Getting a droid?
We all know how it is with cell phones, like almost any other technology, within 6 months of having your shiny new high-tech gadget it begins to look a bit shabby compared to the newer, cooler phone your friends have just bought. So you start looking around, planning what to get next. You see the specs for the next generation of phones and starting wondering if you should wait a few months until it is released or buy a cheaper version right now.
Whether you wait or go with what is available currently, the big decision for most phone buyers is this: Android or iPhone? To make a fair comparison on all features we need to compare the latest Apple release the iPhone 4s with a high-end Android phone like the Samsung Galaxy S2. However, this actually brings us to one of the big advantages of an Android phone – price!
Most phone manufacturers use the Android operating system to power a wide range of mobile devices from the budget end to the high end of the market – this means the consumer who wants to use Android has a much bigger range of price-points to choose from. By contrast, your only option with Apple is to buy an older model iPhone 3 second hand if you don’t want to spend a fortune (or get on an expensive plan) to get the iPhone 4s. Of course you could always use a Verizon promo code to get it cheaper as well.
The do look cool...
Another important decision is getting a phone you like the look of. Apple are the undeniable leaders of making gadgets that just look plain cool, that is how they have built and positioned their brand after all. But again, there are no shortage of options from the wide selection of android phones on the market so you can more than likely find one that has the exact look you are after. Small and easy to fit in your pocket or big shiny 4.5″ screen to browse the web on all day? Your choice really. It is also going to depend on which provider you want to use for your cell service – some phones are exclusive to only one company. It’s a good idea to check out current coupon deals and use a Straight Talk Promo code to get a discounted price on the phone you have decided on buying.
There is one big feature every body is talking about that really is exclusive to iPhone right now – Siri! I’m sure you have heard the buzz and seen the videos on youtube, and it really is a very clever and innovative piece of programming. While Android does have Voice Action’s it isn’t quite as effective and entertaining as Siri. So if you are the kind of person who absolutely has to have a phone with a feature that noone else has it looks like the new 4s is your only choice. Whichever one you choose make sure you shop around to get a good deal – contract costs and even the outright purchase price of your cell phone will vary depending on where you buy it – its always a good idea to try to find coupons or discount codes before buying.