Android or iPhone for mom?

[Mazin]

Ok first off who you callin a hipster

Second is she technology inept? if so I would suggest the iphone, if she knows about tech and is ok with learning about it on her own then Android gives you the most options in apps (and hacks).

BTW I love Prius Drivers.....They let me make my carbon foot print bigger when I drive by @ 80 mph in my gas guzzling F150.


Might wanna start this as a poll IMHO

[bigshane]

I am going to get a smartphone for my mom. I got her an android tablet and she likes that. We've never had Apple products. However I've read iPhones are more intuitive for the retired folks...

Most people I've talked to that recommend the iPhone haven't used anything else.

I plan to play with the apple at the store tonight before I make up my mind.

Honestly I don't think its a huge deal either way. What color is probably a bigger deal... haha

Thoughts?

One benefit of the "Apple Tax" is the free workshops that you can attend.

[Sharpienads]

Does your mom think she's better than everybody else? Then get the iPhone. If she's a normal person, get a droid.

[Byte Stryke]

[anomad]

One benefit of the "Apple Tax" is the free workshops that you can attend.

That's actually attractive, but the nearest apple store to them is over an hour away.

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

Does your mom think she's better than everybody else? Then get the iPhone. If she's a normal person, get a droid.

Oh snap! Hahahahahahahahaha!

Please see my post above about hipsters...

[anomad]

No one waves and windoze fans.

I think you are probably joking? I have had windows mobile on a bunch of GPS units. I wanted to launch them from my clay thrower and give em both barrels.

[Byte Stryke]

No one waves and windoze fans.

I think you are probably joking? I have had windows mobile on a bunch of GPS units. I wanted to launch them from my clay thrower and give em both barrels.

welcome to the forums Anomad...


and yes, I was joking

[bigshane]

There is also a benefit to staying with the android/google-verse for syncing contacts, bookmarks, and having consistency with purchased apps.

One caveat: The UI on the new phone will probably differ from her tablet, as most carriers muck things up with their own "improvements" (Sense, blur, etc...). Plus most of the tablets aren't running the latest version of Android, unless you bought her a Nexus 7.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

Motorolla Droid 3. Best phone I've ever had!! IMHO!! You can hear me now!!