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Post by p00p on Mar 18, 2011 14:52:26 GMT -7
So Jared and I are arguing (strange, huh?)
The core argument is:
I believe that people look at hardware (in particular screens) in purchasing a phone, a screen is a large reason (among many reasons) to the purchase. larger screens are MUCH more prevalent now than ever. 4 inches and above.
My thought is that the iPhone will eventually need to increase it's screen size to compete, says, ryan. Jared's thought is that screen size doesn't play a part in the decision, people look at the available apps.
So does screen size play a noticeable difference in purchasing a phone or is it only apps?
In particular, Women; Do you look for screen size in a phone?
FIGHT!
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Post by atrestra on Mar 18, 2011 15:04:30 GMT -7
I like the size of the screen on the iPhone now. I don't want it to be bigger. I need it as a phone too, and don't want to be holding a HUGE phone up to my face. I like it as a small hand held device, the apps are an added plus, but I want them to work within the current screen size.
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Post by erin on Mar 18, 2011 15:16:29 GMT -7
Jared.. I would never buy a phone based on apps. They are an added bonus but not the only reason people buy a phone. Glad to see you two are having another productive Friday!  |
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Post by cl0v3r on Mar 18, 2011 17:50:30 GMT -7
I didn't join the smart phone bandwagon for a long time for one reason. They are TOO big. I was liking the direction the flip phones were going getting smaller and thinner. But then Jared got his iPhone and he was having so much fun. And the kids were having fun when he would let them play with it. I could finally see the practability of having apps on a phone.
So I got one and all of the sudden Jared could get ahold of me on my phone because I had it with me constantly. I was using it all the time, whether it was for Facebook, or Meebo for work, or All recipes in the kitchen. Yet, I can still put it in my front pocket.
If the screen got any bigger I seriously don't think I would upgrade.
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Post by BullNut on Mar 19, 2011 14:52:42 GMT -7
As a person who sell phones for a living, you're both right. It just depends in the person. the big screen is really on a selling point to a kid, a gamer, a mom, etc... apps on the other hand, they will be a selling point to the people who are already user of phones that are app applicable. New user only ask for them because their friends have them. All phones will have apps soon... and unfortunately all phones will be headed the way of the big screen... an with that also sky rockets the price...
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Post by nicci on Mar 19, 2011 20:14:56 GMT -7
When I got my smart phone I didn't choose it based on screen size, but after using Jake's phone which has a bigger screen; I wish I had gone bigger.
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Post by PeePee on Mar 19, 2011 21:28:37 GMT -7
Bigger is better. I really can't stand stretching the screen to get the text to the right size to be able to read it. The iphone isn't bad but a minimal increase would be nice.
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Post by bl00k on Mar 20, 2011 8:53:54 GMT -7
Ok boys and girls, what about the rumors of an iPhone nano? There have been rumors around for a few months about a smaller iPhone. Perhaps it wouldn't have much storage and everything would be saved to "the cloud". What do you think of an iPhone with a smaller screen? If a smaller iPhone came out but had less App capability would that impact your decision?
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Post by Mathazar on Mar 21, 2011 14:22:24 GMT -7
App's are Moot. Is there really anything that the Android will do that the iphone won't for the normal user? So if we're talking normal user I think screen size and general shininess is important. And bigger is not better for everyone.
The iphone nano is BS, never gonna happen. I think that apple will either make 2 different sizes of iphone (regular and large) or 2 differt ipad sizes (regular and small).
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Post by bl00k on Mar 21, 2011 15:52:21 GMT -7
Isn't the iPod Touch basically the iPad Small?
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Post by Remy on Mar 21, 2011 20:49:43 GMT -7
Ryan may argue that apps are not important yet he tells all the time that he is sick of feeling like a 'second class citizen' as a Android user.
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Post by bl00k on Mar 22, 2011 7:05:51 GMT -7
Apps are neat and all, but I have downloaded so many apps and games that I've maybe tried once and never gone back, and I have games I've downloaded and never played. The idea of gaming on my iPhone is cool, but I never do it. If I am driving to work I listen to podcasts, if I'm microwaving my lunch I watch a video podcast. I never load up a game. As for the other apps, I only really use a few.
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Post by Remy on Mar 22, 2011 7:12:45 GMT -7
It's not how many you use but the variety and quality of those you do.
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Post by bl00k on Mar 22, 2011 15:37:44 GMT -7
That sounds a lot like, "It's not the size but how you use it." Which is what people with small wangs say to make them feel good. So are you saying iPhone has a small wang? Follow up question: If the iPhone does have a small wang, is there an app for that?
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Post by pandasar on Mar 23, 2011 10:56:26 GMT -7
Best comment of twenty-eleven! That sounds a lot like, "It's not the size but how you use it." Which is what people with small wangs say to make them feel good. So are you saying iPhone has a small wang? Follow up question: If the iPhone does have a small wang, is there an app for that? One other thing that must be looked at when choosing a phone, is what are the phone plans that a carrier are going to offer me. By this time, if you don't have an app that is on both iPhone and Android phones, (or other phone platforms too), then it really must not be that great of an app to use. Hardware wise, I would like a bigger screen. I also want speed. I find that many phones respond too slowly from what I believe they should. |
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