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Is Athena Pocketable?

As some of you already have the Athena, can you please comment on the size of it? A huge decision whether or not I buy this incredible device is whether or not I can fit this in my pocket.
I am not asking whether or not it is comfortable to wear in side jeans/pants pocket or if it looks dorky, but rather want to know whether it does or not. If someone could take pics of it in pocket, that would be really cool.
I am sure others have the same question.
Thanks.

fpbiii said:
As some of you already have the Athena, can you please comment on the size of it? A huge decision whether or not I buy this incredible device is whether or not I can fit this in my pocket.
I am not asking whether or not it is comfortable to wear in side jeans/pants pocket or if it looks dorky, but rather want to know whether it does or not. If someone could take pics of it in pocket, that would be really cool.
I am sure others have the same question.
Thanks.
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personally, i think if you mind the size, then don't get it, it is a fact that this device is the biggest PDA or Phone ever, so if you mind the size, think very hard for it.
In the other hand, if you just want lots of function and good spec for this device (like me), then this device is for you.

I personally only want it for technical and professional uses only. My BT headset is the way to go ^^... If you are looking only for a phone/incoming/outgoing calling purpose then this is not it. This is a Pocket PC with built in quad band and GSM SIM whatever you know. So if you are lookin for some bling bling nice lookin phone go for motorrola or nokia or maybe even lg prada or smaller. You are in the wrong place if you lookin for flip phones and other stuff. Well personally i think the smallest phone is my BT headset. All i do is keep the athena in the pocket or in my briefcase and it is powered by a huge battery and doesnt heat up since backlight is off. So i just recieve and make calls using the BT Headset... its truly the bling bling. Plus i dont carry my laptop because i have my Athena (smallest laptop). So there we go Athena + headset is truly a bling bling ^^ where style matters.

I am a techie and like all the functions it has. I do not care so much for smallness, I currently have a TYTN and think its not big at all.
HTC's website says its truly pocketable, but many people say the opposite.
Just trying to understand the size in context to a pocket.
FYI - I would use a BT headset.
Thanks

fpbiii said:
I am a techie and like all the functions it has. I do not care so much for smallness, I currently have a TYTN and think its not big at all.
HTC's website says its truly pocketable, but many people say the opposite.
Just trying to understand the size in context to a pocket.
FYI - I would use a BT headset.
Thanks
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If you dont want the screen to break dont put it in your pocket. Simple. You are kinda bending the device by putting it into your pocket. Since most of use wear Jeans or Khakis/Pants... it is really not comfortable in the pocket. Imagine some 6 inch book in your pocket. exactly it feels weird! also you are bending the device in your pocket atleast in the jeans unless you decide to put it in the shirt pocket... gawd too many pockets. anyways there is a 60% chance that the screen will break in your pocket. Just a warning.

I found this on the internet, while obsessively searching google for Athena/U1000/Advantage/Ameo Pictures.
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i guess it's not that big.

Thanks, it is acceptable to me. Now I'm gonna get one.
This is exactly what I was looking for.
I just wish it would vibrate now. Any software can make this thing vibrate?

No vibrate hardware...
So I think there's no such software to make it vibrate.
May be the sollution is:
But JABRA BT8010, it have vibrate, lcd, it's stereo etc
(I'll buy that jabra if my athena arrive...

fpbiii said:
Thanks, it is acceptable to me. Now I'm gonna get one.
This is exactly what I was looking for.
I just wish it would vibrate now. Any software can make this thing vibrate?
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You would not want it to vibrate so close to the Micro Drive anyway..not a good idea over time.
BTW, unless you wear skin tight Jeans, it will fit into the front pocket of that too. I do it, and even drive with it in my pocket...not uncomfortable at all.
Don't use supplied case with it though, as the extra thickness will change things.

mackaby007 said:
You would not want it to vibrate so close to the Micro Drive anyway..not a good idea over time.
BTW, unless you wear skin tight Jeans, it will fit into the front pocket of that too. I do it, and even drive with it in my pocket...not uncomfortable at all.
Don't use supplied case with it though, as the extra thickness will change things.
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here is an idea to protect it
http://www.shieldzone.com/item_description/HTCX7500.html

fpbiii said:
Thanks, it is acceptable to me. Now I'm gonna get one.
This is exactly what I was looking for.
I just wish it would vibrate now. Any software can make this thing vibrate?
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I'm also still considering if I could live the size of the device before buying it.
I would also like to put it in my pocket, because I do not carry along a briefcase. Given the bulk of the keyboard and leather case, I would like to leave them at home, and rely on the protection skin mentioned by one of you guys. I don't mind looking foolish when answering the phone call with a brick like device, so I will not use a BT headset, as that means extra thing to carry.
The only questions that still bother me is whether or not I could easily lower the volume when answering call, and whether or not I can without the keyboard answer, make, reject, redial, and terminate call.
Could anyone enlighten me on this?

The actual picture to compare
This is the picture where U can compare it to the Universal (mine )
Picture taken at CeBIT show this year....

I've still got my Exec and I do miss the more responsive keyboard and numeric row, but I am getting used to the layout of the Ameo's keyboard and its shortcomings. It's a little annoying that it doesn't follow most of the rules of normal keyboards like the Exec does, but I've also found when I have the phone in tablet mode (without the kb) the larger-buttoned version of the on-screen keyboard does the job quite well and I can even compose texts or emails in almost the same time as on the Exec.
These kind of phones are never primarily about convenience and it's a price you have to pay for the many advantages and extra things they can do.
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EASECASE Custom Horizontal Case for HTC Fuze

Below see pictures of the very nice case that was customized by EASECASE found through eBay. I will follow up over time with my opinions but before I weather the case I figured I would post pictures, so here goes:
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Initial impression is the case is nice and as described. The materials and craftsmanship are above board. Coming from the HTC case that cam with my wizard I was due an upgrade and I instantly feel that I have moved several notches above that case. Magnets seem to be just strong enough. If they were stronger they would probably be overkill but I think overkill with a 500 dollar device is confidence inspiring. The hole on the bottom used to aid in retreiving the phone is a bit small for my mammoth hands. I am going to voice these concerns to the vendor to see what if anything can be done to appease me. I will keep you guys posted on the case as well as the customer service. To this point, I am very pleased with the service. The case was assembled and arrived here from Hong Kong inside two weeks during holiday season. The vendor was prompt with updates about assembly status and the date and time of shipment. I will post more as it develops.

Nice case. Too expesive for me. That costs more than my phone! (I got mine for $34). My case was $8 on ebay. Shipped. In the long run, I don't care that I got a cheap case, I could buy 5 and they'd equal the same amount of yours. But I won't need 5. So I'll save my money and buy something else

I always baby my toys and I can tell you that I looked for a cheap alternative and I could find none that actually "fit" the Fuze. Several Wizard/Hermes/Kaiser cases were being pushed at Raphael owners but the cases are simply too big in my opinion. I like form fitting version here. My tastes are modest, but these guys can do many texture and color combinations that are more austentatious than I could stomach. One can even select the thread color. Internally, the case can be designed with microfiber suede or suede in many colors as well. You select the clasp type and belt clip type as well. The case is shipped for free via airmail so 39.99 is the final price. I think it was money well spent, so far at least. I will let you know if my opinion changes in time.

I checked it out. Turns out, this is not the only type of case they offer! They have vertical, pouches, different types of horizontal lol. I like the form fitting, but if you search on eBay for "touch pro case" a lot of them come up and most of them fit the fuze.

I am still elated with this case. And, the fit and finish are still quite impressive. I contacted thet vendor and the guys have agreed to give me a new case with a larger hole. They didn't even request the other case as a return. This company is top notch and if you need the perfect case for your HTC Fuze then this is the way to go.

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I am still elated with this case. And, the fit and finish are still quite impressive. I contacted thet vendor and the guys have agreed to give me a new case with a larger hole. They didn't even request the other case as a return. This company is top notch and if you need the perfect case for your HTC Fuze then this is the way to go.
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Sounds top notch. I'll buy one as a present for someone then and we'll see how it goes!

I have my username embossed in the front panel of the case. My wife has already commandered the case. For a while there I thought I was going to have one hell of a back up case... On the bright side I don't have to buy my wife one for her Fuze...

nice looking case, but you have to take the phone out of it to use the phone. to many steps for someone who is always using the phone in my opinion. there are many REALLY nice leather cases, but it just takes to much time to keep pulling it out each time there is a call or email for a power user in my opinion.
Thanks for posting the pictures. It really helps learning about the different options that are available.

I have never been one to keep the phone in my pocket, but even when I did, it was always more trouble to try retreive it from my pocket to field a call relative to a horizontal waist mounted case. Besides when I am busy with many calls I usually have my trusty Motorola H700 attached to my ear and as a result I don't even have to retreive the phone. If you don't mind my asking what is your favorite type of case, if you use one?

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I have never been one to keep the phone in my pocket, but even when I did, it was always more trouble to try retreive it from my pocket to field a call relative to a horizontal waist mounted case. Besides when I am busy with many calls I usually have my trusty Motorola H700 attached to my ear and as a result I don't even have to retreive the phone. If you don't mind my asking what is your favorite type of case, if you use one?
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I also use my wireless headset, but still like to look at who is calling, lol. Or with emails have to look on it. with my blackberry phones in the past and now the fuze I have always been more of a skin person, then a carrying case person. My current case is this one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=459761 and I am looking at the Seido one also.

Do you use MSVC? I have it set to announce all emails and incoming callers. This reduces the amount that I have to take the phone out.

aadadams said:
Do you use MSVC? I have it set to announce all emails and incoming callers. This reduces the amount that I have to take the phone out.
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sometimes, but the ladies voice always starts to drive me crazy, lol

TVDinner said:
sometimes, but the ladies voice always starts to drive me crazy, lol
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I feel you there. It should be possible to change the voice. We can do it with navigation software, why not MSVC...

TVDinner said:
sometimes, but the ladies voice always starts to drive me crazy, lol
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You could always get a bluetooth watch That'd show you who's calling. Or get a headset with a display.

What seller did you buy from? I can't seem to find a case for the Touch Pro (Fuze) on eBay? This case is exactly what I'm looking for.

The seller is WiWayCN, and I should have given a link to the auction I purchased from: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=390007490992.

Wonderful! Thanks so much!
Did you order the suede lining, or the microfiber? Belt Clip B?

What are u going to do with your old phones?

As the title says, where do you put ur old phones? GF, sell, throw away, donate it?
I'm pretty happy that I managed to sell my HTC Tattoo, but maybe there are phone models which can't be sold anymore because they are not valuable anymore...

i have plenty of friends with less money then i

Selling my Htc magic hehe to a guy that was honest with me that he wants to buy them to fix and re-sell them (doesn't care about condition), and a good price too of 235$ canadian.
unless I can find higher i'll sell to him.
can't wait for sammy phone

The store I ordered it buys the old phones

As I do with all my old phones, give it one of the nursing staff who need it better than I.
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Forgot to say, it's an HD2

The phone i'm currently using is having its last breath and i don't know how it's working right now :\
Plus its company had a bankrupcy so even if i tried to donate it ,it'll be thrown back at my face ... guss what is it ?!
Its name is O2 Atom Life , i had Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 before but it died in front of my eyes so i went back to the mentioned device >_>
When i buy Galaxy S i want to do something with my O2 that'll makes me feel good and right now the only idea i'm having is throwing it from a high place

Gonna try to sell my bricked G1 on ebay. Hopefully someone would need parts when I do.

Giving mine to the GF, its the HTC Desire, which I still like immensely and want to keep around to play with when it gets Froyo etc

o2 mini
Putting my legendary O2 mini as table clock. Task reminder and daily weather report.

Wife's destiny!
The goal before my eyes, to buy the galaxy s, I had to promise my wife that she is allowed to crush my diamond with big hammer!!!
She hate's it so much, cause I played araound and flashed new ROMs all the time
I have a feeling that it will be getting worse with the galaxy s, but at least I have green lieght to buy one...

mderm said:
The goal before my eyes, to buy the galaxy s, I had to promise my wife that she is allowed to crush my diamond with big hammer!!!
She hate's it so much, cause I played araound and flashed new ROMs all the time
I have a feeling that it will be getting worse with the galaxy s, but at least I have green lieght to buy one...
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...... That's the trouble with Wives, they NEVER, EVER forget.
Men work in single-cell attitude.... we see something, and either walk away or buy it.
Women on the other hand are complex multi-cell beings, wholly composed of unknown quantities of interconnected or interwoven argumental parts.
....My heart goes out to you.

Beards said:
...... That's the trouble with Wives, they NEVER, EVER forget.
Men work in single-cell attitude.... we see something, and either walk away or buy it.
Women on the other hand are complex multi-cell beings, wholly composed of unknown quantities of interconnected or interwoven argumental parts.
....My heart goes out to you.
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Thank you man.
But, I love her and I especially love the idea to make a HD video of the crushing & perhaps burning session with wicked and wild look in her eyes.
I'm looking forward to the death of my Diamond since it is already half-dead and I'm really annoyed of it.
Greetings

mderm said:
Thank you man.
But, I love her and I especially love the idea to make a HD video of the crushing & perhaps burning session with wicked and wild look in her eyes.
I'm looking forward to the death of my Diamond since it is already half-dead and I'm really annoyed of it.
Greetings
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In that case.........

So very, very mad at my G1. A trip to the desert with my 12 gauge will set things right!

Use it as my drunk phone when I'm out and drinking.
Or maybe I just use my even older W850i for that.
X1 wasn't really cheap when it come out and I dont know if I want to lost it when I'm drunk.
It's still awesome phone.

Ill send in my nexus one to google to get it replaced for minor cosmetic damage. Then i'll either sell it, give it to the wife (which is unlikely since she drops and loses all the gadgets i give her) or put it in the draw on top of my Xperia X1i.

BuddyLee said:
give it to the wife (which is unlikely since she drops and loses all the gadgets i give her).
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Ahh, so you have one of those as well.
...and there I was thinking mine was from a 'duff batch'.

Beards said:
Ahh, so you have one of those as well.
...and there I was thinking mine was from a 'duff batch'.
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Dont even make me bring up umbrellas ... The loss of my umbrellas brings a tear to my eye ... they were not just regular umbrellas they were art.
A week later after she had borrowed my umbrella ... "Hey babe do you know where my umbrella is ..." She replies ... "Oh, yea, I forgot it in the train, im sorry. Can i borrow this other one its pouring outside?"
At that point I just have to give up and give in. It is a helpless cause ... what did i get myself into.

I can't give my old one to the misses, she already wants a Galaxy S too, and being Korean she thinks she's more entitled to the first one!
I'll probably put a stock ROM back on my HD and offer it up on FreeCycle.

I'll keep my touchpro and drop the sim in it when I'm out on the water. That way if my phone goes swimming at least it's not the galaxy.

Very Low Profile Bluetooth Keyboards...?

I'm not thoroughly convinced that I need a keyboard with my device, but if I was going to buy one, it would have to be either very small or very thin. Why tote around a keyboard that's just as large as the tablet?
Any ideas?
Of course, there's always this: http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/keyboards-mice/8193/
(if it was ever in stock again).
I am currently using the Acer wrapping with an Incase faux-fir slip case, so I'd hope that it would be low-profile enough to fit in there.

I am curious as well. what are the best keyboard/case combis that we can get

If you give me 24 hours I think I may have a pretty small keyboard that may work for us. I just need to test it first to make sure the BT connects properly. Feel free to contact me 'if' I forget to hop on and post findings

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If you give me 24 hours I think I may have a pretty small keyboard that may work for us. I just need to test it first to make sure the BT connects properly. Feel free to contact me 'if' I forget to hop on and post findings
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I also wonder if one of these will work right. May order one just to try - would be great for travelling, just roll it up and shove it in your suitcase.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...m_re=flexible_keyboard-_-23-166-084-_-Product
Also, a prerelease product info page on an interesting BT fold-up keyboard:
https://jornostore.com/

that jorno is nice but not for that much!!!! you can get a flexi keyboard bluetooth on amazon for around 30

I was considering getting the Motorola atrix keyboard.... i have the atrix so that with bluetooth on the tablet would work fine specially considering the android function buttons..

I have the Moto keyboard (Link) and for the most part it's a very nice unit. The only real issue with it is the massive bump in the back where they put the batteries and whatever else they have packed into it, that and not all the short cut keys work, but I am not sure that is the keyboard.
It's worth the purchase, and is very nice on the plane, but I find myself not carrying it locally just due to size. The Jorno looks like a great compromise for when I am more local but want to slam out a page or two...

poeticdecision said:
that jorno is nice but not for that much!!!! you can get a flexi keyboard bluetooth on amazon for around 30
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link?........

it2steve said:
If you give me 24 hours I think I may have a pretty small keyboard that may work for us. I just need to test it first to make sure the BT connects properly. Feel free to contact me 'if' I forget to hop on and post findings
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As promised. The review will be completed here but here are a few pics
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cybermage1 said:
I also wonder if one of these will work right. May order one just to try - would be great for travelling, just roll it up and shove it in your suitcase.
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I actually just ordered one of these for $7 since I was already ordering a micro HDMI adapter from MonoPrice.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10809&cs_id=1080903&p_id=6821&seq=1&format=2
Sure, it's not going to be the world's greatest keyboard, but I'm really just looking for decent yet portable. If I really need something more, I've got a Logitech K340 that works great. It's not bluetooth, but Logitech's USB receivers are so small anymore that it really doesn't detract at all.

I just purchased this keyboard
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/e55f/
along with this stand
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portabl...VOOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304093260&sr=8-1
im gonna get a case that fits the tablet plus these two, and im gonna have a desk setup ready to go, im pretty excited.

patterson12123 said:
I just purchased this keyboard
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/e55f/
along with this stand
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portabl...VOOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304093260&sr=8-1
im gonna get a case that fits the tablet plus these two, and im gonna have a desk setup ready to go, im pretty excited.
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Wow, I forgot about that keyboard. I'm really curious to how it feels and types. Keep us in the loop!!!

I would like to see the review that ITSteve was going to do..

+1 Tor Thema review

Sorry, I have been swamped with work. I can confirm that this keyboard DOES work with the iconia but not with standard BT pairing. I had to use some hci files and script using terminal but it works great. I promise that I will get a review up. I did already make the screenshots with the terminal session, just haven't typed it all up yet
...sent from my android tablet

patterson12123 said:
I just purchased this keyboard
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/e55f/
along with this stand
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portabl...VOOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304093260&sr=8-1
im gonna get a case that fits the tablet plus these two, and im gonna have a desk setup ready to go, im pretty excited.
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Nice stand, i have orderd mine right now from ebay.

Alejandrissimo said:
Nice stand, i have orderd mine right now from ebay.
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Yes, I have it and it's great!

patterson12123 said:
I just purchased this keyboard
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/e55f/
along with this stand
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portabl...VOOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304093260&sr=8-1
im gonna get a case that fits the tablet plus these two, and im gonna have a desk setup ready to go, im pretty excited.
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Stand is great, but unfortunately the keyboard doesnt work natively, it uses spp, which you have to purchase a 15 dollar app to use it with the tablet, and the app is a piece of junk, returned the keyboard, now i gotta find a new one

patterson12123 said:
Stand is great, but unfortunately the keyboard doesnt work natively, it uses spp, which you have to purchase a 15 dollar app to use it with the tablet, and the app is a piece of junk, returned the keyboard, now i gotta find a new one
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How's typing on that keyboard though?
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Heres a article from Engadget that shows a new tablet geared Logitech set.
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Minus the spaces of course.

[Q] Silly - how r u going to watch v. in bed? :-)

Funny thing but I do not see an easy solution.
At the moment I am using my netbook, so essentially when I lie in bed and my netbook is on my belly I got top of the screen tilted towards me in order to see the picture clearly (I got Asus 12001N).
I can not belive any of those tablets has screen good enough to watch a film with a completely opposite screen angle (where bottom is closer to you)...
All accessories I have seen will keep tablet under mentioned angle which is not very useful .
I do not think I will be able to hold it still for 2h... or maybe it is not a problem?
Also.... if 3.5 mm jack is on top of the tablet one needs fairly long lead to put it behind screen.
God... waiting for F1 race restart is boring - at least guys at BBC are fairly funny

Personally I have a TV in my bedroom. But I never watch it. I fall a sleep in the living room watching TV then wake up and go to bed in the bedroom. haha, try that maybe. the solution is get a wall mount for your tablet. they make them and they are cheap.
Can't be any more boring then actually watching F1
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Well, race was actually very good - thanks BBC! ;-)
If I put tablet on the wall I dont think I will be able to spot it, not to mention seeing what is on the screen or actually touching it
And I do not have a telly.

Absolutely brilliant race. Shame about Michael, but well done to Button. Hamilton is just a sore loser

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Absolutely brilliant race. Shame about Michael, but well done to Button. Hamilton is just a sore loser
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Proper off topic but it is truth and nothing but the truth ;-)

The viewing angle should be just fine in that position you're describing... I use my iPad just like that laying on the couch or in bed. No problem

Kevin Gossett said:
The viewing angle should be just fine in that position you're describing... I use my iPad just like that laying on the couch or in bed. No problem
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I would imagine it depand on - how flat r u? Well, fair enough I might as well start to sh..t ooooops, sit in my bed ;-)

You could get him to hold it up for you:
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Now, it is an idea but a tough one.
Him or R2D2 - either way someone will get jealous.

Try this:
- Lie on your side
- Put the tablet in front of you on portrait mode (so you still see in landscape, because you lie on your side)
- Put pillow behind the tablet to hold it in that position
There you go
I use that for iPad2 when my daughter wants to watch some clips.
Off topic:
Why don't you have a TV?
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F1 or any race is boring on small screen
galtom said:
Funny thing but I do not see an easy solution.
At the moment I am using my netbook, so essentially when I lie in bed and my netbook is on my belly I got top of the screen tilted towards me in order to see the picture clearly (I got Asus 12001N).
I can not belive any of those tablets has screen good enough to watch a film with a completely opposite screen angle (where bottom is closer to you)...
All accessories I have seen will keep tablet under mentioned angle which is not very useful .
I do not think I will be able to hold it still for 2h... or maybe it is not a problem?
Also.... if 3.5 mm jack is on top of the tablet one needs fairly long lead to put it behind screen.
God... waiting for F1 race restart is boring - at least guys at BBC are fairly funny
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gogol said:
Try this:
- Lie on your side [...]
Off topic:
Why don't you have a TV?
Off topic again:
F1 or any race is boring on small screen
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1. Thanks - will try. But I see here a great potential for accessories manufacturers - to give us more convenient covers
2. Not much on Polish telly to watch and not much time so netbook and BBC, ITV, Ch4 + hulu, abc, cbs and netflix are more than enough.
VPN sorted out my life as I felt really lost after I came back from UK 2 PL.
I would buy a TV but it would need have to have an option to set up VPN connection or I would have to find a way to connect it through VPN so it would have UK or USA IP.
Now, my only trouble is - how to pay for HULU Plus.
BTW: If any of you is from USA and has a paypal account I would be very grateful for help (no risk for you I send you cash and you pay on my behalf. If one of you would be a "kind soul" please PM me).
3. When you have a tablet or netbook screen 50-80 cm away from your screen I think it is big enough. My netbook is 12.1" (bigger, true) and I really do not miss big telly.