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I'm gonna buy a new phone about 2-3 weeks. I've got 2 choices: Google G1 and HTC Hero. Actually, I prefer G1 than. Because It's got qwerty keyboard which very useful for my work . But Only 192mb Ram as 288mb of Hero.
Hero has a 3,5mm audio jack. But If I buy G1, I can use Usb Jack to 3.5mm, not really convenient!
I like Hero's Sense UI and gonna upgrade G1 (If I buy )) to new rom with it inside. As I know, there was some problems like Force Closed, is it?
Is there any 2.1 Rom like Nexus1 on G1 yet? And is it fast?
Hero hardware and looks are perfect for future rom.
So what should I choose you guys plz help me!
I am to receive my G1 this afternoon..
Had a hero before this, and an iphone (both 1st and the 3g) before that.
As you said:
+the G1 has a keyboard and the original android
-G1 less memory
-G1 lacks headphone jack
-G1 is bigger
My reason for switching to the G1 (after selling Hero) is:
The Nexus one. After seeing a 1ghz powered 512MB ram equipped phone web browsing, and coming to the conclusion that even the 2G iphone as a smoother interface, and browser, I knew that my Hero would never be able to do what my iPhone did almost 3 years ago.
So I said, "**** it", if I'm going to be stuck with an ugly-ass phone (brown Hero) until september 2010, then I rather have a REAL ugly-ass phone (G1) instead of a wannabe phone like the Hero.
Hero imo is wannabe because:
-multitouch browser but no multitouch keyboard..
-the photo app are so wannabe, but sub 60fps
-almost everything else
I really detest the Hero interface, especially compared to the slick stock android interface.
The G1 is not afraid of what it is; a Geek phone. I love the bulkyness and the Nerd-design. More than the Hero which doesn't know if it wants to be an iPhone when it grows up..
The memory issue did not bother me that much, The android interface does not allow for real multitasking like the Palm pre anyway, although the notification drawer is a step in the right direction.
But anyway, aside from mp3, browsing and messaging at the same time, I am not going to be multitasking that much anyway.
Conclusion: for me the design, keyboard and the true Android OS instead of Sense UI were the reasons for choosing the G1.
P.S. I have used a Hero from september 2009 until last week.
shokuhawan said:
I'm gonna buy a new phone about 2-3 weeks. I've got 2 choices: Google G1 and HTC Hero. Actually, I prefer G1 than. Because It's got qwerty keyboard which very useful for my work . But Only 192mb Ram as 288mb of Hero.
Hero has a 3,5mm audio jack. But If I buy G1, I can use Usb Jack to 3.5mm, not really convenient!
I like Hero's Sense UI and gonna upgrade G1 (If I buy )) to new rom with it inside. As I know, there was some problems like Force Closed, is it?
Is there any 2.1 Rom like Nexus1 on G1 yet? And is it fast?
Hero hardware and looks are perfect for future rom.
So what should I choose you guys plz help me!
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Just my 2 cents, but I would get the hero, unless you REALLY need that hardware keyboard ...
As you mentioned the Hero has more ram and rom, fixing the shortfalls of the G1 hardware, also it is still unknown whether the G1 will receive an official Android 2.0 update ... whereas the Hero is only a few months old and HTC have already committed to upgrading it to 2.1.
I quite like the Sense UI but other stock Android 1.6 roms are available in the hero section of this board if that's what you want.
st0kes said:
Just my 2 cents, but I would get the hero, unless you REALLY need that hardware keyboard ...
As you mentioned the Hero has more ram and rom, fixing the shortfalls of the G1 hardware, also it is still unknown whether the G1 will receive an official Android 2.0 update ... whereas the Hero is only a few months old and HTC have already committed to upgrading it to 2.1.
I quite like the Sense UI but other stock Android 1.6 roms are available in the hero section of this board if that's what you want.
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i would get the hero. i have the g1 and i wish i could get the hero but i cant.....i really dnt like the g1
I think you should get a 2010 android phone not 09 or 08
I was thinking of getting the HTC Leo or the TP2(WM phones).
hero! get the hero, I would trade my dinky little g1 for one any day. Official 2.1 hero vs. rooted hero for g1 = hero wins. Even the best hero roms on the g1 are just too slow. trust me, get the hero
actually, did you see that roadmap of the new htc phones for 2010, yeah get the snapdragon one! wait it out, don't adopt an old phone
I don't know maybe I'm part of the minority but I like my g1 and it's keyboard. I can text anyone on a hero, N1 and Iphone and still reply and text 5x more over them. When the next android phone with a keyboard comes out I will upgrade.
and hiddengopher if your g1 is slow and dinky it's not the rom's your flashing because my is super fast and sleeky
Maybe I'll buy a Hero, can't wait for new phone in 2010. Don't tell me about MileStone or N1 'coz I don't have that much money and Sense UI impression me after all!
I was tried the qwerty on G1 and find it's hard to type( I have HTC Kaiser before), the soft key on Hero and G1 in landscape mode still good.
If I buy a Hero, I have to wait for money support from my family in about 2 week
P/s: As I know, there are many G1 has been bricked! So I don't want to get risk of it!
shokuhawan said:
Maybe I'll buy a Hero, can't wait for new phone in 2010. Don't tell me about MileStone or N1 'coz I don't have that much money and Sense UI impression me after all!
I was tried the qwerty on G1 and find it's hard to type( I have HTC Kaiser before), the soft key on Hero and G1 in landscape mode still good.
If I buy a Hero, I have to wait for money support from my family in about 2 week
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But if you wait youll beable to save "more" money, then you can have more to spend on the fancy gadgets with fancy features.
what do you guys think about this?? t-mobile it's getting the hd2 and sprint might get the supersonic, supposedly the supersonic has 3.7 or 4.3 screen inch same as hd2, but hd2 runs windows mobile and supersonic will run android, what do you guy think about this two powerful smarthphones? which one would be better? will t-mobile have any chances of getting the supersonic? will supersonic launch on june of 2010?
HTC Supersonic:
link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xok9E8SRCS0
link 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6kaJ9mFjKg&feature=related
HTC HD2:
link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEUiYg4oeL8
tell me what you guys think about this two monsters.
adrian_nene16 said:
what do you guys think about this?? t-mobile it's getting the hd2 and sprint might get the supersonic, supposedly the supersonic has 3.7 or 4.3 screen inch same as hd2, but hd2 runs windows mobile and supersonic will run android, what do you guy think about this two powerful smarthphones? which one would be better? will t-mobile have any chances of getting the supersonic? will supersonic launch on june of 2010?
HTC Supersonic:
link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xok9E8SRCS0
link 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6kaJ9mFjKg&feature=related
HTC HD2:
link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEUiYg4oeL8
tell me what you guys think about this two monsters.
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get supersonic if it has 4.3 display android now is better
I'm not going to change carrier just for a phone. They're pretty much similar in specs and the battle between WinMo vs Android comes down to personal preference, really. Still, at the end of the day, I'd rather have a SIM card than not (Sprint has horrible receptions around here anyway).
lol @ questions about speculating.
If the Supersonic gets released, and it has the same hardware as the HD2, then it will be just as much of a monster as the HD2.
I REALLY don't understand the mentality of people who believe Android is the best mobile OS right now. Currently owning a G1 since launch day (and a Nexus One for a week), I can testify to it's many shortcomings. Windows Mobile isn't perfect, but in terms of stability it's on a different level entirely.
i have t-mobile and i will buy the hd2 since i dont really like sprint but.. the supersonic seems good too, i hope doesnt come with 4.3 in screen because i will be soo jealous because most the people in this forum want android in hd2 and supposedly the supersonic will be just like hd2 but in android, i have never got an android phone but ill stick with the hd2 maybe if the supersonic it has same hardware as hd2 people from xda can hack it and we can be able to use it on hd2, who knows
In my oppinion , to answer your question, how developed is Android & how deeveloped is Windows. Seems Windows has more experience than Android. To me the Supersonic is coming out of left field to try & imitate & take some of the glory away from the King-HD2, me, it's HD2 all the way.
Oh yea Sprint is on it's last breath, not very many people use sprint, regardleess they say it's #3(which doesn't make sense, w/lousy customer support included) & Tmo is #4 with the best plans & the best phones & great customer support (been to them all & Tmo is where I'm going back to w/no complaints). a year & a half I've been waiting & next week I'll be happy again.
yeaah king-d2 sounds good, do you think there's going to be an htc hd3 by november?
Well i don't think so but it's posible you see Win7 seems to be their new direction which seems Ok in a way concidering the big hassle Apple is giving so many manufactures which leaves Windows free & clear. Personally, maybe I'll use Win 7 on my PC but I don't have all that much of a need for it on the HD2. Check Engadget & Boygeniusreport for starters to recognize the many sites that will keep you updated.
i will never stop saying that the Genius's are here.
yeah.. well i dont know bout those hd3 "specifications" that were on the internet, i hope they are true i wanna believe so bad but only time will tell
what do you guys think
since it has similar specs as the htc hd2 and they have the same screen size, would it be possible to finaly get a working android 2.1 system on htc hd 2? i kno its a bit off topic but its related to the upcoming htc EVO, and the big resemblence between the ones mentioned before...
I hope so
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I'm not a developer but i think it wil be much simpler to port the android on the hd2 now with the evo coming out.. from what ive heard the biggest problem they had with porting the android on hd2 was the resolution. So since they both have the same screen size and the hardware is similar(htc evo being an hd2 on steroids) i don't see any problems. If a dev could give his opinion, it would be much apreciated...
I hope it will be possible. I cant be doing with the amount of people *****ing about WP7s not coming to the HD2.
And droid blows anything microsoft have made away (in my opinon anywho).
Would the fact that the EVO is only out to the US market effect it being ported to worldwide HD2's?
As in will it still work in the EU?
I hope some chefs get on this fast...
HD2 with droid would be perfect.
wp7 is going in the iphone feel direction..not realy a fan of the iphone.. but i hav to admit the games that they will put out is makin wp7 sound a bit sweeter but it cant compare to the android...i heard that they will have a eu vers aswell wich is gn be similar to the us evo. what can i say ... it gives us, hd2 owners, a bit of hope..lets just keep our fingers crossed..
if they can get it on a touch pro 2 they might be able
http://www.androidcentral.com/sprint-htc-hero-getting-android-21-april-9th
If some devs vouch that it can be done then I will get the HD2! I need to know as well. Wirefly has it for 99.999 w contract!
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i have the htc hd2..its just briliant...and i have no doubts that before sept we will have a working android and this beautiful piece of technology..if not im gn upgrade to an hd3 in nov
Android 4G device will rule !!!
Android is making the open source community proud. I mean the specs on this 4G Android phone is amazing check my video on it youtube my user name is AndroidAdvocate.
Firstly, if this has been topic been posted pls post link
if not, I have an HD2 now and in a couple of month [finally!!!] get to upgrade
but to WinMo or Android??
Now I love my HD2 only because of Cookie Monster and his amazing widgets and the other widgets that amazing developer have posted.
will I lose all that if I go over to the dark side
Well I'm looking out for the HTC Pyramid and the Galaxy S II.
Pyramid or evo 3d
Thunderbolt or HD2
Pyramid
P.S. Buy your HD2
HD2 is the Lord of the SmartPhones
HD2 is God of Smartphones
I really wouldn't know. I am more leaning towards a WP7 and keeping my beloved HD2. Not sure what would be my daily driver tho. Can't miss the HD2.
My upgrade is due in a month, Im probably gonna go for the DHD......
Not sure how long I'll hold on to it. Will probably sell it on to put towards a newer large screen dual core android device when one turns up.
Hell, I might even just sell it straight away and buy a new laptop. I have my HD2 after all, why do I need another phone
You still get to keep your HD2 for 6.5/CHT goodness remember
You just can't go wrong with good ol' CHT...
... however I am leaving hd2 for galaxy s II on three uk in may.
iam planning to buy a new mobile and ya it will be htc...
i have two option:-
1.htc rhyme
2.htc radar
3.htc titan
so which will be a good one and there development will be continued???
should i stick to android or switchover to windows 7.5???
If you are looking for development, then look at the Incredible S / Desire S rather than the Rhyme. IMO, it won't pick up as much as the other 2 I listed, and development will not be that much (Eg - Check Salsa / Wildfire S, Practically Zero Dev, and Rhyme doesn't have a section of it's own yet). As for WP, I have no idea honestly. Your best bet is to visit some of the WP7 devices and check for the level of development on their respective fora.
Ankurcul said:
iam planning to buy a new mobile and ya it will be htc...
i have two option:-
1.htc rhyme
2.htc radar
3.htc titan
so which will be a good one and there development will be continued???
should i stick to android or switchover to windows 7.5???
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Well you can't go for 3. Because you already said you have 2 options.
Sometimes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Personaly, I don't like WP, because it's restrictive(Not as bad as iOS, but still enough), I mean to get files on it you need to use Microsoft's Zune software (iTunes anyone?)
sorry slymobi...now i have 3 options...
Ankurcul said:
sorry slymobi...now i have 3 options...
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Lol its ok.
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give me some idea guys!!!
You were already told that if development is a priority, then stick with Android, and avoid the Rhyme. If you need more specifics, your queries have to be more specific.
Anyways, read this thread for differences between WP7 and Android:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=660782
And check the HD7 WP Development Zone, among the most popular zones for WP Devices, you can't expect a vast variety of Custom ROMs/kernels like you do with Android:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=783
Thanx for reply everyone....I was looking for incredible s by I didn't like it much how about desire HD,sensation and evo 3d
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Evo 3D is seriously overpriced. Are you sure you are ready to spend 35K on what is essentially a gimmick? That apart, the phone itself is pretty good. Same goes for Sensation, which is a good phone in itself. (Although there are quality issues, like the touch screen stops responding, the headphone jack stops working etc - There ARE fixes available, detailed on XDA itself, but when I spend 30K on a phone, I would expect better quality). Besides, with a budget of 28-30K, I would definitely pick the Galaxy S2 over the Sensation. There's probably a reason why it's among the worlds best selling high end phones, and the Sensation is nowhere close to it.
Of that 3 you just listed, I would pick the Desire HD, simply because it's good Value for money (It *should* be, I am not too sure what the price of one is anymore. I *think* the Incredible S replaced it, so availability can be an issue), and, it has one of the strongest dev communities here on XDA without doubt.
Ankurcul said:
iam planning to buy a new mobile and ya it will be htc...
i have two option:-
1.htc rhyme
2.htc radar
3.htc titan
so which will be a good one and there development will be continued???
should i stick to android or switchover to windows 7.5???
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Id go with titan any time. With a phone like that, who needs developing, youll get updates. Android on the other side is evolving fast and your phone will get outdated soon.
Personally, i like wp7 more than android (tested it on hd2)
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I would wait for a couple of months. Prices will drop significantly with the ICS releases.
If you can't wait just get an HTC with android. So you can have a chance to choose between sense and aosp. desire s makes sense. shouldn't depreciate much in value.