Android Thread

unfnknblvbl · Post by **unfnknblvbl** » 07 Apr 2010 07:08 pm

I take that back actually - the Xperia doesn't support multi-touch at the hardware level. Boo-urns!

Mavy · Post by **Mavy** » 07 Apr 2010 08:49 pm

The X10 is dead on arrival imho. The HTC Desire is the safe bet, but I'm really interested in the new Samsung Galaxy S. Sounds like the best Android phone on the horizon.

unfnknblvbl · Post by **unfnknblvbl** » 07 Apr 2010 09:32 pm

Hrmmm... I dunno, I've been turned off by the way Samsung treated the i7000/Galaxy with regards to firmware updates (ie: none)

Blotto · Post by **Blotto** » 07 Apr 2010 09:38 pm

Cardsy wrote:Yeah not sure, maybe ask Pat three years from now?

Pat V3.14 · Post by **Pat V3.14** » 07 Apr 2010 09:44 pm

Cardsy wrote:Yeah not sure, maybe ask Pat three years from now?

Is that when apple will include standard features like usb or wifi connectivity standards that should have been in the ipad on day 1?

selfish · Post by **selfish** » 07 Apr 2010 10:33 pm

just curious pat, what wifi doesn't the ipad have? and what exactly were you hoping to do with a usb port?

unfnknblvbl · Post by **unfnknblvbl** » 08 Apr 2010 07:38 am

selfish wrote:what exactly were you hoping to do with a usb port?

Is that a serious question? Really?

lestat · Post by **lestat** » 08 Apr 2010 09:03 am

unfnknblvbl wrote:Hrmmm... I dunno, I've been turned off by the way Samsung treated the i7000/Galaxy with regards to firmware updates (ie: none)

The hardware looks to be the most powerful on the market, but yeah samsung update/support is shocking and I don't like UI which blatently rips off the iphone icons/grid look and feel.

Found out today my desire has been delayed, arrrghhh, although it may be a blessing in disguise. I've noticed the motorola milestone and acer liquid have dropped quite a bit in price same goes for the nexus one. So if they keep screwing me around I might just cancel the order and pick up one of those.

Twit · Post by **Twit** » 08 Apr 2010 12:11 pm

unfnknblvbl wrote:
selfish wrote:what exactly were you hoping to do with a usb port?
Is that a serious question? Really?

I'm missing the obvious answer. You wanna plug a thumbdrive into it or something?

pilonv1 · Post by **pilonv1** » 08 Apr 2010 12:55 pm

Maybe he wants a mouse?

Madmya · Post by **Madmya** » 08 Apr 2010 02:34 pm

Would lack of multi-touch be a problem for games?

Talez · Post by **Talez** » 08 Apr 2010 02:57 pm

Most likely unless there's an alternative control scheme.

Golgo13 · Post by **Golgo13** » 08 Apr 2010 04:41 pm

You couldnt have an fps game without multitouch. No controller and buttons type layout, so no fighters either, or platform games. Its pretty useless for games in generally actually.

selfish · Post by **selfish** » 08 Apr 2010 07:09 pm

the joojoo has a usb port, you can use it for...charging.

Madmya · Post by **Madmya** » 08 Apr 2010 07:21 pm

Yeah this lack of multitouch is really hitting my opinion of the X10 now. It's a shame because I preferred the interface over the Desire, which is probably now on my radar.

Mavy · Post by **Mavy** » 08 Apr 2010 08:19 pm

The HP Slate has a USB port. You can sync your iPod/iPhone/iPad with it. Funny that in HPs latest teaser they used a white USB cable to demonstrate the USB connectivity.

unfnknblvbl · Post by **unfnknblvbl** » 08 Apr 2010 11:22 pm

Twit wrote:
unfnknblvbl wrote:
selfish wrote:what exactly were you hoping to do with a usb port?
Is that a serious question? Really?
I'm missing the obvious answer. You wanna plug a thumbdrive into it or something?

Well, given that it's a mobile computing device, then yeah. That's a pretty good idea. I mean, it's got that iLife thing, doesn't it? Or maybe you want to connect a digital camera? Oh that's right, there's an overpriced, unnecessary adapter for that! What about if you want to print a document?

Fuck Apple and their "Let's sync everything via iTunes" theory of life.

Anyway, getting back to the topic at hand... Given that Multi-touch is only a relatively new feature in Android, I doubt games would suffer much from the lack of it.
On the other hand, pinch-to-zoom in Maps and the Browser is indeed pretty nice. The Desire also has pinch-to-zoom on the home screen for an 'expose' type of function that shows you the contents of all the screens at once.

Peppermint Lounge · Post by **Peppermint Lounge** » 09 Apr 2010 04:00 pm

Glowing HTC Desire local review here...

http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/m" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... -rsub.html

Burnzoire · Post by **Burnzoire** » 09 Apr 2010 04:51 pm

look good. I just hope by the time I need a new phone, android market will have the apps I want (primarily AirVideo).

lestat · Post by **lestat** » 09 Apr 2010 05:04 pm

Peppermint Lounge wrote:Glowing HTC Desire local review here...

http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/m" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... -rsub.html

I've been informed clove are shipping now, I should have mine in 1-1.5 weeks. I'll post impressions when I get it.

Madmya · Post by **Madmya** » 09 Apr 2010 06:01 pm

I think I might get the Desire until SE gets their shit together with this lack of multitouch bullshit. Bah.

unfnknblvbl · Post by **unfnknblvbl** » 09 Apr 2010 06:37 pm

I just put SenseUI (the 2.1 version) back on my HTC Magic. Man, it's good. Much better than the old version. So good, I'm almost tempted to rethink my N1 > Desire stance... but the more open N1 platform is still winning me over.

AgOnNy · Post by **AgOnNy** » 10 Apr 2010 08:37 am

Urge to move from Nokia n97 rising....

GreyWizzard · Post by **GreyWizzard** » 12 Apr 2010 10:29 pm

Video review of the desire

http://www.cnet.com.au/htc-desire_video-339301153.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Sounds like CNET love it.

Froggy · Post by **Froggy** » 12 Apr 2010 10:54 pm

Hey I want to get one of these Desire ones from Clove, it's a bargain at au $550 for one of these phones! My crappy phone plan is now running out at the right time (May) so I want to get an Android (I'm with total agreeance with Pat's rantings on the iphone/ipad lol) but I have a few questions:

If the phone is from the UK from clove then do I have to do anything to get it to work here? Are sim cards universal?

What type of plan's are available for it here, like what would be compatible? Could I use an iphone plan? I'm with Optus at the moment but I'd port to someone decent if there's some sort of preferred plan for these things?

Do ug uys know how tough the HTC's are? I'm a serial phone breaker, I'd be interested to knwo your experiences with like normal accidental drops, how do they hold up?

What's the shipping costs from clove and how long is the usual delivery time?

(I have no idea about phones but I've been watching this thread, pretty informative).