It's a ridiculous leap to go from 'quirks and annoyances' to an assertion tha people must be 'jealous' of the other platform.
As to your question about whether I've spent "....several weeks...." with the Android platform, I'll assume that was not a serious question. (Life's too short to waste on nonsense....)
Then don't judge a man unless you've walked a mile in his shoes.
The only thing that seriously ticks me off is the abiding sense -- backed up by a number of court decisions -- that Android (and Samsung in particular) has blatantly knocked off Apple's IP in many areas. I think that is pretty unfair. They're very welcome to it, but should compensate Apple for the IP.
Court results have been, to put it politely, mixed. In those cases where the court found infringement, the court has already established appropriate penalties. No further payment is needed, though if you feel strongly that the court is incorrect I suppose you could submit your recommendations to the relevant judges.
What part of the the subjectivity of the phrase "abiding sense" do you not understand?
The difference is that we know we aren't coders and that we are happy with the nicely designed layout that Apple made. We don't want an open system full of viruses just because one day we might want to write an app, we don't want custom icons and animations in the background made by a 17 year old. Also, we like metal housings.
Open system full of viruses is a little over-dramatic, no?
Walmart, Best Buy, Target make all of these devices available to just about everyone at the same price point.
That doesn't mean anything, unless you know what proportion of iPhone sales -- as opposed to S3 sales -- happen through outlets like these.
The little data I've seen say that there is, indeed, a significant demographic difference between iOS and Android users. I just don't know what the data say about iPhone versus S3 users. I am guessing the pattern is similar. I was saying (originally) that this study could have provided an interesting comparison of the two, but curiously, did not take the opportunity to do so.
What part of the the subjectivity of the phrase "abiding sense" do you not understand?
The part where you then chose to qualify it with "backed up by a number of court decisions". Thank you for clarifying that your post was just random opinion completely unrelated to anything that actually happened.
What part of "backed up by a number of court decisions" do you not understand?
Some people go through life bemoaning what they might be missing, while others go through it finding high-quality products and services that more-than-satisfyingly meet their demands.
Most of us are, of course, a blend of the two, but I know which end of the scale matters more to me. And to you.
I am quite happy at my end of the scale!
Fair enough. There are some restaurants I go to where I always order the same things because they satisfy my cravings. I asked you the question because you often seem disgusted by the Android experience, and I wanted to clarify the perspective that you do or do not have.
As to your question about whether I've spent "....several weeks...." with the Android platform, I'll assume that was not a serious question. (Life's too short to waste on nonsense....)
"Life's too short to waste on nonsense" certainly seems to qualify as a pretty emotionally charged sentiment. Doubt you will be getting any apologies. You have never owned or even used Android but are prepared to write it off as nonsense.
I have never used in an Android phone in my life, and don't intend to any time soon.
I challenge you to find even a single post of mine that conveys a sense of disgust -- or any other emotion -- over the Android experience.
If you can't, you'll come back and apologize, won't you?
If I were to search through your post history and find nothing that has a tone of disgust regarding the Android experience, I would say I was wrong. I wouldn't apologize because I didn't insult or attack you. I don't plan to do a search because that would take more time than it's worth. I'll take your word for it as you know your opinions better than anyone else. One thing that confuses me is how you can imply that you might have a sense of disgust about some aspect of Android other than the experience. Android, as with any operating system, is nothing but an experience.
Android really is awful. I truly can't understand why anyone who has used Android and iOS would ever choose Android. Android is such a contradictory mess of ideas if one didn't know better one might believe the system had been designed by argumentative politicians.
Bigger Screen but Smaller Icons ???
Bigger Screen but Apps that only use half the Display (aka Widgets) ???
Implement Vertical Sync, Triple Buffering and "Touch Responsiveness" then throw dodeca-core graphics processors at the problem ???
Implement features that are inconsistent ???
Implement multi-tasking then increase battery size 70% ???
etc.
etc.
etc.
And a fan of Android would list all the things he has issues with in iOS. Everyone has opinions but both Operating Systems have their + & -. To say iOS has no faults means you're blind.
"Life's too short to waste on nonsense" certainly seems to qualify as a pretty emotionally charged sentiment. Doubt you will be getting any apologies. You have never owned or even used Android but are prepared to write it off as nonsense.
LOL. Sounds to me like I've insulted something that's emotionally very meaningful for you.
One thing that confuses me is how you can imply that you might have a sense of disgust about some aspect of Android other than the experience.
I am still puzzled that you think I have 'disgust' for something that I really don't care about much (except for the reasons, IP-related, already stated) and, at worst, think is a complete waste of my time to experience.
In case it makes you feel better: I might or might not be 'disgusted' if I experienced it, but as of now, I am not.
LOL. Sounds to me like I've insulted something that's emotionally very meaningful for you.
Get over it. It's just a software platform.
Not in the least. Apple user since 1982 with an Apple IIe and I own an iPhone not an Android phone. Just thought your comments were pretty ridiculous to dismiss Android after admitting you had never even used it. Had you used it even a short while and had some actual critiques that would be one thing. Reminds me of people that say they hate Indian food for example but have never even eaten any.
Reminds me of people that say they hate Indian food for example but have never even eaten any.
Ah, the power of association! Made you think of Indian food, huh? I wonder why....... (In case you were hoping to evoke some type of reaction, I am not particularly emotionally charged up about any food).
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Then don't judge a man unless you've walked a mile in his shoes.
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@gwmac: what a highly, self opinionated statement
Geez, that's makes gwmac a true member of the AI Club.
Now you're going to have to show him the secret handshake.
What part of the the subjectivity of the phrase "abiding sense" do you not understand?
Open system full of viruses is a little over-dramatic, no?
That doesn't mean anything, unless you know what proportion of iPhone sales -- as opposed to S3 sales -- happen through outlets like these.
The little data I've seen say that there is, indeed, a significant demographic difference between iOS and Android users. I just don't know what the data say about iPhone versus S3 users. I am guessing the pattern is similar. I was saying (originally) that this study could have provided an interesting comparison of the two, but curiously, did not take the opportunity to do so.
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Tried that once. Got a misdemeanor and 30 hours of community service for stealing the man's shoes. Unfortunately he was my judge.
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What part of the the subjectivity of the phrase "abiding sense" do you not understand?
The part where you then chose to qualify it with "backed up by a number of court decisions". Thank you for clarifying that your post was just random opinion completely unrelated to anything that actually happened.
What part of "backed up by a number of court decisions" do you not understand?
Fair enough. There are some restaurants I go to where I always order the same things because they satisfy my cravings. I asked you the question because you often seem disgusted by the Android experience, and I wanted to clarify the perspective that you do or do not have.
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I asked you the question because you often seem disgusted by the Android experience, ....
I have never used in an Android phone in my life, and don't intend to any time soon.
I challenge you to find even a single post of mine that conveys a sense of disgust -- or any other emotion -- over the Android experience.
If you can't, you'll come back and apologize, won't you?
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As to your question about whether I've spent "....several weeks...." with the Android platform, I'll assume that was not a serious question. (Life's too short to waste on nonsense....)
"Life's too short to waste on nonsense" certainly seems to qualify as a pretty emotionally charged sentiment. Doubt you will be getting any apologies. You have never owned or even used Android but are prepared to write it off as nonsense.
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I have never used in an Android phone in my life, and don't intend to any time soon.
I challenge you to find even a single post of mine that conveys a sense of disgust -- or any other emotion -- over the Android experience.
If you can't, you'll come back and apologize, won't you?
If I were to search through your post history and find nothing that has a tone of disgust regarding the Android experience, I would say I was wrong. I wouldn't apologize because I didn't insult or attack you. I don't plan to do a search because that would take more time than it's worth. I'll take your word for it as you know your opinions better than anyone else. One thing that confuses me is how you can imply that you might have a sense of disgust about some aspect of Android other than the experience. Android, as with any operating system, is nothing but an experience.
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Android really is awful. I truly can't understand why anyone who has used Android and iOS would ever choose Android. Android is such a contradictory mess of ideas if one didn't know better one might believe the system had been designed by argumentative politicians.
Bigger Screen but Smaller Icons ???
Bigger Screen but Apps that only use half the Display (aka Widgets) ???
Implement Vertical Sync, Triple Buffering and "Touch Responsiveness" then throw dodeca-core graphics processors at the problem ???
Implement features that are inconsistent ???
Implement multi-tasking then increase battery size 70% ???
etc.
etc.
etc.
And a fan of Android would list all the things he has issues with in iOS. Everyone has opinions but both Operating Systems have their + & -. To say iOS has no faults means you're blind.
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To say iOS has no faults means you're blind.
Nice strawman.
By 'nice', everyone understands that we don't actually mean 'nice', right?
LOL. Sounds to me like I've insulted something that's emotionally very meaningful for you.
Get over it. It's just a software platform.
I am still puzzled that you think I have 'disgust' for something that I really don't care about much (except for the reasons, IP-related, already stated) and, at worst, think is a complete waste of my time to experience.
In case it makes you feel better: I might or might not be 'disgusted' if I experienced it, but as of now, I am not.
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LOL. Sounds to me like I've insulted something that's emotionally very meaningful for you.
Get over it. It's just a software platform.
Not in the least. Apple user since 1982 with an Apple IIe and I own an iPhone not an Android phone. Just thought your comments were pretty ridiculous to dismiss Android after admitting you had never even used it. Had you used it even a short while and had some actual critiques that would be one thing. Reminds me of people that say they hate Indian food for example but have never even eaten any.
Ah, the power of association! Made you think of Indian food, huh? I wonder why....... (In case you were hoping to evoke some type of reaction, I am not particularly emotionally charged up about any food).