I get a real chuckle out of this. Not because of its pro-android user stand point, but because the user’s battery is nearly at zero - a common issue I have encountered with pre-Android 4.0 devices.
Steve Wozniak as quoted in an interview with an idiot:
The people I recommend the iPhone 4S for are the ones who are already in the Mac world, because it’s so compatible, and people who are just scared of computers altogether and don’t want to use them. The iPhone is the least frightening thing. For that kind of person who is scared of complexity, well, here’s a phone that is simple to use and does what you need it to do.
Seems to mirror the sentiment of The Verge’s Chris Ziegler:
By recommending an iPhone, I cover the broadest swath. I cover my butt. I know I’m not going to hear a complaint that you can’t find Skype or “that Infinity Sword or whatever it’s called that everyone is talking about.” I also minimize the chance that you’re going to be flustered by misbehaving apps…..It’s simply my path of least resistance to ensuring my advice seeker an acceptable smartphone experience with minimal ongoing technical support from me. (Of course, I might hear a complaint that they’ve shattered the back when they “only dropped it a few inches,” but that’s their problem, not mine.)
I tend to agree.
(Source: 9to5mac.com)
People who know me well know that I haven’t really had the most positive feelings about Android for the past few years.
I certainly have used my fair share of devices and software iterations from the G1 running 1.5, the Nexus One with 2.1, EVO and Droid 2 running 2.2, and Nexus S running 2.3.
Each time I played with one I grew tired of slow and cumbersome user interface, ideas only half fleshed out and what seemed to be a constant need to pull my battery out.
Just this week my latest Android smartphone arrived, the Galaxy Nexus. I have been playing with it a great deal over the past few days and while I am in no way ready to post up a full or comprehensive review I wanted to share some of my initial thoughts.
To avoid beating around the bush, the Galaxy Nexus is by far the best Android device I have ever come in contact with. While it is a tad too early to declare a winner it goes head to head with my iPhone 4S and certainly any Windows Phone on the market today.
Don’t get me wrong, I have my complaints of the Galaxy Nexus. Namely the poor camera and the persistent blueish twinge I see on the otherwise magnificent display when looking on from an angle.
Additionally, Android 4.0 doesn’t make it out unscathed either with a handful of UX inconsistencies, strange application compatibility errors, and the embarrassing need to brand OS versions after sugary desserts.
Overall, it is worth noting these points are very minor and the startling experience for me is simply my utter lack of complaints.
Over the next few days (more likely weeks) I intend on playing with this device more and noting down some real highlights of the hardware and software here.
Right now I am just shocked I dont hate it.
