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| leph555 |
| quote: | Originally posted by EgosXII
so, apparently google's launching their own android phone independent of other phone companies (like HTC)
wonder how it'll turn out!
http://www.theage.com.au/digital-li...91119-inv6.html
want a new ing phone, stupid 24 month contracts... :whip: |
it's all rumors, plus it may just be a voip phone |
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| Moongoose |
| Besides, those used to Google might be ok with it, but how many ordinary people would be satisfied with a phone in constant beta stage. |
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| gehzumteufel |
| quote: | Originally posted by Moongoose
Besides, those used to Google might be ok with it, but how many ordinary people would be satisfied with a phone in constant beta stage. |
Considering, by the time a Google product is in "beta" stage it is pretty much final, I don't think it would matter. |
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| Omega_Blue |
so i got the samsung moment. it's an android phone, 800Mhz processor, 256megs of ram- slider keyboard. so it's faster than the touch pro 2 and was $200 cheaper. very excited to with it after i get out of work tomorrow morning :D
any suggestions for must-have software that i should get? also, do i need to app or sim unlock the phone before i can with it? |
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| leph555 |
| I am dying to even get a chance to play around with an Android device |
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| gehzumteufel |
| quote: | Originally posted by Omega_Blue
so i got the samsung moment. it's an android phone, 800Mhz processor, 256megs of ram- slider keyboard. so it's faster than the touch pro 2 and was $200 cheaper. very excited to with it after i get out of work tomorrow morning :D
any suggestions for must-have software that i should get? also, do i need to app or sim unlock the phone before i can with it? |
TP2 was $50 via wmdeals....
As for hacking, you have to root it first. Root = highest administrative user in Linux. Rooting basically gives you admin privileges.
Oh and remember, BT is still buggered. So nothing more than just handsfree devices till 2.0.
| quote: | Originally posted by leph555
I am dying to even get a chance to play around with an Android device |
You aren't missing much till 2.0 is on every Android-based device. Avoid it till that is the case, imho. |
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| leph555 |
| quote: | Originally posted by gehzumteufel
You aren't missing much till 2.0 is on every Android-based device. Avoid it till that is the case, imho. |
i am thinking of getting the motorola droid phone for my brother as an early christmas present, and i have heard nothing but good reviews about it. Is it worth getting now or should I wait for something better, that runs android, to come out? |
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| gehzumteufel |
| quote: | Originally posted by leph555
i am thinking of getting the motorola droid phone for my brother as an early christmas present, and i have heard nothing but good reviews about it. Is it worth getting now or should I wait for something better, that runs android, to come out? |
Well, I am thoroughly impressed and like the Droid a lot (a friend got it opening day), but I am VERY skeptical. Motorola has HORRIBLE quality issues for like 5 years now. Phones just taking a 4-6 months after purchase. |
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| Omega_Blue |
| quote: | Originally posted by gehzumteufel
TP2 was $50 via wmdeals....
As for hacking, you have to root it first. Root = highest administrative user in Linux. Rooting basically gives you admin privileges.
Oh and remember, BT is still buggered. So nothing more than just handsfree devices till 2.0.
You aren't missing much till 2.0 is on every Android-based device. Avoid it till that is the case, imho. |
that's with activation of new service though, i already had a plan with them.. or am i reading something wrong?
what do you mean BT? bittorrent? |
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| leph555 |
| quote: | Originally posted by gehzumteufel
Well, I am thoroughly impressed and like the Droid a lot (a friend got it opening day), but I am VERY skeptical. Motorola has HORRIBLE quality issues for like 5 years now. Phones just taking a 4-6 months after purchase. |
well i placed an order for it last night, its supposed to get here today in the afternoon. I got the insurance on it (thank god you can get insurance lol) lets see how it goes
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just received the phone, and GODDAM is it sexy, pictures to come :toocool: |
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| D-res |
| quote: | Originally posted by gehzumteufel
Well, I am thoroughly impressed and like the Droid a lot (a friend got it opening day), but I am VERY skeptical. Motorola has HORRIBLE quality issues for like 5 years now. Phones just taking a 4-6 months after purchase. |
That was the only issue that worried me upon purchasing mine however I read a review that eased that for me. Not sure why a review should do that but oh well. I'm still working out the kinks and the os has had a minor issue recognizing taps to the screen after returning from unlock. It only lasts a moment but has created a minor annoyance. Otherwise many apps are solid and I'm sure there is a lot I have yet to find out. Snesoid is solid, having snes anywhere is quite win. |
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