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  • I don't know if this is particular to my phone, but it's a bit laggy.
  • Very little customization.
    • As far as I know, I can't change the sound of my text message alert. It's either on or off.
    • I can't disable auto-capitalization. It's silly, but I prefer texting in lowercase.
  • Only ten (!!!) preset ringtones. I can easily import my own, but still.
  • Sending a text before I'm done typing is too easy. And I can't cancel outgoing messages.
  • I can't draft text messages.
  • People sound terrible on speaker phone.
  • Lacks applications. Hopefully this changes once more time has passed. I would like to see:
    • a tip calculator,
    • a currency converter,
    • a units converter,
    • a voice recorder.
  • I can't delete pre-installed applications. Why would I need, or want, to know NASCAR stats?!
  • Hardly any games. I can't believe I'm even complaining about this.
  • No cursor controls. You know, the up-down-left-right buttons. Sure, I can tap anywhere on the screen, but it's so imprecise!
  • Camera has no special effects.
  • No video recording.
  • The battery is atrocious.

For $300 before rebate, I was expecting a little more. What I should have done: get a cheap phone and an iPod Touch, maybe?

So here are my findings from a side-by-side comparison of the iPhone and Pre:

  • The Pre's camera is far superior.
    • But the iPhone has video recording.
  • Both have screens with great clarity.
  • The Pre is so much sexier and feels better in my hand.
  • The Pre has a physical QWERTY keyboard.
    • But sliding the phone open can be a hassle.
  • The Pre allows for multi-tasking. I can have multiple applications open at once, much like a computer.
  • The Pre lets me rearrange my menu, grouping by category and placing the most used applications first.
  • The Pre lets me drag and drop files directly to the phone.
    • If I'm not mistaken, files uploaded onto the iPhone must go through iTunes.
  • The iPhone has an infinite number of applications, including those I wish were on the Pre.
  • The iPhone has a timer and stopwatch.
  • The iPhone is faster.
  • The iPhone lets me customize just about everything.
    • But no wallpaper like on the Pre?
  • AT&T's plan is a little more pricey compared to Sprint's.

I don't know. I'm torn.

jul 10 2009 ∞
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