Why American Airlines bought 17,000 Samsung GALAXY Note II units instead of the Apple iPad

4. drpain posted on 10 Mar 2013, 12:44 23 0

No digitizer

24. som posted on 10 Mar 2013, 16:33 9 1

iPhone is too small and iPad is too large for flight attendants to carry, so Galaxy Note 2 is the right size and pocket friendly for all businesses.

28. Droid_X_Doug posted on 10 Mar 2013, 17:20 1 0

iPad mini would have met the size requirements. I suspect the decision was based on the extent to which apps and content could be customized. Plus, there was already experience with Sammy tablets in the maintenance organization. I wonder if the pilots had a do-over, would they still go with the iPad?

41. garz_pa posted on 10 Mar 2013, 22:00 0 0

LOL. Samsung products die after 5 months? I've been using my S2 for more than two years now. Yeah, you guys sure made that one up.

22. guest posted on 10 Mar 2013, 15:37 1 0

As an AA EXP I found their service heads and shoulders above United when I was a 1K with them. Their meals in First class are much better than United second only to Delta. Their lounges are the best of all US legacy carriers with spa like showers, fluffy towels Dermalogica brand amenities and awesome views. Their upgrades for top tier elites are the best in the US. You can fly business class anywhere they fly if you are top tier for the cheapest available economy ticket with their systemwide upgrades. My N7 and Galaxy Note 2 are super fast using their lounge wifi. Loyalty has its rewards ;-)

10. Topcat488 posted on 10 Mar 2013, 13:21 16 0

American Airlines maintenance personnel use the Samsung Galaxy Tab...

The flight attendants use the Note 2, That's what the article is about.

@Q1Q10

9. wilsong17 posted on 10 Mar 2013, 13:13 12 2

so you saying because its not apple its not cool keep drinking your coolaid

what can a ipad do that you cant do and a galaxy note 2

12. Droiddoes posted on 10 Mar 2013, 13:25 7 2

So then we can assume you own apple stock based on your comment, correct? Or are you just another hypocritical apple drone?

18. Tre-Nitty posted on 10 Mar 2013, 14:35 1 4

Clearly you can't read buddy! You, me, or anybody who rejoices over a particular company buying another companies product for whatever reason is very misguided! I use a note 2 and a iphone 4 for work(company provided), so unlike you, I could care less about Apple, Google, or any other multi-billion dollar company. Trust me droiddoes, Google really could care less about you, just your money!

23. Droiddoes posted on 10 Mar 2013, 15:42 4 1

Well obviously. You (and Google) could always care less, not sure what your poi- oh I get it. You misused the phrase. It's "COULD'NT" care less.

And there is very good reason to rejoice in a particular product we enjoy being more ingrained and adopted by others. I could explain it to you, even draw you a picture, but I doubt you'd understand and I do not own crayons.

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26. Tre-Nitty posted on 10 Mar 2013, 17:03 2 1

You rejoice because it's your business, still makes you an idiot! Bottom line, if you are loyal to any business/product and stand to gain nothing financially, then you are a idiot! Take it how you want. Btw, you suck at humor! Just a heads up.

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29. Droiddoes posted on 10 Mar 2013, 17:43 0 2

That's nice. You suck at life and reading comprehension, and as such I am done with you.

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36. Tre-Nitty posted on 10 Mar 2013, 19:16 0 1

Awww, I struck a nerve. Guess I was right! Oh well, keep being loyal little puppet, Google loves your money.

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45. joey_sfb posted on 11 Mar 2013, 00:35 1 1

Apple suck!

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34. SleepingOz posted on 10 Mar 2013, 18:56 2 0

Not just them but all Samsung haters in general.

35. SleepingOz posted on 10 Mar 2013, 18:57 2 0

UMAD BRO?

21. guest posted on 10 Mar 2013, 15:30 2 0

Actually if you knew anything AA was the last airline to hold out on using chapter 11 to restructure their financial obligations. Perhaps you are confusing United or Continental with AA.

38. Hemlocke posted on 10 Mar 2013, 19:54 0 0

They held out so they could get out from under pension and union obligations, but that is a separate matter. While this is their first Chapter 11, it is not the first time they have accepted government bailout money. 2001 was a notable time.

17. wilsong17 posted on 10 Mar 2013, 14:34 1 0

amen to that but plz dont tell apper user they cant accept it

27. kboo1995 posted on 10 Mar 2013, 17:06 0 0

Correct

30. Droiddoes posted on 10 Mar 2013, 17:44 1 0

Too true.

- apple
- customization

pick one

37. Whateverman posted on 10 Mar 2013, 19:53 0 0

Just about every phone on the market is cheaper than the Note 2 right now, so that theory doesn't really hold water.

42. jroc74 posted on 10 Mar 2013, 22:18 1 0

Wow...

JC Penny's uses iPads in some sections of the store to help shoppers shop. I was in there yesterday, I used one.

I will probably never own an iDevice, Mac, ....anything Apple. Dont like Apple's business practices. I had no problem using that iPad in the store tho. Even showed it to my son, like a 'ohhh look at this moment'...lol.

Folks.....whenever one of yall try to label me a fanboy.....please remember mine and gallitoking's post. Thanks, appreciate it.