TouchPad Android port Bounty - Page 2

HansTWN · 09-01-2011, 06:13 AM

It would be a crying shame to put full Android on the Touchpad. WebOS is so much more elegant, powerful and easy to use. However, I hope they can get Android apps to run in an Android emulator on a card. That would make the Touchpad the perfect device.

Since we already run Ubuntu under Webos (and thus making the Touchpad the only tablet that can replace a real computer) I am quite confident that this will happen.

Graham · 09-01-2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by HansTWN

WebOS is so much more elegant, powerful and easy to use.

On my third day of use here, and I've got to agree that webOS is lovely. But why, oh why, is there no gesture or standard button to go Back? Some apps have a back button, but on others you seem to have to close them and start again.

I agree, though. Already, I'd regret porting Android over the top of webOS. Dual boot or running in a card would be ideal.

Graham

HansTWN · 09-02-2011, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Graham

On my third day of use here, and I've got to agree that webOS is lovely. But why, oh why, is there no gesture or standard button to go Back? Some apps have a back button, but on others you seem to have to close them and start again.

I agree, though. Already, I'd regret porting Android over the top of webOS. Dual boot or running in a card would be ideal.

Graham

Since I never had another WebOS device, I don't miss the "back" gesture -- nobody else has it. But yes, I can see its usefulness. For me the language support is the biggest issue, however, I can work around it with "website language entry" and RDP. Only thing I miss now is a Zinio magazine app, though I can use the website and read why I am online.

lost101 · 09-06-2011, 06:08 PM

http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/06/h...rtesy-of-team/

Nice progress for less than 3 weeks of hacking.

RainingLemur · 09-07-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by lost101

http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/06/h...rtesy-of-team/

Nice progress for less than 3 weeks of hacking.

Wow. I saw the initial video they had where the TouchPad was running Android, but the touchscreen drivers no workie. That's pretty impressive.

lost101 · 09-17-2011, 04:42 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IVkj_vdY6s

Full hardware acceleration, wifi, sound, and accelerometer now work.
Progress can be followed at: http://twitter.com/#!/dalingrin

lost101 · 10-13-2011, 06:12 AM

http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/c...ingly-functio/

Right now, this is the most interesting unofficial android tablet for me. Mainly because of the 1024x768 (4:3) 9.7in screen for reading. Even if you pay 2x the firesale price, it's still good value considering the hardware (1.2ghz dual core cpu, 8hr+ battery, beats audio).

09-06-2011, 06:08 PM	#19
lost101 Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 12044 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: HTC Hero	http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/06/h...rtesy-of-team/ Nice progress for less than 3 weeks of hacking. Last edited by lost101; 09-06-2011 at 06:11 PM.

10-13-2011, 06:12 AM	#22
lost101 Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 12044 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: HTC Hero	http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/c...ingly-functio/ Right now, this is the most interesting unofficial android tablet for me. Mainly because of the 1024x768 (4:3) 9.7in screen for reading. Even if you pay 2x the firesale price, it's still good value considering the hardware (1.2ghz dual core cpu, 8hr+ battery, beats audio). Last edited by lost101; 10-13-2011 at 06:36 AM. Reason: Parental Advisory: The Netflix demo includes a gory video clip. :)

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09-01-2011, 06:13 AM	#16
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	It would be a crying shame to put full Android on the Touchpad. WebOS is so much more elegant, powerful and easy to use. However, I hope they can get Android apps to run in an Android emulator on a card. That would make the Touchpad the perfect device. Since we already run Ubuntu under Webos (and thus making the Touchpad the only tablet that can replace a real computer) I am quite confident that this will happen.

09-17-2011, 04:42 AM	#21
lost101 Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 12044 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: HTC Hero	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IVkj_vdY6s Full hardware acceleration, wifi, sound, and accelerometer now work. Progress can be followed at: http://twitter.com/#!/dalingrin

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