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[POLL] Phone way too hard to handle when drunk?

Haha just for comic relief i wanted to start this thread :d
anyone else having huge problems with this phone when being drunk?
I accidently dropped the phone last thursday. I was in a club and my back cover flew off! Haha

I thought about this topic too, but I can't answer this question yet...
With my old D750 I was able to call any contact I wanted - at all time. Actually without dropping the phone or dial a wrong number
I don't know how, but I've managed it

You missed a few options:
"No, its just as hard to use SOBER never mind drunk!"
"Yes, but no harder than any other phone.".

Alex Atkin UK said:
You missed a few options:
"No, its just as hard to use SOBER never mind drunk!"
"Yes, but no harder than any other phone.".
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Ah yes, i don't think there is a way to edit the poll though Are these options true for you? I think it's pretty easy when sober but my other phones were much easier when leaning against the wall of a bar and trying to text message with double vision lol

ahhahah when i'm really drunk i can't use my phone but i can't walk on my feet too

Just think, it's a new selling point>
X1 may save your relationship.. NO more embarrasing drunk calls!

fards said:
Just think, it's a new selling point>
X1 may save your relationship.. NO more embarrasing drunk calls!
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hhahahaah

hehe, ever i not drunk now, still have chances to miss click with finger, lol

Well... maybe its better to not call when being drunk, so that you wont call people sleeping innocent at 4/5 in the morning.. i had that on my p990i the next morning i saw that i called 5 numers but that was much like 341426 and that number doesnt exists ..

i wouldnt risk damaging it lol...so i use my old w580i when i go out. But if i were drunk in the house with my x1 i'd probably say it was harder than some other phones simply cause of the touchscreen.

Maybe this is an idea for a new panel, one that is very easy to use when you are drunk and has taxis and kebab shops on speed dial, lol

Nice thread
I find the phone fine on most occasions, but like someone said a while back, never buy this phone for your girlfriend/mother/grandmother (unless they're relatively geeky and have a bit more patience than your average, erm, trying not to dig myself a hole here, but you get what I mean).
It's not the most intuitive phone to use, but when setup properly with a nice GUI it can be easier to use. It's just that with basic WM you have to be quite accurate with the stylus/finger. And as we all know, accuracy goes out of the window when you're drunk...

markoc84 said:
Maybe this is an idea for a new panel, one that is very easy to use when you are drunk and has taxis and kebab shops on speed dial, lol
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That's a hilarious yet brilliant idea And clubs and foodstands/kebab shops pointed out on google maps

nyan187 said:
That's a hilarious yet brilliant idea And clubs and foodstands/kebab shops pointed out on google maps
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Hehe, i would pay for that

YESSSSS

Yay guys, Our beloved HD2 beats the contenders in Gadget Show's test.
John Bentley even adding codicil that, as well as being a potential iPhone beater, the hardware is superior
I love this phone

any link to this show?

I'm pleased it was a fair test too, very good report! I Love my HD2

did yo have any doubts?

they still had a snide remark about windows mobile though...

Lake292 said:
any link to this show?
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Clickety website. Tonight's show will be up to view soon.

Damn - was about to come on and post exactly this.
Just watched it with my wife who loves iphone
Beat the motorola driod & nexus one - and (as said) nearly the iphone. Bearing in mind the gadget show loves the iphone to death :S

Ouch...the Nexus One took a panning
Considering how Apple biased these guys are, I think they must have been very impressed with the HD2. For me, the HD2 is the best phone available at the moment.

http://fwd.five.tv/gadget-show/videos/jon-test/samrtphones
the spelling mistake in the URL is on purpose, , , ch5 have spelled it wrong

and who cares what anyone else think, I, and I repeat I think this is the best device for ME, period. Don't you think?

It's nice to see media are noticing phones other than Apple branded ones!

Why can't I see the video? Says I can't watch from my current country/location? What gives?

Can't watch the video
reocej said:
Why can't I see the video? Says I can't watch from my current country/location? What gives?
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Yes, I'm in Australia and get the same message Is there a youtube or other version that anybody knows about?
Cheers!

i used UK proxy and got through that but then it says its not available yet check back later

ripnard said:
Damn - was about to come on and post exactly this.
Just watched it with my wife who loves iphone
Beat the motorola driod & nexus one - and (as said) nearly the iphone. Bearing in mind the gadget show loves the iphone to death :S
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Also bearing in mind the review focused on two of the 'weaker' aspects of the HD2, the camera and text input, it just shows how good the HD2 really is (I personally think the camera is very good, up with my Ignito/Diamond if not better, and once I installed Swype - wow fantastic!)
I haven't had a single crash, no obvious issues with my 1.48 ROM + camera fix, totally happy so far

thumpabar said:
Yes, I'm in Australia and get the same message Is there a youtube or other version that anybody knows about?
Cheers!
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It'll be on here soon, unless it gets uploaded by other means
TBH the review itself is superficial, complete with classic english eccentricity, it's the outcome that's surprising considering the gadget show's iPhone fanboys

Forward to 6:51:30 and pay close attention to the her hand raised to her Ear @ 6:51:38 and Pause....that bak of the HTC HD2 !!!!!!
They have masked the front of the phone with CGI...LoL
HTC HD2 .....YEP !!! there it is !!!
http://www.studiosevent.com/newscen...&height=360&color=FF5500&width=400&height=224

Pleaseeee! Anybody, is this video posted/hosted anywhere else?!

reocej said:
Why can't I see the video? Says I can't watch from my current country/location? What gives?
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the region restricted video content has not been in place long. can't see the point of a site like others that restrict viewing to the UK where it airs anyway.

I always thought that the Gadget show was sponsored by Apple as they are so biased!
One thing though...Why didn't they include the Iphone as part of the tests?? surely that would have been a fair comparison....Well we all know that the Iphone would have been knocked off it's perch and they wouldn't want to show that!

If you were thinking anout getting N1.. DO IT!

I just switched from touch pro 2 and let me tell you... There is no comparison. I had TP2 for a year and almost everytime I had to do something fast, look something up or do somehing more complicated than calling - it would fail me. It led to a constant feeling of doubt and being unsure if it will just freeze when I need it the most.
N1 is freaking fast. Everything on it JUST WORKS. There is no guessing, like on TP2 - "omg I hope this launches.. I hope I don't have to soft reset.." - everything is integrated, every transition happens in a snap, every task you throw at it is handled immediatly and with style. It's a reliable life partner.
If you are undecided like I was a week ago about switching to N1, do it - you'll wish u've done it sooner.
Android FTW.

DarkDvr said:
It's a reliable life partner.
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Wow...
Didn't know the N1 could fulfill so many of your "needs"

ap3604 said:
Wow...
Didn't know the N1 could fulfill so many of your "needs"
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Hahaha! Lol..

ap3604 said:
Wow...
Didn't know the N1 could fulfill so many of your "needs"
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What? Sleep beside you?? Are they supposed to do more than that? I'm sure you can download some argumentative audio to play from time to time.

JJackson9995 said:
What? Sleep beside you?? Are they supposed to do more than that? I'm sure you can download some argumentative audio to play from time to time.
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It looks almost black & blue already.

Its far better than the TP2 but it reboots by itself alot. I don't know why. I do understand you, coming form that phone also. But its not perfect yet.

lorin.bute said:
Its far better than the TP2 but it reboots by itself alot. I don't know why. I do understand you, coming form that phone also. But its not perfect yet.
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My n1 never random reboots.....Ever since JIT got throw out the window, no reboots....I had almost 12 days uptime once....

What is JIT?
Scratch that. I found what it means. How do you get rid of it? I've read its built in.

lorin.bute said:
What is JIT?
Scratch that. I found what it means. How do you get rid of it? I've read its built in.
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Just get (and donate to) cyanogenmod and never worry again

I have to say...
THANK YOU, OP!
Yes, I was pretty undecided up until now. I have a SE X1 and really, I know what you're talking about when you mention "doubt". I just hate the thing and WM makes it a nightmare. When I got my X1 I was thinking of keeping the phone for a long time, I wasn't expecting a $900 phone to turn out to be complete crap both hardware wise (flimsy, crappy keyboard, crappy paint, etc.) and software wise (WM!!!). Hopefully, I can use the N1 for a longer time with the updates and all...
I guess I'll be getting it now for sure, the only thing left to decide is whether or not it's worth it to wait the extra time to have it engraved...ha!

andreitu said:
I have to say...
THANK YOU, OP!
Yes, I was pretty undecided up until now. I have a SE X1 and really, I know what you're talking about when you mention "doubt". I just hate the thing and WM makes it a nightmare. When I got my X1 I was thinking of keeping the phone for a long time, I wasn't expecting a $900 phone to turn out to be complete crap both hardware wise (flimsy, crappy keyboard, crappy paint, etc.) and software wise (WM!!!). Hopefully, I can use the N1 for a longer time with the updates and all...
I guess I'll be getting it now for sure, the only thing left to decide is whether or not it's worth it to wait the extra time to have it engraved...ha!
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Actually I ordered mine engraved and it shipped the same day. Suppose to be delivered today .
You may also want to check this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=654493

I also came from a TP2 and I don't miss it or windows mobile at all. The laggy feel to if it was on for a day with no soft reset. Glad to see I wasn't the only one who made the switch.

And to fill that final need.......
go and download dildroid just google it. Now your phone can handle anything, no really, I mean anything!

ap3604 said:
Wow...
Didn't know the N1 could fulfill so many of your "needs"
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Lol, I shoulda said "business partner" =))

lorin.bute said:
Its far better than the TP2 but it reboots by itself alot. I don't know why. I do understand you, coming form that phone also. But its not perfect yet.
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Huh? Mine doesn't even think about rebooting itself.

andreitu said:
I have to say...
THANK YOU, OP!
Yes, I was pretty undecided up until now. I have a SE X1 and really, I know what you're talking about when you mention "doubt". I just hate the thing and WM makes it a nightmare. When I got my X1 I was thinking of keeping the phone for a long time, I wasn't expecting a $900 phone to turn out to be complete crap both hardware wise (flimsy, crappy keyboard, crappy paint, etc.) and software wise (WM!!!). Hopefully, I can use the N1 for a longer time with the updates and all...
I guess I'll be getting it now for sure, the only thing left to decide is whether or not it's worth it to wait the extra time to have it engraved...ha!
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Glad it helped =)
Dude, be VERY careful about the engraving.
Read the warranty policy - if you engrave it, it becomes a non-refundable phone that can only be sent in for repairs, if needed. Also, think if you'll want to sell it in a year or two.. nobody wants your "My name is John and I have a 12" tool" engraving.
Not that it's a bad service, just make sure you consider that.

Gr8gorilla said:
go and download dildroid just google it. Now your phone can handle anything, no really, I mean anything!
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I have my wife for those "special moments"
But yeah, people, get your mind out of the gutter!

nobody wants your "My name is John and I have a 12" tool" engraving.
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Lauged so hard I cried hahaha awesome!
Nah I was thinking something like:
Andrei + Kat
2009.07.15
Or something that would make the "wife" happy. I have to be careful what I engrave otherwise I'll get the cold treatment XD.
Oh well

andreitu said:
Lauged so hard I cried hahaha awesome!
Nah I was thinking something like:
Andrei + Kat
2009.07.15
Or something that would make the "wife" happy. I have to be careful what I engrave otherwise I'll get the cold treatment XD.
Oh well
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Hehe. My name is Andrei as well actually =)
I'm thinking that if I do want some "engraving" on it, I could get away with a transparent acid-sticker of a sort.. at least that I can remove and sell/return if need arises.
Although only death can separate me form my N1 at this point.

If Adobe would hurry and release the fully gpu accelerated flash player for this phone, I'd give it a 10 out of 10.
Seriously! The ipad / iphone guys are crying so hard about wanting html 5 everywhere because they're not allowed to have flash.. I worry that Adobe's missed the boat on this one.
Not a single developer leaking the gpu flash 10 player for android either..

[Q] SECONDARY CAMERA ON X10i

.,i want to access the secondary camera on my X10i ( R2BA026 ).. is there anyone whos has the application to access it.. if none, is there any trick!? i want to test it..

There is no second camera.

Sadly, there's no such thing as a secondary camera or video call camera on the X10. At first I couldn't believe it too, but trust me, that little black lens on the top right corner of your Rachael is a proximity sensor

there is a small square, camera look-alike on the top on my white X10i.. i think this is just the so called Proximity Sensor.. Anyways thanks ..

.,same here, so much sad for that.. i though at the first it's a camera..
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give me 50$ i will split your phone in half. 10% chances it will work afterward and you can do video call with the screen and the camera facing you.

Lots of phones made now do not have that front camera - but what the heck - who was really using that video call at the time since it came out?? I really can't think of one time it was to any good! Only deaf people have a little use of it, since they can "talk" via sign language...
And now Apple has reinvented video calling with their facetime - oh well then the rest of the world (read: incl. USA) can have a go on that one...

Enur said:
And now Apple has reinvented video calling with their facetime - oh well then the rest of the world (read: incl. USA) can have a go on that one...
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But only via wifi *sigh* how stupid is'nt that how long have we had webcams now? Facetime is the biggest joke this millenium sofar, it looks like **** and it is laggy
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I purchaised a lot of phone in previous years with secondary/video cam, but believe me I had never used it, not a single time :-o Have not even seen someone using it. Totally useless..

You would use it if you and your GF/WIFE is far away and require to fill that passion in the hole.
Of course, you also have to worry about whether your phone is being hacked and will share that video conference worldwide on youtube.

wrongfeifong said:
You would use it if you and your GF/WIFE is far away and require to fill that passion in the hole.
Of course, you also have to worry about whether your phone is being hacked and will share that video conference worldwide on youtube.
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Well actually I have a gf in Thailand and at first I thought the X10 had a FF cam too. That was the deal breaker for me but when I found out that it doesn't have an FF cam, I got it anyways cuz I fell in love with the phone lol. Honestly, I don't think I would ever need that function on my X10 and plus...I keep all my secrets in my laptop XD

In Japan, all non-smartphones have secondary cameras.
In two years, how many video calls have I seen being made? One. How many times did I make a video call? None.
Video calls are more suited to laptops, not when you're walking around trying to get on a subway.

Mano1982 said:
I purchaised a lot of phone in previous years with secondary/video cam, but believe me I had never used it, not a single time :-o Have not even seen someone using it. Totally useless..
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haha i agree. but i was planning to try it on x10 till i read this thread 0_0
i have my x10 for close to 4month and i didn't know is a Proximity Sensor. haha what a joke

I used video call once just to check how it actually works in my new phone. That was around three years ago. Never bother with it after that. It distract you when you're making a call...

Thanks for the post guys.. im little bit convinced now not to dream for a second camera, niether on my x10.. if all other smarphones that supports second/video call camera will work only with a wifu medium, tnen id rather use my loptap for video calling.. lol

Don't you guys check the specifications when you buy things?

jingkailim said:
haha i agree. but i was planning to try it on x10 till i read this thread 0_0
i have my x10 for close to 4month and i didn't know is a Proximity Sensor. haha what a joke
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Hehe See you never needed it 4 months & also now, you just wanted to TRY

Darwell.J said:
Don't you guys check the specifications when you buy things?
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It would seem not.

jemmycecilio said:
Thanks for the post guys.. im little bit convinced now not to dream for a second camera, niether on my x10.. if all other smarphones that supports second/video call camera will work only with a wifu medium, tnen id rather use my loptap for video calling.. lol
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It is only the new "amazing" peice of jokes iphone 4 that require wifi connection with their "fantastic 2010yr technics" only apple can sell downgraded ooold functions as something new and groundbreaking and get away with it *sigh*
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Vibrant front camera

Does anyone know when tmobile will start offering video conference calls? The samsung Vibrant has a front camera, does anyone know how to activate it if it ever turns on?

It doesn't have one.
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/sigh. The vibrant does not have a front facing camera....theres a topic right below this claiming the same thing....one more /sigh

I see, oops. I saw some vid on youtube comparing the ip4 and the galaxy and they claimed both had front cameras

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I see, oops. I saw some vid on youtube comparing the ip4 and the galaxy and they claimed both had front cameras
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The International version (Samsung Galaxy S) and Sprint Epic 4G has front cameras. The Captivate and Vibrant does not.

I honestly don't get all the hype about front cameras. Why? What's the point?
It's new, untouched technology. Just because Apple marketed it doesn't make it a good idea.
Give it a year. I'm sure the "Galaxy S 2" will have one. Doubt it'll be a standard by then anyways though.

I don't know about you guys but I'd prefer to not have people staring at me while I tell them lies over the phone. Its just unethical!
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zikhkd said:
Does anyone know when tmobile will start offering video conference calls? The samsung Vibrant has a front camera, does anyone know how to activate it if it ever turns on?
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The Vibrant does not have a front camera. This is an urban myth, debunked many times.
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andershizzle said:
I honestly don't get all the hype about front cameras. Why? What's the point?
It's new, untouched technology. Just because Apple marketed it doesn't make it a good idea.
Give it a year. I'm sure the "Galaxy S 2" will have one. Doubt it'll be a standard by then anyways though.
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Yeah, that's what I used to think until...
I have an iPhone 4 and an i9000 (both have front cameras). I was testing both phones at the same time. I was going to return the iPhone in my first 30 days because iOS4 just isn't up to Android standards in my book. I also have a Nexus One on T-Mo that I mostly use as a WiFi hotspot.
I'd played with FaceTime once with my only other friend to have an iPhone 4. He lives in Florida, I'm in California and we wanted to check it out. No big deal on the first test.
One day I was driving to work and got the clever idea to connect the iPhone to the WiFi hotspot on the Nexus One. I then called my friend in Florida with FaceTime on the iPhone 4 and it worked just great over 3G. (You can also jailbreak the iPhone and use 3G Unrestrictor to just do it directly over the phone).
I had the iPhone 4 in a dash mounted holder and it was so cool. My friend's face was there on the dash and we were like in the car together. I still focused on the road, of course, but I could glance and see his face like you would with someone in the car with you when appropriate.
At one point he even asked where I was and I just switched the camera from front to back with the onscreen button and he then saw out the road as if he were riding in the car with me. Then I switched back.
We both really thought the experience enhanced the quality of our conversation. I decided to keep the iPhone just because of that.
So, yes, it's a new idea, and not a lot of phones have it, but even though Apple's ahead of the curve on that one, once more phones make it that simple to be face to face when you want to, it's going to change everything.
Nothing wrong with wanting a front camera in my opinion; those who do just are a bit more visionary than those who don't care about it yet.

CaseyG said:
I don't know about you guys but I'd prefer to not have people staring at me while I tell them lies over the phone. Its just unethical!
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lol! nice.

Btw, I don't really have any feelings about the need for a front-facing camera, but that anecdote about doing an iPhone "video-conference" on the road via N1 WiFi is pretty cool. That' be a great thing to do while traveling.

Great, texting while driving is bad enough, now having a video chat while driving, please God tell me you don't live anywhere near me.

CaseyG said:
I don't know about you guys but I'd prefer to not have people staring at me while I tell them lies over the phone. Its just unethical!
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+ 1 lol
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andershizzle said:
I honestly don't get all the hype about front cameras. Why? What's the point?
It's new, untouched technology. Just because Apple marketed it doesn't make it a good idea.
Give it a year. I'm sure the "Galaxy S 2" will have one. Doubt it'll be a standard by then anyways though.
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Its not that new. I remember there was hard advertising in 2003 in UK when carrier 3 got the 3g. Apple is always "revolutionizing" technologies that already existed for a while.
For front camera would be great for occasional video over ip calls, such as skype, or what fring did before.

andershizzle said:
I honestly don't get all the hype about front cameras. Why? What's the point?
It's new, untouched technology. Just because Apple marketed it doesn't make it a good idea.
Give it a year. I'm sure the "Galaxy S 2" will have one. Doubt it'll be a standard by then anyways though.
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Its not new technology. Hell, landline phones had video capabilities 10+ years ago, it never took off because its a gimmic. Facetime is a gimmic. Sure its nice but you will use it a couple of times for the "cool factor" then it will wear off, just like the Wii did with so many people.
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I had the iPhone 4 in a dash mounted holder and it was so cool. My friend's face was there on the dash and we were like in the car together. I still focused on the road, of course, but I could glance and see his face like you would with someone in the car with you when appropriate.
At one point he even asked where I was and I just switched the camera from front to back with the onscreen button and he then saw out the road as if he were riding in the car with me. Then I switched back.
We both really thought the experience enhanced the quality of our conversation. I decided to keep the iPhone just because of that.
So, yes, it's a new idea, and not a lot of phones have it, but even though Apple's ahead of the curve on that one, once more phones make it that simple to be face to face when you want to, it's going to change everything.
Nothing wrong with wanting a front camera in my opinion; those who do just are a bit more visionary than those who don't care about it yet.
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Its not a new idea. How many times do you think you are going to drive with your friend staring at you. Does your friend have a life? Think about what you typed and how funny it sounds...

androidmonkey said:
Its not new technology. Hell, landline phones had video capabilities 10+ years ago, it never took off because its a gimmic. Facetime is a gimmic. Sure its nice but you will use it a couple of times for the "cool factor" then it will wear off, just like the Wii did with so many people.
Its not a new idea. How many times do you think you are going to drive with your friend staring at you. Does your friend have a life? Think about what you typed and how funny it sounds...
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lol u ****ing crazy....lmao do u have a life? LOL

You hit the nail on the head androidmonkey. I don't think it will last long. Very gimmicky. Now when data speeds catch up that might be a different story.
For example, when phones began including really cheap-ass cameras I thought what a stupid idea. And still did until this last year or so when the quality finally caught up.
The hilarious thing to me is that King Steve in his ivory tower piously looks down upon the masses content that he is keeping them safe from porn not realizing that the#1 use of his new phone is probably NOT facetime but *****time... lol
Thank you Steve, may I have another!

Droidicus said:
that the#1 use of his new phone is probably NOT facetime but *****time... lol
Thank you Steve, may I have another!
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lol, i can see the ads for video chat sex....

Androidmonkey is correct. Video calling has been around for years. Japan (and I believe Europe) has been doing this way before iPhone4. Just because Apple says its revolutionary or magical doesn't mean they did it first. Apple is full of ****. Their marketing team is great at making people into believing what they say. People need to open their eyes. Apple-lovers = lemmings,automatons, etc. And another thing, Facetime over wi-fi is nothing more than video chat like on your pc. Good grief.

What are you guys talking about... I use video calling on my vibrant all of the time. you can clearly see a camera to the left of the speaker