Re: [Skunkworks] [SKUNKWORKS] Galaxy Nexus vs HTC One x
Mark you realize the Galaxy Nexus is technically a google phone on Samsung hardware, with a huge influence from Google about design, your argument on TouchWiz doesnt apply. On the other hand, if you have used the Galaxy S III like me you would know that Touchwiz 4 is quite awesome. That aside, customisations do make OS upgrade slow, applies to HTC and Samsung, only Nexus devices are safe from that. And I thank the skunks for the great feedback, looks like HTC has fans in here, we will go with it if that 15K diff isnt anything for him compared to the perceived prestige that comes with up the ladder. -----Original Message----- From: Mark Mwangi Sent: 13-09-2012, 19:24 To: Skunkworks Mailing List Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] [SKUNKWORKS] Galaxy Nexus vs HTC One x I would avoid Samsung if I was this bloke. Their touchwiz interface is ugly, makes it clumsy and seriously degrades the experience in my opinion. HTC have always delivered quality. And I agree with @wash if a fashion statement is the idea then the iPhone 4S is the way to go or chill for the iPhone 5. On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 3:35 PM, Okechukwu <okechukwu@gmail.com> wrote:
Hehehe - through an iPhone5 (spanner) in the works! Personally, I would suggest an HTC over a Samsung - The little Android experience I have on a HTC is far more superior than a Samsung - I beg not to start another debate on the same but it my humble opinion!
./Ok3ch
On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 2:21 PM, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo@gmail.com> wrote:
Why does an "average phone user" even require a smart phone?
Si mulika mwizi is good enough for making calls or sending sms??
Is it only me who feels that the description of the person betrays his needs.
For show off purposes, I feel he should buy the iPhone 5 - Elite Digital will support him in any case!
On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 12:08 PM, Martin Gicheru <martin@techweez.com> wrote:
I am advising a friend here about device choice, he tells me his brother and mom have the Galaxy S 3 so he wont be buying that. What other
options
would you suggest for him? An average phone user.
I was of the opinion he opts for either Galaxy Nexus or HTC One x which I understand are selling at 50 and 65k respectively at Fonexpress. Question I wanna ask.
How is customer service handled locally for HTC and Galaxy Nexus? Updates story about HTC?\
I know Google is my friend, but Skunkworks is my best friend.
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If I may add, the build quality of HTC is superb. You can even feel it in your hands. Disclaimer: I am basing this on a different model of HTC, not the One X On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 8:54 PM, Martin Gicheru <martin@techweez.com> wrote:
Mark you realize the Galaxy Nexus is technically a google phone on Samsung hardware, with a huge influence from Google about design, your argument on TouchWiz doesnt apply. On the other hand, if you have used the Galaxy S III like me you would know that Touchwiz 4 is quite awesome. That aside, customisations do make OS upgrade slow, applies to HTC and Samsung, only Nexus devices are safe from that.
And I thank the skunks for the great feedback, looks like HTC has fans in here, we will go with it if that 15K diff isnt anything for him compared to the perceived prestige that comes with up the ladder.
-----Original Message----- From: Mark Mwangi Sent: 13-09-2012, 19:24 To: Skunkworks Mailing List Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] [SKUNKWORKS] Galaxy Nexus vs HTC One x
I would avoid Samsung if I was this bloke. Their touchwiz interface is ugly, makes it clumsy and seriously degrades the experience in my opinion. HTC have always delivered quality.
And I agree with @wash if a fashion statement is the idea then the iPhone 4S is the way to go or chill for the iPhone 5.
On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 3:35 PM, Okechukwu <okechukwu@gmail.com> wrote:
Hehehe - through an iPhone5 (spanner) in the works! Personally, I would suggest an HTC over a Samsung - The little Android experience I have on a HTC is far more superior than a Samsung - I beg not to start another debate on the same but it my humble opinion!
./Ok3ch
On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 2:21 PM, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo@gmail.com> wrote:
Why does an "average phone user" even require a smart phone?
Si mulika mwizi is good enough for making calls or sending sms??
Is it only me who feels that the description of the person betrays his needs.
For show off purposes, I feel he should buy the iPhone 5 - Elite Digital will support him in any case!
On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 12:08 PM, Martin Gicheru <martin@techweez.com> wrote:
I am advising a friend here about device choice, he tells me his
brother
and mom have the Galaxy S 3 so he wont be buying that. What other options would you suggest for him? An average phone user.
I was of the opinion he opts for either Galaxy Nexus or HTC One x which I understand are selling at 50 and 65k respectively at Fonexpress. Question I wanna ask.
How is customer service handled locally for HTC and Galaxy Nexus? Updates story about HTC?\
I know Google is my friend, but Skunkworks is my best friend.
--
Regards,
Martin Gicheru|Business Development|Techweez Solutions
Email ID: martin@techweez.com | Tel:254721906171 | Website:http://www.techweez.com |
Skype ID: martingicheru | Twitter ID:martingicheru | Gtalk: martin@techweez.com
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@martin touche' I haven't used the S3 and if you say its awesome then I have no rejoinder :) . The experience on the galaxy, galaxy S and the SII was spoiled for me by the touchwiz interface. It did not improve operation and more importantly degraded aesthetics in my view. But thats just me. On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 9:00 PM, Bwana Lawi <mail2lawi@gmail.com> wrote:
If I may add, the build quality of HTC is superb. You can even feel it in your hands.
Disclaimer: I am basing this on a different model of HTC, not the One X
On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 8:54 PM, Martin Gicheru <martin@techweez.com>wrote:
Mark you realize the Galaxy Nexus is technically a google phone on Samsung hardware, with a huge influence from Google about design, your argument on TouchWiz doesnt apply. On the other hand, if you have used the Galaxy S III like me you would know that Touchwiz 4 is quite awesome. That aside, customisations do make OS upgrade slow, applies to HTC and Samsung, only Nexus devices are safe from that.
And I thank the skunks for the great feedback, looks like HTC has fans in here, we will go with it if that 15K diff isnt anything for him compared to the perceived prestige that comes with up the ladder.
-----Original Message----- From: Mark Mwangi Sent: 13-09-2012, 19:24 To: Skunkworks Mailing List Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] [SKUNKWORKS] Galaxy Nexus vs HTC One x
I would avoid Samsung if I was this bloke. Their touchwiz interface is ugly, makes it clumsy and seriously degrades the experience in my opinion. HTC have always delivered quality.
And I agree with @wash if a fashion statement is the idea then the iPhone 4S is the way to go or chill for the iPhone 5.
On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 3:35 PM, Okechukwu <okechukwu@gmail.com> wrote:
Hehehe - through an iPhone5 (spanner) in the works! Personally, I would suggest an HTC over a Samsung - The little Android experience I have on a HTC is far more superior than a Samsung - I beg not to start another debate on the same but it my humble opinion!
./Ok3ch
On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 2:21 PM, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo@gmail.com> wrote:
Why does an "average phone user" even require a smart phone?
Si mulika mwizi is good enough for making calls or sending sms??
Is it only me who feels that the description of the person betrays his needs.
For show off purposes, I feel he should buy the iPhone 5 - Elite Digital will support him in any case!
On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 12:08 PM, Martin Gicheru <martin@techweez.com> wrote:
I am advising a friend here about device choice, he tells me his
brother
and mom have the Galaxy S 3 so he wont be buying that. What other options would you suggest for him? An average phone user.
I was of the opinion he opts for either Galaxy Nexus or HTC One x which I understand are selling at 50 and 65k respectively at Fonexpress. Question I wanna ask.
How is customer service handled locally for HTC and Galaxy Nexus? Updates story about HTC?\
I know Google is my friend, but Skunkworks is my best friend.
--
Regards,
Martin Gicheru|Business Development|Techweez Solutions
Email ID: martin@techweez.com | Tel:254721906171 | Website:http://www.techweez.com |
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+1 for HTC. I'm a very satisfied Android user!
From the post, seems most have experience with the HTC, while many allude to the Google Nexus being an extension of the Samsung which it isn't.
One great thing about the Nexus is that it is supported by Google, and spots Android 4.1 which has good very good reviews, even from iPhone enthusiasts.
The Nexus is a great phone. Comes with Jelly bean which is very fluid, no touch wizz biz, just android as Google intended. Ooh did i mention the curved glass and costs only 350usd? On 9/14/12, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi@gmail.com> wrote:
From the post, seems most have experience with the HTC, while many allude to the Google Nexus being an extension of the Samsung which it isn't.
One great thing about the Nexus is that it is supported by Google, and spots Android 4.1 which has good very good reviews, even from iPhone enthusiasts.
I'd recommend the nexus for the pure android experience, and for the constant updates of android which the manufacturers have constantly failed to provide. Shooting myself in the foot, there are also the customized ROMs available for other phones such as CM for devices that don't get the updates. Regards, Alex On Sat, Sep 15, 2012 at 7:43 AM, Kahugu Isaac <ikahugu@gmail.com> wrote:
The Nexus is a great phone. Comes with Jelly bean which is very fluid, no touch wizz biz, just android as Google intended. Ooh did i mention the curved glass and costs only 350usd?
On 9/14/12, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi@gmail.com> wrote:
From the post, seems most have experience with the HTC, while many allude to the Google Nexus being an extension of the Samsung which it isn't.
One great thing about the Nexus is that it is supported by Google, and spots Android 4.1 which has good very good reviews, even from iPhone enthusiasts.
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