iphone OR Android...I'm selling out...hee (I must have texting)

[jensa]

Sigh. This thread is so full of wrongs. Even though a former iPhone user and now an Android user I'd say get an iPhone if you think you'll like to tinker with music apps. Get an Android later on if you feel too limited or want a choice of different hardware configurations, or a better personalization experience for that matter. A few things to note though, fragmentation is not that big of an issue since you are buying a new phone. The new and most important old apps will definetely work. Be sure that it will get an upgrade to Android OS 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) like the Samsung Galaxy S2 for example. In my opinion Ice Cream Sandwich is way more exciting than the latest iOS which are still looking approximately like it did 2 years ago. If you like to theme yor phone, go Android. If you like to 'swipe' your words instead of typing, go Android. If you like the idea of widgets on the homescreen, go Android, if you are using Gmail and other Google services definetely go Android. If you like a bigger screen, go Android.

But still, as a newcomer to the field of smartphones I think you will love an iPhone to bits. Even though I personally feel limited and get confused by it's low threshold of easy to use-ness / dumbing down-ness. I simply can't be as productive with it's interface. Each to his/hers own I have to say. Good hunting!

[jensa]

Well, I dont remember saying anything about a "9000" S. Maybe you need to re-learn how to read properly.

My model number is 5670, and I did say it was cheapo. It was actually half the price of my iphone 4. I said the iphone is around the same price as "equivalent" android phones. Maybe "equivalent" is too big a word for you. Maybe you didnt get it. And maybe you didnt get this the first time, so I'll say it again, you need to learn how to read.

Like seriously, dont go around calling ppl liars, especially if you're retarded or deficient in any way.

Oh, and mute button just got pressed, I have no time for idiots.

Cheers to you too Mr Smileyface.

[spaceman]

But still, as a newcomer to the field of smartphones I think you will love an iPhone to bits. Even though I personally feel limited and get confused by it's low threshold of easy to use-ness / dumbing down-ness. I simply can't be as productive with it's interface. Each to his/hers own I have to say. Good hunting!

I'm an iPhone user, but that was funny

[jensa]

But still, as a newcomer to the field of smartphones I think you will love an iPhone to bits. Even though I personally feel limited and get confused by it's low threshold of easy to use-ness / dumbing down-ness. I simply can't be as productive with it's interface. Each to his/hers own I have to say. Good hunting!

I'm an iPhone user, but that was funny

Well, first. English isn't my primary language (I think that was evident in my first post to CT, he he) so maybe I missed something. Second... I tend to first learn and then de-learn the old when I get something new. I feel very stupid when trying to get around an iPhone nowadays. Either it says something about me, or possibly it says something about both are easy/hard enough to learn... or a combination between these two.

[D.Josef]

I tend to first learn and then de-learn the old when I get something new. I feel very stupid when trying to get around an iPhone nowadays. Either it says something about me, or possibly it says something about both are easy/hard enough to learn... or a combination between these two.

Haha. I think it's mostly a matter of taste. (Then again, good quality true multitouch touchscreen and superior software is not.)
I find the Android interface confusing and far too busy. (Or "exciting" as you put it.) If I went with UX design preferences, I'd be using a Windows 7 phone, but those have other shortcomings - like not too many music apps and Internet Explorer.
I tend to think of the phone as a tool, and not as something to tinker with. Being simplistic ("dumbed down") is a definite plus for a tool in my eyes, even though I am a long-time Linux geek.

[jensa]

Haha. I think it's mostly a matter of taste. (Then again, good quality true multitouch touchscreen and superior software is not.)

Can't say I feel the different between my two Androids and the multitude of iPhones I've tried. If you mean hardware-wise. Software-wise the iPhone is snappier but the gap is smaller with the newest phones and ICS.

I find the Android interface confusing and far too busy. (Or "exciting" as you put it.)

Ha ha. I meant "exciting" with a slightly more positive vibe than "busy". I meant more advanced, more refined for getting you closer to what you want to do. But then again, it's me and I'm colored by ICS. Quite a lot.

Though, one interesting thing is that for each new iteration the iPhone interface gets more busy and the iPhone people seems to adapt to that perfectly fine so even I tend to think iPhone users are to some degree willing to adapt and have a curiousness for the new and not just the tried and tested.

If I went with UX design preferences, I'd be using a Windows 7 phone, but those have other shortcomings - like not too many music apps and Internet Explorer.

Haven't tried it yet. Wish I had.

I tend to think of the phone as a tool, and not as something to tinker with. Being simplistic ("dumbed down") is a definite plus for a tool in my eyes, even though I am a long-time Linux geek.

Typically me. Using the word "tinker" in the wrong place. Sorry about that. Well, I tinker, I do, but (here we go again) what I meant was the possibility to personalize and change the UI, datasharing between applications and for example the choice of what app should opened from within other apps is a little more possible than in iOS. Well, I'll stop now or I will confuse myself too.

Buy an iPhone. You'll get a lot less foes.

[spaceman]

In my opinion, any music app on a small screen like that with only touch to control is a bloody pain in the arse.

It's ok to keep you busy when you've got a bit of time to kill, but who in his right mind would want to make music on a iPhone or Android phone is you have a laptop/i(whatever)pad or desktop computer? I tried so many of them and the predominant emotion while using them is frustration. The endless tapping and scrolling and swiping just to get the most basic things done kills creativity faster than a bullet through your head.

[risome]

iPhone 4s

[bM3w]

Just like spacman wrote if you are serious about music then no smartphone will do you any good.

In my opinion go get a Windows Phone 7, like e.g the Nokia Lumia 900 (which will be available in march) or any other WP7 with at least a 4.3" display. WP7 is probably the best when it comes to email, texting and social media. I've tried them all and to me WP7 is the clear winner in that regard. The browser is also fine. It just doesn't support Flash like the iPhone. Although that's more of a relief than an issue

To cover your interest in music apps I'd just wait for Windows 8, which is due any time soon (at least the Consumer Preview). Windows 8 on a tablet will have a huge advantage over any other mobile OS, because it covers both worlds: Apps AND the standard Windows software.

When you have both, a WP7 (or WP8 due out in fall) AND a Windows 8 tablet you're fully covered and shouldn't worry about syncing data, because you're basically on the same platform.

[jensa]

It just doesn't support Flash like the Android. Although that's more of a relief than an issue

I fixed that for ya. And I like Flash on my phone, as long as it's still used on the web and gives me a more solid and complete browsing experience. But I'm with you, they should stop using it on the web.

I've tried them all and to me WP7 is the clear winner in that regard. The browser is also fine.

I'm using the new Chrome Beta for Android and it's really nice and fast with some cool functionality like having direct access to all the opened tabs in my Chrome on the desktop. No, I'm not talking about synced bookmarks, these are synced opened tabs. Grab'n'go has a new meaning.

[spaceman]

It just doesn't support Flash like the Android. Although that's more of a relief than an issue

I fixed that for ya.

I think he meant it doesn't support Flash, just like the iPhone doesn't

[jensa]

It just doesn't support Flash like the Android. Although that's more of a relief than an issue

I fixed that for ya.

I think he meant it doesn't support Flash, just like the iPhone doesn't

(me) <----- (me)

I'm out.

[D.Josef]

Haha I'm starting to sound like a total Apple cultist. Nevertheless, I do think it's the best choice.

Just like spacman wrote if you are serious about music then no smartphone will do you any good.

The smartphone was never meant to replace the piano or hardware synth.
And being serious about music doesn't preclude clowning around with music sometimes.

To cover your interest in music apps I'd just wait for Windows 8, which is due any time soon (at least the Consumer Preview). Windows 8 on a tablet will have a huge advantage over any other mobile OS, because it covers both worlds: Apps AND the standard Windows software.

I'm skeptical about Windows 8. It's an even numbered windows release, which doesn't bode well. (HAha.) And the thread isn't about tablets really.

I fixed that for ya. And I like Flash on my phone, as long as it's still used on the web and gives me a more solid and complete browsing experience. But I'm with you, they should stop using it on the web.

Well I tend to install a flash blocker on my desktop computers as well, and the only time I turn it off is to play Flash games.

[spaceman]

Just like spacman wrote if you are serious about music then no smartphone will do you any good.

The smartphone was never meant to replace the piano or hardware synth.
And being serious about music doesn't preclude clowning around with music sometimes.

Clowning around is indeed all you'll be doing on a smartphone.
I'm not saying it can't be fun, but it is mostly clowning.

[penguinfromdeep]

I wonder how those windows phones like Lumia will be .. Anybody know? I wonder especially how if the interface will be smooth like on Iphones. No laggyness etc ..