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I seriously think that Android is the best thing to happen to iOS. Despite the design flaws, fragmentation, issues and every other bug, Android is the nearest t
by tuhin 16y ago
I seriously think that Android is the best thing to happen to iOS. Despite the design flaws, fragmentation, issues and every other bug, Android is the nearest thing to a competitor that iOS has. Yes, I am aware there is something called Windows Mobile 7.
The very fragmentation and ubiquity of Android is its strength. While for US, I do not know how the economics work, but for a country like India, not everyone can or would afford to buy a phone for Rs. 30,000 (~USD 666.7). What Android is great at is tapping THAT market who are looking for a better than average experience with mobile. I mean if every one was going for the premium buyer who would make good experiences for the not so affluent.
I have an iPhone, an MBP and will now be spending on the iPad 2. But then I look around and feel so happy that my friends, my juniors from college can afford a decent enough phone without sacrificing on the joys of modern technology and design in mobile OS.
- maguay 16y agoWhat does the average unlocked Android device cost there? In Thailand, most Android phones are still USD $400+. Oddly enough, last-gen Blackberry devices are the most popular smartphones (semi-smartphone) here since they're often USD $150-$200 unlocked. The HTC tattoo is cheaper, as are a couple others, but for the most part, Android is nearly as premium as iOS here.
- sankara 16y agoStarts at about $150; decent ones are about $300. (http://www.flipkart.com/android-all-mobiles?query=android&sort=price_asc http://www.flipkart.com/android-all-mobiles?query=android...).
- maguay 16y agoNeat; I'll have to check and see if prices are down here or not. Haven't checked in several months.
- cdr 16y agoThe LG Optimus [V/S/U] (LG 670) is a great phone for the price - it can be had in the US for $130 without a contract.