IPhone alternative

stairway · 06-01-2011, 06:34

I can't afford an IPhone, so can someone recommend me an equivalent, or even, better

Harry Redknapp · 06-01-2011, 08:25

Get a droid X, that phone is meant to be good. It was seen as a formidable competitor to the iphone this summer.. and I think its around £199 or cheaper

grumpyoldbat · 06-01-2011, 10:04

Go to your local phone store and ask about Android, Windows Phone 7 and Palm Pre 2 Phones. Try them all out and see which you like best!

Alternatively, get a simple phone and an iPod touch.

psionic · 06-01-2011, 10:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by stairway

I can't afford an IPhone, so can someone recommend me an equivalent, or even, better

The San Francisco on PAYG from Orange is cheap (once they get them back in stock!). http://shop.orange.co.uk/mobile-phon...range-in-white

david.boobis · 06-01-2011, 11:05

Although it's a few months old now, the original Desire is still a great phone and is on some very good deals now that everyone is after the Desire HD and Desire Z. Another good alternative that's a bit more expensive but cheaper than the iPhone is the Galaxy S. Both run Android, which is a lot more flexible than iOS, but has a steeper learning curve. If you want ease of use, look into Windows Phone 7 - the Mozart or Trophy should be available on a decent deal.

Pencil · 06-01-2011, 11:07

There's nothing quite like the iPhone.

I'm typing this from my HTC Desire, which people will say is a good challenger to iPhone, but is still very clumsy in my opinion.

I've spent a good 10 minutes trying to write this post, which would have taken 1 minute on an iphone.

It's difficult editing already typed text, the keyboard is more narrow, even if you can revert it to older style keyboards, and the browser has a cheap, jumpy feel to it.

The internal storage of HTC phones is rubbish, which does matter and there's not enough decent apps, contrary to what people say.

There are no decent alternatives in my opinion. I would buy a cheap iPod Touch and a cheap phone with a good battery life.

alanwarwic · 06-01-2011, 11:35

The San Fran still has the best screen for anything below £200.
Its also available in Argos(£90+£10) and various other web sites.

The next step up is the £250 mark for faster CPUs.
Also note that with competition from ARM A9(Tegra 2 etc ) its safe to expect fast ARM A8 equipped phones to be in budget £100 phones in 12 months time.

whoever,hey · 06-01-2011, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pencil

I've spent a good 10 minutes trying to write this post, which would have taken 1 minute on an iphone.

It's difficult editing already typed text, the keyboard is more narrow, even if you can revert it to older style keyboards, and the browser has a cheap, jumpy feel to it.

The internal storage of HTC phones is rubbish, which does matter and there's not enough decent apps, contrary to what people say.

There are no decent alternatives in my opinion. I would buy a cheap iPod Touch and a cheap phone with a good battery life.

The iPhone still a pain to edit text on though if you new to it. It's just what you are used to.

sotek · 06-01-2011, 15:56

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Originally Posted by whoever,hey

The iPhone still a pain to edit text on though if you new to it. It's just what you are used to.

And to be fair the redesigned Android keyboard in Gingerbread is a significant improvement. IMO it is now on a par with the iPhone. I have happily ditched all of the additional keyboard apps I have tried (even swype) and can 'type' much faster and accurately using the native application.

moox · 06-01-2011, 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry Redknapp

Get a droid X, that phone is meant to be good. It was seen as a formidable competitor to the iphone this summer.. and I think its around £199 or cheaper

You could get a Droid X, but you wouldn't be able to use it.

It is only compatible with CDMA2000 networks, which we don't use in the UK.

BOOTHY2905 · 06-01-2011, 16:20

Desire HD is free on select vodafone tarrifs. Has a bigger screen, and who gives a damn about internal storage when you get a 16GB card with it. The internets faster by a country mile than the 3G iPhone phone and it also does HD video, but has an 8 meg camera to edge it.

I used an Iphone 4 for a few weeks and thought it was rubbish, but then again I hate everything apple because they are so up themselves.

TelevisionUser · 06-01-2011, 17:57

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Originally Posted by psionic

The San Francisco on PAYG from Orange is cheap (once they get them back in stock!). http://shop.orange.co.uk/mobile-phon...range-in-white

i know someone who's got that mobile now and they're very pleased with it. They were gobsmacked by the number of Android apps that were available for it!

roland69 · 06-01-2011, 18:40

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Originally Posted by TelevisionUser

i know someone who's got that mobile now and they're very pleased with it. They were gobsmacked by the number of Android apps that were available for it!

Same here, i bought this in november, and it's a pretty good phone for the price

06-01-2011, 06:34	#1
stairway Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,465	IPhone alternative I can't afford an IPhone, so can someone recommend me an equivalent, or even, better

06-01-2011, 08:25	#2
Harry Redknapp Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hiding from the taxman Posts: 4,126	Get a droid X, that phone is meant to be good. It was seen as a formidable competitor to the iphone this summer.. and I think its around £199 or cheaper

06-01-2011, 10:04	#3
grumpyoldbat Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,636	Go to your local phone store and ask about Android, Windows Phone 7 and Palm Pre 2 Phones. Try them all out and see which you like best! Alternatively, get a simple phone and an iPod touch.

06-01-2011, 10:50	#4
psionic Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crystal Palace TX Posts: 19,702	Quote: Originally Posted by stairway I can't afford an IPhone, so can someone recommend me an equivalent, or even, better The San Francisco on PAYG from Orange is cheap (once they get them back in stock!). http://shop.orange.co.uk/mobile-phon...range-in-white

06-01-2011, 11:05	#5
david.boobis Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 376	Although it's a few months old now, the original Desire is still a great phone and is on some very good deals now that everyone is after the Desire HD and Desire Z. Another good alternative that's a bit more expensive but cheaper than the iPhone is the Galaxy S. Both run Android, which is a lot more flexible than iOS, but has a steeper learning curve. If you want ease of use, look into Windows Phone 7 - the Mozart or Trophy should be available on a decent deal.

06-01-2011, 11:07	#6
Pencil Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,252	There's nothing quite like the iPhone. I'm typing this from my HTC Desire, which people will say is a good challenger to iPhone, but is still very clumsy in my opinion. I've spent a good 10 minutes trying to write this post, which would have taken 1 minute on an iphone. It's difficult editing already typed text, the keyboard is more narrow, even if you can revert it to older style keyboards, and the browser has a cheap, jumpy feel to it. The internal storage of HTC phones is rubbish, which does matter and there's not enough decent apps, contrary to what people say. There are no decent alternatives in my opinion. I would buy a cheap iPod Touch and a cheap phone with a good battery life.

06-01-2011, 11:35	#7
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	The San Fran still has the best screen for anything below £200. Its also available in Argos(£90+£10) and various other web sites. The next step up is the £250 mark for faster CPUs. Also note that with competition from ARM A9(Tegra 2 etc ) its safe to expect fast ARM A8 equipped phones to be in budget £100 phones in 12 months time.

06-01-2011, 13:23	#8
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	Quote: Originally Posted by Pencil I've spent a good 10 minutes trying to write this post, which would have taken 1 minute on an iphone. It's difficult editing already typed text, the keyboard is more narrow, even if you can revert it to older style keyboards, and the browser has a cheap, jumpy feel to it. The internal storage of HTC phones is rubbish, which does matter and there's not enough decent apps, contrary to what people say. There are no decent alternatives in my opinion. I would buy a cheap iPod Touch and a cheap phone with a good battery life. The iPhone still a pain to edit text on though if you new to it. It's just what you are used to.

06-01-2011, 15:56	#9
sotek Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,200	Quote: Originally Posted by whoever,hey The iPhone still a pain to edit text on though if you new to it. It's just what you are used to. And to be fair the redesigned Android keyboard in Gingerbread is a significant improvement. IMO it is now on a par with the iPhone. I have happily ditched all of the additional keyboard apps I have tried (even swype) and can 'type' much faster and accurately using the native application.

06-01-2011, 16:10	#10
moox Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 14,645	Quote: Originally Posted by Harry Redknapp Get a droid X, that phone is meant to be good. It was seen as a formidable competitor to the iphone this summer.. and I think its around £199 or cheaper You could get a Droid X, but you wouldn't be able to use it. It is only compatible with CDMA2000 networks, which we don't use in the UK.

06-01-2011, 16:20	#11
BOOTHY2905 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,512	Desire HD is free on select vodafone tarrifs. Has a bigger screen, and who gives a damn about internal storage when you get a 16GB card with it. The internets faster by a country mile than the 3G iPhone phone and it also does HD video, but has an 8 meg camera to edge it. I used an Iphone 4 for a few weeks and thought it was rubbish, but then again I hate everything apple because they are so up themselves.

06-01-2011, 17:57	#12
TelevisionUser Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Storbritannia Posts: 28,930	Quote: Originally Posted by psionic The San Francisco on PAYG from Orange is cheap (once they get them back in stock!). http://shop.orange.co.uk/mobile-phon...range-in-white i know someone who's got that mobile now and they're very pleased with it. They were gobsmacked by the number of Android apps that were available for it!

06-01-2011, 18:40	#13
roland69 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Manchester, U.K Posts: 323	Quote: Originally Posted by TelevisionUser i know someone who's got that mobile now and they're very pleased with it. They were gobsmacked by the number of Android apps that were available for it! Same here, i bought this in november, and it's a pretty good phone for the price

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