At 6/16/10 06:18 PM, Glaiel-Gamer wrote:
you're dumb if you don't realize the huge impact the iphone has had
Everyone understands the impact of the iPhone, it's just there are better phones to be had out there, especially if you look.
Ok well, the only reason I like Android is because it's open source, but also on top of that, the nexus one really does come quite close to the iPhone in terms of specs.
The impact from smart phones on every day life really hasn't peaked yet. I've had my G1 almost 18 months now, and I haven't seen a better phone from peers (minus the iPhone). I see people with old Sony Erissons and phones prior to the impact the iPhone made, and every single person says the same thing; "I want an iPhone".
I even had loads of people on facebook saying they wanted an iPad when the adverts first broadcasted here. The point I'm making is, the iPhone is now mainstream, thanks to great advertising and a great initial innovation, but the fact is there are better phones for the people who understand it.
My dad for example isn't going to need all the apps and all the power the iPhone has, so why spend that kind of money when he can have a fairly new Nokia which does the job just fine?
The phone only appeals to the people who need what's on it, everything they dont really need is just an extra, and it seems like who ever has the most extras is an automatic winner. Because the iPhone is so big, everyone just looks at it when they need the "newest" phone, when quite frankly, I'd prefer a Nexus One.
And yes, I have played around with an iPhone before you ask.