V iPhone or Thunderbolt

[tourstagefan]

I'm still on the fence as to whether I should keep the ViP4 or return it and wait for the upcoming 4G LTE phones from HTC, Samsung and LG.

Below are my impressions after having used the Verizon iPhone4 for a full 7 days.

As background, I switched from a Droid Incredible (had it since Launch Day, 4/2010) and am a big fan of the Android OS. I jailbroke my ViP4 to customize it as close to the way I had my Incredible set up.

Verizon iPhone 4 Pros:
1. Battery Life - talking/texting/e-mailing for a full day is no prob.
2. Beautiful design - it feels like a high-end, luxury watch
3. FaceTime - works great, seamless operation
4. Better reception on the iPhone. There are numerous areas in my neighborhood where my Incredible had a very weak signal. The iPhone delivers clear calls that do not drop out. Calls connect much faster to the network than the Inc.
5. Truly delivers the overall Apple experience - I have been a longtime user of MAC computers and love the little touches built-in to the iPhone. For instance, the "woosh" jet fighter tone that alerts you that an e-mail has been sent successfully.
6. The sheer volume of apps - no contest vs. Android Market. Plus, the apps work seamlessly with the OS.

Droid Incredible Pros:
1. Ability to swap in another battery
2. Browser/Flash support - web-browsing experience is great
3. Snapdragon processor is very fast; response is very snappy
4. Widgets
5. The Google Suite of applications - integrated maps/navigation (best avail., hands down), threaded messages capability if you use Gmail.
6. LED notification light
7. Ability to customize just about every setting on the phone
8. Live wallpapers - a novelty, but still fun nevertheless
9. Adding attachments to e-mail messages are much easier with the Android OS.

Verizon iPhone4 Cons:
1.) I miss the haptic feedback (keys that vibrate when pressed) on my Incredible. It really helps when typing on a touch screen. There is a jailbreak app called "Haptic Pro," which I installed, but it's not the same as having it built-in from the factory.
2.) The iPhone is a bit heavier, ~0.6g heavier than the Inc.
3.) The iPhone's vibrate motor is much weaker than the Inc.
4.) It may be a minor thing for most people, but I really like/miss the optical joystick on the Inc., it allows you to precisely navigate to the spot you want when typing/editing.
5.) Jailbreaking and downloading apps to customize the phone is time-consuming. Many of the notification options (custom ringtones, SMS alerts, e-mail tones) are easily customizable right out of the box with an Android phone.

These are just initial observations from someone who is a big fan of the Android OS. However, I am leaning towards keeping my iPhone because the reception/signal strength is so much better (at least in my area) than my Inc.

I will continue to put the iPhone through its paces for 6 more days before deciding whether to keep or return. I really want to love it because of the seamless integration with my other Apple devices......

 

[Duvi]

Wow, that's a lot of phones. How many lines do you have? Or are you switching just one SIM between four phones?

And nice, I would get the Atrix too if I could.

I have 4 lines now. Had 3, but was doing my buddy a favor by opening a new line. Besides, can't beat a Walmart price match @ $129 + some accessories

The BB & iPhone always have a line and I normally have the 3rd line for one of the other devices. The remaining devices, I'll use wifi for data.

 

[Duvi]

lol Best answer.

haha! what's up bro, you've been ghost on me. getting/got the atrix?

 

[moneymike47]

Be careful with the Thunderbolt because I myself was having the same problem. I didn't know if i wanted the iPhone or the Thunderbolt, and the only main reason i would have gotten the Thunderbolt is because of the 4G. HOWEVER, unless you live in a main city, 4G won't be available in your area, you'll Thunderbolt will just be running off 3G. I mean, you can buy the Thunderbolt and hope that 4G will be in your area soon, look on the Verizon website to see if you're in the coverage area. Then again, even with the Thunderbolt on 3G, it still has a faster processor if you're into all that tech talk. I suggest going on You Tube and looking up "iPhone vs. Thunderbolt" and watching the differences.

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

haha! what's up bro, you've been ghost on me. getting/got the atrix?

What's up bro. I changed my Gmail address on Gtalk. I think I have your email
still saved. I can't get the Atrix because I ended up switching to Verizon at the
end of last year. But I got my Android fix a few months with an X. But the i4
was the bread and butter for me.