07-14-2014 06:02 PM
I'm about to buy my first smart phone and let go of our land line and my flip phone. How much memory does a new user need? I intend to use the phone for email, texts, calls, maps, and simple Google level research, especially when travelling. I may download a magazine or travel guide book. 16 or 32 Gb?
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07-14-2014 11:16 PM
I would lean towards the 32gb.... it really depends on how many apps, pictures, videos and documents you plan to have. As iTunes app resolutions increase, you want that extra real estate.
For myself, I need many gb for all my videos and images. To address that space, I'm using a wifi drive. Or more specifically a 480gb SSD in a wifi enclosure. It does not help with apps, but it does with my content.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diyZPmqp5RU
With regards to the iPhone itself...
07-14-2014 06:24 PM
07-14-2014 11:16 PM
I would lean towards the 32gb.... it really depends on how many apps, pictures, videos and documents you plan to have. As iTunes app resolutions increase, you want that extra real estate.
For myself, I need many gb for all my videos and images. To address that space, I'm using a wifi drive. Or more specifically a 480gb SSD in a wifi enclosure. It does not help with apps, but it does with my content.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diyZPmqp5RU
With regards to the iPhone itself...
07-15-2014 12:43 AM
07-15-2014 10:39 AM
Personally, I would recommend the Android platform over an iPhone for you for several reasons:
1. For the most part you get better equipment for a lower initial outlay.
2. The majority of the apps you're likely going to want will be free on the Android platform but paid on the iPhone.
3. The memory is expandable so you are't forced to spend more initially and can upgrade according to your needs.
4. The native map functionality is far superior on Android (being Google) as opposed to Apple's version (you can still download google maps but it doesn't integrate into iOS as well as it does natively on an Android).
Long story short, they are both great phones but I find that due to Apple's marketing, a lot of people entering the Smartphone market are mostly unaware that there are cheaper and better alternatives.
07-15-2014 11:30 AM - edited 07-15-2014 11:49 AM
@Lethal wrote:
2. The majority of the apps you're likely going to want will be free on the Android platform but paid on the iPhone.
It was the opposite for the longest of time. I was surprised of the change. Can you recommend some examples?
07-15-2014 12:10 PM
Everything from apps for viewing / editing microsoft office documents (pages vs quickoffice / kingsoft etc) to games etc. There really are too many to get into but a simple google search of "Android free vs iPhone paid" will yield pages of results.
07-15-2014 11:47 AM