[W126 Coupe] OT: Windows Mobile vs. Apple OS

Robert Karl Stonjek rstonjek at bigpond.net.au
Sat Aug 16 12:02:22 EDT 2008


Dick,
I'm not sure how things play out world wide, but in Oz there is a trap with the IPhone - the more features you subscribe to, the more you pay. Things like maps etc etc all cost extra.

So I'd think about what features you are planning to subscribe to and check out the per-month cost. On the other hand, if you don't subscribe to any of the advanced features then it may not be worth the hassle of moving platform.

Speaking of maps, the carrier pigeon carried a map in its head, so in a way we've come full circle. (though I can't quite picture a flock of Iphones crapping on a statue).

Robert


Hi all,

I've been running a Mobile 6.0 cooked rom (not the vanilla ATT/Cingular 5.0 version) on an HTC 8525 for the past 2 years and have been very happy with the set-up. But, I thought I'd ask what others think about the newest Apple iPhone with 3G.

I know Microsoft took an OS and then tried to make it into a mobile user interface (ui) leaving me with frequent use of just the finger nail or the stylus. It seems Apple started with the UI and built a most elegant and efficient touch flow solution that everyone raves about.

I've got a lot of time invested in the HTC 8525 with all of my apps and customizations. It does get great battery life, has a camera, flash, flashlight, stereo bluetooth, and movie capture all of which I use with daily frequency while traveling and for work.

So, while I see the IPhone winning hands down on the UI and now presumably offering 3G speeds, what about what some are saying as very short battery life when running a VPN to company exchange server as well as living without the above features.

Should I take the iPhone plunge or wait things out for a while more?

Regards,
Dick



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