Iphone 4 or htc

madzook · 16-09-2011, 09:13

Hi all

My wifes contract is up and looking at getting an upgrade not sure which to go for the iphone 4 or the htc,ive got the iphone 4 but not had much experience with the htc,which of the htc range is the best

thanks andy

dav9 · 16-09-2011, 09:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by madzook

Hi all

My wifes contract is up and looking at getting an upgrade not sure which to go for the iphone 4 or the htc,ive got the iphone 4 but not had much experience with the htc,which of the htc range is the best

thanks andy

have aloook at the samsung galaxy s 2,its meant to be best at moment

grumpyoldbat · 16-09-2011, 09:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by madzook

Hi all

My wifes contract is up and looking at getting an upgrade not sure which to go for the iphone 4 or the htc,ive got the iphone 4 but not had much experience with the htc,which of the htc range is the best

thanks andy

Shouldn't she choose her own phone rather than you decide for her? Phones are very personal things. Different people like different things for a range of reasons. What's good for the goose isn't necessarily good for the gander in this case!

madzook · 16-09-2011, 09:57

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Originally Posted by grumpyoldbat

Shouldn't she choose her own phone rather than you decide for her? Phones are very personal things. Different people like different things for a range of reasons. What's good for the goose isn't necessarily good for the gander in this case!

she is the 1 choosing the phone she likes the iphone and htc phones but she ent sure which to go for

TheBigM · 16-09-2011, 09:59

HTC Titan

paul.fisher · 16-09-2011, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by madzook

Hi all

My wifes contract is up and looking at getting an upgrade not sure which to go for the iphone 4 or the htc,ive got the iphone 4 but not had much experience with the htc,which of the htc range is the best

thanks andy

Hey, iPhones are very intuitive and don't require a great technical skill to be able to use one. I personally think they are the best option out there for smartphones.

I would suggest holding back just a few weeks though. The iPhone 5 is imminent (many people suggesting an october release) and if your wife is about to be locked down into a contract for a couple of years, she might as well have the latest technology...

paulbrock · 16-09-2011, 10:36

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Originally Posted by paul.fisher

she might as well have the latest technology...

latest Apple technology at any rate

c4rv · 16-09-2011, 11:09

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Originally Posted by paul.fisher

Hey, iPhones are very intuitive and don't require a great technical skill to be able to use one. I personally think they are the best option out there for smartphones.

I would suggest holding back just a few weeks though. The iPhone 5 is imminent (many people suggesting an october release) and if your wife is about to be locked down into a contract for a couple of years, she might as well have the latest technology...

if she is not interested in all the advanced features then get the simplest phone possible that supports what she wants to do.

Remember HTC is a manufacture, it runs Android OS as does Samsung galaxy SII and lots of other phones. HTC, Samsung, etc then get to add their own front end to Android so you can have two phones both running android but have different look and feel. A lot of users like the HTC Sense interface and though their hardware may not be as good as Galaxy SII they find the interface easier to use.

Personally I would say that if she wants a product that has been pre-configured and basically works without any fiddling then go for the apple. If she wants something that she is willing to spend some time customising and offers more flexibility then go for an android.

Also I would say that bigger screen does not always mean better. It generally reduces battery life and she may find it too big to hold comfortably.

paulbrock · 16-09-2011, 11:14

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Originally Posted by c4rv

she may find it too big to hold comfortably.

*snort*

Stiggles · 16-09-2011, 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by c4rv

if she is not interested in all the advanced features then get the simplest phone possible that supports what she wants to do.

Remember HTC is a manufacture, it runs Android OS as does Samsung galaxy SII and lots of other phones. HTC, Samsung, etc then get to add their own front end to Android so you can have two phones both running android but have different look and feel. A lot of users like the HTC Sense interface and though their hardware may not be as good as Galaxy SII they find the interface easier to use.

Personally I would say that if she wants a product that has been pre-configured and basically works without any fiddling then go for the apple. If she wants something that she is willing to spend some time customising and offers more flexibility then go for an android.

Also I would say that bigger screen does not always mean better. It generally reduces battery life and she may find it too big to hold comfortably.

Only HTC Sense is miles better than anything apple have and the battery life on a Desire HD for example i found better than the iphone 4.

c4rv · 16-09-2011, 12:01

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Originally Posted by Stiggles

Only HTC Sense is miles better than anything apple have and the battery life on a Desire HD for example i found better than the iphone 4.

While I really like sense and think its the best interface out there on any mobile device, I would suggest anybody looking at getting a phone to try it out before plonking down any cash rather then just basing it on internet purchase.

alanwarwic · 16-09-2011, 18:17

Seems there is now a chance all HTC Android phones could be banned in the US.
Apple suggests "HTC could replace lost Android sales with phones the company makes using Microsoft Corp's Windows Phone operating system".

This one relates to the Apple patent for a 'tap to dial' a phone number that is contained in emails.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/t...w/10003751.cms

ney · 16-09-2011, 20:19

My sister since getting the Iphone 3gs will not pass it and says the Iphone is the best out there. I got the HTC Desire S last week. It tane me a few days to get used to it but I find its a great phone,
Signal on the HTC is great in 97% of my town.
Only thing I will say though is that when my HTC has had no signal my sisters Iphone has had at lest one bar for signal and we are both on 02.

Darren

wiseguy100 · 16-09-2011, 20:50

without trying to sound sexist, the galaxy S2 really isn't a ladies phone.

edEx · 16-09-2011, 20:52

Wait until the beginning of October. All signs point towards a new iPhone about to be released. Might as well compare the latest Galaxy against the latest iPhone.

alanwarwic · 16-09-2011, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiseguy100

without trying to sound sexist, the galaxy S2 really isn't a ladies phone.

Interestingly on Android the most used apps are Facebook for women and Google Maps for men.

http://m.zdnet.com/blog/facebook/wom...droid-app/3637

grumpyoldbat · 16-09-2011, 22:05

It's worth your wife also looking at the HTC or Samsung Windows Phone7 devices. That's a nice operating system too. Worth considering all the options!

The Sack · 17-09-2011, 09:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiseguy100

without trying to sound sexist, the galaxy S2 really isn't a ladies phone.

Of course it is, you need a handbag to carry it around.

neo_wales · 17-09-2011, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwarwic

Seems there is now a chance all HTC Android phones could be banned in the US.
Apple suggests "HTC could replace lost Android sales with phones the company makes using Microsoft Corp's Windows Phone operating system".

This one relates to the Apple patent for a 'tap to dial' a phone number that is contained in emails.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/t...w/10003751.cms

From the link
"Apple said in an Aug. 25 filing there is no shortage of smartphones on the market and HTC could replace lost Android sales with phones the company makes using Microsoft Corp's Windows Phone operating system. "

Methinks Android is hurting them.

tghe-retford · 17-09-2011, 11:12

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Originally Posted by neo_wales

From the link
"Apple said in an Aug. 25 filing there is no shortage of smartphones on the market and HTC could replace lost Android sales with phones the company makes using Microsoft Corp's Windows Phone operating system. "

Apple telling HTC to use Windows Phone... Microsoft's, it's main competitor in the computing industry, Windows Phone...

Either insanity has started to hit Apple (who'd I think would rather promote its own range of phones rather than tell a competitor who takes business away from Apple how to run their business) or they're planning something legally BIG against Google, namely the wiping out of Android from the face of the Earth through the courts of the US, Europe and beyond.

tghe-retford · 17-09-2011, 11:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwarwic

Seems there is now a chance all HTC Android phones could be banned in the US.

And what would happen there, mass product recall or people arrested for using a phone with Android?

If Apple started taking down every other phone OS developer with threats of patent infringement, I hope the EU and US competition authorities start to investigate their behaviour and bring forward sanctions should they find anti-competitive practices. If anything, these pathetic "patent wars" have got to end.

paulbrock · 17-09-2011, 15:04

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Originally Posted by The Sack

Of course it is, you need a handbag to carry it around.

fits fine in my pocket, in fact being lighter and thinner than the iphone, can hardly tell its there

alanwarwic · 17-09-2011, 15:45

Obviously if you are offered either it may be better to choose the iPhone 4, if only for its resale value,

boyzie · 17-09-2011, 15:57

IPhone 4.............No contest.

neo_wales · 17-09-2011, 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by tghe-retford

Apple telling HTC to use Windows Phone... Microsoft's, it's main competitor in the computing industry, Windows Phone...

Either insanity has started to hit Apple (who'd I think would rather promote its own range of phones rather than tell a competitor who takes business away from Apple how to run their business) or they're planning something legally BIG against Google, namely the wiping out of Android from the face of the Earth through the courts of the US, Europe and beyond.

I can't see the global courts telling Mr Jobs "OK, the world is yours"

16-09-2011, 09:13	#1
madzook Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 120	Iphone 4 or htc Hi all My wifes contract is up and looking at getting an upgrade not sure which to go for the iphone 4 or the htc,ive got the iphone 4 but not had much experience with the htc,which of the htc range is the best thanks andy

16-09-2011, 09:34	#2
dav9 Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LANCASHIRE Posts: 31	Quote: Originally Posted by madzook Hi all My wifes contract is up and looking at getting an upgrade not sure which to go for the iphone 4 or the htc,ive got the iphone 4 but not had much experience with the htc,which of the htc range is the best thanks andy have aloook at the samsung galaxy s 2,its meant to be best at moment

16-09-2011, 09:53	#3
grumpyoldbat Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,636	Quote: Originally Posted by madzook Hi all My wifes contract is up and looking at getting an upgrade not sure which to go for the iphone 4 or the htc,ive got the iphone 4 but not had much experience with the htc,which of the htc range is the best thanks andy Shouldn't she choose her own phone rather than you decide for her? Phones are very personal things. Different people like different things for a range of reasons. What's good for the goose isn't necessarily good for the gander in this case!

16-09-2011, 09:57	#4
madzook Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 120	Quote: Originally Posted by grumpyoldbat Shouldn't she choose her own phone rather than you decide for her? Phones are very personal things. Different people like different things for a range of reasons. What's good for the goose isn't necessarily good for the gander in this case! she is the 1 choosing the phone she likes the iphone and htc phones but she ent sure which to go for

16-09-2011, 09:59	#5
TheBigM Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: moon Posts: 12,983	HTC Titan

16-09-2011, 10:16	#6
paul.fisher Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 346	Quote: Originally Posted by madzook Hi all My wifes contract is up and looking at getting an upgrade not sure which to go for the iphone 4 or the htc,ive got the iphone 4 but not had much experience with the htc,which of the htc range is the best thanks andy Hey, iPhones are very intuitive and don't require a great technical skill to be able to use one. I personally think they are the best option out there for smartphones. I would suggest holding back just a few weeks though. The iPhone 5 is imminent (many people suggesting an october release) and if your wife is about to be locked down into a contract for a couple of years, she might as well have the latest technology...

16-09-2011, 10:36	#7
paulbrock Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wapping, London Posts: 16,222	Quote: Originally Posted by paul.fisher she might as well have the latest technology... latest Apple technology at any rate

16-09-2011, 11:09	#8
c4rv Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 16,218	Quote: Originally Posted by paul.fisher Hey, iPhones are very intuitive and don't require a great technical skill to be able to use one. I personally think they are the best option out there for smartphones. I would suggest holding back just a few weeks though. The iPhone 5 is imminent (many people suggesting an october release) and if your wife is about to be locked down into a contract for a couple of years, she might as well have the latest technology... if she is not interested in all the advanced features then get the simplest phone possible that supports what she wants to do. Remember HTC is a manufacture, it runs Android OS as does Samsung galaxy SII and lots of other phones. HTC, Samsung, etc then get to add their own front end to Android so you can have two phones both running android but have different look and feel. A lot of users like the HTC Sense interface and though their hardware may not be as good as Galaxy SII they find the interface easier to use. Personally I would say that if she wants a product that has been pre-configured and basically works without any fiddling then go for the apple. If she wants something that she is willing to spend some time customising and offers more flexibility then go for an android. Also I would say that bigger screen does not always mean better. It generally reduces battery life and she may find it too big to hold comfortably.

16-09-2011, 11:14	#9
paulbrock Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wapping, London Posts: 16,222	Quote: Originally Posted by c4rv she may find it too big to hold comfortably. snort

16-09-2011, 11:32	#10
Stiggles Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 9,293	Quote: Originally Posted by c4rv if she is not interested in all the advanced features then get the simplest phone possible that supports what she wants to do. Remember HTC is a manufacture, it runs Android OS as does Samsung galaxy SII and lots of other phones. HTC, Samsung, etc then get to add their own front end to Android so you can have two phones both running android but have different look and feel. A lot of users like the HTC Sense interface and though their hardware may not be as good as Galaxy SII they find the interface easier to use. Personally I would say that if she wants a product that has been pre-configured and basically works without any fiddling then go for the apple. If she wants something that she is willing to spend some time customising and offers more flexibility then go for an android. Also I would say that bigger screen does not always mean better. It generally reduces battery life and she may find it too big to hold comfortably. Only HTC Sense is miles better than anything apple have and the battery life on a Desire HD for example i found better than the iphone 4.

16-09-2011, 12:01	#11
c4rv Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 16,218	Quote: Originally Posted by Stiggles Only HTC Sense is miles better than anything apple have and the battery life on a Desire HD for example i found better than the iphone 4. While I really like sense and think its the best interface out there on any mobile device, I would suggest anybody looking at getting a phone to try it out before plonking down any cash rather then just basing it on internet purchase.

16-09-2011, 18:17	#12
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	Seems there is now a chance all HTC Android phones could be banned in the US. Apple suggests "HTC could replace lost Android sales with phones the company makes using Microsoft Corp's Windows Phone operating system". This one relates to the Apple patent for a 'tap to dial' a phone number that is contained in emails. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/t...w/10003751.cms

16-09-2011, 20:19	#13
ney Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Scotland, Dunfermline Area Posts: 10,704	My sister since getting the Iphone 3gs will not pass it and says the Iphone is the best out there. I got the HTC Desire S last week. It tane me a few days to get used to it but I find its a great phone, Signal on the HTC is great in 97% of my town. Only thing I will say though is that when my HTC has had no signal my sisters Iphone has had at lest one bar for signal and we are both on 02. Darren

16-09-2011, 20:50	#14
wiseguy100 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hull, England Posts: 1,135	without trying to sound sexist, the galaxy S2 really isn't a ladies phone.

16-09-2011, 20:52	#15
edEx Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Londres, Tierra del Fuego Posts: 12,952	Wait until the beginning of October. All signs point towards a new iPhone about to be released. Might as well compare the latest Galaxy against the latest iPhone.

16-09-2011, 22:03	#16
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	Quote: Originally Posted by wiseguy100 without trying to sound sexist, the galaxy S2 really isn't a ladies phone. Interestingly on Android the most used apps are Facebook for women and Google Maps for men. http://m.zdnet.com/blog/facebook/wom...droid-app/3637

16-09-2011, 22:05	#17
grumpyoldbat Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,636	It's worth your wife also looking at the HTC or Samsung Windows Phone7 devices. That's a nice operating system too. Worth considering all the options!

17-09-2011, 09:27	#18
The Sack Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: S6 1SW WTID UTO FTB Posts: 6,327	Quote: Originally Posted by wiseguy100 without trying to sound sexist, the galaxy S2 really isn't a ladies phone. Of course it is, you need a handbag to carry it around.

17-09-2011, 10:27	#19
neo_wales Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Wales/Gran Canaria Posts: 8,298	Quote: Originally Posted by alanwarwic Seems there is now a chance all HTC Android phones could be banned in the US. Apple suggests "HTC could replace lost Android sales with phones the company makes using Microsoft Corp's Windows Phone operating system". This one relates to the Apple patent for a 'tap to dial' a phone number that is contained in emails. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/t...w/10003751.cms From the link "Apple said in an Aug. 25 filing there is no shortage of smartphones on the market and HTC could replace lost Android sales with phones the company makes using Microsoft Corp's Windows Phone operating system. " Methinks Android is hurting them.

17-09-2011, 11:12	#20
tghe-retford Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Retford Posts: 20,464	Quote: Originally Posted by neo_wales From the link "Apple said in an Aug. 25 filing there is no shortage of smartphones on the market and HTC could replace lost Android sales with phones the company makes using Microsoft Corp's Windows Phone operating system. " Apple telling HTC to use Windows Phone... Microsoft's, it's main competitor in the computing industry, Windows Phone... Either insanity has started to hit Apple (who'd I think would rather promote its own range of phones rather than tell a competitor who takes business away from Apple how to run their business) or they're planning something legally BIG against Google, namely the wiping out of Android from the face of the Earth through the courts of the US, Europe and beyond.

17-09-2011, 11:20	#21
tghe-retford Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Retford Posts: 20,464	Quote: Originally Posted by alanwarwic Seems there is now a chance all HTC Android phones could be banned in the US. And what would happen there, mass product recall or people arrested for using a phone with Android? If Apple started taking down every other phone OS developer with threats of patent infringement, I hope the EU and US competition authorities start to investigate their behaviour and bring forward sanctions should they find anti-competitive practices. If anything, these pathetic "patent wars" have got to end.

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Iphone 4 or htc

17-09-2011, 15:04	#22
paulbrock Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wapping, London Posts: 16,222	Quote: Originally Posted by The Sack Of course it is, you need a handbag to carry it around. fits fine in my pocket, in fact being lighter and thinner than the iphone, can hardly tell its there

17-09-2011, 15:45	#23
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	Obviously if you are offered either it may be better to choose the iPhone 4, if only for its resale value,

17-09-2011, 15:57	#24
boyzie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St Osyth Posts: 3,249	IPhone 4.............No contest.

17-09-2011, 18:15	#25
neo_wales Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Wales/Gran Canaria Posts: 8,298	Quote: Originally Posted by tghe-retford Apple telling HTC to use Windows Phone... Microsoft's, it's main competitor in the computing industry, Windows Phone... Either insanity has started to hit Apple (who'd I think would rather promote its own range of phones rather than tell a competitor who takes business away from Apple how to run their business) or they're planning something legally BIG against Google, namely the wiping out of Android from the face of the Earth through the courts of the US, Europe and beyond. I can't see the global courts telling Mr Jobs "OK, the world is yours"