Drew all he said was "iPhone plz". While I can see the annoyance of him improperly spelling please, there is no need to lash out.
I find that most posters are very hostile towards the iPhone and really all Apple related products. I definitely understand that some Apple fans can be pretty irritating, however even post that merely state the iPhone is a good device get negative remarks.
I mean you don't see the same volume of negative comments for RIM or Windows based platforms.
Anyway, I know I'm not changing minds here, but it would be SO NICE if we could all just be happy little geeks and bask in the glory of new technology...with out hate.
Personally, I voted for WWDC for the simple reason that the Pre only seems to be available in the US, which is no use to me. It was either that or the Jared Leto option and I've never heard of them...
Lol the Apple haters are losing their freaking minds.
Look at the poll results. The WWDC option is clearly in the lead.
The Pre is going to be a great device for sure. But there's no way in hell it will come close to the iPhone in terms of the mainstream audience and that my friends is THE TRUTH.
Just simply put all this lowranking that the holier than thou Apple haters are doing won't stop the fact that the new iPhone will once again dominate the competition and continue to hold the spotlight that's been shining down on it since the first day we heard RUMORS of the iPhone.
I'm waiting to see what the competition is. As much as I like the Pre, I depend on 3rd party apps for a lot of things. As such, if a more stable platform comes out with equal or better features - especially if it has a mature developer base - then I might consider something else. Lets face it - all the software I have right now for PalmOS will need to be replaced. If I'm going to replace it, do I want to gamble on the Pre or go with a OS that I know will have a future?
There is a large divide between the people who read Engadget and the people who actually comment on Engadget. Reading the comments, you would think that Engadget is populated only by MS fanboys, but whenever there's a poll like this or a Gadget of the Year contest, Apple always comes out on top.
Remember when Engadget was giving away the free iPod Touch? That post generated 20,000 responses. I don't think any other gadget has come close.
MS Fanboys are more vocal, but a lot of casual readers are Apple fans or at least, OS agnostic.
Simple answer- it met closest to what I want to do. Will I buy a Pre if there is no new iPhone announcement? Nope. Will I buy a new iPhone just because my two year contract is up and cause it's the 'new iPhone?' Nope
I use a Mac and have everything in iTunes (just works the best for my situation.) To lose .Me service, lose iTunes, iCal, Address Book, and other 'i' integration just so I can keep streaming Pandora while I text ain't worth the hassle. I didn't buy an iPhone to multitask anyways so no loss. Nor the switch to Sprint while paying $300 for a phone with a service agreement. (Yes, it's $200 after rebate but you're still waiting 6-8 weeks for $100 back if the paperwork doesn't get 'lost' in the mail.)
Maybe the Pre can multitask and has a real keyboard but some of us can bare its shortcomings. On a similar note though, if the new iPhone doesn't do anything more significan then run OS3 faster then my 2G iPhone or if AT&T's iPhone plan isn't any cheaper, I'll spend my $200 elsewhere and keep my 2G.
I welcome the Pre because I hope it means Apple steps up their game with the next release.
Ya I'm surprised the iPhone wasn't mentioned in one of the voting options considering it's the biggest competitor. I love my iPhone and Mac but when the Pre is offered for GSM and unlocked so I can use it here in Canada without a contract I'll certainly look into it. It definitely has a few features I'd like to have so I'll be interested to see how it compares with iPhone 3.0.
Funny, reminds me of people that are scared of the status quo and are constantly bashing those that are happy with it. Don't get me wrong, the Pre is a fantastic piece of kit, its just not fantastic enough to get people to drop their iPhones. Just take a look at the pole results.
I suspect the WWDC votes are probably getting a larger share, maybe because there are a lot of complete Apple zealots erasing cookies and voting again, or sending the link to all their Apple friends. It wouldn't surprise me if this were true.
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iPhone plz :)
Ugh, no more of this iPhone/Apple fanboy shit. Ive had enough. Go Palm! Go RIM!
How the fuck does the WWDC option have 50% of the vote?
@Alex
A lot of people here are extreme apple fanboys/homers and are very scared of anything that challenges them
Drew all he said was "iPhone plz". While I can see the annoyance of him improperly spelling please, there is no need to lash out.
I find that most posters are very hostile towards the iPhone and really all Apple related products. I definitely understand that some Apple fans can be pretty irritating, however even post that merely state the iPhone is a good device get negative remarks.
I mean you don't see the same volume of negative comments for RIM or Windows based platforms.
Anyway, I know I'm not changing minds here, but it would be SO NICE if we could all just be happy little geeks and bask in the glory of new technology...with out hate.
@Alex
Personally, I voted for WWDC for the simple reason that the Pre only seems to be available in the US, which is no use to me. It was either that or the Jared Leto option and I've never heard of them...
Lol the Apple haters are losing their freaking minds.
Look at the poll results. The WWDC option is clearly in the lead.
The Pre is going to be a great device for sure. But there's no way in hell it will come close to the iPhone in terms of the mainstream audience and that my friends is THE TRUTH.
Just simply put all this lowranking that the holier than thou Apple haters are doing won't stop the fact that the new iPhone will once again dominate the competition and continue to hold the spotlight that's been shining down on it since the first day we heard RUMORS of the iPhone.
@htowngator
nah, we're just intelligent. ;)
I voted for that option because I want to see what apple has up their sleeve, so I can then weigh my options
I'm waiting to see what the competition is. As much as I like the Pre, I depend on 3rd party apps for a lot of things. As such, if a more stable platform comes out with equal or better features - especially if it has a mature developer base - then I might consider something else. Lets face it - all the software I have right now for PalmOS will need to be replaced. If I'm going to replace it, do I want to gamble on the Pre or go with a OS that I know will have a future?
There is a large divide between the people who read Engadget and the people who actually comment on Engadget. Reading the comments, you would think that Engadget is populated only by MS fanboys, but whenever there's a poll like this or a Gadget of the Year contest, Apple always comes out on top.
Remember when Engadget was giving away the free iPod Touch? That post generated 20,000 responses. I don't think any other gadget has come close.
MS Fanboys are more vocal, but a lot of casual readers are Apple fans or at least, OS agnostic.
@ Alex-
I voted for waiting for WWDC. Why?
Simple answer- it met closest to what I want to do. Will I buy a Pre if there is no new iPhone announcement? Nope. Will I buy a new iPhone just because my two year contract is up and cause it's the 'new iPhone?' Nope
I use a Mac and have everything in iTunes (just works the best for my situation.) To lose .Me service, lose iTunes, iCal, Address Book, and other 'i' integration just so I can keep streaming Pandora while I text ain't worth the hassle. I didn't buy an iPhone to multitask anyways so no loss. Nor the switch to Sprint while paying $300 for a phone with a service agreement. (Yes, it's $200 after rebate but you're still waiting 6-8 weeks for $100 back if the paperwork doesn't get 'lost' in the mail.)
Maybe the Pre can multitask and has a real keyboard but some of us can bare its shortcomings. On a similar note though, if the new iPhone doesn't do anything more significan then run OS3 faster then my 2G iPhone or if AT&T's iPhone plan isn't any cheaper, I'll spend my $200 elsewhere and keep my 2G.
I welcome the Pre because I hope it means Apple steps up their game with the next release.
Ya I'm surprised the iPhone wasn't mentioned in one of the voting options considering it's the biggest competitor. I love my iPhone and Mac but when the Pre is offered for GSM and unlocked so I can use it here in Canada without a contract I'll certainly look into it. It definitely has a few features I'd like to have so I'll be interested to see how it compares with iPhone 3.0.
@ htowngator
Funny, reminds me of people that are scared of the status quo and are constantly bashing those that are happy with it. Don't get me wrong, the Pre is a fantastic piece of kit, its just not fantastic enough to get people to drop their iPhones. Just take a look at the pole results.
I suspect the WWDC votes are probably getting a larger share, maybe because there are a lot of complete Apple zealots erasing cookies and voting again, or sending the link to all their Apple friends. It wouldn't surprise me if this were true.
Seriously? You're pathetic.