Which Phone should you buy

"Nibbles" (nibbles) 02/17/2014 at 12:13 • Filed to: Commonsenselopnik, gee why didnt I think of that before?, done with this, see myself out, try the sea bass, go ahead try to fanboy now

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Whichever one fits your budget, lifestyle and needs

Victorious Secret > Nibbles 02/17/2014 at 12:14

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If you don't buy an iPhone you are bad and you should feel bad.

/Gizmodo'd

Nibbles > Victorious Secret 02/17/2014 at 12:15

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Windows Phone Master Race

Victorious Secret > Nibbles 02/17/2014 at 12:16

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I have a iPhone and Lumia.

I am a hipster douchebag.

Jagvar > Nibbles 02/17/2014 at 12:17

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Too many people spend money they don't have on things they don't need to impress people they don't even like.

Nibby > Nibbles 02/17/2014 at 12:19

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You should just buy one of these and call it a day.

Because these days, bigger is better.

Nibbles > Jagvar 02/17/2014 at 12:19

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iphone owners amirite lol

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Nibbles 02/17/2014 at 12:19

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The replies from the Giz writer make my head hurt.

http://gizmodo.com/so-tired-of-th…

Nibbles > Nibby 02/17/2014 at 12:20

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Totes should buy one of these and turn it into a Bluetooth headset

Nibby > Nibbles 02/17/2014 at 12:21

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Good luck finding one that isn't ridiculously expensive!

Nibbles > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 02/17/2014 at 12:22

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I'm not even going to chime in on that.

However I have turned so many people over to Windows Phone it's bordering on not being funny any more. At least 28% of that "4% market share" is my fault

boxrocket > Nibbles 02/17/2014 at 12:25

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Nokia Lumia, either the 925 (which I own and love), 1520 if you're of the means, 1020 if you take a crap-ton of photos, or wait until summer for the newer better models to come out.

Why: It works. It's the most modern smartphone OS designed for how people actually use smartphones (social networking a majority, texting and email after, and some phone calls) but with legendary Nokia reliability, quality, durability, reception (important on a phone ), and ease-of-use. The cameras are the best you can get on a smartphone. There's zero problems syncing to one's computer - and it can sync over WiFi - and you don't have to use special software every time it receives an update, as it does it "over the air". The Lumias look and feel great, and, at least with my 925, isn't too light or too heavy, feels well-constructed, and fits in every pocket I've tried it in with ease.

Just don't get an iphone, as they're not much improved from the original 2007 models. I say this after trying to use a friend's 5S for a few days while he was doing a weekend "off the grid".

Nibbles > boxrocket 02/17/2014 at 12:28

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As a proud 920 owner (and looking forward to when I can toss 8.1 on it) I agree wholeheartedly. It isn't for everyone though. The appaholics would hate WP's dismal offerings. The customaficionados would cringe over the color choices and background in either black or white. The people who just want a phone that gets them what they need (social updates, quick glances for information, ease of use and simple interfaces), Windows Phone is the way to go.

boxrocket > Nibbles 02/17/2014 at 12:34

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Quite so.

I had (and still have) an android phone, an HTC Sensation 4G, and once in a while I'll play with it, and remember why I switched back to my same-era Symbian phone (Nokia C7 Astound, then a Nokia 701). It always felt/feels awkward and overly complex, like it was designed by a committee rather than a few individuals with a shared vision, it almost demands modification to make it feel better - hence why "customaficionados" seem to love it so much, while being blind to the fact that if something just works, it doesn't need tweaking, and there's a pleasant feeling with that - and overall it's just frustrating.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Nibbles 02/17/2014 at 12:36

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you just nailed why I'm an Android guy.

I've considered the WP but they fall way short on apps.

Nibbles > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 02/17/2014 at 12:50

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It really is WP's biggest downfall vis-à-vis gaining market share. There is mullings aboult opening their environment to Android apps - if that happens, their offerings will skyrocket and more may be willing to make the change.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Nibbles 02/17/2014 at 13:14

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If that would happen I'd buy a WP.

f86sabre > Victorious Secret 02/17/2014 at 13:28

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I have a iPhone 5 (work) and Galaxy S4 (mine). I'm a mainstream douchebag.

Xentron Holy Reaper of Worlds > Nibbles 02/17/2014 at 13:30

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!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!

One that works.

PilotMan > Nibbles 02/17/2014 at 13:33

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Moto G

It's better than an iPhone, it's also $200.

Stupidru > Nibbles 02/17/2014 at 13:40

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Not even going to comment on this one. Nothing good will come of it

Victorious Secret > Nibbles 02/17/2014 at 13:41

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I solved the whole app issues by not ditching my iPad. Most of the apps like WhatsApp (oh so glorious group chats) and others are on WP8, everything else I don't use enough anyways to get upset about not having it.

Apps are always a sticking point till you realize how little you actually use them. I say this as a app whore with around 400 apps on my iPad...30 of which are ever really used.

Roberto G. > Nibbles 02/17/2014 at 14:09

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Nope, none. Nokia Windows Phone 8 is almost perfect for me, and I cannot wait for the 8.1 update in April.

Nibbles > Stupidru 02/17/2014 at 14:46

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Not sure I get you there.

Nibbles > Roberto G. 02/17/2014 at 14:48

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My point is proven :)

Stupidru > Nibbles 02/17/2014 at 15:03

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iPhone vs Android vs Windows phone fanbois can duke it out until the cows come home. I'll just watch from the sideline here

Nibbles > Stupidru 02/17/2014 at 15:09

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Apart from Autovox, I wouldn't say that there is much fanboying here. That was the premise, unlike the fanbait that was the "chart" crossposted to every Gawker blog ever this morning.

50ford500 > Nibbles 02/17/2014 at 21:59

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I have a motorola VA-76R Tundra as my personal phone. I'm ready for the phonepocalypse.