Whats the most Popular Smartphone out there

ney · 15-09-2011, 22:36

Apart from an Iphone that I know almost half the country has and Blackburry that I know seems to be just as popular as an Iphone. Whats the other most popular smartphone or smartphones out there.

Darren

c4rv · 15-09-2011, 22:49

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology...nokia-rim-lose

ney · 15-09-2011, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by c4rv

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology...nokia-rim-lose

Thanks for the link.

Darren

paulbrock · 15-09-2011, 23:31

Galaxy SII is the best selling at the moment. It's also very cool, I've got one. Recommended.

MyPhoneDeals · 16-09-2011, 18:03

Yep Darren you missed out Android which as you can see from the link is very much in the ascendancy. Android started out as an overly techy open source alternative to the iPhone, but it's a very complete and user friendly smartphone OS now.

As Paul said, the Samsung S2 is a fantastic phone and has the 'best smartphone' crown at the moment. The HTC Sensation is right on its heels.

The great thing about Android is that you've got a huge range of handsets to choose from.. if you want a budget option, I'd recommend looking at the Samsung Galaxy Ace and HTC Wildfire S.

The Sack · 17-09-2011, 09:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyPhoneDeals

if you want a budget option, I'd recommend looking at the Samsung Galaxy Ace and HTC Wildfire S.

Motorola Defy+ (or discounted Defy), same price but miles better than the Wildfire S and much better than the Galaxy Ace

neo_wales · 17-09-2011, 10:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by c4rv

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology...nokia-rim-lose

The link is about 6 months old.

Interesting data on this link
http://gigaom.com/2010/08/02/android...ne-in-the-u-s/

legends wear 7 · 17-09-2011, 11:46

2years ago just about all my mates and associates had iPhones, now they all have HTC with a few moving to samsung recently

neo_wales · 18-09-2011, 04:11

Apple are not seen as a good fashion item with a lot of bright youngsters these days, my two see the iphone as a 'chav' phone and would not be seen dead using one.

dontpannic · 19-09-2011, 09:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by neo_wales

Apple are not seen as a good fashion item with a lot of bright youngsters these days, my two see the iphone as a 'chav' phone and would not be seen dead using one.

Of course, that definitely accurately describes all iPhone users doesn't it.

neo_wales · 19-09-2011, 10:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by dontpannic

Of course, that definitely accurately describes all iPhone users doesn't it.

Seems to describe a lot of them here in South Wales, all the rough diamonds seem to favour iPhones or BB, you see them walking the streets, hoods up, heads bowed tapping away. My lad finished uni this year and literally none of his friends would have an iPhone; I met a bunch of them at his birthday bash last year and asked "anybody use an iPhone" and the replies were nothing short of sneers lol (bit naughty really as I'd just paid for thirty one dinners). My daughters 'group' are the same, they see the phone as 'tacky' really. Son's chums tend to be techie types and its android all the way, daughters pals seem to be split between android and a few have BB. I suspect neither group want to be seen as sheep.

I don't give a hoot, so long as I can make a phone call.

Richard Grand · 19-09-2011, 11:56

Anyone else waiting for the iPhone 5?

asyousay · 19-09-2011, 12:43

I have never heard anybody call the iPhone chavy as most chavs can not afford the price . It is a high end phone!

paulbrock · 19-09-2011, 12:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by asyousay

I have never heard anybody call the iPhone chavy as most chavs can not afford the price . It is a high end phone!

they used to say that about Burberry. Having a high price tag doesn't stop something becoming chavvy....

asyousay · 19-09-2011, 12:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulbrock

they used to say that about Burberry. Having a high price tag doesn't stop something becoming chavvy....

Yes but the chavs never wore " real" Burberry . They was all snide rip offs.

paulbrock · 19-09-2011, 12:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by asyousay

Yes but the chavs never wore " real" Burberry . They was all snide rip offs.

I think chavs are responsible for a high amount of 'designer' gear purchases in this country....real ones, not just the ripoffs.

asyousay · 19-09-2011, 13:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulbrock

I think chavs are responsible for a high amount of 'designer' gear purchases in this country....real ones, not just the ripoffs.

That may be the case but I don't know any chavs that could afford Burberry hats for £150 or a jacket for £600 . The mass majority was snides off a Market stall .

Of course chavs can buy the low end designer stuff - Nike is a designer brand .

We saw from the Riots that most of them had blackberrys and not IPhones . Because they are cheaper to buy and use.

paulbrock · 19-09-2011, 13:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by asyousay

We saw from the Riots that most of them had blackberrys and not IPhones .

agreed.

Quote:

Because they are cheaper to buy and use.

supposition. Alternately it could be because BBM is very popular in that age range and iphones are no longer seen as cool, the point made by neo_wales.

Quote:

Originally Posted by asyousay

That may be the case but I don't know any chavs that could afford Burberry hats for £150 or a jacket for £600.

See that depends entirely. I'd put the vast majority of stereotypical "Essex boys" and girls in the chav bracket; and they aren't a particularly poor demographic.

chav, and more importantly 'uncool' doesn't necessarily correlate with a lack of money.

dontpannic · 19-09-2011, 13:33

So we turn to me, a relatively normal 23 year old. Am I suddenly a chav if I have an iPhone, a geek if I have an Android handset, or a rioter if I have a Blackberry?

Stop the mindless stereotyping, please. I have an iPhone because it does what I want it to do. Not because I'm following a herd or want one because its an iPhone.

paulbrock · 19-09-2011, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by dontpannic

So we turn to me, a relatively normal 23 year old. Am I suddenly a chav if I have an iPhone, a geek if I have an Android handset, or a rioter if I have a Blackberry?

Stop the mindless stereotyping, please. I have an iPhone because it does what I want it to do. Not because I'm following a herd or want one because its an iPhone.

chavs have iphones doesn't mean iphone= chav.

As to what you are, this chart may be handy.

http://www.csectioncomics.com/2010/1...lackberry.html

(obviously the last row is US-centric, and needs a UK version)

LostFool · 19-09-2011, 14:07

We have a corporate account with Vodafone and pretty much allow people to have whatever phone the want. Two years ago most had Blackberrys (I still do!) but there was a gradual shift towards the iPhone 3 and 4 - not because they were a better business phone but they were better for posing down the pub with. Recently however, most of the "trendies" who always want the latest, greatest, phone have been getting Samasung Galaxys S II as their upgrades are due.

The reason I hear that many people are going off iPhones is that they are so locked down to the Apple Way. Android is a much more open a flexible mobile OS and there is a much wider range of devices to suit all needs and budgets. There is no way that Apple will change that philosophy but they have lost a lot of momentum and market share recently. The iPhone 5 needs to be spectacular to catch up with HTC and Samsung.

Personally, I'm sticking with my BB Torch. The best smartphone I've had and I'm in no rush to change it.

lancywhite1203 · 26-09-2011, 10:02

i think an undroid phone is a good choice.

dontpannic · 26-09-2011, 11:26

rofl - shall we try to play the spambots against each other? I do like the sound of an undroid phone though

15-09-2011, 22:36	#1
ney Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Scotland, Dunfermline Area Posts: 10,704	Whats the most Popular Smartphone out there Apart from an Iphone that I know almost half the country has and Blackburry that I know seems to be just as popular as an Iphone. Whats the other most popular smartphone or smartphones out there. Darren

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15-09-2011, 22:49	#2
c4rv Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 16,218	http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology...nokia-rim-lose

15-09-2011, 23:06	#3
ney Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Scotland, Dunfermline Area Posts: 10,704	Quote: Originally Posted by c4rv http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology...nokia-rim-lose Thanks for the link. Darren

15-09-2011, 23:31	#4
paulbrock Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wapping, London Posts: 16,222	Galaxy SII is the best selling at the moment. It's also very cool, I've got one. Recommended.

16-09-2011, 18:03	#5
MyPhoneDeals Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8	Yep Darren you missed out Android which as you can see from the link is very much in the ascendancy. Android started out as an overly techy open source alternative to the iPhone, but it's a very complete and user friendly smartphone OS now. As Paul said, the Samsung S2 is a fantastic phone and has the 'best smartphone' crown at the moment. The HTC Sensation is right on its heels. The great thing about Android is that you've got a huge range of handsets to choose from.. if you want a budget option, I'd recommend looking at the Samsung Galaxy Ace and HTC Wildfire S.

17-09-2011, 09:30	#6
The Sack Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: S6 1SW WTID UTO FTB Posts: 6,327	Quote: Originally Posted by MyPhoneDeals if you want a budget option, I'd recommend looking at the Samsung Galaxy Ace and HTC Wildfire S. Motorola Defy+ (or discounted Defy), same price but miles better than the Wildfire S and much better than the Galaxy Ace

17-09-2011, 10:13	#7
neo_wales Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Wales/Gran Canaria Posts: 8,298	Quote: Originally Posted by c4rv http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology...nokia-rim-lose The link is about 6 months old. Interesting data on this link http://gigaom.com/2010/08/02/android...ne-in-the-u-s/

17-09-2011, 11:46	#8
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	2years ago just about all my mates and associates had iPhones, now they all have HTC with a few moving to samsung recently

18-09-2011, 04:11	#9
neo_wales Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Wales/Gran Canaria Posts: 8,298	Apple are not seen as a good fashion item with a lot of bright youngsters these days, my two see the iphone as a 'chav' phone and would not be seen dead using one.

19-09-2011, 09:45	#10
dontpannic Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orpington, Kent Posts: 2,344	Quote: Originally Posted by neo_wales Apple are not seen as a good fashion item with a lot of bright youngsters these days, my two see the iphone as a 'chav' phone and would not be seen dead using one. Of course, that definitely accurately describes all iPhone users doesn't it.

19-09-2011, 10:37	#11
neo_wales Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Wales/Gran Canaria Posts: 8,298	Quote: Originally Posted by dontpannic Of course, that definitely accurately describes all iPhone users doesn't it. Seems to describe a lot of them here in South Wales, all the rough diamonds seem to favour iPhones or BB, you see them walking the streets, hoods up, heads bowed tapping away. My lad finished uni this year and literally none of his friends would have an iPhone; I met a bunch of them at his birthday bash last year and asked "anybody use an iPhone" and the replies were nothing short of sneers lol (bit naughty really as I'd just paid for thirty one dinners). My daughters 'group' are the same, they see the phone as 'tacky' really. Son's chums tend to be techie types and its android all the way, daughters pals seem to be split between android and a few have BB. I suspect neither group want to be seen as sheep. I don't give a hoot, so long as I can make a phone call.

19-09-2011, 11:56	#12
Richard Grand Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4	Anyone else waiting for the iPhone 5?

19-09-2011, 12:43	#13
asyousay Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London Posts: 35,635	I have never heard anybody call the iPhone chavy as most chavs can not afford the price . It is a high end phone!

19-09-2011, 12:46	#14
paulbrock Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wapping, London Posts: 16,222	Quote: Originally Posted by asyousay I have never heard anybody call the iPhone chavy as most chavs can not afford the price . It is a high end phone! they used to say that about Burberry. Having a high price tag doesn't stop something becoming chavvy....

19-09-2011, 12:47	#15
asyousay Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London Posts: 35,635	Quote: Originally Posted by paulbrock they used to say that about Burberry. Having a high price tag doesn't stop something becoming chavvy.... Yes but the chavs never wore " real" Burberry . They was all snide rip offs.

19-09-2011, 12:50	#16
paulbrock Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wapping, London Posts: 16,222	Quote: Originally Posted by asyousay Yes but the chavs never wore " real" Burberry . They was all snide rip offs. I think chavs are responsible for a high amount of 'designer' gear purchases in this country....real ones, not just the ripoffs.

19-09-2011, 13:14	#17
asyousay Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London Posts: 35,635	Quote: Originally Posted by paulbrock I think chavs are responsible for a high amount of 'designer' gear purchases in this country....real ones, not just the ripoffs. That may be the case but I don't know any chavs that could afford Burberry hats for £150 or a jacket for £600 . The mass majority was snides off a Market stall . Of course chavs can buy the low end designer stuff - Nike is a designer brand . We saw from the Riots that most of them had blackberrys and not IPhones . Because they are cheaper to buy and use.

19-09-2011, 13:18	#18
paulbrock Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wapping, London Posts: 16,222	Quote: Originally Posted by asyousay We saw from the Riots that most of them had blackberrys and not IPhones . agreed. Quote: Because they are cheaper to buy and use. supposition. Alternately it could be because BBM is very popular in that age range and iphones are no longer seen as cool, the point made by neo_wales. Quote: Originally Posted by asyousay That may be the case but I don't know any chavs that could afford Burberry hats for £150 or a jacket for £600. See that depends entirely. I'd put the vast majority of stereotypical "Essex boys" and girls in the chav bracket; and they aren't a particularly poor demographic. chav, and more importantly 'uncool' doesn't necessarily correlate with a lack of money.

19-09-2011, 13:33	#19
dontpannic Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orpington, Kent Posts: 2,344	So we turn to me, a relatively normal 23 year old. Am I suddenly a chav if I have an iPhone, a geek if I have an Android handset, or a rioter if I have a Blackberry? Stop the mindless stereotyping, please. I have an iPhone because it does what I want it to do. Not because I'm following a herd or want one because its an iPhone.

19-09-2011, 13:37	#20
paulbrock Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wapping, London Posts: 16,222	Quote: Originally Posted by dontpannic So we turn to me, a relatively normal 23 year old. Am I suddenly a chav if I have an iPhone, a geek if I have an Android handset, or a rioter if I have a Blackberry? Stop the mindless stereotyping, please. I have an iPhone because it does what I want it to do. Not because I'm following a herd or want one because its an iPhone. chavs have iphones doesn't mean iphone= chav. As to what you are, this chart may be handy. http://www.csectioncomics.com/2010/1...lackberry.html (obviously the last row is US-centric, and needs a UK version)

19-09-2011, 14:07	#21
LostFool Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 59,737	We have a corporate account with Vodafone and pretty much allow people to have whatever phone the want. Two years ago most had Blackberrys (I still do!) but there was a gradual shift towards the iPhone 3 and 4 - not because they were a better business phone but they were better for posing down the pub with. Recently however, most of the "trendies" who always want the latest, greatest, phone have been getting Samasung Galaxys S II as their upgrades are due. The reason I hear that many people are going off iPhones is that they are so locked down to the Apple Way. Android is a much more open a flexible mobile OS and there is a much wider range of devices to suit all needs and budgets. There is no way that Apple will change that philosophy but they have lost a lot of momentum and market share recently. The iPhone 5 needs to be spectacular to catch up with HTC and Samsung. Personally, I'm sticking with my BB Torch. The best smartphone I've had and I'm in no rush to change it.

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lancywhite1203 Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 10	i think an undroid phone is a good choice.

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dontpannic Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orpington, Kent Posts: 2,344	rofl - shall we try to play the spambots against each other? I do like the sound of an undroid phone though