Instagram vs pixlr-o-matic

My Lonely Lamp

First of all, happy Easter everybody! The popular Instagram app that was once exclusive only for the IOS finally became available for android users a few days ago. But honestly, I can't really see what the fuzz is all about. I've been using pixlr-o-matic and to me it seems a much more capable photo editing app than the current version of Instagram for android devices. I have never owned an iPhone nor have plans in the future so I really cannot say if this app is indeed great in that particular device, but I can definitely say that pixlr-o-matic is a much better option for photo-editing android users. I think it has much more effects compared to the current version of Instagram unless of course they add a bunch more in future updates. One thing I do know is that Instagram has a much larger social scene than pixlr-o-matic, although images can also be uploaded and shared in the latter. So what I suggest is you edit your pictures using pixlr-o-matic and upload it on Instagram for now. Maybe I'll finally see the greatness of Instagram after some more updates but for now, I think I'll stick with my very capable pixlr-o-matic.

The photo on the left is taken by my Samsung Galaxy Note and edited using the pixlr-o-matic app for android.

Regardless, if you want to download and try the android apps I mentioned above and judge them yourselves, the links are below.

pixlr-o-matic

Instagram

Samsung Galaxy Note

What can I say? I just love everything about my Galaxy Note. I know the quad-core smartphones are just right around (HTC One X) the corner but the Galaxy Note is still an incredible device. What I really love about it is, of course, the HD 5.3-inch screen. It's just gorgeous.

I've owned the device since December but I just can't put it down. I find myself sometimes reaching for it and just looking at the screen, swiping around, doing just nothing. I just want to see the colorful, bright, and gorgeous screen.

And boy oh boy, I can't wait for ICS. Not like there's something wrong about it now, it's just that if this thing is fast now, what more with ICS.

I've seen some posts about screen issues though, which I honestly think is just nitpicking. It's not like I'm using my phone as an HDTV replacement. A few years ago I was playing snake on a pixelated black and white Nokia screen so yeah, I'm pretty grateful with the technology now even if it's not perfect.

And the S-pen is really handy. I find myself jotting down notes like peoples' phone numbers, grocery lists, things to do, and using it in a little game called Draw Something. I read some people complaining about it having a stylus but it's not like the device would be rendered useless without it. It's just a bonus feature, which I think is really useful. You either take it or leave it but the good thing is it's still there.

Oh well, this is not a review. It's just an appreciation so there.