have you ever owned an iPone for yourself to use???

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3/10 1:17 PM | IP: Logged

DanC78:

Valid point. Although I have used a couple of different versions of the iPhone, I have not owned an iPhone. However, I have owned an iPod Touch, which is very similar (less the obvious phone features) and uses the same iOS.

I understand the features of an iPhone. I simply prefer Android. It took me some time to break away from Apple, but Droid phones are my preference now.

3/10 2:23 PM | IP: Logged

This is ridiculous.Don't pin this stupid thread.You are out of your mind.

3/10 3:14 PM | IP: Logged

Im still happy with my Droid x2

3/22 12:41 AM | IP: Logged

Originally posted by DanC78: Have you ever known anyone leaving their iPhone for a Droid, and then tell you how happy they are about their decision?? Have you ever heard of anyone leaving Droid and getting and iPhone, and then tell you how happy they are about their decision? I had a droid for 2 years. Got an iPhone 6 months ago...I am extremely happy about my decision and will not go back to Droid. And I was moderately happy with my Droid. I know 4 people now who had an iPhone, got a Droid, and returned the Droid within a week to go back to an iPhone. I'm telling you man, get an iPhone...why, cause it's way better at functioning with the things that you actually care about most. It won't ever put you a bad mode for not working properly either. Do it...iPhone, bacardi coke....do it! I know people who have gone in both directions: hated their iPhone/loved their Droid and vice versa. In the end, I think it comes down to personal preference and how comfortable you are with technology. My preference for Droid might be because that is what I started out with. We have iPhones on our work accounts and I've become very familiar with iOS. I'm simply just not a fan. I use 4G on my personal phone almost constantly so that's probably part of what drives my preference. I don't find the Droid operating system to be tough to maneuver at all. Maybe it's too simple of an observation but the former Droid owners I hear the most gripes from had a Motorola. Both Droids I've had were/are HTC phones. The only reason I gave up my first HTC (EVO 4G) was because I was eligible for an upgrade to the EVO 3D and I've been extremely happy with my HTC phones. 3/10 7:25 AM | IP: Logged

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