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Android Hardware Thread - 2009 Edition

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I hope they announce a andriod phone with digital TV tuner. I know I'm the minority for wanting the TV function, but I want one really bad!
 
teiresias said:
Wouldn't getting the Supersonic and the Nexus One nearly at the same time be somewhat redundant? What's the spec difference (aside from the screen size and the radio frequencies) between the two? Would one be significantly faster/snappier than the other? I'm up for a phone upgrade in June on Sprint, so I'm really hoping one of them is available at that point.
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I dunno. I'd go with the Nexus One if I had both available to me. 4.3 inches is like the size of my PSP screen, and a kickstand in the back will probably make for an awkward bulge. I don't need an FM radio either (got my Zune for my media needs), so I'd take a smaller AMOLED with the same amount of power and probably about the same screen resolution with slightly higher pixel density any day.
 
jonnybryce said:
The size of keys on keyboards are surprisingly insignificant compared to the feel and shape of them. A big, flat keyboard will suck in comparison to a smaller keyboard with domed, distinctive keys and satisfying clicks. It has potential.
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This. I had a Helio Ocean back in the day, and it had the best keyboard I've personally ever used. It was clicky and solid. Much better than my G1 keyboard.
 
DMPrince said:
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Samsung I8520 'Halo' Android 2.1 phone with 3.7-inch Super AMOLED


To be revealed tomorrow obviously.
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Umm, why does it have a DLP logo on the back? That is a tv technology made by Texas Instruments.

Edit: Ok I read the thing has a built in projector to display on screens or a wall. WTF? :lol
 
BoboBrazil said:
Umm, why does it have a DLP logo on the back? That is a tv technology made by Texas Instruments.
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it has a pico projector. it looks like a mediocre phone to be honest. does a lot of things decently but nothing amazing.
 
It has alot of great features. How could you say it won't be great at anything when there aren't even any videos out to showcase performance? Big test will be to see if it can be rooted. My htc vogue spoiled me. I won't buy a phone if it isn't supported with rom upgrades by xda and ppcgeeks now:D
 
BoboBrazil said:
I'd rather have the Supersonic than the Nexus One for Sprint, because of the wimax. 4g tethering on my unlimited data plan:D
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I still don't know that much about 4G. I should research it. I mean....it sounds cool...i just don't know what the hell it is:lol :lol

I'm assuming faster than 3G speeds *shruggs*

teiresias said:
Wouldn't getting the Supersonic and the Nexus One nearly at the same time be somewhat redundant?
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One for me, the other for my ball and chain girlfriend.
 
4g is like 10 times faster than 3g. The supersonic will be the first phone out to support that network and 4g is actually available in my area now:D That would save me alot on internet costs too.:D
 
BoboBrazil said:
4g is like 10 times faster than 3g. The supersonic will be the first phone out to support that network and 4g is actually available in my area now:D That would save me alot on internet costs too.:D
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word. i don't think 4G is available in my area yet (new hampshire) but i'm sure it will be at some point.
 
BoboBrazil said:
It has alot of great features. How could you say it won't be great at anything when there aren't even any videos out to showcase performance? Big test will be to see if it can be rooted. My htc vogue spoiled me. I won't buy a phone if it isn't supported with rom upgrades by xda and ppcgeeks now:D
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Tru dat. I'm holding out for a QWERTY phone from HTC because of XDA. The Inbrics phone / MID looks pretty awesome, but I doubt it would get the kind of community support HTC devices have. Nexus 1 specs (or higher) with hardware keyboard, MAKE IT HAPPEN HTC!

BoboBrazil said:
4g is like 10 times faster than 3g. The supersonic will be the first phone out to support that network and 4g is actually available in my area now:D That would save me alot on internet costs too.:D
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YES. I wish T-mobile would hurry up with their HSPA+ rollout for Los Angeles in the meantime.
 
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I FEEL LIKE I'M LIVING IN THE FUUTUUUUUUUUUUUURRE

And it can do eBooks. This thing is incredible.
 
Cheetos is Pretty Awesome said:
I honestly would not care either way. I'm leaning towards the Cliq since it has a micro-USB port like my old phone, but it looks like the screen's not up to par with the HTC choices.
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magic/mytouch has the highest probability of getting the 2.0 update due to the higher storage compared to g1. and its more beatiful.
dont know anything bout the cliq
 
DMPrince said:
can it take phone calls?
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No. But since it's Android it can do VOIP.

And you know what? It does 3G and Wi-Fi, so it'd actually be feasible.

Seriously I can't get over this device. I guess what really sets it apart is the PixelQi screen that lets it double as an eBook Reader... but with 10x the features of the Kindle or Nook (as much as I wanted the nook...)

HDMI out for 1080p video... three USB ports for mouse, keyboard, and something else... SD slot... capacitive multitouch screen on top of the PixelQi goodness... unbelievable 16-160 hour battery life... Dual-core Tegra CPU... swivel camera... aforementioned 3G... and it's packing Android.

It's like, every single feature anyone could want from a tablet today, be it Kindle or iPad or what have you, is rolled into this one device. And then some.
 
Andrex said:
No. But since it's Android it can do VOIP.

And you know what? It does 3G and Wi-Fi, so it'd actually be feasible.

Seriously I can't get over this device. I guess what really sets it apart is the PixelQi screen that lets it double as an eBook Reader... but with 10x the features of the Kindle or Nook (as much as I wanted the nook...)

HDMI out for 1080p video... three USB ports for mouse, keyboard, and something else... SD slot... capacitive multitouch screen on top of the PixelQi goodness... unbelievable 16-160 hour battery life... Dual-core Tegra CPU... swivel camera... aforementioned 3G... and it's packing Android.

It's like, every single feature anyone could want from a tablet today, be it Kindle or iPad or what have you, is rolled into this one device. And then some.
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whoa. thanks for selling that to me. now i just need to know the price and release date!

EDIT: Oh they'll be at MWC. good. can't wait to see updated news :D
 
DMPrince said:
whoa. thanks for selling that to me. now i just need to know the price and release date!

EDIT: Oh they'll be at MWC. good. can't wait to see updated news :D
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Well we don't know how it runs yet, but it does seem responsive enough. I can't wait until the reviews pour in, for better or worse. :D
 
duderon said:
The Notion Ink tablet looks incredible. Pretty much everything I wanted the iPad to be. Gimme!
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exactly what i was thinking as i was watching the video, but change 'wanted' to 'expected'
 
DMPrince said:
They just announced X10 Mini Pro. (PRO = Qwerty Keyboard lol)

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omg, I knew about the mini, and wanted it already, but this mini pro, are you kidding me? I need this right fucking now!

I bought a Sony T303 in Europe last summer to keep in contact with people, and while the phone had a shit screen, and was T9 (I came from a blackberry, so T9 was hell), I loved the size of it. I did a comparison from the specs, and they are basicaly the same size.


Im so excited now, haha.
 
Eh call me crazy, but so far I haven't seen anything that has been that great for Android phone wise as MWC. In terms of tablets of netbooks and stuff yes, but IDK nothing else has been that thrilling. Plus didn't we know most of that Sony X10 info?
 
Brettison said:
Eh call me crazy, but so far I haven't seen anything that has been that great for Android phone wise as MWC. In terms of tablets of netbooks and stuff yes, but IDK nothing else has been that thrilling. Plus didn't we know most of that Sony X10 info?
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Call me crazy, but I was under the impression that the Mobile World Congress was not a 1 day event.

Fake edit: I didn't actually realize that I subconsciously copied your post opener, I don't mean to mock you, I'm just leaving it in there because I found it funny that I did that without knowing it.
 
Jayge said:
Call me crazy, but I was under the impression that the Mobile World Congress was not a 1 day event.
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I agree with the other guy. I didnt realize that it was more than one day, I was under the impression that all the announcements and everything were today and then tomorrow it was just companies giving demos of their products to the press.

I should note that this is the first year i'm following the news coming out of MWC, so I'm not familiar with how things go.
 
Brettison said:
Ergo why I said SO FAR..... SO FAR being the key words there. :P
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Ugh. I'm getting too tired to be posting if I can't even read anymore :lol on that, I would agree with you. Some weird phones running outdated models of Android with no plans of updating and some random crap that will either flop or the US won't actually see it, nothing that really interests me.
 
MWC runs til the 18th doesn't it? so tomorrow isn't the last day either but can't wait to hear about the HTC phones tomorrow.
 
Brettison said:
Eh call me crazy, but so far I haven't seen anything that has been that great for Android phone wise as MWC. In terms of tablets of netbooks and stuff yes, but IDK nothing else has been that thrilling. Plus didn't we know most of that Sony X10 info?
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HTC's press briefing is tomorrow.
 
Brettison said:
Eh call me crazy, but so far I haven't seen anything that has been that great for Android phone wise as MWC. In terms of tablets of netbooks and stuff yes, but IDK nothing else has been that thrilling. Plus didn't we know most of that Sony X10 info?
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HTC's phones, which have been leaked already, look amazing. The Desire is very..... desirable.
 
Holy shit that Notion Ink Adam has got me interested in a tablet for the first time ever. Hoooly crap does that look nice.

Will have to wait until it's released to see if it pans out though.

Fucking impressive!
 
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