More often than not, our answer is simple: "An iPhone."
iPhone: For the smart "non-geek"
Consistently, we notice that non-technical business professionals, artists, trades people and retired workers who get an iPhone quickly become proficient users of technology.
While we are not partial to Apple, we do recognize their brilliant design: not only in the technology itself, but in the user experience it allows. Its interface is intuitive and reliable: What ever magic has been baked in, it works. Non-technical people consistently find the iPhone extremely user friendly.
While we are not partial to Apple, we do recognize their brilliant design: not only in the technology itself, but in the user experience it allows. Its interface is intuitive and reliable: What ever magic has been baked in, it works. Non-technical people consistently find the iPhone extremely user friendly.
"Phone store said I should get the _______"
Yes, but here is why: The average phone store employee understands some technology, and maybe even has a love for it. They may say "This one is the best, this is the phone I would get!” However, their needs may not the same as yours.
The needs, wants, and experience of the average phone store employee are typically very different from the average entrepreneur, manager or professional. Similarly, the phone that works best for each group is likely different -- for example, cool versus functional.
What you might not also realize is that the store management will also provide incentives to selling anything but iPhones. The margins are terrible because Apple keeps all the profit. Also, because the iPhones are more expensive they mean more capital investment and more risk of break-ins and robberies. Other devices are less expensive but provide better margins. They push anything but iPhones and they only carry iPhones because they have to.
The needs, wants, and experience of the average phone store employee are typically very different from the average entrepreneur, manager or professional. Similarly, the phone that works best for each group is likely different -- for example, cool versus functional.
What you might not also realize is that the store management will also provide incentives to selling anything but iPhones. The margins are terrible because Apple keeps all the profit. Also, because the iPhones are more expensive they mean more capital investment and more risk of break-ins and robberies. Other devices are less expensive but provide better margins. They push anything but iPhones and they only carry iPhones because they have to.
The exceptions
We admit it: Not everyone is suited for an iPhone. There are some really compelling reasons why someone who is both smart, and non-techy, might benefit from the purchase of a non-iPhone:
- Support System. Your informal tech support is using something else. If you get your tech support from your spouse and they use an Android -- you might want to get one too. Of course, you won't need much support with an iPhone once you get going.
- Apps. If you need a particular app and it is not made for iPhones. This is a pretty good reason to consider a different phone.
- Another Device. If you already have a Samsung tablet and love it, you might also consider a similar Samsung phone.
- Budget Constraints. The manufacturers of non-iPhones are struggling to sell their devices against both the iPhone and the hordes of Android phones on the market. These phones will be cheaper. Tight on cash? This may be the way to go.
It's a tough decision, we know.
Some things to consider before you take the plunge:
Given our recommendation on the purchase of an iPhone, not one person has later felt they made a mistake.
And, occasionally, people who have ignored our advice later admit their regret, or after the contract expired, switched to an iPhone.
Which phone is best for you? You need to make the decision. But don’t hesitate to ask for our advice.
Given our recommendation on the purchase of an iPhone, not one person has later felt they made a mistake.
And, occasionally, people who have ignored our advice later admit their regret, or after the contract expired, switched to an iPhone.
Which phone is best for you? You need to make the decision. But don’t hesitate to ask for our advice.
