Windows Phone 7 or iPhone

[Sparky]

Hi all,
I currenty have a iPhone 3GS, but being a MSP I keep seeing the WP7 and am really tempted. Has anyone got/had both? I'd love to hear clear views on why each is better. No spam please.

Thanks

 

[sneeks]

I installed WP7 onto a workmate's HTC HD2 today and was quite impressed with the speed and flow of the OS. No chance I'd ditch my iPhone 4 for it though.

 

[cava83]

Have you read all the information online about the "ghost" data that Windows 7 sends and receives, even being on idle?

http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/01/19/ms.says.windows.phone.7.ghost.data.an.outsider.bug/

 

[Adam.]

Bear in mind you can't copy and paste on a w7 phone .

 

[word_easy]

Have you read all the information online about the "ghost" data that Windows 7 sends and receives, even being on idle?

http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/01/19/ms.says.windows.phone.7.ghost.data.an.outsider.bug/

Massive problem that... "Only a ""low single-digit"" percentage of users were affected by the problem" which has now been solved anyway.

 

[Christopher]

iPhone 4. No contest.

 

[word_easy]

iPhone 4. No contest.

He hasn't got an iphone 4.

 

[XRS 27]

iPhone 4. No contest.

+1

 

[Brand86]

Also having the same dilemma...what features does the iP4 have that Windows 7 doesn't have?

 

[word_easy]

Also having the same dilemma...what features does the iP4 have that Windows 7 doesn't have?

copy/paste
huge app store
custom ringtones

 

[Adam.]

HTC with android? does more than an iphone

 

[sbridgey]

HTC with android? does more than an iphone

+1

 

[@Spoonie]

There is an update for WP7 coming soon which will address the cut and paste issue.

 

[Sanders]

I went for an upgrade from my iPhone 4 last week, the o2 salesman tried his hardest to convince me to get the windows phone, the only 'better' difference he explained was the bigger screen, it's like a house brick compared to the 4 which ain't exactly small to begin with.

 

[@Spoonie]

I went for an upgrade from my iPhone 4 last week, the o2 salesman tried his hardest to convince me to get the windows phone, the only 'better' difference he explained was the bigger screen, it's like a house brick compared to the 4 which ain't exactly small to begin with.

WP7 is running on many different handsets. Not all are as big as the iPhone. I have one as a company phone (HTC Mozart) its not too bad for a first release. Some good bits some not so good. Personally I think the main reason for preferring iPhone is going to be Appstore but I can see that becoming less of a factor in the future. it has some really nice tech with the video calling etc but I don't think I would use them.

What I really like on my WP7 is the contact integration with facebook and Xbox Live connectivity. Battery on the HTC handset sucks though.

 

[realnumber 1]

Android or iphone, WM7 has to much catching up to do. I'm not convinced they will ever do it. To little to late...

 

[Adam.]

Battery on my HTC is fine, and all the apps that my mates use I've found in the android marketplace :S

 

[MikeyK18]

i have used HTC's and find they get very slow and very laggy really quick. Which for me is a big issue.

I had spoken to a friend with a windows 7 phone and it was even worse that the HTC.

I personally wouldn't use another phone than a iPhone simply for the following reasons:

copy/paste
awesome email
facetime
app store (basically an app for everything), my fav app's are whatsapp and viber.
the simple to use syncing with itunes (which backs up everything upon syncing)
it looks soooooo sexy!
iMovie

and the fact that its still as fast as the day i bought it.

Dogs b****cks TBH.

 

[realnumber 1]

So which HTC have you used that has got very slow and laggy? My Desire is still as fast as the day I got it...

 

[Adam.]

My htc is rapid.

 

[MikeyK18]

They were both desire's.

I just found after a few months of useage they got very slow and the screen just didn't feel as responsive.

Maybe i'm just a fussy fucker lol.

 

[word_easy]

i have used HTC's and find they get very slow and very laggy really quick. Which for me is a big issue.

I had spoken to a friend with a windows 7 phone and it was even worse that the HTC.

I personally wouldn't use another phone than a iPhone simply for the following reasons:

copy/paste
awesome email
facetime
app store (basically an app for everything), my fav app's are whatsapp and viber.
the simple to use syncing with itunes (which backs up everything upon syncing)
it looks soooooo sexy!
iMovie

and the fact that its still as fast as the day i bought it.

Dogs b****cks TBH.

I'm not being funny or anything, but what do people actually use copy and paste for on a phone? I can only think of copying webpage links and sending them via email or text?

 

[realnumber 1]

They were both desire's.

I just found after a few months of useage they got very slow and the screen just didn't feel as responsive.

Maybe i'm just a fussy fucker lol.

Never had that and never heard anyone else have that tbh:S

 

[cava83]

Guy that sits next to me has a W7 phone, he updated it yesterday evening, same issue.

Huge amount of users are reporting this problem actually.

They will fix it.

Massive problem that... "Only a ""low single-digit"" percentage of users were affected by the problem" which has now been solved anyway.

IOS is really good, quick and easy to use. Considering trying Android 2.3.

 

[BRUN]

more than happy with my Desire HD, even though the one i got was faulty i dont want any other phone and im actually glad i didnt get an iphone, no way on earth would i get a Windows phone though, ever, it either wont work properly or will end up with a virus, loving Android

 

[word_easy]

more than happy with my Desire HD, even though the one i got was faulty i dont want any other phone and im actually glad i didnt get an iphone, no way on earth would i get a Windows phone though, ever, it either wont work properly or will end up with a virus, loving Android

So you are having a pop at a phone you have never used saying it probably wont work etc, yet your super phone was dead out the box, and thats ok right? Also I think you'll find out of the three Operating systems mentioned in here, its the Android one that is more likely to be infected with a trojan virus.

 

[Christopher]

I'm not being funny or anything, but what do people actually use copy and paste for on a phone? I can only think of copying webpage links and sending them via email or text?

I use it every day. Texts, links, Facebook links, phone numbers from PDF's, Safari. Loads.

 

[MikeyK18]

I use it every day. Texts, links, Facebook links, phone numbers from PDF's, Safari. Loads.

+1

 

[word_easy]

I use it every day. Texts, links, Facebook links, phone numbers from PDF's, Safari. Loads.

Hardly stuff that goes on daily, but ok then. Can't say I do ALL these tasks on my 3GS.

 

[mr.valver]

I've now had 3 HD7's all with a life span of about 3 weeks.

Would freeze on phone calls, wouldn't allow you to hang up, battery pull was needed.

Turn it's self off when ever it felt like.

No themes or ring tones and you have to use Zune which is possible the worst piece of software written!

GRRRRRRR......

 

[word_easy]

I've now had 3 HD7's all with a life span of about 3 weeks.

Would freeze on phone calls, wouldn't allow you to hang up, battery pull was needed.

Turn it's self off when ever it felt like.

No themes or ring tones and you have to use Zune which is possible the worst piece of software written!

GRRRRRRR......

You probably don't like Zune because you are forced to use it, much like people who don't like itunes.

 

[Christopher]

Hardly stuff that goes on daily, but ok then. Can't say I do ALL these tasks on my 3GS.

That's all daily for me. Seriously, I'm not trying to be awkward.

 

[word_easy]

That's all daily for me. Seriously, I'm not trying to be awkward.

ok then...

 

[MikeyK18]

That's all daily for me. Seriously, I'm not trying to be awkward.

Same here, i send a lot of messages through different apps, i copy and paste all the time.

Then theres links for loads of other stuff between friends and me so its real handy.

 

[Christopher]

ok then...

LOL. Weirdo.

 

[MikeyK18]

iWeirdo?? LOL.

 

[word_easy]

LOL. Weirdo.

weirdo? what did you want me to put?

 

[BRUN]

a phone with a MS operating system just doesnt sit right with me, i just wouldnt trust it

and my problem with my own phone was a faulty handset, not an Android issue

 

[VeinAST]

iPhone.

I've hated Windows Mobile from day one.

 

[foRSter.]

im also due an upgrade from my iphone 3gs and tempted by the hd7, im just bored of iphones ive had one for the past 3years the iphone 4 doesnt really bring me anything new, yes it has a better camera but thats it! Facetime looks fun but seriously i will never ever use it, same as the apps yes there are a gazillion of them out there but only 2/3 three that are actually any use to me. The reason im considering the windows mobile is for the xbox live gaming!! My service provider said i have a 14day cooling off period where i could send the phone back if i didnt like it so i think im going to give the hd7 a shot!