Thursday, February 14, 2013

Verizon iphone 4 review,pros and cons

The iPhone may not have a dual-core processor or LTE connectivity like its upcoming Verizon Android counterparts, but it is definitely one of the best devices currently in their lineup. Weighing in at $200 or $300 (depending on capacity) with a two-year agreement, the iPhone is a little on the expensive side, in comparison. However, it is a wonderful device for those that seek a smartphone but don't have the time or will to dive into the complex nature of Android. Now that the long awaited CDMA iPhone is here, was it worth the wait?

Design & Features

One of the best things about the iPhone is the excellent build quality and design. The face of the device holds a VGA front-facing camera, the 3.5-inch display (960 by 640 pixel resolution at 326 ppi), the speaker, and the home button at the bottom. On the back is the 5-megapixel camera and flash, and along the edge of the device is the stainless steel antenna. The top edge holds the power button and 3.5mm headphone jack, and the left side has the volume up/down buttons, and ring/silent switch. Finally, the 30-pin, proprietary charging port and built-in speakers are on the bottom of the device.

The iPhone's software does not come without its faults though. Thanks to iOS 4, multitasking is now present, but it isn't exactly the best implementation. Having used webOS and Android for quite some time, I've grown used to pressing a back button and resuming what I was doing. Double tapping the home button and selecting an icon is okay, but it could be better. On top of that, the notification system in iOS is horrid. It's obtrusive, archaic, and annoying. I also miss widgets from Android. Having live information on the home screen is much more quick an easy than having to launch an application. All in all, iOS is good software, but it's becoming a bit dated as the mobile platform race is heating up. It could use some pretty major improvements in some approaching updates.

The Verizon iPhone 4 is a great device and it should fare well among its current competition. However, there are upcoming Android devices with dual-core processors, much larger displays, and LTE connectivity. I fear the iPhone 4 on Verizon may soon be forgotten. Then again, the iPhone line has a history of surprising us. The story may have been different if it had been released in a timely manner, or if the fourth generation device had been skipped altogether. Considering there should be a fifth generation on the horizon, with rumors of a much larger display, this new iPhone 4 only has a few months to really shine.

That said, I have thoroughly enjoyed mine. Coming from someone who wouldn't dare buy an Apple product a little over a year ago, this should at least say something. The device is solid and the software is extremely consistent and simple. It is a welcomed addition the Verizon family and to my own personal collection.

What's Good: Solid build quality; great camera; good battery life; slim for easy pocketing; simple and easy for new users to pick up and learn.

What's Bad: Very slick back; two slabs of glass versus one; larger capacity is a bit pricy at $300 on-contract; poor notification system.

The Verdict: After four years of waiting and relentless rumors, the Verizon iPhone doesn't fully live up to its hype. It is a very nice device that offers a consistent experience with very few hiccups and is great for smartphone newcomers and veterans alike. But it hit the shelves too late to sweep CDMA users off of their feet. I predict this iPhone 4 will face a short shelf life among countless, more powerful Android devices and the next generation iPhone.





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