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Nexus One switchers?
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I also agree, OS 4.0 looks nice (Finally multitasking) but I still can't believe the notification system is still the same, there are not types of widgets or way to view information without opening the app (At a glance) and still no way that apps can install features and stuff into the OS itself. GameCenter is my favorite new feature (behind multitasking) since I love games 
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Most likely along the new iPhone a couple more features are going to be introduced but most likely not what I mentioned that was missing. Anyways, I am extremely happy with my N1 and so far with what we know on OS 4.0, I will be sticking with my Nexus.
. Most likely along the new iPhone a couple more features are going to be introduced but most likely not what I mentioned that was missing. Anyways, I am extremely happy with my N1 and so far with what we know on OS 4.0, I will be sticking with my Nexus.
That's the thing that rubs me the wrong way with the iPhone. We're getting just one update a year - not counting the small (read no enhancements) bug fixes that might come our way.
At least with android we're seeing steady improvement and while the argument (rightfully so) can be made that android is a less mature product. There's more of an impetus to improve the OS on a regular basis that's shorter then 12 months.
I totally agree. Only 1 major update to the OS a year is not enough in my opinion but oh well, not every company operates the same way or at the same pace.
Well you can officially welcome me back!
4.0 has some nice features but overall I'm pretty disappointed. I hinted to my girlfriend that I was interested in using Android again and she was pretty reluctant so I said I'd just buy another and she practically threw the thing at me.
Having to transfer everything back over was kind of a pain but only took about an hour. It's nice to be back!
4.0 has some nice features but overall I'm pretty disappointed. I hinted to my girlfriend that I was interested in using Android again and she was pretty reluctant so I said I'd just buy another and she practically threw the thing at me.
Having to transfer everything back over was kind of a pain but only took about an hour. It's nice to be back!
To the people that complain that they were disappointed, or don't like the little amount of updates, can I ask you something? And I'm not being a jerk in any way, I genuinely want to know:
Why not just jailbreak? I mean it's easy as hell to do, easy to reverse, it gives you customization up the wazoo, and more.
Why not just jailbreak? I mean it's easy as hell to do, easy to reverse, it gives you customization up the wazoo, and more.
I reached the same conclusion and decided to keep mine. Today was my last day to return the N1. I used my iphone today and it reinforced keeping the N1. While I loved the keyboard of the iphone, couldn't do without notifications and multitasking.
I am keeping my 3GS and will upgrade to 4.0, not sure if I will be buying the next gen iphone though. Depends on how compelling the new features are that Apple adds to the phone.
I am keeping my 3GS and will upgrade to 4.0, not sure if I will be buying the next gen iphone though. Depends on how compelling the new features are that Apple adds to the phone.
I'm talking about the people who already owned a 3GS for a while, or a 3G, which is most people on this forum. Ah well.
I've been jailbroken since my original iPhone back in February of '08. It's really not all that exciting anymore.
I'm starting to fall on the side of the line that says "I shouldn't have to jailbreak to have these features". Since Apple didn't include these essential things (for me), I have to either keep my phone at 3.1.2 or wait on upgrading to 4.0 after somebody jailbreaks it AND takes the time to do the necessary updates to make the mods work on 4.0.
I think I'd rather use a phone that already does them and has a much better screen/faster processor.
'Bout time you wised up! Ha ha, just kidding with you, but I did think that you would like the N1 if you gave it enough time. Glad to have you back. I'm in the same boat as a lot of people on here...I just wasn't blown away by the 4.0 feature list. I still don't think it brings it up to the potential of the Android platform. All I see that Apple has going for it right now is the App Store and it's contents. Maybe the actual hardware for the upcoming iPhone will be more exciting, but as of right now I see me staying with the N1.
Agree 100% and that's why I went back to the iPhone in the first place. The fact that that is the ONLY downside to using Android while having so many advantages makes switching back an easy choice. Yeah, I'll be using a couple essential apps that lack certain features I need and are overall a little less polished but it's a small sacrifice for having such a nice screen and capable OS.
Once again I hope developers are listening to these threads (although I'm obviously in the wrong forum
).OK....just clicked the 'confirm order' button. Hope I get one without any issues.
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lol....thanks!
I'm sorry, I don't mean to come across as an iphone hater. I've loved mine most of the time I've had it. The iphone really changed the smartphone game.
I ran my 3G jailbroken for a while, but the ram limitations kept it from really shining in this mode...for me. While I wouldn't consider myself a power user, per se, I think I'll enjoy being able to tailor MY phone to MY tastes just a bit more than Apple allows me to.
I'll still be keeping a watchful eye for the new iphone hardware this summer. I'm still upgrade eligible...
I have to say, in some respects I'm happy with what I saw (multi-tasking, folders, mail) However, I'm still waiting to see what the Phone itself brings.
Last year, the 3.0 Preview didn't show Video Recording, Compass, Voice Control and a few other nice features. My guess is, as they did last year, there are still some bigger features that are left out and will be introduced along with the iPhone itself this summer.
Plus, $600 bucks for a Phone (for me) is just a lot.
I'm waiting
Oh I don't doubt you're right. But those features required updated hardware, and they didn't want to let the cat out of the bag that early. Some of the changes I'd hoped for *shouldn't* be hardware related, like a revamped notification system. Also, while I did mostly like what I saw with the multitasking...it wasn't complete enough of a solution. Of course it could prove to be much more adequate than what I'm thinking.
That is what's kept me from ordering. Honestly, it is probably too much for me, too, but I have a weakness for blowing money on toys.....(you should see my stereo system).
In the end, I think I need to give a capable Android phone a chance just to see which is better for me. Even if I waited for the new phone, I'd probably still have the curiosity of "what if?"
I'm surprised by how many people here actually like the Nexus 1. For work purposes, I carry both an iPhone and Nexus. Its really no comparison, I almost always find myself reaching for the iPhone over the Nexus. Widgets were kind of neat for the first week, after that I kind of lost interest. I guess I'm just not that big into having a huge clock, scrolling news, or weather on my screen at all times.
The iPhone app store and apps is where the main difference lies. Android fans will try to convince you that their apps are catching up. Definitely not the case.
Dont even start me on the Nexus onscreen keyboard.
The iPhone app store and apps is where the main difference lies. Android fans will try to convince you that their apps are catching up. Definitely not the case.
Dont even start me on the Nexus onscreen keyboard.
Get an N1 unit with a good keyboard and you'll see that the difference is very, very small compared to the iPhone. In fact, with Smart Keyboard Pro installed, I'm as fast or faster at typing than with any of my iPhones or iPod Touches. As far as apps, there's not any that I use on my iPhone that there isn't an equally capable Android version of so far, other than games. And honestly, other than the hour or so after I've downloaded them, I don't play iPhone games as they are never difficult, don't have replay value after you've completed them, and absolutely drain battery life. As far as which phone I prefer reaching for, I always reach for my N1 as, in my opinion, the browsing experience is much better for me. Again, I have one of the units with an accurate touchscreen, so that makes all the world on this phone. Browsing is much better for me on it with the much higher resolution. Multitouch, pinch to zoom work just as good on mine as they do on my iPhones. And to top it off, the 3G radio in my N1 outperforms my 3GS in upload and download speeds on the same AT&T network, so it's even faster for me to browse with the N1 than the 3GS. Different people are going to have different likes and needs in phones, just like they do with any other product. For a lot of people, the N1 is going to be a much better option than an iPhone. For others, the reverse will be true. No one needs to bash another person's choice in phones. There's plenty of platforms out there for everyone.
So to sum up....
1. Games drain battery and have no replay value
2. The apps you like are available for Android so it doesn't matter that the apps I want aren't
Not bashing anybody, but in my opinion, if you get past the pretty screen, there is really nothing I miss when using my iPhone that the N1 has. On the other hand, there are many things I miss from the iPhone when using my N1.
Oh great....you're one of those. No, what I was doing is showing a different side of looking at the N1. What's good for you might not be good for others, and vice versa. For you, there are things you miss about your iPhone. For me, and others here, the advantages of the Android platform outweigh those of the iPhone platform. For others, Blackberry outweighs those two. It's just a simple matter of an individual choosing what's best for them. Your choice is the iPhone. A lot of people in this thread choose Android (after all, the thread is about people that have switched to the Nexus One). It's not a big deal in the grand scheme of things. Both platforms seem like they are here to stay.
I'm one of those? Do you mean by that a person with a different opinion than yours? I guess you missed the part where I clearly stated "in my opinion".