I have seen “fanboys” work hard to push their platform even when it may not be the best. And they’re not the usual obvious fanboys that say things like “this system sucks”. The real problem with them is they are very subtle, and unlike the usual internet fanboy they actually understand the technology from the inside out. So they can list off pros and cons for each system and they are 100% correct in what they say. The problem is that they don’t say “everything” and leave out key details to promote their system.

This is why I have done well as a consultant in the past as I bring a completely unbiased opinion to the table, and I “tell it like it is”. I have pissed off a lot of IT departments over the years when I was hired to come in and assist with their decision making process, and then proceeded to let management know what I’ve found.

I chose iOS for my project because I don’t have the resources to develop for iOS and Android, and my app requires a tablet. Right now Apple owns the tablet market. I may choose to add my products to Android in the future if I have the time & money and if their tablet base takes off. My application, while sophisticated, can easily be written to work on both iOS and Android. Neither has a “technical” advantage that would preclude me from using one or the other.

It sounds to me like your IT department is writing custom applications. And they have a significant budget to be able to do a 6 month study. If you’re that big then you can easily afford to write your applications for Android and iOS. This is a far better idea as you don’t tie yourself down to one platform. Especailly since it sounds like they were already using iOS so don’t need to “learn” the development environment.

Oh, and BTW, an iPhone can do far more than make calls and play Angry Birds. That comment makes you sound like the typical Apple hater, and not like someone who works in IT.

I have seen “fanboys” work hard to push their platform even when it may not be the best. And they’re not the usual obvious fanboys that say things like “this system sucks”. The real problem with them is they are very subtle, and unlike the usual internet fanboy they actually understand the technology from the inside out. So they can list off pros and cons for each system and they are 100% correct in what they say. The problem is that they don’t say “everything” and leave out key details to promote their system.

This is why I have done well as a consultant in the past as I bring a completely unbiased opinion to the table, and I “tell it like it is”. I have pissed off a lot of IT departments over the years when I was hired to come in and assist with their decision making process, and then proceeded to let management know what I’ve found.

I chose iOS for my project because I don’t have the resources to develop for iOS and Android, and my app requires a tablet. Right now Apple owns the tablet market. I may choose to add my products to Android in the future if I have the time & money and if their tablet base takes off. My application, while sophisticated, can easily be written to work on both iOS and Android. Neither has a “technical” advantage that would preclude me from using one or the other.

It sounds to me like your IT department is writing custom applications. And they have a significant budget to be able to do a 6 month study. If you’re that big then you can easily afford to write your applications for Android and iOS. This is a far better idea as you don’t tie yourself down to one platform. Especailly since it sounds like they were already using iOS so don’t need to “learn” the development environment.

Oh, and BTW, an iPhone can do far more than make calls and play Angry Birds. That comment makes you sound like the typical Apple hater, and not like someone who works in IT.

I have seen “fanboys” work hard to push their platform even when it may not be the best. And they’re not the usual obvious fanboys that say things like “this system sucks”. The real problem with them is they are very subtle, and unlike the usual internet fanboy they actually understand the technology from the inside out. So they can list off pros and cons for each system and they are 100% correct in what they say. The problem is that they don’t say “everything” and leave out key details to promote their system.

This is why I have done well as a consultant in the past as I bring a completely unbiased opinion to the table, and I “tell it like it is”. I have pissed off a lot of IT departments over the years when I was hired to come in and assist with their decision making process, and then proceeded to let management know what I’ve found.

I chose iOS for my project because I don’t have the resources to develop for iOS and Android, and my app requires a tablet. Right now Apple owns the tablet market. I may choose to add my products to Android in the future if I have the time & money and if their tablet base takes off. My application, while sophisticated, can easily be written to work on both iOS and Android. Neither has a “technical” advantage that would preclude me from using one or the other.

It sounds to me like your IT department is writing custom applications. And they have a significant budget to be able to do a 6 month study. If you’re that big then you can easily afford to write your applications for Android and iOS. This is a far better idea as you don’t tie yourself down to one platform. Especailly since it sounds like they were already using iOS so don’t need to “learn” the development environment.

Oh, and BTW, an iPhone can do far more than make calls and play Angry Birds. That comment makes you sound like the typical Apple hater, and not like someone who works in IT.

I may not have the complete list here, but a few I’ve heard discussed-

There are hardware options – many of my coworkers prefer typing on a physical keyboard, particularly when caught in certain support scenarios. Also, there’s a broad range of phones out including units with dual processors. Despite this, the cost is even lower for the premium models.

From the Android side, superior Exchange support was one reason. I don’t know the limitation felt on the iOS side, or the benefit gained on the Android side, but our technology infrastructure side has already switched. I believe they mentioned there is also a messaging app that works with MS Communicator, which is a big improvement as we often work virtually and communicate using this. If true, this would need to run in the background as a true multitasking app.

The ability to operate as a wifi hotspot – and even more critically, connect to our VPN also benefits support, as we’d typically prefer to be on our laptops when possible for support. We’ve had VPN issues in the past with our iPhones.

I know there’s also a general sense that the Android OS is simply more flexible, both in the configurability of the OS and ability to create patches to extend it, the ability to configure screens and a widget to organize a support “page” that extends from what we could do with the iPhone, and the notifications that are persistent, and not pop-ups.

Since I’ve had mostly casual conversations with the TI team, I realize after typing this that they’ve actually told me quite a bit – and I’m sure I may not be 100% correct on what I’m recalling here, and I”m sure they haven’t told me 100% of the data behind the recommendation to switch. But it is certainly that I can understand why I got the sense that they were excited to switch, and imparted in me a feeling that I’m currently carrying the spare tire solution.

I can give you MY impression too – I’m looking forward to picking out my new phone, since this is a phone I’m going to use every day as my personal phone too – it’s good to have a choice, and not simply be assigned “an iPhone”.

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And I’m a current iPhone user.

Having possibly the world’s most conservative demographic – second only to the elderly and very small children – pick iPhone over others *does* say good things about it’s ease of use (just like those big-button phones made specifically for the elderly and children), but isn’t exactly a technological win. In fact, given the demographic, it likely simply says “I’m finally giving into the paradigm change, my kids have smartphones… and I keep hearing about this iPhone, since 2007… maybe I should check one out.”

I’m not sure what a bunch of Clorox factory workers really says about the status of iPhone either.

I will tell you that I work for a fairly large software company that consults and creates specialty software that drives the mortgage banking industry (the large banks that back mortgage lenders), and we’re in the process of migrating off of iPhones, to Android devices. And there are technological reasons for it, because we use these phones for more than making calls and playing Angry Birds.
So, next month I’ll find myself selecting a new Android device to replace this iPhone – luckily, one of my choosing (provided it at least runs 2.2).
I may just pick a nice 4.3″ device with a dual-core processor, since I now have a choice.
And I’m looking forward to that.

Personally, I think Apple blew it’s lead in this segment – and there’s really no excuse for that.

and 3 years ago I would have chose an iphone over a crackberry too. Just sayin!

Just like who used Macs before smart phones were common.

Doctors are typically an extremely conservative bunch. And that’s good in a way – I’d fear a doctor who hung himself out on the bleeding edge of technology.

But really – many if not most doctors belong to that borderline-dull, pleated-khaki-pants wearing, golf-playing, non-descript-luxury-car-driving lifestyle that isn’t wrapped around concepts like innovation, uniqueness, leading-edge.
That’s somewhat fundamental in the thought processes required for the career.
These aren’t the people you would pick to show how advanced your platform is. Particularly not doctors who are an older generation.

Sure, it says that “iPhone is simple enough even for people reluctant to adapt to new technology to use”, but being the lowest rung on the ladder, or first-step on a staircase…
….the perceived-easiest entry-level smartphone is an iPhone. Congratulations?

In the smartphone world, to say you are the lowest rung, isn’t high praise, in most respects.
Although it does say good things about “simple” and “ease of use”.
Just like those big-button cell phones made specifically for the elderly and children.

Maybe not the best demographic to win big in.

I really hope the poor sap who hired you has not put you in charge of making ANY decisions for the company!

Any SMART person, who can afford the finer thigns in life, who is non geek, will alwyas choose iOS!

Why dont you google “clorox blackberry” and read those articles…. You’ll be surprised.
90% of clorox employees ALSO chose iOS.
Ill sum it up for you. Clorox yanked, stripped, pulled EVERY single smartphone from EVERY single employee….. Then Clorox gave the employees a choice between an iPhone, an android, and a blackberry and 92% chose iphone!!!!!