iphone competition??

Debz22

Hi all does any1 know if there's another phone out there that competes with the iphone? I really want one but feel o2 are taking the mick a bit with there prices. I know the demand is high for them.

Sho

At this time No. But i'v heard story's rumour's that t-mobile/Voda will be stocking the 3G model soon not the 3GS something like that.

Debz22

Thanks Sho. what I need from a phone is internet access (on top of normal mobile functions) and I am confused! what do I need to look for if I want internet access whereever I am i.e not needing to be in a wifi area?

epz_2

the omina II (I8000) wile likely be the geeks choice as its the most complete phone out there at the moment, its relased in asia and will be here shortly.

the spec lowdown is as follows

800x480 res amoled screen
800mhz procesor
5mp camera with hi def video record
8-16gig memory with sd support for another 32gig
standard speaker & charging options

its very nice and hardware wise superior to the iphone, just the os may disapoint some. frankly i am very tempted but the sony x3 due this year with a 1ghz snapdragon and android is even more tempting.

Debz22

Thanks everyone. Another question I have (sorry if it is stupid!) you can get lots of fun apps on iphone is there a similar thing for other phones or not?

richardw

Apps seems to be the USP for the iphone.

epz_2

Debz22 wrote: »

Thanks everyone. Another question I have (sorry if it is stupid!) you can get lots of fun apps on iphone is there a similar thing for other phones or not?

i had a windows mobile phone years before apple had even started on there were plenty back then but its not linux so they were mostly pay for unlike android which has a linux kernel.

deano27_2

The Iphone is still in a different league IMO and the apps will keep you busy for ages ....there are loads of them, which range from very usefully to absolutely sh1te, but fun none the less...

redkitty_3

Debz22 wrote: »

Thanks everyone. Another question I have (sorry if it is stupid!) you can get lots of fun apps on iphone is there a similar thing for other phones or not?

Yep, as another user said, check out HTC, specifically, the HERO, which I have been waiting aaaaages for and have just ordered! I've been so excited about this phone, it's on Android, which means there should be loads more fun apps available soon, there are already a fair few but not a massive amount as compared to Apple.
The Hero is being touted as the iphone equivalent in a lot of ways (it's actually much better in some respects) but some reviews have said the speed isn't anywhere near as fast. I'll reserve judgement til I use it, but seeing as I'm getting this teflon-coated beauty FREE on a 12 month contract, I have little to complain about at the mo :j

Hope this helps..

thor

Hero free on a 12 month contract? Where is this from then?

billa_champion

redkitty wrote: »

Yep, as another user said, check out HTC, specifically, the HERO, which I have been waiting aaaaages for and have just ordered! I've been so excited about this phone, it's on Android, which means there should be loads more fun apps available soon, there are already a fair few but not a massive amount as compared to Apple.
The Hero is being touted as the iphone equivalent in a lot of ways (it's actually much better in some respects) but some reviews have said the speed isn't anywhere near as fast. I'll reserve judgement til I use it, but seeing as I'm getting this teflon-coated beauty FREE on a 12 month contract, I have little to complain about at the mo :j

Hope this helps..

How did you manage to get it free? and on a 12 month contract!!