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Android from a Windows Mobile perspective
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I thought of something else: a web version of the Android Market tied to my account and phone. Browsing and searching the market on the phone itself is not as productive as it could be on a desktop OS browser session, and it would be easier to separate the wheat from the chaff, I think.
Allow selection and even purchase of apps from the web that will sync to your phone automatically.
1. If you did leave Windows Mobile for Android, how come? What attracted you to Android?
CRASHES. Windows Mobile has way too many crashes and issues. It's very buggy from my experience.
2. Are the multiple versions of Android causing you any headaches? Or are you just waiting patiently for an upgrade?
It's the same for any top-of-the-line phone OS these days. Updates are a great value-add, really as opposed to forcing us to upgrade a phone to get new features.
3. Do you worry about having all of your information in the Google ecosytem?
Yes, but no more than with any cell phone carrier or provider.
4. If you could fix one thing about Android, what would it be?
Improve the handling of multi-tasking. WebOS does this better than anyone out there (although even they're not perfect as some apps run in the background and cannot be stopped without a patch for the OS via homebrew)
CRASHES. Windows Mobile has way too many crashes and issues. It's very buggy from my experience.
2. Are the multiple versions of Android causing you any headaches? Or are you just waiting patiently for an upgrade?
It's the same for any top-of-the-line phone OS these days. Updates are a great value-add, really as opposed to forcing us to upgrade a phone to get new features.
3. Do you worry about having all of your information in the Google ecosytem?
Yes, but no more than with any cell phone carrier or provider.
4. If you could fix one thing about Android, what would it be?
Improve the handling of multi-tasking. WebOS does this better than anyone out there (although even they're not perfect as some apps run in the background and cannot be stopped without a patch for the OS via homebrew)
1. Left Blackberry. never used a WinMo. Attractions: Google, Web Experience, Open Code, Market, The Future.
2. I have the Droid and really have no issues with the different OS's. I will use this phone up and hopefully buy another unbelievable device in a year or two as I always do.
3. Have only been able to use the Google Experiece and really like it. Wouldn't mind testing the others eventually.
4. Not really, I think it is the future and eventually everyone will work in the Cloud.
5. More specifically the camera on my Droid! I do not think the next update will turn it into the camera I wish it was.
- If you did leave Windows Mobile for Android, how come? What attracted you to Android?
No I didn't. My last phone was a Nextel i880 (motorola).
- Are the multiple versions of Android causing you any headaches? Or are you just waiting patiently for an upgrade?
Not really giving me any headaches, but more of a envy that my Sprint HTC Hero doesn't get the new versions of the OS as quick as the one that doesn't have the Sense UI. I get that it might take a while to implement the UI sense into the new OS but still is kind of annoying to have to wait this long.
- Which do you prefer? Stock Android, or something like HTC's sense on top of it?
I really not have such a big preference. The sense UI is a much nicer interface to deal with but the stock android is not that bad at all. The widgets is the only best advantage I can see but I don't think is worth the long wait to get he next big upgrade for the OS.
- Do you worry about having all of your information in the Google ecosytem?
Not really the only information that google has is my e-mail contacts. Is not like my carrier doesn't have my information so its not a big worry.
- If you could fix one thing about Android, what would it be?
Either to google to get better hold of their OS and establish some standards like multitouch and get rules so the OS get the updates at the same time. Or for the Android Market place to be tie to my cellphone account so i don't put my card info.
No I didn't. My last phone was a Nextel i880 (motorola).
- Are the multiple versions of Android causing you any headaches? Or are you just waiting patiently for an upgrade?
Not really giving me any headaches, but more of a envy that my Sprint HTC Hero doesn't get the new versions of the OS as quick as the one that doesn't have the Sense UI. I get that it might take a while to implement the UI sense into the new OS but still is kind of annoying to have to wait this long.
- Which do you prefer? Stock Android, or something like HTC's sense on top of it?
I really not have such a big preference. The sense UI is a much nicer interface to deal with but the stock android is not that bad at all. The widgets is the only best advantage I can see but I don't think is worth the long wait to get he next big upgrade for the OS.
- Do you worry about having all of your information in the Google ecosytem?
Not really the only information that google has is my e-mail contacts. Is not like my carrier doesn't have my information so its not a big worry.
- If you could fix one thing about Android, what would it be?
Either to google to get better hold of their OS and establish some standards like multitouch and get rules so the OS get the updates at the same time. Or for the Android Market place to be tie to my cellphone account so i don't put my card info.
Multiple versions is not an issue for me yet, but it would be if my phone was falling behind much more then others.
I like the look and feel of sense ui, but prefer the stock version for now.
Much to wait and see how this develops in the next year!
I like the look and feel of sense ui, but prefer the stock version for now.
Much to wait and see how this develops in the next year!
Hey Phil, thanks for the awesome questions.
1. Though I didn't come from Windows Mobile, I can talk a bit about what attracted me to Android. For me, it was a choice without choice. Living overseas, there are many phones to choose from, but a surprisingly low number of smart phones available. The carrier that supplied the iPhone flat out refused to sell me one unless I paid the full price up front (with the exchange rate, it was roughly 800US$, plus it was locked). Windows Mobile phones are on a carrier that's viewed as a joke. My Android phone (the HTC Sapphire) filled all my needs: versatility, size, price and potential. Having installed about 14 different flavors of OS, I find it's the perfect fit for anyone who likes to see something new every so often.
2. Not at all. There are some features I see and say "Damn! That would be awesome!" such as the keyboard that the Verizon Droid has, or the horsepower of the Nexus One. Overall, though, the constant evolution of the phones and software means that Android has a very big future ahead. As silly as it sounds, every new phone makes me salivate thinking what might be in store whenever it is finally time for me to upgrade (either due to a broken phone or lottery winnings). Google seems to care about where its smartphone market is going, and as long as I can get support for my current phone and keep looking towards the future, I'm content.
3. Stock just doesn't keep me interested. Viva variety! In addition, having not bricked my phone yet keeps me positive about the flashing experience, so that helps.
4. Constantly. However, there are really only three ways to deal with Google's megalomania. Either I can try and live off the web (as Google seems to have a hand in almost everything internet related), I can work my hardest to use alternative web resources (Bing, Yahoo, etc.) or I can relax and be a part of the winning team. Call me a sellout, but Google hasn't busted me yet for sending emails to [REDACTED] or using their search engine for finding plans on [REDACTED], and after that, everything pales in comparison. So yes, freaked out, but trying hard not to care.
5. MobileMe support. C'mon guys, I paid for this thing to be Mobile, please don't make me log into a computer everytime I need to check email.
Hope this helps! Happy hunting!
1. Though I didn't come from Windows Mobile, I can talk a bit about what attracted me to Android. For me, it was a choice without choice. Living overseas, there are many phones to choose from, but a surprisingly low number of smart phones available. The carrier that supplied the iPhone flat out refused to sell me one unless I paid the full price up front (with the exchange rate, it was roughly 800US$, plus it was locked). Windows Mobile phones are on a carrier that's viewed as a joke. My Android phone (the HTC Sapphire) filled all my needs: versatility, size, price and potential. Having installed about 14 different flavors of OS, I find it's the perfect fit for anyone who likes to see something new every so often.
2. Not at all. There are some features I see and say "Damn! That would be awesome!" such as the keyboard that the Verizon Droid has, or the horsepower of the Nexus One. Overall, though, the constant evolution of the phones and software means that Android has a very big future ahead. As silly as it sounds, every new phone makes me salivate thinking what might be in store whenever it is finally time for me to upgrade (either due to a broken phone or lottery winnings). Google seems to care about where its smartphone market is going, and as long as I can get support for my current phone and keep looking towards the future, I'm content.
3. Stock just doesn't keep me interested. Viva variety! In addition, having not bricked my phone yet keeps me positive about the flashing experience, so that helps.
4. Constantly. However, there are really only three ways to deal with Google's megalomania. Either I can try and live off the web (as Google seems to have a hand in almost everything internet related), I can work my hardest to use alternative web resources (Bing, Yahoo, etc.) or I can relax and be a part of the winning team. Call me a sellout, but Google hasn't busted me yet for sending emails to [REDACTED] or using their search engine for finding plans on [REDACTED], and after that, everything pales in comparison. So yes, freaked out, but trying hard not to care.
5. MobileMe support. C'mon guys, I paid for this thing to be Mobile, please don't make me log into a computer everytime I need to check email.
Hope this helps! Happy hunting!
1. Android works.
2. I am patiently waiting for an update. I am looking forward to Navigation. Everything works fine for now.
3. HTC Sense.
4. I would improve bluetooth on 1.5. It does nothing. I would think OBEX would come stock. Also, Google needs to bring in a native Tasks application and a native Notes application.
2. I am patiently waiting for an update. I am looking forward to Navigation. Everything works fine for now.
3. HTC Sense.
4. I would improve bluetooth on 1.5. It does nothing. I would think OBEX would come stock. Also, Google needs to bring in a native Tasks application and a native Notes application.
If you are saying that you cannot check MobileMe mail unless you use a browser, MobileMe mail supports POP and IMAP. See MobileMe: Configuring third-party email applications for instructions which should help.
1. If you did leave Windows Mobile for Android, how come? What attracted you to Android?
Left Blackberry because everything was the same, never owned a WinMo phone. Attractions: Open Source, Customizable, Sync with Google Contacts instead of creating backups/restoring contacts
2. Are the multiple versions of Android causing you any headaches? Or are you just waiting patiently for an upgrade?
No, currently using CM 4.2.13 and it's awesome.
3. Which do you prefer? Stock Android, or something like HTC's sense on top of it?
Haven't had the pleasure of using Sense, I do like the stock look though.
4. Do you worry about having all of your information in the Google ecosytem?
No, I was already using it before Android. It's a nice way to look up someone's number when you don't have your phone or lost it.
5. If you could fix one thing about Android, what would it be?
More memory on the phones, more Apps, and better games.
Left Blackberry because everything was the same, never owned a WinMo phone. Attractions: Open Source, Customizable, Sync with Google Contacts instead of creating backups/restoring contacts
2. Are the multiple versions of Android causing you any headaches? Or are you just waiting patiently for an upgrade?
No, currently using CM 4.2.13 and it's awesome.
3. Which do you prefer? Stock Android, or something like HTC's sense on top of it?
Haven't had the pleasure of using Sense, I do like the stock look though.
4. Do you worry about having all of your information in the Google ecosytem?
No, I was already using it before Android. It's a nice way to look up someone's number when you don't have your phone or lost it.
5. If you could fix one thing about Android, what would it be?
More memory on the phones, more Apps, and better games.
1. I bought an HTC Vogue to get a better browsing experience than the Samsung Rant I'd been using. The stock WM 6.1 didn't really give me that, though it did get better once I found upgrades to the .Net configuration and the jbed. Still wasn't great as the built-in keyboard for Windows is horrible and only one I found I liked I had to pay for. Loading Android made it so much more user-friendly.
2. I haven't had any headaches with multiple versions other than trying to pair up different base files with the appropriate system. Running 1.6 now and it's pretty sweet.
3. I hated the Sense rom's that I tried, too much going on but then again I have yet to try them on the hardware they were designed for.
4. Not really
5. Not sure, Office for Android maybe?
2. I haven't had any headaches with multiple versions other than trying to pair up different base files with the appropriate system. Running 1.6 now and it's pretty sweet.
3. I hated the Sense rom's that I tried, too much going on but then again I have yet to try them on the hardware they were designed for.
4. Not really
5. Not sure, Office for Android maybe?
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