My Touch Diamond died a while ago when once again, I left it in my back pocket and broke the screen, I reverted to my trusted HTC S710 while I waited for something great to come along.
I waited and waited until last week I was shown the "Google Phone", before this time I wasn't really fussed about this as I have been a lover and owner of smart phones since they came along in 2003 (I think), however I am a changed man. The Google Phone (running Googles' "Android" OS), is absolutely amazing. I have had this phone less than 12 hours and already think I'd be lost without it.
Unboxing
The Phone comes with charger (not shown), sync cable, pouch and some books (that I never read) and headphones (not shown).
The main home screen (Left) and the application screen (Right) which you drag from the bottom in a similar fasihion to te Touch-Flo system on HTCs. (I have installed "A LOT" of applications already).
My Bedside clock which is looking favourite to replace my iHome bedside clock due to it's "Stupidly bright display"
First impression
This is the future, there is a "Market Place" for apps which are either free or very cheap, every app you can think of is available, I have downloaded for example.
The Clock seen above, Sky Planner (with remote record facility for Sky+/HD), compare everywhere (barcode scanner that compares prices), facebook (of course) various GPS trackers for biking & running, fitness apps for gym work, Roadsync (Exchange synchronisation) media players to stream music and videos from the net or my own shared music at home).
There is no keyboard, input is via the onscreen keyboard which I admit, altough I like 'real' keyboards, the onscreen one is very good and others are available via the marketplace. There is also no stylus meaning your finger is good enough.
A 2Gb Micro SD card is included with it and 16Gb cards are readily available from eBay for around £30
Does this mean there is finally something to beat the iPod touch / iPhone - in my opinion, Absolutely, I will need to test the media playing capabilities, so will reserve complete judgement, but if you can get your hands on one of these beauties, hurry up.
They are currently only available via T-Mobile or Vodafone (or eBay) but there's rumours of an Orange version later in the year.
9.5/10
Quick Update : 9.5/10 - Have just remebered "Beebplayer" which is a version of iPlayer and lets you watch BBC programmes, tested withh Episode 11 of the Apprentice - works perfectly !!!
2 comments:
Cool.
That does look nice.
I guess Android will take over the world eventually - but for me, the iPhone is currently the complete package - and the new model will be announced by Apple next week too!!! w00t!
There is a major google phone fan club in my office, with 4 guys all with them. Their only gripe is that certain apps you can download kill the batttery life. One lad charges it up overnight, and he has to charge it again 4 hours later as it has died.
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