I hope this isn't out of place here but just in case others are thinking about this
Until recently I was a very satisfied N95 user. Probably using more of the features of the phone than most but recently, being up for a new contract, the fact i'd started using the internet on my phone and basic technolust made me buy an iPhone. Just in case anyone else is considering the same thing here are a few observations.
Iphone pros:
- That wonderful screen: almost twice the size and exactly twice the resolution.
- the touch controls: amazing, even the keyboard, while not wonderful, beats T9 predictive text hands down.
- Safari web browser, mail and map apps: all significantly better than N95 equivalents.
- Battery life: not amazing but twice the N95!
- the physical construction: Wonderful design, bigger but thinner, seemingly scratch proof screen, zero wasted space, no moving slider. Actually fits inside my Kevlar wallet and is the first phone I feel it's safe to skate with.
- Senheisser hands free with just a tiny answer button and mic rather than a stupid lapel clip remote and too much wire.
N95 pros:
- FM tuner: I used this a lot
- 5 megapixel camera: the iphone's isn't bad for 2MP but the thing's lens seems to be so warped that I can't even stitch a panorama out of several pics.
- GPS: Actually worked quite well when I'd installed Garmin XT
- Podcasting: Insanely, the N95 app is better than the iPhone's, which requires you to go via iTunes.
I'm sticking with the iphone but as a result, have had to get more into podcasts (to make up for the radio), i'm carrying my proper camera more and have un-retired my old Garmin Quest.
The only real reason to get one is if you are into mobile internet which, ironically, I wasn't until I was introduced to it a few months back when I upgraded my account on my N95.
The N95 is a great phone, i'm missing it a lot but not as much as i'm enjoying the iphone. I'm sure it'll make my son happy when he starts at secondary school this autumn though 😊