I've somehow managed to survive without a smartphone up to this point in my life (and yes, I know that I could go on surviving without one), but I've witnessed countless moments where having one would have come in handy. So whether we stay with Verizon or switch to AT&T, chances are pretty good that I'll be getting a smartphone. (Mackenzie is much less interested in one, but she might consider getting one, too.)
Verizon is doing what it can to compete with AT&T and the iPhone, including launching the "there's a map for that" ad campaign (to which AT&T responded with a celebrity spokesman, Luke Wilson--not sure why he was their choice). But most importantly, they've been introducing their own line of smartphones--particularly, the Droid (and there are rumors that they might be adding the Google Nexus One).
Based on this comparison chart, in some ways the Droid is actually a better phone, but Apple just has a knack for design and functionality. One hangup in particular is the Android Market, which is a much clunkier counterpart to the iTunes store. It's not just the amount of available apps, but the way in which you can find, preview, and download them.
Verizon currently has a "buy one smartphone, get the second one free" offer going on until the end of March, so between March 20th and March 31st, we need to make our decision.
Anyone out there have any thoughts one way or another?
3 comments:
I love Verizon and do not want to switch to AT&T (because I used to have them and got terrible service), but i reallllly want an iphone. A guy I know works for Verizon corporate and said they are getting the iphone before the end of the year. So I am inclined to wait... just my 2 cents.
Thanks for the insider info. I think we're both leaning toward sticking with Verizon.
I can't stand the Droid billboards: A bucket of does in a world of doesn't. Ick.
I'm sure that was totally helpful in your decision.
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