Android has a problem with women, a topic that has been talked about at great length. In a nutshell; the phones are fine, it’s marketing that’s the problem. Angel Webster over at Android Guys offers a differing opinion, stating the devices need to be changed to attract more female buyers:
I feel like I am using a man’s phone. Call me picky, but I don’t like that it only comes in “Winter White” and “Titanium”. The phone is somewhat bulky and rather heavy. As thick as this phone is, I would expect more raised buttons or something easier for me to type quickly on. I know it sounds like I hate this phone or that I wouldn’t recommend it to others, but that’s not the case. It’s just not for me and my needs.
I’ve looked around at other carriers and don’t see anything else that really appeals to me. I find the DROID to be downright ugly and lacking personality. I know all that it can do inside, but on the outside it is very box-like and cold. All of the Android phones I have seen so far have capacitive touch screens or don’t have a full keyboard.
As much as I love Android, I can recognize that it simply isn’t for everyone. You can read her full argument for feminizing the green guy at AndroidGuys.
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Really!? If you don’t like it don’t buy it…sorry.
You should take your attitude somewhere else.
You should take your attitude somewhere else.
Really!? If you don’t like it don’t buy it…sorry.
Really!? If you don’t like it don’t buy it…sorry.
You should take your attitude somewhere else.
She has MANY good points in her article and they don’t apply to just women. Raised keys and full keyboards are just a couple of the reasons I hear from my male friends as to why they aren’t buying android phones. You should listen to the arguments before you outright ignore them.
She has MANY good points in her article and they don’t apply to just women. Raised keys and full keyboards are just a couple of the reasons I hear from my male friends as to why they aren’t buying android phones. You should listen to the arguments before you outright ignore them.
She has MANY good points in her article and they don’t apply to just women. Raised keys and full keyboards are just a couple of the reasons I hear from my male friends as to why they aren’t buying android phones. You should listen to the arguments before you outright ignore them.
I’ve heard o the keyboard issue but the weird thing is that my buttons raised after using the phone for 1 week. My girlfriend has a DROID as well but her buttons haven’t raised yet…I wonder if it has anything to do with how you type.
I’ve heard o the keyboard issue but the weird thing is that my buttons raised after using the phone for 1 week. My girlfriend has a DROID as well but her buttons haven’t raised yet…I wonder if it has anything to do with how you type.
I’ve heard o the keyboard issue but the weird thing is that my buttons raised after using the phone for 1 week. My girlfriend has a DROID as well but her buttons haven’t raised yet…I wonder if it has anything to do with how you type.
Very interesting point she is making. The whole point of android platform in general is to design a OS that everyone loves, all the while making very stylish phones that everyone can enjoy. If you just ignore what she is saying that wouldn’t do anything other that keep the platform we love from out beating Apple or Rim. So lets just be a little bit more understanding, regardless of what you may have or have not encountered.
Very interesting point she is making. The whole point of android platform in general is to design a OS that everyone loves, all the while making very stylish phones that everyone can enjoy. If you just ignore what she is saying that wouldn’t do anything other that keep the platform we love from out beating Apple or Rim. So lets just be a little bit more understanding, regardless of what you may have or have not encountered.
Very interesting point she is making. The whole point of android platform in general is to design a OS that everyone loves, all the while making very stylish phones that everyone can enjoy. If you just ignore what she is saying that wouldn’t do anything other that keep the platform we love from out beating Apple or Rim. So lets just be a little bit more understanding, regardless of what you may have or have not encountered.
I have to admit the Iphone 3gs is way sexier than my droid:(
I have to admit the Iphone 3gs is way sexier than my droid:(
I have to admit the Iphone 3gs is way sexier than my droid:(