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Looks promising. Any thoughts?
Engadget link here.
I'm sorry, but that thing looks horrible. The borders are huge, and the buttons don't look comfortable to use at all.
alunral said:
I'm sorry, but that thing looks horrible. The borders are huge, and the buttons don't look comfortable to use at all.
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Bezels are a good thing on an eReader... Ever actually read on your tablet?
Its basically just a Nook with a new name. We had the nook 10 months ago... No improvement.
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Its basically just a Nook with a new name. We had the nook 10 months ago... No improvement.
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^ This. It sounds VERY similar, but it's taken almost a year this to come out, and the NC is already fairly established (same thing with the Kindle Fire). It's the way of things. At least when you're ready to put the Nook into retirement, there should be a strong upgrade to go to.
It's a rooted Nook, which is a step up from the Fire....
Kobo Vox and an Easy Nook Color 2 Upgrade
The Kobo's most promising feature is definitely the AFFS+ display, something that could easily be added to the NC2. If it was just an updated NC then it should have bluetooth and FM in it. I was thinking that an easy NC2 update for B&N would be to:
1) Replace the IPS display with an AFFS+ one.
2) Enable hardware support for Bluetooth AND the FM radio.
3) ICS! Android 4.0
4) Video out?
I am not talking about an uber tab here, after all the NC is and will likely stay an e-reader primarily. It does what it needs to, and there is no reason to add more horsepower under the hood. But even if they only did what I suggest, and lowered the price it would likely fly...
They will probably not do it like that, and will probably f it up by taking out things that make it popular ( east rooting and booting from the card slot? ).
Still, for the least amount of investment, and maximizing their current designs lifespan that is definitely what I would do.
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The Kobo's most promising feature is definitely the AFFS+ display, something that could easily be added to the NC2. If it was just an updated NC then it should have bluetooth and FM in it. I was thinking that an easy NC2 update for B&N would be to:
1) Replace the IPS display with an AFFS+ one.
2) Enable hardware support for Bluetooth AND the FM radio.
3) ICS! Android 4.0
4) Video out?
I am not talking about an uber tab here, after all the NC is and will likely stay an e-reader primarily. It does what it needs to, and there is no reason to add more horsepower under the hood. But even if they only did what I suggest, and lowered the price it would likely fly...
They will probably not do it like that, and will probably f it up by taking out things that make it popular ( east rooting and booting from the card slot? ).
Still, for the least amount of investment, and maximizing their current designs lifespan that is definitely what I would do.
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That sounds pretty good... of course with a slight bump in cpu and memory...a killer GPU is probably too much to ask for an ereader More seriously though, better speakers would be nice too and/or pen input.
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I know this board is specifically for the XDA, but I was hoping you guys would be able to help me out. I own a Hitachi G1000 which is a PocketPC Phone Edition device that runs on Sprint PCS's CDMA network. I am wanting to upgrade it to 2003, but Hitachi and Sprint claim that they will never issue such an upgrade. I was hoping to use the 2003 ROMs that were released to upgrade the XDA, but I am concerned that it would not be compatable with the G1000 because of the CDMA radio, the camera built into the phone, and the hardware keyboard. What would I need to do to build a ROM that brings the Sprint utilitys and G1000 specific drivers into the new 2003 system, or is it even possible without assistance from Hitachi?
I think it would be very hard. most of the core part of the os
is very customized by HTC. I guess the same would hold for the g1000.
however, it would be possible to modify the romkitch/mkrom tools to create extended roms, based on your current rom version.
if these specs are correct
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/articles.php?action=expand,18795&start=1
then it's not going to happen
because of the whole
32MB Flash EEPROM (Note: OS is not upgradeable or reflashable)
Darn it. I also have a Hitachi G1000, and was hoping to use the ROM upgrades. Not to PPC2003, but rather just the enhancements for PPC2002. I have read many places that the ROM is EPROM, but this article does make me wonder.
Checked Hitachi, it's EEPROM, darn it, darn it, darn it. Looks more and more like they weren't sure if the thing would sell, or even take in the market. Some of the things/specs seem quite a bit short sighted on Hitachi's and Sprint's part. I love the device, but as I look to upgrade, or expand it's abilities, I become more and more dissappointed.
I feel your pain
The lack of expansion and upgrade options for the Sprint System is why I am getting rid of them and Getting an XDA. I really liked my 2032sp but I wanted a bit more. I have gotten an XDA and upgraded it to 128mb of Ram, an 1800 Battery and I can use it on any GSM Network. Good luck in seeking upgrade paths.
Yeah, I'm not a big GSM/GPRS fan. I can atleast get bursts of 80-100k on the 1xRTT, Sprint uses. Went with the Hitachi for the faster proc and keyboard, too. Probably just have to wait for the next gen of them.
9 years old
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9 years old
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Careful I already got into trouble for bumping this thread. Lets just say archer wasn't very happy
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mark manning said:
Careful I already got into trouble for bumping this thread. Lets just I got archer wasn't very happy
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The lad was just stating his age....in the wrong thread, obviously.
This thread could still help someone, even though it's very unlikely.
''I used to be an open-minded person, but my brain kept falling out''
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I could still help someone, even though it's very unlikely.
''I used to be an open-minded person, but my brain kept falling out''
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Ftfy
Easier than it sounds, harder than it looks.
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Is the “unofficial” Pre-release Froyo a preview version for all Global Android devices
Could it be that the pre-release version to Froyo shown at Google I/O and pushed to the testers was a version of the firmware to show Devs what Android will bring to all the devices across the board that will/can be updated to Froyo 2.2.
However the version that is being worked on now and being readied for OTA could be the version specific to the Nexus One and possibly un-lock some of the previously mentioned buried secrets of the N1, as stated by (Ex) Google’s empoyee Eric Tseng.
I say this because it doesn't appear from the text and vids I've seen of I/O that anything in Froyo was specifically exclusive to the Nexus 1.
I am also hoping for some of the buried secrets. But I am worried that he could have been referring to JIT, and that the buried secret is speed...
That is entirely possible, but would be a shame as I think that some Nexus One owners would be hoping for more to the Nexus One as fresh as possible, especially when the competing handsets have additional feature sets.
No one knows so there is no point in speculating. People were wrong about FM radio which everyone was reporting on.
Inside sources tell me they'll finally allow you to access the exta 400 mah of battery life that's locked up right now. The am radio chip will be sent OTA as well. They're having a little bit of hard time fitting the new digitizer in a managable download size, so it's not known whether the digitizer will come in the 2.2 or the gingerbread update, the super amoled screen is already in the update however.
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Inside sources tell me they'll finally allow you to access the exta 400 mah of battery life that's locked up right now. The am radio chip will be sent OTA as well. They're having a little bit of hard time fitting the new digitizer in a managable download size, so it's not known whether the digitizer will come in the 2.2 or the gingerbread update, the super amoled screen is already in the update however.
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+1 what he said
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Inside sources tell me they'll finally allow you to access the exta 400 mah of battery life that's locked up right now. The am radio chip will be sent OTA as well. They're having a little bit of hard time fitting the new digitizer in a managable download size, so it's not known whether the digitizer will come in the 2.2 or the gingerbread update, the super amoled screen is already in the update however.
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You might want to elaborate a bit more for other people, sounds like you are saying they are making hardware downloadable/hardware physical updates. Also what update would you be referring to with the super amoled screen that doesn't pertain to the digitizer?
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You might want to elaborate a bit more for other people, sounds like you are saying they are making hardware downloadable/hardware physical updates. Also what update would you be referring to with the super amoled screen that doesn't pertain to the digitizer?
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That about sums up your post
You mean you didn't hear about the new matter replicator? Able to download matter in a single packet.
Can't wait for them to enable the flux capacitor. I keep hitting 89ghz instead of getting the desired effect at 88ghz.
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Can't wait for them to enable the flux capacitor. I keep hitting 89ghz instead of getting the desired effect at 88ghz.
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How's the battery life????
Requires lightning sadly... I don't **** with Albanians any more.
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The source for the digitizer and amoled branched off into separate packages.
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Requires lightning sadly... I don't **** with Albanians any more.
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hahah you guys are awesome.
http://androidcommunity.com/corners...ablets-to-multitasking-gold-20110330/#XpulseX
Looks interesting unfoutunatly they are trying to sell to manufactures.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?nomobile=1&v=lOqBAfMwCAc
Cool! I would love to have that ability since the screen is big enough for multiple apps
This looks very very promising! I love the multi app layout. I hope this comes to the light of day soon!
Like how they call the OS on the Xoom Gingerbread lol. But yeah this looks promising.
http://www.onskreen.com/index.php is the official site for this. At the bottom there is a sign up option to get notified when updates for the product is released such as beta release.
i can see this as being an integral part of the next upcoming android tablets once tgw newness of honeycomb has worn off. The only problem that I can forsee is the need for better processors beyond a dual ccore 1ghz. The heat and battery drain would have to be addressed as well. But all in all, something to look forqard to
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i can see this as being an integral part of the next upcoming android tablets once tgw newness of honeycomb has worn off. The only problem that I can forsee is the need for better processors beyond a dual ccore 1ghz. The heat and battery drain would have to be addressed as well. But all in all, something to look forqard to
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I'd kill to be able to just display 2-3 different apps like the above video even if they were just suspended. In fact that might be another option they could implement to save battery life. It would just make switching between certain tasks easier. I'm still trying to find just what my tablet's niche is in my world...this might actually make it replace my laptop for some work related tasks.
any new info on beta or release date?
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I'd kill to be able to just display 2-3 different apps like the above video even if they were just suspended. In fact that might be another option they could implement to save battery life. It would just make switching between certain tasks easier. I'm still trying to find just what my tablet's niche is in my world...this might actually make it replace my laptop for some work related tasks.
any new info on beta or release date?
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Q2 2011 from youtube video
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Q2 2011 from youtube video
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Q2 ended 3 weeks ago.
I emailed them a week or two ago and it sounded like they were only pitching this to device manufacturers. I will try and dig up the email if I didn't delete it out of anger.
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Sent an email again. Deleted the old one I guess lol. I will post their reply when I get it.
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q2
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Q2 ended 3 weeks ago.
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Here is what I got back from Onskreen ... I asked them about release date and possible beta testing.
Hi Brian,
Thanks for reaching out to us and for your patience. It is indeed Q3, and we are working as fast as we can with the OEM's interested in including Cornerstone with their devices. It's consuming all of our engineering resources to work with them. That is a good thing and a bad thing. The bad because we can't yet support a user beta.
Regarding Honeycomb, we would not legally be allowed to release a Honeycomb beta with Cornerstone. Since the honeycomb source code is closed and owned by Google, for us to include Cornerstone with it and release it to users would be a violation. Any public beta we do would have to be on Gingerbread.
We're paying attention and know you've been reaching out since the start. We definitely have you on the list, and are doing the best we can.
Thanks!
Onskreen Team
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Makes sense now the gingerbread references, clearly this requires modifications to the OS and isn't just a launcher, hence them being unable to go directly to users and being unable to release a honeycomb version.
Macbots drool as I XOOM through the Galaxy to my hearts Desire.
Haven't seen anyone mentioning it yet, so I've decided to post it here.
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The DROID 4 is upon us whether we are ready for it or not. The first pictures of it popped up a few weeks ago followed by signs pointing to it arriving on December 8. We also got confirmation that training has started for some Verizon shops, along with this set of official specs. Who knew we would see it so soon?
The D4 will have a 4″ screen (LCD or AMOLED?), 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, DROID RAZR styling, 5-row slideout keyboard, 4G LTE, front camera for video chatting and an 8MP rear camera. This could be the DROID that many of you have been waiting for. The Stratosphere had LTE and a keyboard, but this phone has top of the line specs to go with them.
On a related note, thoughts on the tool needed to remove the back cover? It doesn’t have a removable battery, but the cover can be removed using that circular tool pictured above, so that you can insert a SIM and SD card.
Source: http://www.droid-life.com/2011/11/2...nitely-a-big-razr-with-a-keyboard-and-4g-lte/
This is what the droid 3 should have been in the first place...Instead of opting for one standout phone though, Motorola decided to make 2 behind the curve phones in the time span of two months. They should give Droid 3 owners some kind of upgrade deal or something, that's just crazy.
edit: Did they get rid of the lip? If so, now I'm really upset, I always hated that lip at the bottom.
I strongly agree with you. The Droid 4 seems like the phone I've been waiting for the whole time. I'm quite sure Moto released the D3 with less superior hardware solely as a marketing strategy.
Too bad the battery's no longer swappable (with the exception of removing some additional covers)
I just got the droid 3 after tons of problems with the D2G. I must say, for not having paid for the phone, I'd be willing to pay for this D4. BUT, not being able to install an extended battery is a major dis. Sure the 1785mAh that this has is bigger then the 1500 the we have...but its still smaller than the 1950 the extended has. Who care how fast your phone is if its dead...
Does anyone know what version of Android this thing runs?
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Does anyone know what version of Android this thing runs?
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2.3.5 according to earlier reports (same as razr)
It most likely will also get ICS
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just feel disappointed about it
Don't buy it. Realy the droid 4 six months after the droid 3. Then there will be thr droid 5 six month after that. That's why as soon as I can I'm never going to own a carrier phone again. Its all nexus for me. Motorola has disapointed me very much . People sign the patition pn the thread abouve this one.
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Screen TFT? That would mean its not AMOLED like the RAZR. If so, I hope it is not pentile! Lets hope the screen is IPS/SLCD with classic RGB stripe matrix.
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what would happen if Android and Apple came together and made a new os or phone it would be amazing but i doubt it will ever happen if it did then there would be allot less lawsuits and all this crap
Ok OT masters, on your marks, set go!
That wont ever happen ...its nearly impossible. Lol !
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what would happen if Android and Apple came together and made a new os or phone it would be amazing but i doubt it will ever happen if it did then there would be allot less lawsuits and all this crap
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That is an interesting idea actually. We all know Apple's design ideas are pretty good, and some android phones you don't want to take out of your pocket. But on the other hand, Android is a great system, and iOS...not so much. So you can have 2 different phones from that. One sexy phone with awesome OS, or an Ugly one with crap OS. I present to you, this phone:
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Ok OT masters, on your marks, set go!
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Is that what you meant?
iphones couldnt handle the power of android
i hate iphones but if they combinded there power with android that phone would dominate the 2 most popular oses features in one phone
You would need a dual boot phone, preferably a Samsung and have iOS running flawlessly. Name it the iWin
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iphone users couldnt handle the power of android
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FTFY
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Hark at him, with his fancy new 80s cube puzzle avatar!
I think jaszek has the right idea, I mean its not as though apple even make their phones or components, so all it would take is a logo swap at foxconn and a optimised version of android and BAM. of course the ifanboys would then complain about the poor build quality as it no longer has a partially eaten fruit logo on the back.
In the real world.. If you're just looking for an android that is aesthetically pleasing.. Motorola seem to be doing a good job on that front. My Atrix looks smart, and the new razr is all fancy!
just buy a samsung, it looks like the iphone and it runs android
I'll only put it this way- iOS' power management, maybe battery itself, everything else android / non-Applicular origin. Lets face it, right now, our beloved toys only lack that functional amount of battery life to be, well, functional and reliable.
There is one...
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I'll only put it this way- iOS' power management, maybe battery itself, everything else android / non-Applicular origin. Lets face it, right now, our beloved toys only lack that functional amount of battery life to be, well, functional and reliable.
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I have heard of the iDroid project, but it's dead... and extremely buggy.
a discussion can be found here: http://www.reddit.com/r/jailbreak/comments/228hbo/how_can_we_get_the_idroid_project_rebooted/
Ok, I'm not sure why you resurrected a thread that has been dead for over 2.5 years but I think it's time to officially kill it.