tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post3978410131373731828..comments2024-01-23T16:53:02.428+00:00Comments on Mark Thompson: Pros and cons of switching from an iPhone to a Samsung GalaxyMark Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00744387583593537268noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-43552684060134876232012-12-17T13:48:23.859+00:002012-12-17T13:48:23.859+00:00You can easily download any amount of stuff on iOS...You can easily download any amount of stuff on iOS like zip files, videos & mp3s using third party browsers like Downloads or iCab Mobile.<br /><br />As for the 'never go Apple' brigade, well you're closing yourself off from a wealth of goodness. Good luck with that closed mind. james sethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668454959005351571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-57555253032829647292012-11-20T12:09:56.965+00:002012-11-20T12:09:56.965+00:00Regarding the sound on email notifications, in my ...Regarding the sound on email notifications, in my (older) Android (Froyo, v2.2.1), you can switch off sounds in Settings/Sound/Notifications.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-37610479944558829252012-11-19T01:07:14.057+00:002012-11-19T01:07:14.057+00:00Downloading files: On websites now when there is a...<i>Downloading files: On websites now when there is a file available to download I can click it, see it download in my notification screen and then when ready open it. If it's an MP3 it can be listened to, a PDF can be read and so on. iPhones are so locked down you cannot do this in this way.</i><br /><br />Seriously? I often go to sites on Android where the content is PDF (like bus timetables). I'd find that impossible.<br /><br />BTW if it's gmail, you have to go into the settings for the gmail account and you can turn off notification sounds (if you get stuck, google it).Tim Almondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13369256383976094670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-23457984636145805502012-11-18T21:02:07.944+00:002012-11-18T21:02:07.944+00:00The number of stuff that I (as someone used to Nok...The number of stuff that I (as someone used to Nokias for many years) read in the pros list and thought "but isn't that NORMAL?" is worrying. JUST the fact that the podcast client is crap/nonexistent in new Nokias is what's making me look at Droids.<br /><br />This post has solidified in me the desire to never, never go Apple.Jennie Rigghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893281560181289667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-61881205064124358872012-11-18T19:36:28.328+00:002012-11-18T19:36:28.328+00:00@Wireman - I agree, that's a hell of a value j...@Wireman - I agree, that's a <i>hell</i> of a value judgement. He's basically almost saying that every single person in the world that doesn't get a Samsung is a raving technophobe! I for one, am appalled.<br /><br />It reminds me of the time when I made the statement, "Anyone who doesn't like lentils had better avoid it, but everyone else should consider the the chicken dhansak." The Vegetarian Society sued me into bankruptcy, and quite right too!dazberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05011934932914943141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-86031090221027677832012-11-18T19:28:38.434+00:002012-11-18T19:28:38.434+00:00Nice rundown. For me, it's the openness that c...Nice rundown. For me, it's the openness that clinches it, which I guess is related to having access to the filesystem. It just makes so much more possible.<br /><br />Many's the time when I've been going away and wanting to use a mobile device and its connectivity in conjunction with a laptop in order to complete a simple task. With the iPad, generally this has not been possible, but with the Samsung (Galaxy S2) I've never had a problem.dazberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05011934932914943141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-46895987687587575742012-11-17T18:06:21.997+00:002012-11-17T18:06:21.997+00:00@Paul: Just the screen size really made me go for ...@Paul: Just the screen size really made me go for this rather than any of the other Android devices. I suspect a fair few of the things I list here are Android features rather than specific to the Note although I think the multi-screen and pop-out things are specific to it.<br /><br />And I should have made it a bit clearer, no you do not need to use the stylus. The phone works fine with me jabbing my stubby fingers at it exactly like any other smartphone!Mark Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744387583593537268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-50902305824236240212012-11-17T16:58:45.089+00:002012-11-17T16:58:45.089+00:00I'm considering making the move from iOS to An...I'm considering making the move from iOS to Android, and this post has been extremely helpful - thank you. I am looking to purchase either the LG Nexus 4 or the Samsung Galaxy SIII. May I ask whether you considered these and, if so, what put you off? (or what made you choose the Note II over those models? - I must say I'm not a fan of using a stylus. Is it essential to use the stylus or will a finger suffice?)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00755274961384727972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-41833690374812623192012-11-17T13:50:19.555+00:002012-11-17T13:50:19.555+00:00@Wireman: Fair point. I have amended in the text n...@Wireman: Fair point. I have amended in the text now.<br />Mark Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744387583593537268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-62243553134264886592012-11-17T13:46:06.099+00:002012-11-17T13:46:06.099+00:00"You do however need to get your hands a bit ...<i>"You do however need to get your hands a bit dirty with settings, configurations and manual file copying to get the most out of the Samsung so <b>if you are frightened by that</b> you might be better off sticking with iOS."</i><br /><br />That's a hell of a value judgement, there. I'm not in the least bit "frightened" by settings, config and manual file copying. I just can't be bothered with it on what is, after all, a mobile device.Wiremanhttp://wireman.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.com