I’ve talked about my cell phone lust on this blog a number of times and by my count it’s about time to go back to that well.
I think I’m in the same place that many people are now: iPhone or Android?
They both have their pluses and minuses:
iPhone
- a stabler more robust platform
- has only one form factor per year making the software specifically tailored for the device
- I already have a bunch of iTunes movies/music
- will be guaranteed at least 1 significant OS update per year
- stuck with AT&T and no unlimited data
- not great multitasking
Android
- the new kid on the block, seems to be hungrier and more innovative than Apple … also buggier
- So many different hardware types, not all software in the app store works on each device
- no guarantee that the device software will be updated by the manufacturer
- Can stick with T-Mobile
- Can develop software for it without having to buy a Mac or use Objective C
- Includes a pretty good (and free GPS software)
- Removable battery/expandable memory
Those are just off the top of my head. Of course, at this point I’m strongly leaning towards an Android phone (specifically the new Samsung Vibrant on T-Mobile). The only reason I’d stick with Apple would be that I’ve got an old iPod Touch G1 that I really like and I’ve got some copy protected media that I wouldn’t mind being able to keep on it.
I’m afraid that trying to port my number might be a hassle since I’m no longer in the same city that I was when I got my cell phone (they seem to not let you port numbers for different area codes for some reason). So that’d be another reason to stick with T-Mobile–who I’ve always been generally satisfied with.
Anyway, I guess I’ll update this when I make up my mind.
July 20th, 2010 at 7:22 am
Well, I ended up ordering the Vibrant. Should be here this week. Hopefully it’s cool.