Electronics Phone comparison questions

**Buehler445** · 03-28-2011, 10:44 PM

My Blackberry is quitting

I am looking at an iPhone or HTC Thunderbolt. I don't really know which to choose. I've looked through the app stores of both Droid and Apple, and they have comparable apps for what I would be looking for.

I also read JOhn's thread here.

A few specific questions I have

When does the Iphone 5 come out?
How will battery life compare between Iphone and HTC Thunderbolt?
Will there be any issues with either phone synching to Outlook?
Which phone is more durable (I understand the thunderbolt is pretty new)
Is there any discernible difference in touch screen sensitivity or use?

My primary needs are durability, battery life, and signal strength (I live in the ****ing boonies).

Has anything changed since JOhn's thread? Is there anything else I should consider other than the typical "APPLE ROCKS"/"**** APPLE" arguments?

TIA.

Urc Burry · 03-28-2011, 10:48 PM

Don't know the specs, but your going to want to go Thunderbolt unless you want to wait for the next iphone

as long as your are comfortable with droids

**Buehler445** · 03-28-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Urc Burry

Don't know the specs, but your going to want to go Thunderbolt unless you want to wait for the next iphone

as long as your are comfortable with droids

I've never had either one. I've had 2 blackberries.

**pr_capone** · 03-28-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

I've never had either one. I've had 2 blackberries.

If you do any web browsing from your phone, I would definitely go Android. If you want the ability to massively customize your phone then go Android.

If you don't care about either of these things then both offer some very nice features that will do everything you need. You can even install battery managers on both phones to suit your style of use.

**BigRedChief** · 03-29-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

I've never had either one. I've had 2 blackberries.

Blackberries suck. Way behind in the smartphone race.

**Buehler445** · 03-29-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Blackberries suck. Way behind in the smartphone race.

I'm aware. That's why I'm not considering one as a replacement.

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-28-2011, 10:51 PM

Android or Apple would be a major upgrade over Blackberry. Before I got my Droid a yr ago, I had a BB for a week and hated it. I'd go with the Thunderbolt.

**cdcox** · 03-28-2011, 10:53 PM

I have an iPhone 3, that I've had for about 1.5 years.

I use an Otter case. It is very shock absorbent and somewhat water resistant. Makes the phone somewhat bulky, but for me the protection is worth it.

I can get by charging every other day, but I'm not a heavy user. I think the battery life is pretty good.

For me the 3G network isn't that fast. Signal strength is pretty good. I once got a connection on top of a mountain five miles from my car.

Synchs to Outlook perfectly.

I'm happy with my phone, but I'm not very picky.

**Bugeater** · 03-28-2011, 10:54 PM

You want durability? You could drive your tractor over one of these.

**Buehler445** · 03-28-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

I have an iPhone 3, that I've had for about 1.5 years.

I use an Otter case. It is very shock absorbent and somewhat water resistant. Makes the phone somewhat bulky, but for me the protection is worth it.

I can get by charging every other day, but I'm not a heavy user. I think the battery life is pretty good.

For me the 3G network isn't that fast. Signal strength is pretty good. I once got a connection on top of a mountain five miles from my car.

Synchs to Outlook perfectly.

I'm happy with my phone, but I'm not very picky.

In the otter case, is the touchscreen compromised at all?

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

You want durability? You could drive your tractor over one of these.

I'm pretty sure Dad did back in the 90s. Didn't go well.

**Buehler445** · 03-28-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pr_capone

If you do any web browsing from your phone, I would definitely go Android. If you want the ability to massively customize your phone then go Android.

If you don't care about either of these things then both offer some very nice features that will do everything you need. You can even install battery managers on both phones to suit your style of use.

What makes the Thunderbolt (Droid) superior for web browsing?

**pr_capone** · 03-28-2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

What makes the Thunderbolt (Droid) superior for web browsing?

Apologies... I edited that out by mistake.

The Android phone can handle flash. A TON of web content is presented in flash. You miss out on that with the iphone.

**Buehler445** · 03-28-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pr_capone

Apologies... I edited that out by mistake.

The Android phone can handle flash. A TON of web content is presented in flash. You miss out on that with the iphone.

So you can't even view YouTube on your iphone?

**AustinChief** · 03-28-2011, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

What makes the Thunderbolt (Droid) superior for web browsing?

FLASH is one thing... it also depends on if you are in a 4g area... Verizon 4G is blazingly fast if you are in the right area.

Also, the iPhone normally has a new model in June/July but it looks like this year they are going to wait until September or October (this is all rumor at this point but it's based on sources within the supply chain)

Also, if you don't currently use iTunes, the iPhone is a complete pain in the ass. If you do, then its actually easier to sync because you won't need another app to sync your music.. although there are plenty available for Android.

My only knock on the Thunderbolt is that it is one generation too early to support NFC payments. Those phones will be coming out this Fall (best guess).. of course the Google/Citi/MasterCard NFC network won't be up and running this year so it really shouldn't matter.

Battery life is a tricky one.. the iPhone will probably have better battery life UNLESS you turn off all the extra feature on the Thunderbolt (4G, Flash, etc) the extra functionality comes at a price. But as someone mentioned, you can put a batter manager on the phone to mitigate that.

**Buehler445** · 03-28-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinChief

FLASH is one thing... it also depends on if you are in a 4g area... Verizon 4G is blazingly fast if you are in the right area.

Also, the iPhone normally has a new model in June/July but it looks like this year they are going to wait until September or October (this is all rumor at this point but it's based on sources within the supply chain)

Also, if you don't currently use iTunes, the iPhone is a complete pain in the ass. If you do, then its actually easier to sync because you won't need another app to sync your music.. although there are plenty available for Android.

My only knock on the Thunderbolt is that it is one generation too early to support NFC payments. Those phones will be coming out this Fall (best guess).. of course the Google/Citi/MasterCard NFC network won't be up and running this year so it really shouldn't matter.

Battery life is a tricky one.. the iPhone will probably have better battery life UNLESS you turn off all the extra feature on the Thunderbolt (4G, Flash, etc) the extra functionality comes at a price. But as someone mentioned, you can put a batter manager on the phone to mitigate that.

I'm not in 4G but in the link posted above, the review of the Thunderbolt said that LTE thermonuked the battery.

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Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $-1475266	Phone comparison questions My Blackberry is quitting I am looking at an iPhone or HTC Thunderbolt. I don't really know which to choose. I've looked through the app stores of both Droid and Apple, and they have comparable apps for what I would be looking for. I also read JOhn's thread here. A few specific questions I have When does the Iphone 5 come out? How will battery life compare between Iphone and HTC Thunderbolt? Will there be any issues with either phone synching to Outlook? Which phone is more durable (I understand the thunderbolt is pretty new) Is there any discernible difference in touch screen sensitivity or use? My primary needs are durability, battery life, and signal strength (I live in the **ing boonies). Has anything changed since JOhn's thread? Is there anything else I should consider other than the typical "APPLE ROCKS"/"** APPLE" arguments? TIA.
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03-28-2011, 10:48 PM	#2
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