Phones you should buy INSTEAD of the iPhone 5

Hey there guys, this is a small list of phones you should buy now, or wait for versus buying the inferior and technologically lacking iPhone 5. Over the course of the next week, I will write a more detailed review of each phone itself, so come back and check it out :)

Go Ahead and google the names for more info

Phones for Now :)

Galaxy Nexus

Samsung Galaxy SIII

Galaxy Note 2

HTC One X Plus

Sony Experia

LG Optimus G

Motorola Droid RAZR HD MAXX


Phones in the next few Months

HTC DLX

LG Nexus 4

(Rumored) Sony Nexus Device

(Rumored) HTC Nexus Device

(Rumored) Sony Nexus Device

Why I hate the iPhone 5 and despise anyone who thinks it's "cool and innovative"

I've been meaning to write this article for a very long time. I literally HATE the iPhone 5, because ultimately when it boils all the way down, there is nothing innovative and cool about it. If we time traveled back to 2010, then I would think the iPhone 5 is pretty cool, but sadly, it is 2012.

REASON 1.

The "Innovative" 4 Inch Screen 

Whoa.... the iPhone 5 has a 4 inch screen!?!?!?!?!?!? SO INNOVATIVE I CANT BELIEVE IT - said no one ever. The HTC evo came out almost 3 years ago, and it had a 4.3 inch screen, not to mention that is was actually 4.3 inches from corner to corner, all they did with the iPhone is stretch it longer. It is not wider at all, just taller with yet another "innovative" feature, an extra row of apps on the homescreen.... truly mind blowing technology Apple makes, said no one ever. 

REASON 2. 

The "Innovative" LTE

This is probably what makes me most mad about the iPhone 5. LTE has been around for almost a year and a half now... in an ideal world, the iPhone 4S should of had LTE, because at that time was when we saw a surge in LTE devices coming out, however, Apple being Apple, held out on the technology, because quite frankly, they suck, and for some reason, people still buy they're phones anyways.


 REASON 3

 The iPhone 5 copied a few tricks from the almost 1 year old Galaxy Nexus (my current phone)

Let's make a list of things that the iPhone has taken from Android, or more specifically, my current phone, the Galaxy Nexus. Let's see, multitasking is the first thing. People don't realize that the Android OS has been multitasking for almost 4 years now, and not to mention Android also has had a notification pull down for 4 years too. Another thing, panoramic camera.... My phone (Galaxy Nexus) and most Ice Cream and JellyBean phones have been doing it for a long time now. Overall, it just blows my mind how ignorant apple fanboys are. The iPhone 5 doesn't even have NFC, but I'm sure that next iPhone will have it and people will think they are so cool. I laugh in people's face who try and tell me the iPhone 5 is the best phone on the market. I have countlessly made so many people feel like idiots after I basically tore they're "innovative" phone to shreds. I am begging all of you, please dont waste youre money on the iPhone 5. If you want to be stuck in 2010 of phone technology, then by all means go for it. But what I ultimately boils down to is, do you want something you think is "cool", or do you want the best thing for you're buck. I will never own an iPhone unless it is the best phone on the market, and in that case, I never will. My next article will be suggestions on phones to buy now. Android or Die :)

Nexus 7 Review is it worth it?

I recently received my nexus 7 tablet, I must say that I am thoroughly impressed. The tablet itself is extremely fast. Compared to the apple ipad the nexus 7 holds its own. Considering the 200 dollar price tag you are definitely better off doing with the nexus. 7 inch screen is extremely gorgeous and the battery is phenomenal. Google now and google voice typing are super awesome. I typed this entire  article with google voice and it was wonderful. If you're considering  purchasing a tablet I definitely recommend saving 300 dollars and buying the Nexus 7. 1 drawback to the Nexus is that there are not many tablet orientated apps. However, JellyBean is fairly new, so let's give developers sometime to start making some goodies for us.

Do I buy an iPhone?

Smart phones are becoming a pretty standard thing in America. About 1 in 2 American's own a smart phone. Along with the fact over 900,000 Android phones are activated every day, it's safe to say that we are headed into an age where phones are getting faster and better every month, but the real question everyone asks is, should I buy an Android or an iPhone, hopefully after reading this article, you will have a better understanding as to which phone is appropriate for you.

I realize that this blog is mostly about Android phones, but I will try my hardest not to be biased in my opinions, but for the record, I refuse to own an iPhone until it is the best phone available, and that has yet to be the case. I will go over a few pro's and con's of each phone.

The Apple iPhone

Pro's

The biggest pro for the iPhone is that iOS (Apple's operating system) is far more simple and easy to use than Android. For those of you who are not exactly "tech-savy" or just don't have the time to sit around and mess with your phone, than the iPhone is the way to go.

Another pro for the iPhone is the Retina Display. Apple does a fantastic job and making screens for its devices, and the Retina Display is absolutely beautiful for the iPhone.

The next pro for the iPhone, is that is works perfectly with iTunes. iTunes backs up all of your app's, contacts, music, pictures, and everything in between.

Con's

The biggest pro for the iPhone 4S is that it is not an LTE device. Many people will tell you that their iPhone is a 4G device, which is true, but not 100% true. ATT's idea of 4G is HSPA+ , which is faster than 3G internet, but nowhere near on the same level as LTE. If you want looking to buy an LTE phone (Android or iPhone) I suggest going to Verizon, because they have the largest LTE footprint of any other phone company. Now, most Android phones today are all LTE capable, no iPhone out to date is, however, the iPhone 5 will be LTE, so if you want true 4G LTE internet on your iPhone, I suggest waiting it out for the new iPhone to come out

The next con isn't really a con, but it could be to some people. Screen Size. The iPhone 4S has a screen size of 3.5 inches, which is pretty standard in today's world. However many Android phone's coming out can range anywhere from 4 inches, all the way to 5 inches. You might think to yourself, "gee whiz, why would I want my phone screen to get any bigger than it already is?" Well,  I had the same exact thought when switching from my HTC Droid Incredible to my Motorla Droid Razr, and I will tell you right now that a bigger screen is better. It makes reading, texting, movie watching, 1000x easier than on the tiny screen. You might not like it at first, but you will get used to it, and you will never want to go back. The iPhone 5 is rumored to have a 4 inch screen, which is fairly small compared the the 4.8 screen of the newly released Samsung Galaxy S III (which I totally recommend you buying if you need a new phone)

Overall I definitely recommend getting an Android. With the massive screens, 4G LTE capabilities across multiple wireless providers, and overall better hardware in every way almost, you'd be dumb to buy an iPhone. I will write another 2 articles on why people who buy iPhones and think they have the best phone are the most annoying people on earth, and another article containing pro's and con's of an Android phone. Stay posted, donate, and please vote on the right it would help me a lot with writing :)

Why you should buy a Nexus 7, and nothing else ( definitely not a overpriced, oversized, outdated iPad)

The Nexus 7 was recently released by Google, and let me tell you, this thing is a pure beast. With a 200 dollar price tag, containing an 7 inch HD display, quad core processor, 9 hour battery, and did I mention a 200 dollar price tag? (suck it iPad) I definitely recommend this to ANYONE even considering of buying a tablet ;)

iPad Alternatives

 Check out these awesome Android Tablets!!  

iPads are running around 600$, and if you are anything like me, you love Android so why not buy a tablet that is cheaper, better, faster and most importantly, Android :)

Out of this list, If your'e looking for the best of the best, any Asus tablet is a solid comparison to an apple product. They're are 3 Asus tablet, the first ad below me is the link for my favorite of the 3.

Android Rules ;)

Update - Improve battery life of Droid Razr

Previously I had written about a few methods that could be used to extend the battery of your Droid Razr, but if your'e anything like me, you probably bought your Razr before the Razr Maxx came out, and also like me, you were probably mad when you found out they would be releasing the same exact phone (hardwar wise) just with a bigger battery. Well I have good news for you, you can now purchase a conversion kit to change your Droid Razr to a Droid Razr Maxx. The nice thing about this kit is that all of the parts are 100% real Motorola parts, and from what i've read and watched on youtube, not very hard too change, however if you are afraid of ruining your phone, you can actually ship your phone to the company, and they will do it for you. Below you will find a link to go directly to the website. Feel free to donate to the Broke College Kid Fund at the bottom of my page as well :) Thanks for reading! Any questions please comment and I will respond as soon as possible

                                 Droid Razr to Droid Razr Maxx Battery Conversion Kit :)

What do YOU want me to write about?

The whole purpose of me creating this blog, was to help those new Android users get acclimated with there new best friends. However, it's not about what I want to write about, I am looking more specifically into what YOU guys want me to write about. There is a poll on the left of my blog which has a few choices as to what I could write about, or if you have ANYTHING specific, ranging from what kind of phone to get, or what kind of camera app to use, please post a comment on this or any other post and I will write something up within 24 hours guaranteed :) thanks for the support, keep spreading the love...

love... ME :)