Hi, I'm new to the forums (as you can most likely tell by the post count of 1), and I'm looking into purchasing a Thunderbolt this weekend. I'm upgrading from an LG EnV Touch (queue choir music) so I'm already aware that this is going to be quite the leap in quality, but I have a few questions that I was hoping to get answered.
1. Is Skype actually functional? I'm finding conflicting answers online, and articles about a leaked pre-release build, but is there an official, functional, video-calling Skype app available now? And if so, how does it get along with iPhone 4 versions of Skype?
2. I've heard that the battery life is iffy on the TB. I've also, however, heard that this issue has improved (though not entirely) since the phone's release. What's it typically like right now, and is there actually any technique to improving it? I've heard things like "Charge your phone fully before using it" and then I've also heard "Let it fully die before charging it", so I'm a little conflicted.
3. Is the 720p video recording actually shaky or is it just the YouTube conversion?
and...
4. I saw a picture with the kickstand positioned in a way that allowed for a vertical view, is this actually possible..without breaking the phone, of course?
Thank you very much in advance, and (with any luck) I hope to become an Android user and frequent poster on this forum!
1. Is Skype actually functional? I'm finding conflicting answers online, and articles about a leaked pre-release build, but is there an official, functional, video-calling Skype app available now? And if so, how does it get along with iPhone 4 versions of Skype?
2. I've heard that the battery life is iffy on the TB. I've also, however, heard that this issue has improved (though not entirely) since the phone's release. What's it typically like right now, and is there actually any technique to improving it? I've heard things like "Charge your phone fully before using it" and then I've also heard "Let it fully die before charging it", so I'm a little conflicted.
3. Is the 720p video recording actually shaky or is it just the YouTube conversion?
and...
4. I saw a picture with the kickstand positioned in a way that allowed for a vertical view, is this actually possible..without breaking the phone, of course?
Thank you very much in advance, and (with any luck) I hope to become an Android user and frequent poster on this forum!