tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4903142966015056597.post3043558054406296396..comments2013-05-03T03:24:14.129+08:00Comments on Getting Sand Everywhere: Blasphemy! I dumped my iPhoneAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12017508215910647096noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4903142966015056597.post-15849798999403881892013-05-03T03:24:14.129+08:002013-05-03T03:24:14.129+08:00Nothing changed much between the Iphone 4s and the...Nothing changed much between the Iphone 4s and the new Iphone 5. This is Apple’s biggest mistake, thinking that their customers will remain loyal to them forever. But the case is, their competitors are delivering more and innovating more with their products than Apple is. Apple used to be the innovator and the game changer with their invention of Ipod, and the rest was history. As I've noticed, they're releasing new products but with little difference from its predecessor, while their competitors are releasing phones and phablets that are way cheaper and with better capabilities than the Iphone. I don't blame you for the change of heart as many others did. I've been eying Samsung Galaxy Note 2, but with the rumors of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 being released by the end of this year, I'll probably wait for that one. :) <a href="http://techpayout.com/sell-my/" rel="nofollow">Joanna Daniels</a>Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04116768069833184899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4903142966015056597.post-33461120840879235242013-03-31T14:37:45.337+08:002013-03-31T14:37:45.337+08:00I got my Nexus 7 instead of an iPad Mini because I...I got my Nexus 7 instead of an iPad Mini because I wanted to experience Android OS. It's long past the time where educators should set up camp firmly in one world. You can still like both people, don't worry!colingallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09191612599721657061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4903142966015056597.post-16189505632143252172013-03-26T17:48:29.083+08:002013-03-26T17:48:29.083+08:00Thanks, Chris. So far it's just been Facetime ...Thanks, Chris. So far it's just been Facetime that I think I might miss in terms of what the Nexus can't do. That said, I rarely use it and my laptop can handle it when needed. I have found the Apple/Google rift annoying to say the least. I guess I do understand their approaches now that they are both making operating systems, software as well as branded hardware. It will be fun to see what the next big move is.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12017508215910647096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4903142966015056597.post-70280807915000187252013-03-26T17:38:44.030+08:002013-03-26T17:38:44.030+08:00I do think iPhones are still good for many people ...I do think iPhones are still good for many people and in many cases. I've just outgrown mine. Apple had such an early advantage and got out of the gates with a big lead on the other smartphone operating systems. From what I've read Android has made huge gains in their OS. I haven't really seen many major advances in iOS over the past few iterations. Hopefully they come out w/ something good or I reckon there will be even more defectors now that a viable alternative is out there. I'm keeping my MacBook & Mini...I don't foresee a big change in that soon...but you never know!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12017508215910647096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4903142966015056597.post-86293493673262242932013-03-26T14:24:26.878+08:002013-03-26T14:24:26.878+08:00Good post Jay. Much like you, I also switched from...Good post Jay. Much like you, I also switched from an iPhone to a Nexus a while ago. I initially did it for two reasons... One was to try something new, something that I didn't know much about and that I felt I should know more about. The only way to be truly informed about technology is to try everything and actually have an idea about what makes one device or brand or technology different to others. Blind acceptance of one at the expense of others does not make one an informed user. Good on you for realizing that, and having the attitude of a learner. <br /><br />My initial plan was to buy a Galaxy Nexus on eBay, try it out for a few months and then sell it and buy an iPhone 5 when they were released. But once I started using the Nexus, getting used to that big screen and SwiftKey and the freedom of Android, there was no going back. There are still lots of things I like about the iPhone, and some things I do miss, but on the whole, I'm very happy with the Nexus and Android. <br /><br />The second reason is probably childish, but it was very much a "screw you Apple!" in response to a number of things I felt they were doing to limit competition and restrict the ability of others to innovate. The patent war with Samsung was disgraceful and really encouraged me to look elsewhere. <br /><br />As a power user of Google's tools, Android makes far more sense to me. I'm looking forward to seeing the next few iterations of Android... I have a feeling we will see some amazing innovation in this space in the next few years, and I plan to use whatever makes the most sense to me at the time. Chris Betcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12435882756644713537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4903142966015056597.post-27817477751988152902013-03-26T14:09:59.255+08:002013-03-26T14:09:59.255+08:00I truly chuckled at this comment... we so often as...I truly chuckled at this comment... we so often ask our students to chose the best tool or a range of different tools for a task, yet when when we go against the norm we are accused of sacrilegious acts. <br />I will stick to my iPhone and as a protest to Windows constant change of operating system will upgrade my next laptop to an Apple, but I respect your choice and you almost convinced me.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com