Comments on: iDon’t vs iCan: Verizon’s Droid vs Apple’s iPhone

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:35:02 +0000

Zerm, I really just thought it was a dumb commercial. All but the tech nerds of the world even knew what it was for.

So far I’ve heard a lot of good things about the Droid and that makes me happy. I still think the iPhone is much better for my needs, but if no one competes with Apple then they won’t have a need to add a better notifications system or background apps which are my main complaints with the iPhone now.

By: Zerm

Zerm — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:40:24 +0000

I don’t get why everyone is making such a big deal about Verizon putting down iPhone. Mac has been bashing PC for years now and no one said a thing. Now when it’s turned around Mac fans all cry. I don’t support either company but it is common practice for anyone trying to break into a market that’s almost monopolized by another. Mac had to do it against PC, and now Droid must do this against iPhone. Yes there are better ways to get yourself heard, but there is nothing wrong with this. Sorry for ranting but tired of everyone saying Verizon is bashing iPhone, who the f*ck cares?! Do you work for iPhone?

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New Droid commercial, I actually like this one | When Will Apple? — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:33:06 +0000

[...] clear now Verizon and Motorola are going after the nerd crowd with their TV ads now. Just like the iDon’t commercial, most people probably won’t know what’s being sold to them except for nerds, but this [...]

By: Justin

Justin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:57:09 +0000

Hi Eric, I agree with everything you said except the commercial itself. They could have done a much better job even in the same theme of going head to head with the iPhone.

Also, Apple prices have actually come down. You can pick up a really nice laptop now for $1k and the iMac for $1200. I use a PC everyday, but love using my MacBook!

By: Eric Duncan

Eric Duncan — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:41:05 +0000

The AnDroid mobile phone operating system was built primarily to open up the market to a Linux-like world of open source and free initiatives.

Those that would rather pay a premium (or rather, can afford the premium) for built-in do-dads and gizmos, go the Apple route ($2k laptops and desktops). Those that want to save the bucks and donate to charity or some other means, live without those gadgets and devices and go the cheaper route (windows, sprint, verizon).

Once I got my first iPhone bill from AT&T, I immediately eBay’d my iphone and paid the cancellation fee. Staying at Sprint, I calculated $53/mo in savings for my family. What did I do with that extra $600 per year? I’ve donated to NPR, SomaFM, etc. I’ve used it to buy concert tickets and went to a few broadway plays. And that was just in the last year in savings.

Those can afford the premium, have at it. Enjoy it. Those of us that would rather spend the money elsewhere, will go that other direction and save a buck for other entertainment.

I for one thought the commercial was cute.

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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:18:35 +0000

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