After a long wait, my M1 contract has finally crossed the 20 mth mark and I can now upgrade.
Though I'm using the LG Optimus 7 now, which is a great phone (I DO like the WP7 platform), I feel that it has some quirks which I'm not comfortable with.
In contrast with my dear wife who already decided that iPhone is her way to go, I'd rather focus on phones that are a bit lesser "mainstream".
Here's a quick list of the pro/cons of my current phone and the ones that I've been considering.
Optimus 7 (current)
• affordable (bought $200+ wo plan)
• WP7 platform (it's cool IMO)
• HD video recording
• nice ergonomics and design
• need for Zune / no USB mass storage mode (iPhone anyone?)
• camera not up to par / startup speed / shutter lag
• metal cover feels hot with sustained use
• internet wifi connections seem flaky - not sure due to ISP and home network
• current usage with surfing and watching movies requires charging during the day
xperia S
• newest Sony phone
• excellent screen resolution and size
• capacitive buttons (home, back, menu) challenging to press
(tested at AMK Hub shop, registering a touch seems to be a hit-or-miss affair)
• expensive (salesgirl estimated $800+ without contract)
• 12mp size / bigger jpg files
• feels a little heavy
xperia Arc S
• practical (IMO) 8mp camera resolution
• good screen resolution
• small camera shutter button (touch shutter)
• skinny android buttons
• poor internal storage
xperia Pro
• physical keyboard (great for typing long notes or posts like this)
• small camera shutter button (touch shutter)
• poor internal storage
xperia Ray
• affordable ($398 no plan, $98 with M1)
• small and light for capability package
• no camera button (however touch screen shutter is quite fast)
• small screen (though sharp) might be unable to see if picture is sharp
• poor internal storage
n9 64G black
• affordable ($98 starhub plan)
• 64G internal storage (non expandable)
• good resale value
• uncertain OS (obsolescence, apps?)
• no shutter button
• choppy video (reported)
• need to switch to starhub
• contract-free only in may / availability / penalties
Have been doing research for the past few weeks and it seems that I'm leaning towards the Ray and n9.
However, with the recent release of the xperia P and U, Nokia 808, I haven't been able to get down to a final decision yet.
And so the thinking continues...
Though I'm using the LG Optimus 7 now, which is a great phone (I DO like the WP7 platform), I feel that it has some quirks which I'm not comfortable with.
In contrast with my dear wife who already decided that iPhone is her way to go, I'd rather focus on phones that are a bit lesser "mainstream".
Here's a quick list of the pro/cons of my current phone and the ones that I've been considering.
Optimus 7 (current)
• affordable (bought $200+ wo plan)
• WP7 platform (it's cool IMO)
• HD video recording
• nice ergonomics and design
• need for Zune / no USB mass storage mode (iPhone anyone?)
• camera not up to par / startup speed / shutter lag
• metal cover feels hot with sustained use
• internet wifi connections seem flaky - not sure due to ISP and home network
• current usage with surfing and watching movies requires charging during the day
xperia S
• newest Sony phone
• excellent screen resolution and size
• capacitive buttons (home, back, menu) challenging to press
(tested at AMK Hub shop, registering a touch seems to be a hit-or-miss affair)
• expensive (salesgirl estimated $800+ without contract)
• 12mp size / bigger jpg files
• feels a little heavy
xperia Arc S
• practical (IMO) 8mp camera resolution
• good screen resolution
• small camera shutter button (touch shutter)
• skinny android buttons
• poor internal storage
xperia Pro
• physical keyboard (great for typing long notes or posts like this)
• small camera shutter button (touch shutter)
• poor internal storage
xperia Ray
• affordable ($398 no plan, $98 with M1)
• small and light for capability package
• no camera button (however touch screen shutter is quite fast)
• small screen (though sharp) might be unable to see if picture is sharp
• poor internal storage
n9 64G black
• affordable ($98 starhub plan)
• 64G internal storage (non expandable)
• good resale value
• uncertain OS (obsolescence, apps?)
• no shutter button
• choppy video (reported)
• need to switch to starhub
• contract-free only in may / availability / penalties
Have been doing research for the past few weeks and it seems that I'm leaning towards the Ray and n9.
However, with the recent release of the xperia P and U, Nokia 808, I haven't been able to get down to a final decision yet.
And so the thinking continues...
