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[[Rogers Dream handset problems]] | |||
[[Android programming]] | |||
[[Neat Android apps]] | |||
[[Switching from Fido to Rogers Mobile]] | |||
[[Rogers Dream fiasco and Canada reasonable carrier provisions]] | |||
[[Android in Canada Sites]] | |||
== Specs == | == Specs == | ||
Weight: 158g | Weight: 158g | ||
http://www.phonewreck.com/wiki/index.php?title=T-Mobile_G1 G1 teardown | |||
Comparison to the T-Mobile G1 | |||
* http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3940582&postcount=7 | |||
* http://www.eetimes.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=211600733 | |||
== 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 | ||
* | * 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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== Drawbacks == | == Drawbacks == | ||
* No call recorder http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=2117 | * No call recorder http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=2117 | ||
* Clunky hardware, "chin" interferes with keyboard | us Google market has apps that allow call rec. - aRecorder is one - are they not avail on Rogers? | ||
* <s>Clunky hardware, "chin" interferes with keyboard</s> | |||
* 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 == | ||
http://www.amazon.com/Available-Touch-Through-T-Mobile-Sensitive-Protector/dp/B001KK941K/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top | http://www.amazon.com/Available-Touch-Through-T-Mobile-Sensitive-Protector/dp/B001KK941K/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top | ||
[[Category:Android]] | |||