[Q] Choosing an Android phone w/ keyboard: Desire Z/G2 or Droid 2 or other ?? - General Topics

I have to change my phone and my only req. is a hardware keyboard.
I've been a hardcore, diehard Windows Mobile user for over a decade.
I feel forced to go Android because WP7 smells sort of iPhone-esque clone (no file access, no multitasking, no cut/paste, etc...)
To my surprise, I've found there aren't quite a lot of Android devices with keyboard out there
Fortunately, I've seen a couple of interesting soon-to-be-released phones:
The HTC Desire Z / T-Mobile G2 and the Moto Droid 2 WE (world edition) / Milestone 2
Both will have Froyo 2.2, 5MP cam 720p HD video rec, 3.7" multitouch screen & all the standard shizz
G2 / Desire Z advantages:
- It is HTC
- It has Sense onboard, which I am familiar to
Appart from that, and curiously enough, the Droid 2 / Milestone 2 is better in every other aspect:
- Better screen res (854x480 vs 800x480)
- Faster processor (1000MHz vs 800MHz)
- More internal memory (8GB vs 1.5GB)
- Slightly smaller size (60.5 x 116.3 x 13.7 mm vs 60.4 x 119 x 14.2)
- Lighter weigth (169 gr vs 180 gr)
- Slightly bigger battery (1400 mAh vs 1300 mAh)
- Better flash (dual LED vs single LED)
My Q: Which one to go ?? or is there any other device to consider ??
Any advice / oppinion / suggestion appreciated
Data source:
1- http://www.htc.com/www/product/desirez/specification.html
2- http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/X...rvices/Mobile-Phones/ci.Milestone-2-XW-EN.alt

The claim the g2 benchmarks right with the moto so the processor and gpu might be a wash
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The claim the g2 benchmarks right with the moto so the processor and gpu might be a wash
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You sure ??
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"Stock Droid 2 running Android 2.2 and crushing any phone on the planet in a Quadrant benchmark. That my friends, is real power."
- Droid Life
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/08/10/droid-2-benchmark-score-drops-jaws/
How could HTC stand such an insult from Moto ??
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There is benchmark results on androidspin.com
http://androidspin.com/2010/09/09/t-mobile-g2-can-keep-up-with-the-galaxy-s/
Check it out, by the way my hd2 running cm scores 1880 in quadrant.
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squish099 said:
There is benchmark results on androidspin.com
http://androidspin.com/2010/09/09/t-mobile-g2-can-keep-up-with-the-galaxy-s/
Check it out, by the way my hd2 running cm scores 1880 in quadrant.
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Thanks for the link !!
Interesting benchmarks...
And you're right:
I'd go for a WM6.5 HTC HD2 if it only had a keyboard...
Anyway it will not be upgradeable to WP7, and as I stated before, WP7 is expected to be as closed as a religious man's mind
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Android is running great and nand is coming soon. Cotulla posted a bootloader on his web site just waiting for a rom and instructions.
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Other Android-with-keyboard option is the "Motorola Flipout"
Besides the QVGA screen res the device is awesome
(image from Mobile-Geeks)

Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro?

Obviously some of you guys haven't read up on Adreno 205 GPU that comes with G2 & its MSM&230. Try reading this article first:
http://smartphonebenchmarks.com/for...t-compare-to-other-gpus/page__pid__65#entry65
Adreno 205 is going to perform better than PowerVR SGX530 found in Droid X. It may even get pretty close to PowerVR SGX540 found in Sammy's Himmingbird.
Watch out for this table, I'm sure someone will load their Quadrant result as soon as it becomes available:
http://smartphonebenchmarks.com/

gtrab said:
...I'd go for a WM6.5 HTC HD2 if it only had a keyboard...
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If only. It would be the almost perfect device. What have smartphone manufacturers got against big screen qwertys anyway!??!?
(yeah I know there are a couple but, only a couple! The Z's screen is too small so I don't count this. Samsungs Galaxy S Pro? The Galaxy is being slated due to bugs)
edit: I have to be honest though, i'm waiting for WinPho 7 as it appears, walled garden aside, that it could integrate very will with Zune and my Xbox subscription. If it launches and has full and complete MS Ofice/Exchange integration then its very possible I will jump straight on to a Dell Lightning - assuming it records 720p.

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What the HTC Incredible S, Experia Arc, myTouch HD and Inspire 4G have in common

**Update: The just announced HTC Incredible S has the same processor, same amount of RAM, same amount of Internal phone storage as well.
The Inspire 4G isn't looking that ancient anymore is it, yeah no dual core but that's another weight class altogether.
----->> http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-Incredible-S_id5229/fullspecs
CPU: 32 bit Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255/Qualcomm Scorpion
Graphical Controller: Qualcomm Adreno 205
Youre going to see a Quadrant benchmark score of around: 2055 (highest recorded value) and much more after its rooted, overclocked and flashed with a custom rom down the line.
Heres a video of the real deal in action using the Quadrant benchmark app:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXbRKbnUUr0
Someone has achieved a score of 2432 with the following using their Desire HD: Cyanogen RC2, Buzz kernel OC/UV and 1.22 GHz o/c by 22%
The above results indicate its only a few points under a stock LG Optimus 2X (Quadrant benchmark of 2514) which has a dual core... this is saying ALOT.
What the HTC Incredible S, Experia Arc, myTouch HD and Inspire 4G have in common
Direct copy paste of the review for the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc
"As far as general performance is concerned the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc does splendidly. It’s powered by a Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon System-on-a-chip featuring a 1 GHz Scorpion CPU and the Adreno 205 GPU. Yet the further optimizations brought by Gingerbread helps it do a bit better than the Desire HD at the CPU benchmarks.
Even at this early stage the XPERIA Arc is getting some excellent score on popular benchmarks
But it’s not so much synthetic benchmarks that should concern you – it’s the real life performance that matter here and the XPERIA Arc feels as smooth as butter. Even at these early stages of its development the handset didn’t treat us to any irritating lags or nasty holdups, which is really promising to say the least."
(legend221 says: "Its more than likely Gingerbread will be coming to the Inspire 4G down the line either from those amazing xda devs or directly from HTC")
Video of early Gingerbread development with the Desire HD/Inspire 4G:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5TR_5OERFY
How will this compare with what could be done with the Atrix? I am assuming it will be locked down but will the stock dual core and GPU they are using be comparable to what will be done with a rooted and rom'd Inspire?
awtryau89 said:
How will this compare with what could be done with the Atrix? I am assuming it will be locked down but will the stock dual core and GPU they are using be comparable to what will be done with a rooted and rom'd Inspire?
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I will have to wait and see what the Quadrant score is and compare.
Regardless, if its Motorola its going to be trouble and a lot more risky to manipulate than a trusty HTC device.
That's why I'm so adamant about the XDA community... we have soo much talent not even the manufacturers can officially release anything that compares to the custom Roms we are graced with.
Looking forward in seeing how the Inspire 4G develops.
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Going to do a Quadrant score and post it later today as well.... looking forward to it!
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Going to do a Quadrant score and post it later today as well.... looking forward to it!
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Just ran a Quadrant score and received a 1786 and for comparison see the photo below taken from the net
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The Atrix quadrant run I saw had a result of 2500+. That thing is powerful for sure. The good thing about a March 6 release is that I'd be within my 30 days if I decide to go from Inspire to Atrix. Personally, I prefer Sense to Blur but the hardware is tough to ignore.
waltah! said:
The Atrix quadrant run I saw had a result of 2500+. That thing is powerful for sure. The good thing about a March 6 release is that I'd be within my 30 days if I decide to go from Inspire to Atrix. Personally, I prefer Sense to Blur but the hardware is tough to ignore.
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With a bit of OverClock, a custom Rom and some and Kernel love we are up there, just a few points under the over hyped Atrix 4G
This is what a Desire HD scores with the options below:
Model
HTC Desire HD
Benchmark App
Quadrant
Score
2432
OS
Android 2.2
Customization
Cyanogen RC2, Buzz kernel OC/UV
CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
CPU Clock
1.22 GHz o/c by 22%
GPU
Adreno 205
The HD2 has the same guts as the Inspire and look at its highest score, WOW
The potential is most definitely there, see direct quote below:
"Posted 12 January 2011 - 04:24 AM
I have a non android phone, T-mobile HD2, Converted to android, running 2.2 androind. This build is the NAND SuperRam from Dark Stone and is where I have managed to achieve on quadrant a score of 3692!!!! I am also NOT over clocked AT ALL! This is stock setting that he has for the build."
As most of that score comes from IO I assume that the NAND being used is just much faster then most other phones.
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As most of that score comes from IO I assume that the NAND being used is just much faster then most other phones.
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You got that right, this phone is the best Android to be under AT&T so far.
Posted yesterday, Quadrant score: 1786

Android iPhone 4 clone (Almost fully cloned even the Launcher and UI)

Let me introduce to you: the GooApple
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It's a functioning Android phone that has exactly the same dimensions as the iPhone 4. Next to that they cloned almost the entire interface.
Can somebody order one and dump the /system
I wan't that launcher to make fun of apple fanboys!
EDIT:
Here is the pre-order link:
http://android-sale.com/gooapple-3g...gsm-3-5-inch-multi-touch-screen-wifi-gps.html
Yes I would like to check this out as well...looks so smooth!!
Does anyone know if this is a ROM we can download?
BackfireNL said:
Can somebody order one and dump the /system
I wan't that launcher to make fun of apple fanboys!
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+1
amazing launcher, really beautiful
I want one of this.
I want one of this.. Where it is available?
This phone makes my LG GW620 running CM7 look like crap, if this is less than $150, I might consider it.
Edit: It even has a capacitive screen with multitouch, my phone does not.
Edit: Found the link to preorder it :I have too less posts to post the link -_-
The battery life doesn't seem good...
Edit3: Specs:
Quick Overview
Android 2.2 OS, iPhone iOS style UI
3.5 inch multi-touch screen
Unlocked, support 3G(WCDMA), GSM network
5.0 MP Camera, support auto focus, digital zoom
Powerful Qualcom processor, 1GHz chipset
Super slim, only 9.3mm
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Further modified version of the MIUI Launcher, perhaps, running on a MIUI ROM maybe.
This is amazing. I would seriously look at it if I just hadn't bought an Optimus Black.
However, I will keep an eye in this because it looks veeeery good thing.
It looks like its on pre-order for around $160.00 - GooApple
antonio1475 said:
This is amazing. I would seriously look at it if I just hadn't bought an Optimus Black.
However, I will keep an eye in this because it looks veeeery good thing.
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It looks like its on pre-order for around $160.00 - GooApple
santhoshkumar said:
It looks like its on pre-order for around $160.00 - GooApple
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Awesome. The main thing that worries me is the battery life. China mobiles usually have very poor batteries.
what a lawsuit this would be!
I'd be interested in trying this launcher out
Why in Jesus Christ would you want that? It looks sooooo...iphonenish.
How are they already not in big trouble for this?
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I believe they are in trouble.. but hey.. they are in china..
so if you import one from china it's possible
http://android-sale.com/gooapple-3g...gsm-3-5-inch-multi-touch-screen-wifi-gps.html
Pre-order link!
I don't think I want the actual Gooapple phone, I just want to download the ROM...it would be fun to install this on my Nexus or Galaxy to play around.
I really hope its a custom MIUI ROM that will be uploaded to this forum soon!
Jet190rs said:
I don't think I want the actual Gooapple phone, I just want to download the ROM...it would be fun to install this on my Nexus or Galaxy to play around.
I really hope its a custom MIUI ROM that will be uploaded to this forum soon!
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+1 Agree with you
Cool phone! I am using Galaxy tab to Android but my phone HTC diamond crashed before few months and my primary phone now is crappy Nokia 3100 I am seriously thinking about this, I love iOS view and I love Android options! I am in love with that phone!!!!
Processor: Qualcom MSM7227
Display reulotion: WVGA screen, 320*480 ==> how come WVGA similar to 320*480?
Battery: Built-in Li-on battery, 1350mAh
Built-in Memory: 512MB ROM / 256MB RAM
about the processor, it's the same with my galaxy ACE, but mine runs at 800 MHz (default). if u checked at pdadb.net, those series will have default clock at 600 MHz, i doubt if it can run on 1 Ghz
the rest of specs are the same with galaxy ace
259.99 USD? it is 170 USD marked in the site!(999RMB)
I skimmed through the video, it seems fake.
where in that video does it show it's an android phone?
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Cotton Candy, one of the smallest Arm Computers out there!

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Is that a USB key in your pocket or a dual-core computer? Today, Norwegian company FXI technologies showed off a USB stick-sized portable computer prototype, complete with a dual-core 1.2-GHz Samsung Exynos ARM CPU (same as in the Galaxy S II), 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI-out and a microSD card slot for memory. Codenamed Cotton Candy because its 21 gram weight is the same as a bag of the confection, the tiny PC enables what its inventor calls “Any Screen Computing,” the ability to turn any TV, laptop, phone, tablet, or set-top box into a dumb terminal for its Android operating system.
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Source: LaptopMag
The Cotton Candy also runs arm compatible versions of Linux, and is said to be compatible with Windows 8 ARM.
Thoughts? I think this would be great for low end computer replacement, or a small gaming system for emulators along side a bluetooth controller and a 32gb memory card. Even a small media center hub for your TV, download Netflix, Hulu, video apps, or whatever streaming and media apps you want and boom, HTPC right there.
Wow Seems brilliant haha
I <3 This idea!!
i want one
Really cool I love this idea
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perfect gift for christmas
Looks good.Thank you my friend.
Brilliant idea I would love to use one of these at my school with it's ten year old computer...
Depending on the price, this could become a developer friendly device.
$1 gets you a reply
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Depending on the price, this could become a developer friendly device.
$1 gets you a reply
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It was rumored to be around 200$ if i remember well...i'm getting one as soon as it's released
I think that's pretty awesome. Having the ability to take my computer and plug it into any size tv would be amazing.
Its running gingerbread ... get ICS on that thing and I'd buy one in an instant
Tapatalkin it from my IHO CM7.1'd, ICS Themed Optimus V
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Its running gingerbread ... get ICS on that thing and I'd buy one in an instant
Tapatalkin it from my IHO CM7.1'd, ICS Themed Optimus V
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Apparently it's a portable Exynos soc, so it won't be that hard to port ICS to that little bad boy when Samsung pushes the update for the GS2.
I'm thinking win8 with arm support to be a real PC
Max. (From my Galaxy 2)
And who says there is no need for a quad core mobile cpu. Although the chip they are using is nice, and tegra 3 or quad core Samsung soc would be awesome on this device.
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"...You will be mine, oh yes. You will be mine."
GREAT SHARE! Thanks!
Whoa... Samsung is letting other companies use the Exynos SoC?
That's awesome... Samsung must really consider their Exynos SoC to be top of the line... and it is!
Oh, that is very cool.

Intel Medfield based Lava Xolo X900

Lava has launched the Xolo X900 smartphone which also becomes the first Intel powered smartphone in the world for Rs 22,000.
The device is based on the Intel Medfield reference design and features a 1.6GHz Atom processor, a GPU clocked at 400MHz, a 4.03-inch display with a resolution of 1024×600 pixels, a 8-megapixel camera with 1080p shooting capabilities, NFC and HDMI connectivity. Intel claims the camera can take 10 pictures in under a second in full resolution in burst mode setting. Lava says the device can produce five hours of battery life with 3G browsing and can deliver 45 hours of audio and eight hours of talk time.
The device run stock Android 2.3 and will not ship with the latest version of Android Ice Cream Sandwich. For its part Lava says an OTA Ice Cream Sandwich update is in the works.
The device will be available in India on April 23 at Croma or from Xolo.in, and will hit retail chains in early May.
We are feel happy because it launched in india first
And now: why do you post in O1 forum?
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And now: why do you post in O1 forum?
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Dude its a general thread that's why i just want to inform to every one...
Development on XOLO?
Is there anyone here developing for this device or no one has even bothered so far?
I did a YouTube battery life test on my Xolo. Set to auto brightness. Watching the 2 hour, 6 minute 2012 Google I/O took exactly 50% of the battery.
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I guess people would be a little bit skeptical in buying a 22k lava...
Standby time is pretty sweet. 2 days, 20 hours standby, and 2:15 of screen time.
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The only thing is that it stuck due to brand name of mobile if it will launched with Samsung then it will grab the market rapidly !
now it's available for 17k and an ICS update is now being rolled out,wanted to buy it but it's reviews seem that camera us not upto par with say s2 but considering the pric, it's pretty good deal:thumbup:
and guys i have used it on demo at a shop its of pretty good build and there is no lava branding.
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now it's available for 17k and an ICS update is now being rolled out,wanted to buy it but it's reviews seem that camera us not upto par with say s2 but considering the pric, it's pretty good deal:thumbup:
and guys i have used it on demo at a shop its of pretty good build and there is no lava branding.
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Yeah, the camera is so so, and although standby time was great, screen time was low(2-3 hours).
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Motorola Razr i announced!

Most interesting spec would be it's 2GHz Intel processor and an edge to edge screen.
Motorola Razr i XT890
Specs:
CPU: Intel Atom Z2460 @ 1.3GHz
Boost to 2GHz
GPU: PowerVR SGX 540 @400MHz
Radio: XMM6260 baseband (HSDPA+. no LTE)
Screen: 4.3" qHD Super AMOLED Advanced
Edge-To-Edge screen
Battery: 2000mAh battery (20 hr usage time)
OS: 4.0 ICS (upgradable to 4.1 Jelly Bean "soon" )
Camera: Illuminated 8MP rear camera
HDR capable
H.264 Baseline 1080p @ 30fps with AAC 44.1kHz audio
LED flash
Camera startup in <1 second
Burst of 10 shots in <1 second
0.3MP front camera
Media playback: 1080p @ 30fps for H.264/VC-1
720p @ 30fps for MPEG-4
D1 @ 50/60fps for H.263
AAC, AAC+, AAC+ Enhanced
AMR NB, AMR WB
MIDI
MP3
PCM
WAV
WMA (v2, v7, v8, v9, v10)
FLAC
OGG/Vorbis
WLAN: 802.11a/g/b/n (2.4GHz/5GHz)
Mobile Hotspot (up to 8 connections)
Bluetooth: Class 1, Version 2.1+EDR
Memory: 1GB RAM
8GB flash memory
5GB user avaliable
microSD card expansion
Connectivity: 3.5mm
USB 2.0 HS
DLNA
NFC
Location Services: aGPS (assisted)
Standalone GPS
eCompass
Available in a variety of carries in the UK and Latin America
Unlockable Bootloader (Subject to region and carrier restrictions)
Build: Splash guard coating
Kevlar back
Gorilla glass
Aircraft-grade aluminium
60.9mm x 122.5mm x 8.3mm
126g
Comments:
The CPU base clock will be at 1.3GHz, and will boost if thermal headway is available, to 2GHz. Think of Turbo Boost in desktop Intel CPU.
The Razr i will ship in October to select European and Latin American markets, including the UK, France, Germany, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico.
Radio information:
Code:
HSPA+ Rel.7, Cat 14/Cat6 (21Mbps DL/5.8Mbps UL)
2G Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; GPRS EDGE Class 10
HSPA+/UMTS Tri-Band 900/1900/2100 MHz (I/II/VIII)
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I'm pretty excited being a Motorola fan, but wonder if this'll help Intel take off at all. The switch from ARM architecture could be a pain too many for devs
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Here's a hands-on of the device.
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From my naive point of view, this seems very exciting. Finally, some competition to ARM, and able to get 2ghz, none the less! I know very little about how Atom compares, though; hopefully the experts will get a good look at it.
Pretty good specs, though I doubt I'll buy it. Next thing I'm buying is GS4 or Note 2.
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Funny how this gets less attention then the previous moto launch. I think this launch is more ground breaking.
True. This is pretty ground breaking.
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Wow... and I reall like the size too. Coul be finally a worthy succesor for my old Desire
x潮騒x said:
Wow... and I reall like the size too. Coul be finally a worthy succesor for my old Desire
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I'll either get this or the Razr HD Maxx. Now it just depends on the level of developer support.
Fantastic Phone
I am amazed with the spec. 2GHz.... Netbooks are barely 2Ghz. It's not about how many cores, but the rate at which it processes data, which perhaps might be better than any Quad-core phone out there. This might be my next phone [if it comes to my carrier].
x潮騒x said:
Wow... and I reall like the size too. Coul be finally a worthy succesor for my old Desire
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My thoughts exactly when saw it yesterday
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I wonder if Ubuntu will jump on this opporunity to run on X86 phones instead.
GPU is kinda dissapointing
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Would it be possible, at least in theory, to install and run Windows XP, 8 , Ubuntu or any full-fledged x86 OS on this phone? I wonder since it's an x86 processor, and it has everything it needs to comfortably run a full desktop OS...
^ I wouldn't bet on that. Windows would need an ntfs/FAT file system as opposed to extX that come on these phones, but could THAT be done? Well, only time will tell...
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ajslave said:
^ I wouldn't bet on that. Windows would need an ntfs/FAT file system as opposed to extX that come on these phones, but could THAT be done? Well, only time will tell...
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Dual boot from SD card?
alexanderlll said:
Would it be possible, at least in theory, to install and run Windows XP, 8 , Ubuntu or any full-fledged x86 OS on this phone? I wonder since it's an x86 processor, and it has everything it needs to comfortably run a full desktop OS...
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Thats what I'm wondering, but if it has a locked bootloader it may be hard to do. If someone could port a GRUB style bootloader it may be possible. But I don't know how Windows would react to a non IBM-PC style system which lacks a traditional BIOS. It would probably be easier to get x86 Ubuntu running first since Android is Linux based.
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Thats what I'm wondering, but if it has a locked bootloader it may be hard to do. If someone could port a GRUB style bootloader it may be possible. But I don't know how Windows would react to a non IBM-PC style system which lacks a traditional BIOS. It would probably be easier to get x86 Ubuntu running first since Android is Linux based.
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The phone will come with an unlocked bootloader.
I too am considering this phone as a replacement to my old HTC Desire.
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Here are the most in-depth reviews that I've found so far:
Techradar
Expertreviews
Cnet
It's looking like quite a solid mid-range priced phone.
A few critical thoughts so far:
I'd like to be able to customise the lockscreen apps, at the moment these are fixed to: Camera, Messages and Call.
I'd like to be able to access quick settings from the Notification bar so I don't need to close an app to get to these.
I'd like to be able to auto focus the camera by half pressing the dedicated camera button.
Needs the latest Android version ASAP.
4G LTE would be nice but I can understand that's asking a bit much at this stage.
I have the original razr xt910 and im moving to sgs3 and will never buy a moto phone again no matter what it has or good it is I'm done with moto.
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I have the original razr xt910 and im moving to sgs3 and will never buy a moto phone again no matter what it has or good it is I'm done with moto.
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Any particular reason? Did you have a bad experience with the xt910?
I think the sgs3 is a tad too big for me.

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