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June 2
<s>June 2</s>
 
Wow, how did I miss this? I guess because I wasn't expecting it?


[[Android programming]]
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== Questions ==
== Questions ==


Can sketch accurately on screen?
Can sketch accurately on screen? - sort of, not as accurate as finger nail/stylus


== Advantages ==
== Advantages ==
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* Java(ish)-based
* Java(ish)-based
* Compass
* Compass
* OK Camera
* Autofocus camera
* GMote - use it as a mouse/keyboard for Windows/Linux http://androidcommunity.com/forums/107205-post38.html
* GMote - use it as a mouse/keyboard for Windows/Linux http://androidcommunity.com/forums/107205-post38.html
* Just one checkbox to install non-official apps


== Possibilities ==
== Possibilities ==
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* Clunky hardware, "chin" interferes with keyboard
* Clunky hardware, "chin" interferes with keyboard
* no LED
* no LED
* Poor camera quality
* "Special" headphone connector (required dongle)
* "Special" headphone connector (required dongle)
* Can't listen to wired headphones and charge at the same time
* Can't listen to wired headphones and charge at the same time
* Battery life?!??!?!!! http://gizmodo.com/5132895/seidio-2600-mah-jumbo-battery-pack-turns-your-g1-morbidly-obese
* Battery life?!??!?!!! http://gizmodo.com/5132895/seidio-2600-mah-jumbo-battery-pack-turns-your-g1-morbidly-obese
* No light sensor, have to adjust between battery consumption and being able to see in sunlight


== Accessories ==
== Accessories ==

Revision as of 13:51, 4 June 2009

June 2

Android programming

Switching from Fido to Rogers Mobile

Specs

Weight: 158g

Questions

Can sketch accurately on screen? - sort of, not as accurate as finger nail/stylus

Advantages

Possibilities

With all this potential, it would be really nice if Android and the hrdware were really open. Maybe if 10000 people kicked in $100 each, it could be explored.

Drawbacks

Accessories

http://www.amazon.com/Available-Touch-Through-T-Mobile-Sensitive-Protector/dp/B001KK941K/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top