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Where are you coming from? (What was your last phone?)
If you like customization (You can make it LOOK like WP to an extent even, if you like that), Galaxy SIII. If you want a slick systemwide UI, WP8 (But note that you cannot change most of the UI elements like you can in Android). And if you want to burn money, iPhone 5.
Just kidding about the iPhone but I haven't used it before so not sure. 
Disclaimer: This is me coming from an Android base so you can expect that my opinion is slightly biased towards Android. Also, I like modding my phone a lot so Android gives me the perfect platform.07-02-12 01:47 AM - If i HAVE to choose among the 3 above, i would go for WP8. (Personal preference)
Likes:
- The design of the UI is nice.
- It has great system wide social integration (i think one of the best amongst all platform). - The UI is smooth and optimised. (Even on single core processor it will put many higher spec android devices to shame.)
- Windows NT kernel
- Ecosystem. (Now, i'n not just talking about apps. I'm talking about the services Microsoft provides. Eventually most of them will be unified, or already have been. eg. Zune, XBox Live, SkyDrive, Windows 8, Skype, etc. And Microsoft does have a lot of them, plus they have the cash too to make WP8 work.)
- it has lots of potential.
Dislikes:
- Syncing content (especially videos) is a PITA. There's no USB storage mode for current devices (not sure about WP8 though). Zune somehow needs to optimise the video before syncing. I tried syncing 4 short 5 mins clips and it took ages. Despite having already converted them to the correct format and resolution.
I have a Lumia 800 and to be honest quite like it, and would use it as my daily driver if it has BIS, better battery life, and notification lights. (Personal preference) Frankly, it seems like BB10 will be able to fulfill most of the items above, or at least the ones that really concerns me.
Of course i could come up with a whole list of likes and dislikes for other platforms as well. I have used iOS for at least 3-4 years, i have a lumia 800, and had for a week or 2 a Galaxy Note running GB, later ICS.I have tried to use all of them as my daily driver, so i know quite clearly what i like or not in each of the platform. I'm still leaning towards BB10 though. Ultimately, you have to make your own choice, its your dough, your choice.Last edited by Alex_Hong; 07-02-12 at 05:18 AM.
07-02-12 05:12 AM - I don't know what happened to me, its like my brain skipped the the "just not as soon as we all hoped it would" part. It's been happening quite a lot lately, where I read a word wrong/i skip it and after re-reading i realise I've read it wrong or missed it. Lol Aw well.I don't think that pantlesspenguin was suggesting that the release of BB10 will be in 2012. Reading her post ,I interpret it as, not coming as soon as we were expecting. BUT, it still is coming.
Just my take on it.07-02-12 08:38 AM - LOL!! No worries
. I head my little heart set on picking one up in October...but if I have to wait til Feb-Marchish it won't be that big of a deal (for me). I still want one. And I want to play around with the SGS3, WP8, Nexus Tab, and MS Surface. I need to start working a LOT of overtime to afford all this!07-02-12 08:45 AM - Ha ha, I can tell you're back on your android, auto correct gave you awayLOL!! No worries. I head my little heart set on picking one up in October...but if I have to wait til Feb-Marchish it won't be that big of a deal (for me). I still want one. And I want to play around with the SGS3, WP8, Nexus Tab, and MS Surface. I need to start working a LOT of overtime to afford all this!
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