I couldn't believe the customization it had.
I've been an iPhone user since the very beginning back in '07, and I needed to leave, BADLY. The thing is, I decided to switch without even touching an iPhone 4, just going by what I heard and have read about the phone.
Now, there are a few things that are very bothersome concerning my Captivate: 1.) The Android Market is AWFUL. Aside from having some great apps that help you customize your handset and provide some good tools to mess with your phone, there is nothing of interest. The games in the market are downright pitiful, and I am a BIG mobile gamer. 50% of my time on my iPhone was spent playing games, and now with the Captivate it's more like 10%. 2.) The stock music player is way outdated. It's sluggish and a pain to deal with on the desktop. iTunes has many problems, but it is without a doubt easier and way more simple. Plus I get my DRM protected songs, obviously. Now you can provide the argument that you can download a number of other music players, but none of them stand up to how amazingly simple and intuitive (not to mention sleek) iPod is. Apple has perfected iPod, in my opinion. Like gaming on my phone, I spend a TON of my time playing music, and to have to put up with the music players available for the phone is not enjoyable.
Having said these things, I am now considering to returning to iPhone and picking up a 4. Don't get me wrong, the Captivate was and still is an AMAZING phone. Android OS is incredible and is on par if not exceeding any other OS available. But for MY specific needs, this phone does not suffice.
Am I being completely absurd, or is this a rational move?
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So I switched to an Android phone just two weeks ago, and for the first week I thought it was the greatest electronic of its kind.
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For gaming, you definitely have to go iPhone. Personally I'm not much of a gamer so Android really fits my needs, but if you are looking for the best gaming experience on a mobile phone, iPhone can't be beat...yet :)
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Apple's major strength is in "fit and finish", so it isn't surprising that you miss the cleanness and smoothness of the experience. Android is strongest in customization, and also (to date) has evolved faster than the iPhone.
I am currently considering my very first iPhone purchase. I have had an iPod Touch for about a year, and already have a large collection of iPhone apps that I would have trouble living without. The iPhone to me represents a nice upgrade from the iTouch, including the ability to make use of useful apps on the go.
BTW, I also have the 3G iPad, so I am somewhat completely bought into the Apple realm.
I am currently considering my very first iPhone purchase. I have had an iPod Touch for about a year, and already have a large collection of iPhone apps that I would have trouble living without. The iPhone to me represents a nice upgrade from the iTouch, including the ability to make use of useful apps on the go.
BTW, I also have the 3G iPad, so I am somewhat completely bought into the Apple realm.
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If you're a huge mobile gamer I'm really surprised you went with an Android device over the iPhone. While there are a handful of decent Android games it just can't compare to what the iPhone has to offer.
It definitely seems like the iPhone would fit your needs better since games and media playback are two of the iPhone's biggest strengths over the Android platform right now,
It definitely seems like the iPhone would fit your needs better since games and media playback are two of the iPhone's biggest strengths over the Android platform right now,
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Not totally unreasonable. Funny thing - I have a Vibrant (T-Mo version of Galaxy S) and I love it. I picked up my iPod touch recently and while I loved the breadth of apps (especially games) I felt so restricted. Why shouldn't I be able to have widgets? Why can't I choose how to navigate? Other benefits: not tethered to a desktop (do I really need to sync with iTunes to get my podcasts updated?) and the notification system on Android is waaay better than iOS. The other thing that is still unmatched on Android compared with iOS devices is the insanely great gmail experience. Lastly, as google voice gets more and more awesome, the lack of a native voice app on iOS would be a bummer for me.
Anyway, these are the reasons why I am really happy on Android. I could not argue with you that the lack of good games is a drag, and that the UI, though more constrained, has more polish. Good luck!
Anyway, these are the reasons why I am really happy on Android. I could not argue with you that the lack of good games is a drag, and that the UI, though more constrained, has more polish. Good luck!
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I think there are plenty of good/great games on the android market particularly for a handset like the Samsung galaxy that you have as you benefit from the great screen and graphics performance.
The problem that I see and one that you allude to in your question is the navigation in the Marketplace, its very hard to find the good stuff in amongst all of the chaff, the best games do not peculate to the top, the suggestions are often unrelated and the filters do not offer enough granularity for the number of apps that are now present.
I think Google are aware of this weakness are are working on a fix for the market that allows better/smarter navigation but I do think this is a weak point in the android experience at the moment, my only advice is to hang in there as things change quickly in mobile and I think improvements are imminent.
The problem that I see and one that you allude to in your question is the navigation in the Marketplace, its very hard to find the good stuff in amongst all of the chaff, the best games do not peculate to the top, the suggestions are often unrelated and the filters do not offer enough granularity for the number of apps that are now present.
I think Google are aware of this weakness are are working on a fix for the market that allows better/smarter navigation but I do think this is a weak point in the android experience at the moment, my only advice is to hang in there as things change quickly in mobile and I think improvements are imminent.
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How about holding out for WinMo7?
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I would agree with you on the android market front. Discoverability is terrible, and it is really difficult to filter the good from the bad. I have found that using the android market website makes navigating through the market a bit easier, so you may want to give that a try. You can also download an app called AppBrain, which does a much better job of filtering apps and giving you recommendations based on the apps you currently own. Also, you can install the Amazon app store and try that out. It seems to have some improved navigational features over the Android Market.
When it comes to music players, I agree that the standard one on the device is weak. However, one of the nice things about Android is how easy it is to customize on this front. You can download a multitude of music players from the market, some of which I think are superior even to iOS. DoubleTwist is my player of choice. It is a free download, and for an extra $5 you can get the Airtwist add-on which lets you sync wirelessly to your computer's music library. Google also recently updated their music player which works with their cloud music service. I believe it can be used for local music management as well, and it seems to be an improvement over the standard android music player.
I would say to check out some other music players, check out the Android Marketplace website and AppBrain, and the Amazon Appstore before you decide to switch back to iOS. If after trying out those options you still feel like iOS is a better experience for you, at least you gave Android an honest chance to win you over.
When it comes to music players, I agree that the standard one on the device is weak. However, one of the nice things about Android is how easy it is to customize on this front. You can download a multitude of music players from the market, some of which I think are superior even to iOS. DoubleTwist is my player of choice. It is a free download, and for an extra $5 you can get the Airtwist add-on which lets you sync wirelessly to your computer's music library. Google also recently updated their music player which works with their cloud music service. I believe it can be used for local music management as well, and it seems to be an improvement over the standard android music player.
I would say to check out some other music players, check out the Android Marketplace website and AppBrain, and the Amazon Appstore before you decide to switch back to iOS. If after trying out those options you still feel like iOS is a better experience for you, at least you gave Android an honest chance to win you over.
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