Comments on: My iPhone Is a Mac, My Android Is a PC

By: Oscar

Oscar — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:23:48 +0000

PC is of course a personal computer. You are right: win mac and linux all fall under that category. Microsoft is the one to take over the name PC. Check your computer games and what does it say? PC! Apple was not the one to assign PC to Windows. In fact, on their website, it says Why Your Next PC Should Be A Mac.

As far as android goes, i have an iphone and have never tested the G1 so no comment there!

By: ray

ray — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:16:38 +0000

My htc tytn ii knocks 9 kinds of shite out of both

By: Erick

Erick — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:52:58 +0000

I take the iPhone side. I love it and can’t imagine myself using another phone.

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By: PulSamsara

PulSamsara — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:55:05 +0000

“Mac’s are for people who are serious about the work that they do on their computer, whereas PC’s are for people who check their email…”

This is a laughable statement… How many Mac users actually generate income on them ? I run an entire evolving manufacturing business on PC’s and could NOT on a Mac – the software is simply not available and it will not work with most big-boy hardware. And if I need the graphic capabilities that Mac fanboys like to speak of (while their Adobe collects dust) I just use my Adobe Creative Suite for PC in addition to the 10 other graphic programs I use that are PC only.
What a foolish statement… email … really…
I check my email on my Android thank you…
because I prefer not to play in a ’sandbox’ … with the kids.

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Markus Göbel's Tech News Comments — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:07:17 +0000

It’s so great to see how versatile Linux is. Only one day after this comment we get the news that some people have managed to install a basic Linux version on the iPhone. This means that in some weeks we can really see Android on the iPhone, if everything goes well.

By: gvs

gvs — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:44:21 +0000

To al iphone users Lol. You clearly r blinded with out having used both phones. I. Have 4 a month each. Gq has evolved more in a month thna the iphone has. Lets

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By: Ivan

Ivan — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:50:25 +0000

iPhone is Mac, Android is Linux (literary)

By: trent

trent — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:55:37 +0000

to the person who wrote this artical. And all those who side with him. Why and the hell do y’all keep comparing the two phone to each other.. there’s no way you can do so. At least not right now. The iphone has been around a lot longer then the g1. So its had a lot more time to get the kinks out. But as I recall, in the beginning the iphone had a lot of problems itself. But since there was nothing else to compare it to. It got more of a pass. I personally am a big fan of steve jobs and apple. But in my opinion they still have there ups and downs. I have 2 cousins who have both. For one thing, in this economy it appears that the iphone is more for the upper class or the rich. At&t is expensive! By comparison look at the prices for service. The g1 on ther other hand is not cheaper. But the service is a lot more affordable for everyone. The iphone is prettier. But I think its too pretty. It looks like some thing that should be mounted on a wall. Not to be used. And that’s where the g1 ones ugliness comes in handy. And the surface is not all shinny and easliy scratchable. For me the clincher is that the g1 will soon be getting flash. Some thing I have heard will never happen on the iphone. Because of possible competion with the app store. For me the g1 wins.

By: meanmcclean

meanmcclean — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 03:32:51 +0000

Wait a minute…. Now I have not read every post on this topic but I have read alot of them and I have to ask why is it that we are comparing the Android OS to PC? Android is a Linux based OS? This is a brand new platform that is replacing what windows/pc was back in the day. The comparison is good in the fact that we are talking about a software developer which also desings and develops there own hardware, versus a software developer who leaves the hardware to other companies. As far as the OS only Android has much more promise just as Windows did which made windows what it is today. Love it or hate it windows is still the world. Again, Anrodid is Linux based providing a much more secure/stable environment, which is why it will be much more powerfull than windows will ever be. Linux and Mac are built on a similar platform with the one exception that Mac controls everything about their hardware and software, we all know this. Android will be much more innovative in the long run since more developers will be able to input their creativity into this device. Lets remember, the OS has only been out for 1 month people and honestly it does more than what an Iphone does/did at this stage in its life. Most dont understand linux and its power which is why they dont understand Android now. Ubuntu and Android are now the two most “popular” in that they are the most commcercial Linux OS’ in the market to date. With all this being said, the comparison is cool and everything but we are playing a whole new game people.

By: D.

D. — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:31:57 +0000

I love how this discussion of the iPhone and G1 turned into a Mac vs PC war. In fact, nearly any article (or comment, even) with a mention of BOTH Mac and PC are enough to spark a conflict.

Well, for the first few comments, anyway…

But back to this post. Not gonna lie.. I was greatly disappointed by the G1. For some reason I cannot quite name, I was expecting something far better, something that would maybe offer a slight (but not a great portion) edge of competition. Hopefully the next installment, if there is one, will be greatly improved.

By: jake

jake — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:37:09 +0000

Most of the reviews I read said the major positive of Android is that it was fairly stable, though in user forums I have heard of freezing issues recently.

I say it really depends, but I think I heard a lot more about iPhone crashes than Android crashes, even with 1st party software like Mobile Safari.

A little too early right now in it’s life to really clearly tell the direction of Android. I expect after a year with more phones we’ll see.

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By: AreYouSerious?

AreYouSerious? — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:53:01 +0000

@ Nellboy

I find it funny how you essentially classify graphic design, video editing, and DJing “serious work” and categorically construe the work people do on their PCs are not serious at all. I would see it the other way around, PCs are primarily used by the government, enterprises, hospitals, etc. That sounds a whole lot more “serious” to me than some guy with headphones on photoshopping. And before you think I am anti-Apple, I actually have a an iPhone 3G.

By: David

David — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:09:15 +0000

I’ve never used the Android, but there is no way I would call my iPhone stable.

By: nob

nob — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:22:33 +0000

g1 has a faster cpu then the iphone, it has keyboard, less limitations on programs (background processes), it offers a removable battery, and more sensors (gravity, orientation) then the iphone which makes for an entire new range of application (just check out skymap or wikitude) – it blows your mind when you can point your camera at something and you get an overlay of what things are. Or seeing constallations on the sky as you move your phone… the g1 will blow the iphone to bits and pieces.. just give it a year or two.. (what the iphone had). What google did within such a short period of time is simply mindblowing.
Oh and did you know that the gphone is 15% cheaper to produce then the iphone…

By: Peter Urban

Peter Urban — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:55:40 +0000

I used to be a PC dude for 20 years until I moved to North America. I just could never see a good reason to switch to a more expensive system that has less software options to offer – until I tried it.

I guess that’s what it comes down to again: The iPhone is about the experience first and the application second. Android is about options and choices. The funny thing is that when I moved to North America I only had an old notebook with me and left all me other computing legacy behind. That meant that investing in a new system was way moire compelling. And here comes the thing: After twenty years and an overwhelming amount of choices in software on the PC platform the somewhat limited but quality and experience focused fewer options for the mac where like a fresh breath of air into my computing life.

The same happened to me recently switching from a windows mobile smart phone to the iPhone. It might be fun to play with more options and more choices of apps etc for the sake of it but when it comes down to getting things done with the least amount of hassle and and the highest fun factor there is only one choice (so far).

I am not an Apple fab boy by any means but one has to admit that they put an awful amount of agonizing work into providing a perfect experience. In this day and age where users are flooded with options and features that are often implemented *without* the user in mind this extra effort is what makes the difference and opens the doors to success.

By: mspeaks

mspeaks — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:48:09 +0000

Too much of fighting.

Apple just launched Iphone before android thats why they ve short lasting dominance. Apple wont stand the competition coz their s/w is tied to their h/w specifically. Android is only a platform, and would run on multiple h/w from various companies.

But if you talk about money, Apple would ve fairly large share (compared to the number of instances of their s/w) coz they SELL it.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:35:33 +0000

I think that Apple is going to make another huge mistake. Check out this article on their flashback:

http://wobegi.b...-flashback.html

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:28:31 +0000

Do an article on connectbot and shell and superuser.

By: AndroidTapp.com

AndroidTapp.com — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:25:35 +0000

Totally agree with this post. The Android Market does seem like a free-for-all right now. But it’s young, and with time, and Android OS feature releases as well as hardware upgrades, I’m sure we’ll see some amazing apps… and the cool ones get even better

By: Sean

Sean — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:12:19 +0000

What a terrible article, Erick. Sometimes it’s hard to believe you get paid to write.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:58:55 +0000

The thing is…

Apple is best all has been hope to say always will be soooo…

The iphone wins! its by fare better then any another phone on the market for pure design and interaction.

All I want to know is when the 3g iphone will get a better camera.