At the risk of starting a huge war.... - Page 2

beppe · 04-26-2010, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wetdogeared

I'm assuming it's the palm prē.

It must be that. Thank you so much.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 04-27-2010, 09:49 AM

I recently replaced my HP PDA and my cellphone with an HTC Touch Pro 2 smartphone. It is Windows-based, which I felt would make it easier to transfer most of my PDA apps and files into the smartphone (which it did). That app transfer included most of my e-book-reading apps, though those that are not touch-based do not work so well as others (for more detail on that, see here). Most importantly (for this site), the screen quality makes e-book reading a breeze.

Bottom line, I love it. I note the same as others, that smartphones eat battery when being used in their smart, or "PDA" modes... but most allow you to switch off the PDA functions by putting the phone in "standby" mode, giving you battery life comparable to other phones. My solution: A charger at home and at the office, where it largely stays connected when it's there.

My wife got a Motorola Droid before I got my TP2. I can only comment from over-the-shoulder comparisons (she mostly won't let me near it, for fear of what apps I might load on it and scare the bejeezus out of her!), but the combination of functionability and available apps makes it a great smartphone, too. Personally, I'm glad I got the TP2 instead.

GeoffC · 04-27-2010, 10:04 AM

i have a nokia 5110 .....

Lo Zeno · 04-27-2010, 12:28 PM

I have an HTC Desire, another Android device with Android 2.1 and multitouch

I am incredibly satisfied by it, it is a huge help in both my job and my hobbies. I don't read on it because, despite having a 3.7" screen, it's still too small for my tastes (I love to read on 6"+ screens, personal preference, nothing else).

Until february I had a Samsung Galaxy, probably the only disappointing Android smartphone ever produced. It simply sucked, but it was mainly because of the poor hardware, so I jumped at the Desire as soon as it became available.

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04-27-2010, 09:49 AM	#17
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	I recently replaced my HP PDA and my cellphone with an HTC Touch Pro 2 smartphone. It is Windows-based, which I felt would make it easier to transfer most of my PDA apps and files into the smartphone (which it did). That app transfer included most of my e-book-reading apps, though those that are not touch-based do not work so well as others (for more detail on that, see here). Most importantly (for this site), the screen quality makes e-book reading a breeze. Bottom line, I love it. I note the same as others, that smartphones eat battery when being used in their smart, or "PDA" modes... but most allow you to switch off the PDA functions by putting the phone in "standby" mode, giving you battery life comparable to other phones. My solution: A charger at home and at the office, where it largely stays connected when it's there. My wife got a Motorola Droid before I got my TP2. I can only comment from over-the-shoulder comparisons (she mostly won't let me near it, for fear of what apps I might load on it and scare the bejeezus out of her!), but the combination of functionability and available apps makes it a great smartphone, too. Personally, I'm glad I got the TP2 instead.

04-27-2010, 10:04 AM	#18
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	i have a nokia 5110 .....

04-27-2010, 12:28 PM	#19
Lo Zeno Addict Posts: 202 Karma: 4379 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Italy Device: Hanlin V3 (with lBook firmware & OpenInkPot)	I have an HTC Desire, another Android device with Android 2.1 and multitouch I am incredibly satisfied by it, it is a huge help in both my job and my hobbies. I don't read on it because, despite having a 3.7" screen, it's still too small for my tastes (I love to read on 6"+ screens, personal preference, nothing else). Until february I had a Samsung Galaxy, probably the only disappointing Android smartphone ever produced. It simply sucked, but it was mainly because of the poor hardware, so I jumped at the Desire as soon as it became available.

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