Well because I've seen people walk out on one another because of it LOL, girls getting nasty over it, and well, boys being boys, all chuffed and so on, about their toys. [Kindly note though, that the comments below are just in my personal opinion, you can do as you please with the info]
I actually don't think I have to say anything, because the picture says it all :)
Lets start with my personal favourite (yes I am going to be bias) the ANDROID i.e most HTC's, Samsung Galaxy S and the Sony Ericsson Experia X. I've said it before. Android is the future. I had the pleasure of playing with a HTC for a few months and it was glorious! From the Android Market, to its multi-tasking abilities. Something that myself, as a Sony Ericsson user, really appreciate. Also, for some or other reason, all HTC's have these sleek designs. Its not as bulky as a BB and not as flimsy as an iPhone. Heck I don't even wanna touch an iPhone LOL too scared of breaking it. :P What makes Android so *imbarrr is probably the Android Market. With over 700 000 applications, widgets, games etc, you can literally turn your phone into your pc at home. People will contest and say " yeah but Nokia has OVI store" . BS!! Not only does nokia slow down after a while, the OVI store is retarded. The applications freezes, and stuffs up your whole phone.
Android, is user friendly, fast and what you see is what you get!
As for the other 2 phones. Blackberry is a cult LOL. My one friend made that statement on Facebook and let me tell you, it was hilarious. Over 37 comments. People started getting buck nasty, suma attacking one another in their personal capacity. The thing is, the only thing that makes Blackberry so popular is the *BBM and nothing more. Oh ja, BBM is a glorified Mxit by the way. And it wont be long before Mxit enables BBchat LAWL. Anyhoo, All the things people do with their BB's, I can do with my simple Sony Ericsson Walkman 980i. The point I'm trying to make is, the only reason the BB sells, is because the teeny boppers buy it. How many people do you know, that actually uses the multi email application? (I'm going to get stabbed for this) A Curve doesn't count as a BB. When you have a Bold or a Torch we can talk again hehe. Its only viable to get a BB if you right out say, "I'm getting it for BBM" :P Which I might even do hahahaha sue me!
And don't even get me started on the iPhone. I'd rather save for a car than buy a ridiculously overpriced cellphone. But I suppose, each unto his own? I can go further and make the iPhone-brick comparison, but like I said, the picture speaks for itself. Apple is expensive in South Africa. You don't need a rocket scientist to tell you that. And with the crumbling economy, I feel that it would just be a waste to get you an iPhone. Jy gaan jouself in die voet skiet. But alas, if you can afford it, then why not? Just be prepared to be in your moer in when looking for hardware. My friend was looking for an adapter for her Mac, she was quoted R1700. Redonculous I tell you!!
At the end of the day, I think all the gadgets and toys, are just extensions of peoples ego's. Status symbols and *pie catching LOL. So whats your next phone going to be?
* imbarr - means elite, awesome, the best or unbeatable.
* BBM - Blackberry Messenger (instant messaging only via blackerry2blackberry)
* pie catching - the art of getting kinnes. getting laid. getting ladies to enjoy the party in your pants LOL
