It seems that there is no other justification then, and I made the right choice.
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It seems that there is no other justification then, and I made the right choice.
I don't get your aggression in the last few of your posts on this thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Parabolica
I completely understand your reasoning. Why buy a 3-series when you can buy an equally spacious equivalent Mondeo for several k less. 99% of the time you will not notice an objective difference between the two.
Which of those two is it that British consumers in particular want? Why is it that the cheaper of those two car models is struggling to make a case for itself in Ford's lineup while the more expensive one is (I think) Britain's best selling executive car?
Sure, you can tell me about the purity of the BMW's rear wheel drive handling blah blah blah but you wouldn't notice that in nose to tail traffic on the A406 where you'd be stuck most of the time.
The reality is that people do not want bog standard. They want special and are willing to pay a premium for it. Can you explain in objective terms what 'special' is? Nope. Is it measurable? Nope. Is it profitable? Hell yes.
This phenomenon is highly visible in many other fields so no need to get your knickers in a twist over its existence in the mobile phone market.
It was clearly implied that I was lying. How should I react to that?
Other than that, I haven't been aggressive. Persistence is not aggression. Claiming someone is dishonest is. Perhaps you should ask the other party why they are so rude?
I get that an iPhone is a more desirable product, just as a BMW is more desirable than a Mondeo.
My point is that, if, as it was claimed, a poster could not justify expense in another area of his life, why wasn't that the case in the area of the expense of a phone?
I make savings on practical things, so I can enjoy other things that are deemed luxuries. It's not been a bad philosophy so far.
I've asked if the iPhone offers something practical which is a requirement for his work, which is unavailable at a lesser price, as that would easily justify its purchase.
But it's been posted that I am not going to be responded to directly, so I guess that's something I'll never know.
Never mind. Life goes on.
some rumours about the new HTC One Max:
http://www.stuff.tv/htc/htc-one-max/rev ... -iphone-5s
http://www.stuff.tv/htc/htc-one-max/gal ... wid=102331
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/htc/htc-o ... ce-rumours
http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/htc ... ctober-15/
a 5.9" screen is pretty big, perhaps almost too big?
And still they stubbornly seems to keep the built-in non-replaceable battery
which would be a big minus.
A 5.9" screen is far too big for my tastes but then again I feel a 5" screen is too big and they seem to sell very well. I'm sure like most devices in the market, this HTC will find its customer base. Perhaps those who want something near tablet size but phone capable? I prefer to be able to use my phone one handed so size is an important factor for me or lack of it perhaps lol.
That is a good question.Quote:
Originally Posted by Parabolica
My justification, from two years ago, was that the iPhone 4/4S was the best phone on the market, nothing else was really up to scratch.
I was gifted an iPhone 4 in 2010. I found it didn't fit me, the size was a real killer for me, so I gave it away and went back to my old Nokia. I had an HTC Wildfire S for a while, at the time I though it was a good size.
It was just a terrible phone.
It was painfully slow. The battery sucked. It my 3G usage was through the roof. Software glitches made automatically sent out SMS to people when they called me and I tried to answer...
It really wasn't fit for purpose, used it under a month. Went back to Nokia. Still have it lying around somewhere, can't be bothered.
By the end of 2011 I already needed a phone because everyone was free calling/messaging/skypeing.
I needed something that was usable. I use my phone a lot, easily 20+ calls a day, email, messaging maybe every 20 mins. I need something that works, and works well.
So I didn't want to get another mid-range phone like the Wildfire, and struggle with it.
I had really, 3 options. iPhone, Galaxy S2, Xperia Arc S.
Someone here mentioned the backside of the Xperia cracking. I read the S2 had issues with the screen. iPhone was the best option. Smoothness is a requirement. I spend a fair amount of time on my phone, and it has to be as good as it can be. I don't want to waste time, I don't have time to waste.
Right now, as I said earlier in the thread, the best value for money is the Nexus 4. It has the specifications very close to the top phones from Samsung/HTC/Apple, for half the price.
I want to upgrade now, I don't think Android is good as iOS. The fragmentation hurts it, mainly optimization.
Koz, thank you for your reply.Quote:
Originally Posted by Koz
I feel more enlightened, although I am a luddite on things like fragmentation.
To be honest, I'm still surprised to hear voices on the other end of the line.
I'm not afraid of elecetricity anymore, though. Just deeply suspicious.
Agree completely.Quote:
Originally Posted by Parabolica
However, for some, perhaps an iPhone is more important that a SKy+HD Sports subscription at £50 odd quid a month?
And if/as/when interest rates mean my mortgage repayments increase, SKY will be the first casualty! :)
I would actually say it is more important for me to have a decent phone that I use daily over a satellite package I would only really use exclusively for 10 races a year. When you consider a Sky subscription is £36 a month more than I pay for my mobile phone, there is a massive difference. I still get to watch free on Sky Go should I find myself at home while a race is on and the races are covered by the BBC mostly anyway. Its not ideal but its still not worth 50 quid a month when you consider how much it offers. You are basically paying for the exclusivity of being able to watch live which I generally can't do anyway, and the extra 25 laps for 10 races. When I compare that to a device that I use daily for business and pleasure, I can easily say the iPhone is more important. I doubt I could get help from my employer to pay for a leisure item either!Quote:
Originally Posted by SGWilko
I also need to point out that I used Android for a few years, 4 years in fact. I owned 3 HTC's, and a Samsung. There were many things that frustrated me with the OS and I have found iOS to suit my own personal needs much better. My company also don't let anybody who is not on Blackberry or iOS use the company WiFi. That may seem strange and quite a few question it but the stance remains. I had my reasons regarding my upgrade, I justified the cost at the time to myself and my employer, and I have had a good experience so far. I don't think 16 quid a month is a bad tariff and if it got to the point where I couldn't afford it, I wouldn't have it. Much like my choices elsewhere. Life is a bit of a bitch when you can't have all the things you want, which is why we prioritise. :)
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Originally Posted by SGWilko
I'm still not sure that Fragmentation issues justify extra expense though.
Unless it starts happening to me physically. When it might become a pressing matter.