iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy s3?

[Magic of tennis]

Originally Posted by Nostradamus

With this new software Upgrade now, Galaxy blows away Iphone by 10,000 miles.

200% agreed. It is by 100, 000 miles to be exact. Two thumbs up and up

[Dags]

Originally Posted by Say Chi Sin Lo

Why should the users have to resort to using a 3rd party app when the phone already has the technology built in?

If the phone didn't have the technology and a 3rd party app steps in to better the phone, that's fine with me. But the iPhone does have that technology, it's just that Apple decided to lock the file transferring capability of bluetooth in order to force its users to continue to use iTunes as the only way to transfer files.

You shouldn't have to. Locking down the bluetooth is a weakness of the iPhone. It'll be interesting to see what they do if bluetooth becomes the mainstream NFC solution.

Dropbox is a good way of transferring files, and is available on both iOS and Android. I felt it worth a mention.

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

Originally Posted by Dags

You shouldn't have to. Locking down the bluetooth is a weakness of the iPhone. It'll be interesting to see what they do if bluetooth becomes the mainstream NFC solution.

Dropbox is a good way of transferring files, and is available on both iOS and Android. I felt it worth a mention.

Don't get me started with NFC and iPhone 5. One of the main reasons why I decided against the iPhone 5 was because: It's a phone with last year's technology sealed in a pretty package marketed for fanboys/fangirls who don't bother to see what else is out there. In the year 2012, the iPhone finally gets a 4inch screen, and 4G LTE. Well it's about time, considering specs like that was the industry standard in 2011. No way will I pay for a "2012" phone when it's just a 2011 phone in a pretty package.

Lastly, iPhone lacks NFC, another industry standard. Setting the stage for an iPhone 5S. So Apple fanboys/fangirls can spend another round of money for these "extra" features that should have been included with the original release.

[Dags]

Originally Posted by Say Chi Sin Lo

Don't get me started with NFC and iPhone 5.

Actually, I'd quite like to get you started on NFC if you have a moment. It can be unrelated to the iPhone

Originally Posted by Say Chi Sin Lo

Lastly, iPhone lacks NFC, another industry standard.

I'm in the UK, and NFC is far from adopted over here. We're talking miles off. A lot of the scepticism focuses around the fact that the back end is expensive for the retailer to install. I've read a number of articles speculating that bluetooth may be a more likely option, should the consumer decide NFC is required (there are plenty of arguments that it really isn't that much quicker than chip-and-pin).

Assuming you live elsewhere, has it actually become commonplace? And if so, what percentage of shops have the technology in place? (just a rough estimate based on your own experience will do me)

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

Originally Posted by Dags

Actually, I'd quite like to get you started on NFC if you have a moment. It can be unrelated to the iPhone


I'm in the UK, and NFC is far from adopted over here. We're talking miles off. A lot of the scepticism focuses around the fact that the back end is expensive for the retailer to install. I've read a number of articles speculating that bluetooth may be a more likely option, should the consumer decide NFC is required (there are plenty of arguments that it really isn't that much quicker than chip-and-pin).

Assuming you live elsewhere, has it actually become commonplace? And if so, what percentage of shops have the technology in place? (just a rough estimate based on your own experience will do me)

I think if I were to give you the actual % of shops that is NFC capable will reflect negatively on my argument. With that said, NFC readied shops are not common yet. However, I will mention many retailers are adopting the technology and it should be a common practice soon enough (as in, probably before the next iPhone is released). In downtown SF, there are already a number of NFC readied shops.

The LG Optimus G can use NFC to automatically put the phone into a particular profile. Touch the phone over one of those NFC tags and the phone automatically goes into car/airplane/silent modes.

I'll knock the iPhone down even more, I can finally watch flash based videos, enough said.

[soyizgood]

I guess I like being the odd ball. Went and got the Nokia Lumia 920.

So far:
I noticed the limited number of apps for DLNA applications, pay or free. Installed a DLNA client, Linada. Now I was able to detect a DLNA server device and play music off of it. However, Windows Phone won't allow you to download music or video from DLNA server to its Media Library. It only allows you to download pictures from one.

Playing back music via DLNA resulted in a few popping/cracking sounds that I don't get from my PC or other phones. I was prompted to install OS updates for the phone, so I'll test the music playback again later.

Only took a few photos but they definitely look cleaner than the ones I took with my Motorola Atrix 2.

Eager to test the battery life. 2000mAh vs iPhone 5's 1400mAh so I'm expecting decent battery life. It exposes your body to less signaling than the iPhone, at least.

The wireless charging seems to work. Phone quality was good, but my friend couldn't hear me when I had my earbuds plugged in even (I'll have to test it again).

Mark Cuban, a Mac owner, says the Lumia 920 crushes the iPhone 5. http://bgr.com/2012/12/26/lumia-920-...-cuban-268825/

I've been able to figure out how to use this phone without the manual. The tiles will take a bit of getting used to, but no biggie. The additional screenguard works, so no need to clean that off so far.

The apps might be an issue (750K for iPhone, 700K for Android, 150K for Windows Phone) but if phone makers take notes from the Lumia 920 and Microsoft can produce a decent OS then Windows Phone could be a viable alternative to iOS and Android.

Lumia 920 Specs are here. While iPhone 5 and GS3 fanboys can pony up $199 for an upgrade, I got the Lumia 920 upgrade for $99.

I might be able to try NFC with my friend's GS3. It should make my iPhone co-worker go "WTF did you just do?!?!"

[JoelDali]

Ok, I'm an idiot. Found tons of free apps to backup contacts on iPhone to CSV.

I still think the blackberry way of synching with outlook is way easier.

I know. Who cares. I don't.

[soyizgood]

Originally Posted by JoelDali

Ok, I'm an idiot. Found tons of free apps to backup contacts on iPhone to CSV.

I still think the blackberry way of synching with outlook is way easier.

I know. Who cares. I don't.

My company had Blackberry for a few years. When things worked, it was fine. But supporting BES (Blackberry Enterprise Server) got to be a mess, especially with our old Exchange server. And when RIM goofed, their goofups would result in down time measured in days.

RIM screwed themselves up over the past 3 years. The industry is moving towards secure, but more open architectures for mobile devices. RIM underestimated the iPhone's popularity and blew a chance to further gain inroads with individual consumers. They then kept trying to rollout expensive phones with outdated hardware. The 2 CEO structure was a disaster with the company too slow to adapt, move out quality products, or entice/reassure their customers. BB10 has been delayed by over a year. I believe BB10 is not backwards compatible with BB7, so anyone buying devices now will have to replace them when/if BB10 rolls out.

[JoelDali]

Originally Posted by soyizgood

My company had Blackberry for a few years. When things worked, it was fine. But supporting BES (Blackberry Enterprise Server) got to be a mess, especially with our old Exchange server. And when RIM goofed, their goofups would result in down time measured in days.

RIM screwed themselves up over the past 3 years. The industry is moving towards secure, but more open architectures for mobile devices. RIM underestimated the iPhone's popularity and blew a chance to further gain inroads with individual consumers. They then kept trying to rollout expensive phones with outdated hardware. The 2 CEO structure was a disaster with the company too slow to adapt, move out quality products, or entice/reassure their customers. BB10 has been delayed by over a year. I believe BB10 is not backwards compatible with BB7, so anyone buying devices now will have to replace them when/if BB10 rolls out.

I was an epic poster on Crackberry for many years. In early 2010 well before RIM was having issues and I still hated the iPhone I predicted RIM would be the next Palm by Q4 2013. People lambasted me and I even got myself banned for epic trollery accusations.

I'm never wrong. RIM is finished. BB10 will sell ok initially but they're done.

Quote this poast one year from today.

[Sid_Vicious]

Originally Posted by Say Chi Sin Lo

I'll knock the iPhone down even more, I can finally watch flash based videos, enough said.

With what? Android pulled the plug on flash in August.My friend has a galaxy S3 and he can't play flash videos.

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

Originally Posted by Sid_Vicious

With what? Android pulled the plug on flash in August.My friend has a galaxy S3 and he can't play flash videos.

... it appears that i spoke too soon, but Android will accept flash plugins right?

[acura9927]

Anyone have Sprint and get 4g LTE.?
My note 2 is dying without it. Just how fast is it. Maybe by 2016 Seattle will get LTE.

[soyizgood]

I like the Lumia 920, except its music management tool frustrates me. A lot of my songs get thrown into the "Untitled Album, Untitled Artist" category. I'm going to cringe if I actually have to edit the MP3 tags. WP8 (at least the Lumia 920) doesn't come with a standalone file manager. I can drag and drop from my PC, but Microsoft seems to want to make an iTunes-type setup for these phones. Ewwww! I didn't have this problem with any of my Androids. Hmmmm..... If I can figure out a workaround I will let the WP8 users here know.

Looks like my best bet might be to use Windows Media Player and drag files that are to be synced. Ugh! So iTunes-like mentality. At least the music can play without going through iTunes. It just won't get organized. With Android you can drag and drop the music without having to setup a collection. Wake up Microsoft!

[JoelDali]

Even an old blackberry has better music/playlist management than WP8 and Apple. With Blackberry I could create playlists directly in hand based on so many variables. I can't do that with Apple at all or with the apps Ive bought.

Sad.

There is no loyalty in this game.

[dnj30]

Originally Posted by Dags

Actually, I'd quite like to get you started on NFC if you have a moment. It can be unrelated to the iPhone


I'm in the UK, and NFC is far from adopted over here. We're talking miles off. A lot of the scepticism focuses around the fact that the back end is expensive for the retailer to install. I've read a number of articles speculating that bluetooth may be a more likely option, should the consumer decide NFC is required (there are plenty of arguments that it really isn't that much quicker than chip-and-pin).

Assuming you live elsewhere, has it actually become commonplace? And if so, what percentage of shops have the technology in place? (just a rough estimate based on your own experience will do me)

I have the S3, and love it. Have used NFC(google wallet) to pay for a few things, just to try it out. Its cool, but it doesn't really save any time. Its quicker to just swipe my credit card. Most retailers(I'm in the usa) still don't support the format yet. It strikes me as one of those "solutions" to a problem that doesn't really exist. I'm just referring to using NFC to pay for purchases. Can't comment on its other uses, sharing files, etc...

[Blaxican10s]

Used NFC once (s-beam to be exact). Was very underwhelmed by it. I doubt it will catch on over here.

[quest01]

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[quest01]

I used NFC a few times with someone I know who also has an S3 and I thought it was a cool feature but it's not something I'd use all the time. It's a nice feature to have though. I've never used Google Wallet. I'm waiting for the premium suite upgrade for the S3.

[Power Player]

Nfc is overrated and a security risk. I already posted a link in here that backs up my opinion.

I had the latest and greatest droid phone with nfc and i prefer the i5 by a mile. Of course i dont get super techy with my phones, so constantly flashing roms and tweaking files was not my thing.

I also poasted months ago that flash was over and people could not wrap their minds around that.

Its done. Move on to html5.

[MichaelNadal]

Originally Posted by Sid_Vicious

With what? Android pulled the plug on flash in August.My friend has a galaxy S3 and he can't play flash videos.

You can download flash 11.1 in the archive section on the adobe site. It fixed flash on my galaxy tablet at least.