was starting to
had completely given out on parts of my old Moto-Q. Turns out "P", "space" and "enter" are kinda important from time to time. Plus it's an old Windoze Mobile 6.1 (upgraded) phone that didn't have a big touchscreen and really was out of date for about 99% of the apps out there.
It was time to go.
I settled on the Samsung Captivate (AT&T's version of the Samsung Galaxy S) because it has tons of features and nothing but great reviews. Plus the $99 price tag for a new one looked pretty good in the bang for the buck category. I've wanted an iPhone since they first came out, but I think the Android platform is more versatile and the Samsung has a better camera. Not to mention, it isn't made by Apple.
The Captivate cost me $99. But I could have bought a cosmetic refurb 8G iPhone3GS for free. I still think I made the right deal going with the Droid.
Thoughts?
I also lucked out because a major factor in changing phones was swapping rate plans. I had a $19.99 Unlimited data plan that was hard to beat. Turns out I can get by on the $15.99 plan because I really don't surf that much from my phone.
Anywho, here's the Samsung Galaxy S:
http://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=394&p=all#page2877
| Samsung Captivate | |
Update: An astute friend was kind enough to point out I could have got the exact same phone for $50 less if I bought it from RadioShack.
3 comments:
I have never done the captivate, and have never operated a Droid system so I can't give you and honest answer. I have friends that have went both ways. Iphone vs Droid. Bothe of them have went back to Iphone.
Personally, I have an Iphone4. Started with the 3 and upgraded. I have NEVER had an issue yet that I couldn't fix without a simple reboot. I keep it wrapped in an OTTERBOX and you know the conditions that I am out in constantly. I do protect it and am always aware of it being in my pocket.
I have had one issue which surfaces now and then(so does W-spouse). The face proximity sensor, which turns the screen off and on when you are on a call and doesn't let you inadvertantly touch any buttons, sometimes doesn't work. I have read numerous articles concerning this issue and nothing short of of trading it in on a newer model(sometimes warranty sometimes not) fixes it. In looking at my serial numbers, I seem to have one that fits in the good ones. W-spouses is in the bad batch, but she seems to not have the issue as often as i do.
I have hit the master reset on mine and fixed it.
Personally I can't put it down. I am on it all the time, surfing, checking email, gaming and so on. I love it and don't think, unless something greater comes out that I will ever go back.
i am technologically stoooopid, therefore the iPhone has worked wonderfully for me. I "get" what it's supposed to do and like Corner, any brain-crumbling problems -- reboot. Voila! Instant fix. [sigh]
i lub my iPhone. =)
Hey friend, The Angry Squaw is going to be trying to email or message you. She needs some contacts from the school. Sherri's husband is a coach in Austin and they are looking to move to the area, someone told them about a coaching position opened up in Chico. I figured you might know a few peeps up that way to get her in touch with.....Thanks WW
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