Comments on: Review: Windows Phone 8, a Look at the Competition

By: JulianMyers

JulianMyers — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 02:44:00 +0000

These phones seem like toys to me, and when I’m out and about with my real estate clients, I want a phone that looks substantial. These look more like phones for teen-agers. Since it’s on AT&T’s 4G LTE network here in Austin perhaps I could get it for my daughter. At least it doesn’t weigh as much as the Nokia 920 Windows phone.

By: mikewoodsonsbeard

mikewoodsonsbeard — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 20:38:00 +0000

Everyone talks about WP8 being great and “something new” (Apple allegedly ripped off the Lumia design for its new Ipods) but the launch is a disaster. They pushed an OS updates that makes the experience even more worthless than it already is with the random rebooting. The second time this has happened since WP8. And I know plenty of Android phones that rebooting problems, most famously HTC and Motorola, but Samsung at least makes phones that somewhat function regularly. Until you download an OTA update that is.

By: EvanTheGamer

EvanTheGamer — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 21:57:00 +0000

Yeah, true that. It is Kellen’s(and Tim’s of course, haha) site after all, and what he says goes in terms of how he wants to run his own site.

I just prefer to only see Android related tech devices, apps, and games, etc. I just don’t like seeing “Apple” in the headlines of some posts sometimes. lol

But I have no problem with Microsoft as I’ve been a fan of MS WAYYYYYYY longer than Android has even existed in the technological world. I just found it strange that Droid-Life is now reviewing other competitors phones when this is an Android related site.

But regardless of everything I just typed up, I’ll continue to frequent Droid-Life, as I think it’s still by far the greatest Android tech blog on the interwebs.

By: sk3litor

sk3litor — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 21:10:00 +0000

I kinda agree as well. Nobody ever said this was an un- bias tech site. kinda confiding for someone looking for an all android ” home” considering its called droid life but ultimately its kellens choice and personally I’m cool with it. I don’t mind the occasional ” recon” mission

By: Pengwn

Pengwn — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 22:14:00 +0000

I understand that the Gnex is terrible with receiving updates due to big red, but that’s what the unlockable bootloader is for(If you really thought Verizon would play along with letting google update their device, I’m sorry you got your hopes up. This is Verizon people.)

4.2.1 is rock solid on this Phone and I don’t see myself upgrading until moto releases a Nexus. Hopefully that “X phone” is the next OG.

By: kidtronic

kidtronic — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:21:00 +0000

For all the talk of having a 3rd player help to push innovation, I really don’t see them lighting a fire under Google or Apple when they can’t even keep up. And technically RIM still has that third spot. All I’ve seen from them is a grotesquely monochromatic interface and distasteful advertising missteps.

By: Ron Offringa

Ron Offringa — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:23:00 +0000

I’ll change it to figuratively.

By: michael arazan

michael arazan — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 10:46:00 +0000

Exactly. It’s a Great Idea, but terrible execution.

Too much focus on the skin/ look & style, without enough sustenance underneath. And without popular, basic, and daily used apps, no point especially if you are already invested in paid apps on android or ios to change. If there was a way to switch to a different os and take all the paid apps you have with, or shows you paid for it already, people may switch between different os more. The Surface tablet they mad looks more amazing than the phone, I’d love to get my hands on the Surface tablet, if I could transfer my apps over to it, but can’t.

By: yarrellray

yarrellray — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 09:13:00 +0000

It all depends on which Nexus you pulled out. If you had that wanna be Nexus that’s currently on Verizon i wouldn’t have pulled that out at all. That device is the WORST NEXUS EVER and reminds me of that wanna be Evo 4g the Htc Thunderdud that was on Verizon. Buy a new phone buddy.

By: feztheforeigner

feztheforeigner — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Maybe it’s just a personal pet peeve of mine but I’m always frustrated when people use the word literally incorrectly…

“Microsoft is literally leaving money on the table by making franchises like Halo console-only”

Other than that, this was a very good article. I like to keep an eye on my ‘enemies’.

By: master94

master94 — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 02:52:00 +0000

Agree, not to mention Android has zero competition now. All apple does is sue and steal Android features, WP is completely unique and gives Android some much needed competition.In the long run run we consumers win.

By: socalrailroader

socalrailroader — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 01:43:00 +0000

I love my Nokia Lumia 920! I carry a Nexus 4 too, so I do dual OS’s

By: Cowboydroid

Cowboydroid — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:03:00 +0000

There sure are a lot of WP fanboys upvoting their brethren, though.

By: PhillipCun

PhillipCun — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:54:00 +0000

Why not? If we don’t understand WHY we like Android and how Android stacks up to the competition how can you decide objectively that Android best fits your needs. Why wouldn’t you want to understand all your choices and make a educated decision. Its good to be educated, its good to make the right decisions based on your own opinions and not by marketing tactics. Don’t be a sheep, seriously, there’s nothing wrong with this article. This site isn’t Android-Cult like, that’s why many of its readers keep coming back.

By: Ron Offringa

Ron Offringa — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:26:00 +0000

Thanks, I try to be as objective as possible.

I’m aware that some apps restart from Start and some resume (I gave Rowi as an example), but I think that kind of inconsistency makes for a bad user experience. The Me tile is essentially the same thing as the People hub, which I did review. As I said, it’s really only useful if the user is a casual social networking user; power users will want 3rd party apps. I did not cover XBOX Music because I did not think it would make an overall difference in my review. Is it a good service? Yes, but it isn’t something that you can’t get elsewhere. I mentioned Local Scout three times in my review (under the Maps section). The reason I only mentioned VZ Navigator is that when you ask for turn by turn directions in the Maps app it only shows that option. Eventually Nokia Drive should be there as well (I believe).