Smartphone for pharmacy

[jkloorbaspo2]

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Hey all,

I am looking to upgrade my cell phone for the upcoming school year. I'll be a first year pharmacy school student.

Every current pharmacist I've spoken with is heavily recommending purchasing an iPhone as there are allegedly a number of helpful apps for labs and for the real-world pharmacy. These individuals graduated 2-3 years ago, though, and I'd guess that by now there'd be equivalent apps available on the Droid platform. I was considering purchasing a Galaxy Nexus through Google... Much more affordable than an unlocked iPhone (I have T-Mobile, the only carrier where the iPhone is not available) and more reliable new instead of used. Will the Nexus serve me well in the workplace and at school? Or should I put more consideration into purchasing an iPhone?

Thanks.

 

[hereticmnk]

I have an iPhone and I am satisfied with the helpful apps. Have an android tablet, but I do not use it for any scholarly pursuits, so can't say much about that.

 

[Digsbe]

I have the HTC Thunderbolt which is an android phone. I've been satisfied with it and with the android OS. The iPhone OS and android OS will have similar apps (if not identical) and can pretty much do the same stuff, it depends on what kind of user interface you want. I'm considering getting an iPad for pharmacy school or waiting to see what the Microsoft Surface will be like before making a decision (or deciding on getting one at all).

My preferences in getting a smartphone were price, screen size and hardware. I didn't like that the iPhone had a smaller screen and I was able to get my Thunderbolt for free last year with an upgrade.

 

[habeansha]

android should have all the same or at least similar apps. check the play market. droid also lets u run multiple apps at once

i've had 2 pharmacist criticize my phone, but thats just because they are mac fans, its all personal preference

you could also just get the droid phone and buy an itouch too have access to apps. i went that route because i wanted to separate my "professional" stuff from my personal stuff

 

[ChicagoPharmD]

I have android and like it just fine.

I do NOT, however, think you really need a smart phone until on rotations......

 

[deleted205891]

I have android and like it just fine.

I do NOT, however, think you really need a smart phone until on rotations......

I agree.

If you're getting one though, running multiple apps at once is definitely helpful.

 

[Lubeckd]

How about a Ipod? I dont want to use the iphone for calls.

 

[xiphoid2010]

How about a Ipod? I dont want to use the iphone for calls.

iTouch will work just fine. You might also wiggle limited calling ability on it using Skype over wifi, but I don't know for sure.

 

[moolman]

You don't really need to worry about apps until rotations. During rotations it comes in handy to look up things that preceptors ask.

I've used programs like Lexi on the iPhone and Android. Lexi is much smoother on the iPhone. Quicker to look up things on the spot. Not that big of a deal but there is a slight difference.

 

[mustang sally]

How about a Ipod? I dont want to use the iphone for calls.

I used iPod touch in pharmacy school and am still using it today, due to my extreme cheapness ha ha. It works fine for me!



You already spend enough money all through the PharmD program; I never really understood why broke ass students also want to pay for a smart phone every month starting in P1. But that's just me, I guess.