Scott Adams passes judgement on iPhone, Android and Windows Phone
Summary: Dilbert creator Scott Adams posts the results of a challenge by Microsoft to try a Windows Phone handset.
A few weeks ago Dilbert creator Scott Adams took up a challenge offered by Brandon Watson, Senior Director of Windows Phone Apps - Try a Windows Phone handset, and if Adams didn't like it, Watson would donate $1,000 to charity. Today Adams has published his thoughts on Microsoft's mobile platform.
Note: For background read Uncommunication Devices and Windows Phone Challenge blog posts over on Adams' site.
Adams compares thee handsets:
- iPhone 3GS/AT&T network
- HTC EVO 3D/Android/Sprint network
- Samsung Focus/Windows 7.5 (Mango)/AT&T network
So, what does he think? Here are his results:
CALL QUALITY
- Samsung/Windows/AT&T: GOOD
- iPhone/AT&T: FAIL (dropped almost every call over a minute)
- HTC EVO 3D/Android/Sprint: FAIL (no dropped calls, but always garbled)
USER INTERFACE
- Samsung/Windows: GREAT
- iPhone: GOOD
- HTC EVO 3D/Android: POOR
ONSCREEN KEYBOARD
- Samsung/Windows: FAIL
- iPhone: FAIL
- HTC EVO 3D/Android: FAIL
BATTERY LIFE
- Samsung/Windows: GOOD
- iPhone: GOOD
- HTC EVO 3D/Android: FAIL
APPS
- Samsung/Windows: OKAY-ISH
- iPhone: GREAT
- HTC EVO 3D/Android: GOOD
INTANGIBLE COOLNESS FACTOR
- Samsung/Windows: NONE
- iPhone: GOOD
- HTC EVO 3D/Android: GOOD
It seems that Adams likes the Windows Phone handset:
If you want a smartphone that is easy to use, performs well, has a good battery life, and doesn't frustrate you, the Windows phone is the best choice of the three options I tested. All you give up is some hipster credibility and access to lesser-used apps.
But that lack of coolness bothers Adams:
However, the intangible coolness factor is impossible to ignore. Even the names Microsoft and Windows feel dated. And the home screen of the Windows phone is great from a usability standpoint, but lacks sizzle. I'd be lying if I said that didn't matter to me.
It seems that Microsoft doesn't have to donate the $1,000 to charity. A win for Windows Phone.
One data point, and Adams himself admits that his 'situation is not typical' but it's interesting nonetheless.
What do you think?
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To each his own
True......But.......
I just dumped ATT because the service was so bad, both on calls and customer support. I tried several platforms, and Windows phones just plain s***. Apple was too expensive for what I needed, so I got an android and I have no issues with it so far.
Ask someone else and they will have yet a different experience. This is a non article, just click bait.
What I don't get is why if he doesn't like vkeyboards he didn't get a Dell
RE: Scott Adams passes judgement on iPhone, Android and Windows Phone
an iPhone 3GS. How many years old is that? Didn't dare give him an iPhone 4.
RE: Scott Adams passes judgement on iPhone, Android and Windows Phone
My thoughts exactly. What's with the apples to oranges comparison?! Or rather, the apples to old moldy oranges comparison, considering the iPhone 3GS is almost 2 generations behind (iPhone 5 being almost at release time).
RE: Scott Adams passes judgement on iPhone, Android and Windows Phone
RE: Scott Adams passes judgement on iPhone, Android and Windows Phone
RE: Scott Adams passes judgement on iPhone, Android and Windows Phone
I wouldn't advise it
A what? A deadOS phone?
RE: Scott Adams passes judgement on iPhone, Android and Windows Phone
Too late!!!
Windows Phone risks being discontinued
RE: Scott Adams passes judgement on iPhone, Android and Windows Phone
<i>"The platform risks being cancelled."</i>
Are you serious?
RE: Scott Adams passes judgement on iPhone, Android and Windows Phone
At least...
it outperformed Kin. Single digit market share isn't going to cut the mustard for long term viability.
Like Google is getting out of search and Oracle is getting out of the DB business
Not likely......
Microsoft is too stubborn to give up a product until hope for that product is long gone. How long did they hang onto Zune? Everyone called for Microsoft to give up on XBox because it was such a loser...Only recently it has turned around and is doing well.
No...Microsoft will keep it's mobile for some time now.
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RE: Scott Adams passes judgement on iPhone, Android and Windows Phone
Don't boader, Microsoft will not Drop Windows Phone... don't be worry ... Microsoft is not a PC Machine builder so they risk nothing like HP ...
Don't get the choice in UI
I do agree Apple needs to do something about iOS's UI - it is looking dated. Android get's it 80% of the way there but I think there is a middle option that would be perfect.
About the only thing about the Windows phone he liked was the UI and most of the world doesn't like it judging by the abysmal sales numbers.