Surprised Samsung has the highest satisfaction (and Moto the worst). Will be interesting to see how the landscape changes next year.
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1/3 of Non-AT&T Smartphone Customers Would Have Purchased iPhone on Their Carriers
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I'm very happy with the Android OS. I don't like my current phone (Motorola), but I am looking forward to upgrading to a better device (not Motorola). I don't have any interest in switching to the iPhone. I'll probably get a HTC device next time.
I have even contacted apple about this but:
after their update to change the algorithm for the reception bars , on at&t i now have damn near no reception, and always have my iphone searching for a signal. that my friends and of course the use of flash and the tethering and the size of the droid x screen is why i will be switching to Verizon ASAP!! and not to mention the video out capabilities of the droid line and the numerous other items on the droid phone alone is why i am switching to the droid, no matter if Verizon gets the iphone or not!
i can still be a computer apple fan boy, i just dont have to own everything made by apple! Google tv here i come!
offer more expandability and you encourage more profits and more clientele!
just a bit i leaned in business school, that if you hold too much back for far too long from the consumer, you eventually end up loosing those consumers!
after their update to change the algorithm for the reception bars , on at&t i now have damn near no reception, and always have my iphone searching for a signal. that my friends and of course the use of flash and the tethering and the size of the droid x screen is why i will be switching to Verizon ASAP!! and not to mention the video out capabilities of the droid line and the numerous other items on the droid phone alone is why i am switching to the droid, no matter if Verizon gets the iphone or not!
i can still be a computer apple fan boy, i just dont have to own everything made by apple! Google tv here i come!
offer more expandability and you encourage more profits and more clientele!
just a bit i leaned in business school, that if you hold too much back for far too long from the consumer, you eventually end up loosing those consumers!
What to Buy vs. Satisfied
I think there's a big difference here. I had an iPhone 3G, but after two years of pretty miserable cell phone service, as well as my cell phone being my only phone, I decided to switch back to Verizon and chose a Droid X. Am I happy with this phone? Absolutely. The screen is gorgeous, there are some great widgets available for it and it's comparable to my iPhone. But that's just the thing, it's comparable, not as good. I've had issues with a couple of the music players before finally finding one that works, but it's still not iTunes integration. I don't have access to the apps I bought, though these are mostly games, so nothing but entertainment. So, Am I happy with my purchase? Yup. Would I have bought an iPhone if it was available? In a second, which is why I paid the extra for a one year contract. Figured nothing wrong with hedging a bet
I think there's a big difference here. I had an iPhone 3G, but after two years of pretty miserable cell phone service, as well as my cell phone being my only phone, I decided to switch back to Verizon and chose a Droid X. Am I happy with this phone? Absolutely. The screen is gorgeous, there are some great widgets available for it and it's comparable to my iPhone. But that's just the thing, it's comparable, not as good. I've had issues with a couple of the music players before finally finding one that works, but it's still not iTunes integration. I don't have access to the apps I bought, though these are mostly games, so nothing but entertainment. So, Am I happy with my purchase? Yup. Would I have bought an iPhone if it was available? In a second, which is why I paid the extra for a one year contract. Figured nothing wrong with hedging a bet
With AT&T my iPhone is unusable at work and at home. It's extremely annoying.
What's the point of having a phone that doesn't work in the two places you spend the majority of your time?
That's an understandable response considering that's the way people are already used to when purchasing a new phone.
I bought my iPad directly from Apple and didn't have leave my home to get my service activated. It was all done from the Ipad itself. I'll choose this way to activate service anytime over traditional going to the store and waiting like a long time until a representative is available to "help" you.
I bought my iPad directly from Apple and didn't have leave my home to get my service activated. It was all done from the Ipad itself. I'll choose this way to activate service anytime over traditional going to the store and waiting like a long time until a representative is available to "help" you.
Imagine if you would be able to use any carrier depending on location's signal without having to do anything additional or having to pay for roaming charges.
I think this is what Apple wants to do with their Universal Built-in SIM idea.
You get your service from Apple, who's actually reselling the services of multiple carriers, while saving you money and eliminating weak spots.
Nah...Verizon is slower...and no concurrent voice/data.
Come in in (to AT&T) folks.....don't let those never-ending Verizon rumors fool you. Your missing out on a great smart phone.
I guess I have to admit I'm an iPhone fanboi (but not an Apple fanboi). I really like the flexibility of the apps, the stability of iOS, and just the overall performance of the iPhone. Plus, I'm locked into a contract with AT&T, so I'm kind of stuck at this point, hoping that AT&T will improve their network (probably a hopeless cause).
And more would buy an iPhone if it had flash, or a Mac if it has blue Ray. U really think Steve cares? He does what he wants.
to be honest i was about to switch to a htc evo about 3 weeks ago, my GF purchased one and to be honest i really liked it, maybe more than my iPhone3gs. i was almost going to switch due to the bennefit of sprint which is very good in my area coverage wise... that was until she had it for a few weeks and i realized how much android is anoying and right now i would not switch after i have used heres for a while.. although the big screen is nice.
crazy, but true. I hate ATT. been with them for years now.
I can only hope that once a couple million people leave ATT for greener pastures my service may improve. but... who knows.
I can only hope that once a couple million people leave ATT for greener pastures my service may improve. but... who knows.
I think there's a consumer intelligence factor there. People who settle on a samsung smartphone probably didn't weigh their options. With all of their choices, I'd say there's a better choice on each and every carrier.
There's also a per carrier aspect. If they're buying a moto smartphone, it's most likely a droid/2/x/pro on verizon. Verizon users seem to be the most unwilling to switch carriers to get the iPhone, and accordingly, have a higher demand per user than the other carriers.
Most people want the original smart phone; the iphone.
Some won't admit it. But they are happy Apple changed the industry.
Some won't admit it. But they are happy Apple changed the industry.
This.
So now I love my Droid X, and I'll be getting my wife one as well.
Timing is everything, so is the network.
You make two very good points. You are missing one other.... Many techie folks have non-techie spouses. Android has a lot of mind share around techie types because the openness allows you tinker and customize. However, there are benefits to being on the same platform as your spouse (such as purchasing apps once under a shared account). If the non-techie spouse had the choice of an iPhone then it is likely both would have gone with the iPhone.
However, the "would-have-been", "should-have-been" and "could-have-been" will never be known because Apple made the mistake of remaining exclusive with AT&T long enough to let Android makes its way into the market and get a foothold.
The good news is that it means a viable competitor to iOS exists and the consumer gets innovations faster because of it. The other good news is folks who were not on AT&T could actually get a decent smart phone since iPhone was not available.
I am very interested to see what happens if iPhone goes to Verizon and T-Mobile. I've heard iPhone won't go to Sprint, but who knows.
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Of course. Android is simply a "good enough" alternative to settle for if there is no iPhone available on that carrier. For some (many, actually), it's a holdover until the iPhone arrives on their carrier or their contract's up.
A Verizon iPhone would change the game again.
It's imperative for Google to flood the market and whore their OS out to every box-maker because they're unable to produce a single iPhone-Killer. Google's biggest worry (and their partners') is a Verizon iPhone (+ T-Mobile, etc.)
Of course. Android is simply a "good enough" alternative to settle for if there is no iPhone available on that carrier. For some (many, actually), it's a holdover until the iPhone arrives on their carrier or their contract's up.
A Verizon iPhone would change the game again.
It's imperative for Google to flood the market and whore their OS out to every box-maker because they're unable to produce a single iPhone-Killer. Google's biggest worry (and their partners') is a Verizon iPhone (+ T-Mobile, etc.)
More FUD? It's the highest rated smartphone on consumer satisfaction. Read the whole post. iPhone-4 has a consumer satisfaction rating higher than the iPhone 3GS which was the previous best. 77% of users say they are "very satisfied". I don't think folks would be "very satisfied" if the device dropped more calls than the average smart phone on AT&T.
Iphone on other carriers
I know I for one would love to have an I-phone. But my distaste for ATT is greater then my desire for the phone, therefore I am left with one option, to buy a Droid or not.
I beleive if Apple had the I-phone on all the major carriers droid may never have gotten such a foothold. It is the I-phone look and feel that is attractive, at least to me, and the fact it is not ATT. I wonder how sales are at ATT for the Droid phone verse the I-phone. This is the trend I would suspect on any carrier that has the I-phone.
My phone just broke and I am trying to figure out whether to jump to Verizon because of I-phone rumors or stay with Sprint and go Droid.
Please just make the phone availible with all carriers. Then all consumers can make the decision about the phone independent of the carrier, or the carrier independant of the phone. The two should not go hand in hand.
I know I for one would love to have an I-phone. But my distaste for ATT is greater then my desire for the phone, therefore I am left with one option, to buy a Droid or not.
I beleive if Apple had the I-phone on all the major carriers droid may never have gotten such a foothold. It is the I-phone look and feel that is attractive, at least to me, and the fact it is not ATT. I wonder how sales are at ATT for the Droid phone verse the I-phone. This is the trend I would suspect on any carrier that has the I-phone.
My phone just broke and I am trying to figure out whether to jump to Verizon because of I-phone rumors or stay with Sprint and go Droid.
Please just make the phone availible with all carriers. Then all consumers can make the decision about the phone independent of the carrier, or the carrier independant of the phone. The two should not go hand in hand.