adventures of mascarah.

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soupsoup: As a longtime iPhone user, I have very little experience using Android based phones. So I figured I would give one a shot for a week to see how it compared to my iPhone. The Android phone I’m giving a test drive is the Samsung Captivate. I’m testing it on the AT&T network, but I believe this phone is available on Verizon and most other major carriers as well. My first thoughts: Light and thin, and a bit taller than the iPhone. Despite its size, it fits nicely in my pocket. The screen is incredibly sharp and brilliant clear. Colors pop. The phone slightly vibrates when you type, which is a nice feature. It provides some tactile feedback that as far as I know, the iPhone doesn’t provide. The Twitter app kicks the iPhone Twitter app’s ass. The UI is so much more impressive. Seems like the Android platform, by nature of not being so strict about UI rules like the iPhone, allows developers to be more creative, and the applications reflect this. I’ll have more to share about the phone as I use it throughout the week, but so far I am really impressed. Agree with Anthony on all of the points he made. I’ve been playing with this phone as well (disclosure: they are a client) and I am honestly a fan. So far it is quite impressive.

soupsoup:

As a longtime iPhone user, I have very little experience using Android based phones. So I figured I would give one a shot for a week to see how it compared to my iPhone.

The Android phone I’m giving a test drive is the Samsung Captivate. I’m testing it on the AT&T network, but I believe this phone is available on Verizon and most other major carriers as well.

My first thoughts:

  • Light and thin, and a bit taller than the iPhone. Despite its size, it fits nicely in my pocket.
  • The screen is incredibly sharp and brilliant clear. Colors pop.
  • The phone slightly vibrates when you type, which is a nice feature. It provides some tactile feedback that as far as I know, the iPhone doesn’t provide.
  • The Twitter app kicks the iPhone Twitter app’s ass. The UI is so much more impressive.
  • Seems like the Android platform, by nature of not being so strict about UI rules like the iPhone, allows developers to be more creative, and the applications reflect this.

I’ll have more to share about the phone as I use it throughout the week, but so far I am really impressed.

Agree with Anthony on all of the points he made.

I’ve been playing with this phone as well (disclosure: they are a client) and I am honestly a fan. So far it is quite impressive.

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  1. old-andreewn reblogged this from kurtcat and added:
    I’ve been waiting for it to be released.
  2. adribradley reblogged this from soupsoup
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  5. 6h057 reblogged this from soupsoup and added:
    Android phone: Root that bitch Load up all...apps you need root access to run Overclock...
  6. chelsaskees reblogged this from soupsoup and added:
    out screen shots on your android yet?...still havent figured out
  7. kellyreeves said: Ooh interesting. I’ve been thinking of switching to android!
  8. hipsterdiet said: how’s the tumblr app?
  9. kmaverick reblogged this from soupsoup
  10. mercurypdx reblogged this from soupsoup and added:
    probably upgrading to.
  11. cellakooyman said: I have a Samsung Jet for over a year now…and i’m very happy with it.
  12. lorim reblogged this from soupsoup and added:
    Andriod (HTC Incredible on Verizon)....beautiful, especially
  13. moderation said: this is weird that you’re doing this, cause i’m seriously considering a HTC Evo ro and Android based phone. curious to see more reviews.
  14. venividinvici said: I need a new phone, so I appreciate all your comments…Waiting for more…Thanks!
  15. mascarah reblogged this from soupsoup and added:
    Agree with Anthony...points he made. I’ve been playing with
  16. geisen reblogged this from soupsoup and added:
    Mobile. Glad to hear their Galaxy S line-up (which...actually being released
  17. shorterexcerpts said: What version of Android OS is it running? Looks like a possibly skinned 1.6 to me, but I’m not sure. (The Verizon phones in particular suffer from skinned OS disorder, HTC’s Sense and MotoBlur add little to the later versions.)
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