Alternatives to the "on the one hand... on the other hand" construct
Can anyone suggest any alternatives to the "on the one hand... on the other hand" construct?
Example: (On the one hand/alternative) I like product A. (On the other hand/alternative) product B also appeals to me strongly.
Solution 1:
- I like product A. Alternatively, product B also appeals to me.
- I like product A. Then again, product B also appeals to me.
- I like product A. But then, product B also appeals to me.
- While I like product A, product B also appeals to me.
Solution 2:
The formal discourse marker used by the OP; "on the one hand ... on the other hand" expresses two contrasting ideas, opinions or facts. In view of this fact, I suggest the following alternatives:
Although I like product A, product B also appeals to me strongly.
I like product A, although product B is also appealing.
I prefer product A; however, product B is said to be more appealing.
Even though I prefer product A; product B appeals to most people.
I prefer product A, but product B also has great appeal.
Solution 3:
Whilst I like product A, I prefer product B.