iPhone or Android?

[Ghoulish Delight]

I think you should go back in time, get a Palm Pre, and hopefully become the tipping point that prompts the developer community to write apps for the far superior OS, leading to widespread acceptance and emergence of quality hardware platforms instead of the cheap piece of sh*t Palm/HP released.

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

I'm currently annoyed at my FB for Android app for constantly pushing notifications to my status bar. All push notifications have been disabled and these are not the normal notifications you get when you check your Facebook (I am fine with those and do not want to/need to 'unfollow' posts.

I found the setting under a hidden menu for the App, not for Facebook. Those fvcking sneaky weasels.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

I found the setting under a hidden menu for the App, not for Facebook. Those fvcking sneaky weasels.

Errr, you mean under Settings->Notification Settings, like every other Android app in existence?

Though I am a little annoyed that it seems to reset my notification settings with every update, but I wouldn't call using the Android standard for notification settings "sneaky".

[RStar]

I'm considering the LG Lucid.

From the Verizon website:

The Lucid™ by LG is designed to create an easy–to–learn and easy–to–use experience for first–time Smartphone users. Lucid provides immediate access to call, messaging, voicemail, & camera features from the lock screen. Make phone calls by simply dialing with the Quick Dialer Widget. Assistance is at your fingertips with Guided Tours, which provide step–by step on–device tutorials for consumers who want to learn more about their new phone. Lucid’s bright 4.0” screen provides clear and better visibility even under direct sunlight. With a blazing fast dual–core 1.2 GHz processor and the power of 4G LTE, your first Smartphone experience will be seamlessly entertaining. Enhance your multimedia experience with Netflix® or by recording videos in full High Definition (1080p) and share them with friends and family via DLNA. Video Chat on the front–facing camera or snap photos with the 5MP rear–facing camera and upload them Facebook®, YouTube™, or your favorite social networking site. All your amazing first Smartphone experiences on America’s Fastest, Most Reliable 4G network.

Specs:

Operating System
Android™ 2.3 Platform (Gingerbread)

Display
Large 4.0" IPS Touch Screen Display protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass

Keyboard
Virtual QWERTY Keyboard with Swype® – use one continuous finger motion to enter text when composing messages

Battery
Standard Li–Ion Battery (1700 mAh)
Usage Time: up to 480 minutes OR
Standby Time: up to 350 hours

Memory / Processor
Processor: 1.2 GHz Dual–Core processor with 1GB RAM
8GB internal memory (actual formatted capacity is less)
Supports up to 32GB microSD card

So it is an Android.

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Errr, you mean under Settings->Notification Settings, like every other Android app in existence?

Though I am a little annoyed that it seems to reset my notification settings with every update, but I wouldn't call using the Android standard for notification settings "sneaky".

I've never had to use this settings window to disable push notifications until I received ICS and the FB app to go with it. Disabling the settings under FB > Account > settings > notifications settings was enough before. Then again I haven't updated my FB app in a long time so maybe I missed some updates that started changing the default notifications.

Originally Posted by RStar

I'm considering the LG Lucid.

A good friend of mine does data sales training for VZW and he recommends the Lucid. So, I think it's a good choice.

[Snowflake]

RStar, I decided to take Scrooge's advice and wait.

I do not have too far to go to make the coup de grace on my last big balance. I can live another couple of months without a spiffy phone. Does not lessen the Ohh it's so freakin shiny and I want want WANT it.

With the firm employee discount, I can get a nice iPhone and the monthly will be about $70 a month, which seems to be a good deal. So when the time comes, I will be choose and iPhone.

[innerSpaceman]

Gabba Gabba

[RStar]

Good choice!

[Kevy Baby]

So you're not going to heed my advice for the Dynatac?

[Prudence]

I think I've settled on pre-ordering the Galaxy S3. As long as I pre-order by the 28th of June, I get to keep my current plan. And the Verizon guy on the phone went through his whole "the new pricing saves most people money" and then stopped abruptly and said, "oh, your current plan is way better for you. You should try to keep it."