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Droid 4 vs iPhone4S

Usually I like to post about my craft creations or interesting findings in education, art, media, fashion or even trivial things like what to do for a new card; so this post could be considered interesting or trivial, but I can't shake the feeling if I have these concerns and introspection others may as well. Last weekend I went to Verizon for an upgrade and was surprised to see the consultants promoting all types of Androids, explaining that they are 4G, have the latest and greatest apps and features.Although this is all true, I entered Verizon expecting to exit with an iPhone: white with a pretty case. Disclaimer: I am a girl- albeit not super feminine- I like my pretty accessories from time to time. Shock subsided; I embraced the Droid4 and its cool, quick, tech savvy features. Upon taking my new device home I discovered that it was too bulky/heavy and didn't fit in my pocket (this theory tested on several pants/shorts). 
Yes the Droid4 has great navigation with step by step voice commands. 
Yes the Droid4 is 4G, super fast, with great video quality. 
Yes the Droid4 has Widgets that you can personalize and add to your home screen-making speedy contact with people via phone, Skype, text or email. 
Yes the Droid4 has cool photo effects such as 'cartoon, antique, frosted glass, lomo' etc. 
The Droid4 has all of these amazing features which I realized quickly after purchasing it. However my query is not with the Droid4 and its fabulous features but with why Verizon is so forcefully promoting this phone without considering what is important to the consumer, AND how they expect you to know if you in fact love this phone after only mindlessly toying around with a demo one in the store. 
The iPhone4S has all of the features that are important to me-same as the Droid4-for what feels like half the weight, it is easier to hold and 'type' on, I can view my texts and pages in the sunlight, and it fits easily in my shorts' pocket!! 
I was charged a $35 restocking fee. Please be informed, go with your gut, don't be swayed by marketing. 4G is clearly newer and faster than 3G but so far my iPhoneS has done me no wrong and after much mockery Siri has been keeping me quite entertained. 


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xoxo Chris