At the moment I am having teething problems with my iPhone 5. As this is made by Apple this is the only phone available. If I was having issues on android I could choose from a number of other companies.
Due to the issues with my iPhone 5, I decided on Saturday to queue for the Samsung Note 2. The store was really busy and after 40 mins queuing I got to the tills. And yes they had the phone in stock. But alas they wanted £50 more. Too popular apparently. So I left empty handed.
When I got home, I started to rationalise a bit more. First up I looked at the resale values of the iPhone 5 and Samsung Note 2. The iPhone 5 carries an extra £200 premium. So basically by a Samsung Note at £550 and lose £300 on the spot. Not so good. Then I looked at what else would be an issue.
I have a number of accessories for the iPhone 5. Some work with apps and these are only available on iOS. These include Nike+ iPod – I have the sensor in my trainer. Belkin WeMo – the electrical switch is only available on iOS. Sony Remote app – works miles better on iOS. Then I have a range of cases. And finally some unique accessories only available for the iPhone. The Olloclip lens set – wide angle, macro and fisheye. And the Glif+ – attaches to the iPhone to provide a stand in landscape or portrait but also allows the iPhone to connect to a standard tripod for taking better photos and videos.
Then I looked at how the iPhone works within the Apple Eco system, and mainly how it does so with no effort.
You see Apple not only limit your choice on handsets, but actually the wider functionality and options that work with the iPhone make it even more difficult to move to another platform.
I am left with a dilemma. Can any of my readers with a Samsung Note 2 counter this post!
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Not really, Gavin. For the software there are usually workarounds or equivalents, but the peripherals aren’t anything you’re going to be able to replace, as you know. It is far easier for someone like me to go back and forth between ecosystems because I don’t use peripherals with my one and only iOS device. And because of the huge variety of Android devices, you’re never going to see a large peripheral market. Any peripherals will be manufacturer and most likely device specific. Hence the peripheral market for Android is practically non-existent compared to the huge one for iOS.
So sorry, even though I’d love to see you get a Note 2 because I think you’d really enjoy it, the reality is that you’re probably better off sticking with the iPhone.
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Donald, thanks for reply. Does the Note 2 have the briefing alarm option?
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