No, Linux is actually useful for servers. Every Mac device could disappear today and the world would still tick over, could you say the same about Windows or Linux?Quote:
Originally Posted by donKey jote
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No, Linux is actually useful for servers. Every Mac device could disappear today and the world would still tick over, could you say the same about Windows or Linux?Quote:
Originally Posted by donKey jote
Not really, I buy something because I like it. I then don't bother taking delight in all the problems that the competitor has had (even though I don't actually use one).Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
And what basic things do you think that my iPhone should do that it apparently doesn't? Please don't tell me it's just the alarm clock, because that would be ridiculous.
and for my TomTom, but that's not why I bought it :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
I got an iPhone because what it does, it does well. Unlike my Nokia.
I am looking to change me phone next year and for the first time, I will go for a smart phone.
My friends have Blackberry's, HTC's, Nokia's etc but from what I have seen, the easiest to use, quickest and most suited to what I need is the iPhone.
I have had an iPod Classic Video since about 2005/6 and the Battery is fine and never had a problem with it. This has convinced me that the build quality is superb as it has stood up better than just about every other small portable electronic device I have had.
I would quite like an iPad but think the phone would be first :)
Next year, as in 2012? Too far off to think about really, the landscape could have changed considerably by then.
I got an iPhone to piss off Daniel. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Mark
OK . . . I really got it because I wanted to -
and I hope that all phone owners out there, regardless of the brand they are using,
are getting their bang for their buck.
I sure am.
:s mokin:
Well fine then, but what is your issue with Dave and myself? Are we not allowed an opinion? Have you got the hots for us or something? I can assure you that we're both very much taken if that's the case.Quote:
Originally Posted by barryfullalove
Saying that a phone shouldn't have to do basic things like having a working alarm clock or being able to have a reliable signal is like saying that a car is a good car even if it won't move under it's own power sometimes.
I can understand why some people buy iPhones, Mark for instance had a really rubbish Nokia that a lot of people aren't/weren't happy with so he bought something better, but that doesn't mean that people like Dave and myself aren't allowed to highlight the flaws in the phone that Mark bought and vice versa. Comprende?
You're welcome to an opinion and everyone knows your opinion on this subject, yet every time a problem occurs with the iPhone we're treated to a gleeful post and a link from either you or Dave. I haven't had any problems with my phone, in fact the only reason I know of any problems is down to links that you two post on here. I used the alarm clock the other day and it worked okay. I used the calculator today and it calculated accurately. I used the iPod this evening and it was fantastic, yet apparently I've got a terrible phone. Admittedly I don't use any of these features that often, but for me the attraction of a smartphone is internet access, a handful of apps and the fact that I have these features to hand if needed. In truth though I would far rather use something specifically designed for a task, so I've got an alarm clock to wake me up, a calculator to calculate **** and an MP3 player for music (all of which I owned before).
I also understand perfectly that you want to highlight flaws and point out better phones, but what's the need for Dave to post another thing about the alarm clock? We all already know that it's been a flaw. And you can't tell me that writing that **** about the battery was anything other than you being smug.
If you're looking to buy in 2012 I would consider a Windows Phone 7 Nokia. Whilst Symbian has been the downfall of most Nokia phones for a couple of years now, the hardware and build quality are generally very very good. As Mark says a lot of things will have changed by then and I imagine the new iOS will have things from WinPho7 like live tiles and the like. I honestly think that you could buy an Android, Apple, Windows Phone 7 or Blackberry phone and you'll probably get a very good and very functional phone these days, but with the iPhone for instance you will pay a lot more for it. I'll happily pay extra for something which is good, but IMHO the iPhone just doesn't justify it.Quote:
Originally Posted by skc
The build quality of Apple stuff is generally good, but the problem with Apple stuff is that it's not meant to be taken apart and repaired and I just don't like that as it's not very environmentally friendly. I had a Nokia 3230 back in Australia which I dropped and broke the screen, looked in a catalogue of spares we had at work, bought a screen for £10 or so and repaired it myself. The flexi cable on my N95 which ran between the two slider bits went faulty and I took the phone apart and replaced the faulty part with one I bought on eBay for a few pounds. I know most people here probably won't have the inclination to fix their own electrical items but at least you could take a Nokia or a Samsung or whatever to a repair place and have them fix it for you, with an Apple phone you can pretty much only take it to Apple and in most cases they will provide you with an exchange unit because more likely than not they will have to destroy the casing to get inside the phone or iPad or iPhone or whatever. That might seem like a small matter to some people but has anyone looked into the amount of e-waste that we have in the UK and how much of it we send to other third world countries purely because we don't know what to do with it? I for one try as hard as I can to not add to that!
I understand if people don't agree, but it's laughable that someone on here is bleating about my opinion, should I bleat back my opinion of his opinion of my opinion? :p