CSC101 New Phone Thing Oct.27 2010
Dan Harold
Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1
Phones ................................................................................................................................. 1
Motorola Droid 2 ............................................................................................................ 1
Samsung Epic 4G ............................................................................................................ 2
iPhone 3GS ..................................................................................................................... 2
Conclusion .......................................................................................................................... 3
Bibliography ....................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction
Phones
Motorola Droid 2
Features:
The phone also has pre-loaded applications like NFL Mobile, Need for Speed Shift,
Skype Mobile, Blockbuster On Demand, a Kindle feature and a handful of integrated
Google services. The Droid 2 has a little bit of the Droid X in its storage capacity, which
can grow to a massive 40-gigabytes, and its ability to act as a 3G mobile hotspot for up to
five other devices. It has a bit of the first Droid in it, too, in that it still has a 5.0megapixel camera, something a few newer Droids have moved past.
Carrier:
Verizon
Opinion of Verizon:
Great network, but I am upset that all Verizon phones require a data plan as of
Jan.2010
Plan Options:
If cost were no option,would I get this phone:
I would buy this phone if funds were unlimited
If I have to pay all costs,would I get this phone:
If I had to pay for the whole venture, no I would not buy this phone
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Samsung Epic 4G
Features:
The latest in the Samsung Galaxy S family of phones, Sprint's Epic 4G runs on the
Google Android 2.1 platform and features a 4.0-inch "Super AMOLED" touch screen
display. The lightweight handset is powered by a 1-gigahertz processor and supports
blazing-fast WiMax 4G connectivity for data downloads. It also doubles as a hotspot for
up to five Wi-Fi devices to share the 4G simultaneously. With its slide-out QWERTY
keyboard and social media apps, the phone makes staying connected with friends on
Facebook and Twitter a snap. Other features include Bluetooth capability, Swype text
entry and a 5.0-megapixel camera with high-definition video recording. For navigation,
the Epic comes downloaded with Google's Navigation app but can also subscribe to
Sprint's Navigation service.
Carrier:
Sprint
Opinion of Sprint:
Sprint is a decent carrier, their network is not as robust as Verizon but costs less.
Plan Options:
If cost were no option,would I get this phone:
Perhaps not, it seems inferior to the Droid. And runs an earlier version of the same
OS
If I have to pay all costs,would I get this phone:
No
iPhone 3GS
FEATURES:
Offers a faster processor than the iPhone 3G, longer battery life, an internal compass,
voice control features and an improved 3.0-mega-pixel auto-focus camera with video
recording capabilities. The phone also uses OpenGL technologies for high quality 3-D
graphics for faster and improved mobile gaming. Users can watch videos, listen to music,
browse the internet and use their favorite apps longer. The phone supports 7.2 Mbps
HSDPA for faster networking speeds. It runs on Apple’s new iPhone OS 3.0 software
allowing the user to cut, copy, and paste text. It also has a new built in digital compass
for instant navigation. The compass app shows travelers which way they are headed and
rotates as they change directions and is integrated within Maps, therefore allowing it to
automatically orient any map to the direction they are facing.
CARRIER:
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AT&T
OPINION OF AT&T:
I think AT&T is a great company with reasonable plans.
PLAN OPTIONS:
AT&T has a variety of plans to try and help make phones affordable for people. They
have individual plans, family plans, pre-paid plans, and data-plans.
IF COST WAS NO OBJECT WHAT WOULD I GET?
I would get the iPhone 4G.
IF I HAVE TO PAY ALL THE COSTS WHAT WOULD I GET?
I would and do have the i-Phone 3GS.
Conclusion
In conclusion, with the advance in cell phones comes many powerful tools to the
user. Instant access to email and the internet anywhere enables the user to be far more
productive than before. But this technology comes at a price, both financial and
otherwise. These phones are just downright expensive, from the hardware to the apps to
the plans. And from my observations, people with these phones are always glued to them.
To them it seems the piece of plastic in their hand is more important than anything else.
Bibliography
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