Technology catch-all thread

[BigSqwert]

I think they will.

 

Watching that battery usage monitor, after I took down some hogging processes (bluetooth I don't use, GPS I rarely us and can one-click it back on, G-Talk whatever the hell that is), the biggest hog on the battery is "cell standby". Its not the screen or running programs anymore, its when it has to search for a cell signal, like when I'm inside a bldg with bad signal. No way that needs to take up that much power, hell my BB was used in the same locations with the same wireless provider and lasted me 3 days at a time. I'd bet they will find some processing efficiencies there.

 

G-Talk is google chat.

 

BTW, big fan of the Battery Left Widget. They have a 1x1 widget that I use on my home screen that shows % remaining as well as hours/minutes remaining.

[Controlled Chaos]

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[Buehrle>Wood]

The original Droid is still the best phone out there. A tactile keyboard trumps all.

[BigSqwert]

The original Droid is still the best phone out there. A tactile keyboard trumps all.

 

Nah. I used to think the same thing but after using swpye I would never go back to a physical keyboard.

[RockRaines]

The original Droid is still the best phone out there. A tactile keyboard trumps all.

Literally the worst keyboard ever put on a phone.

[Buehrle>Wood]

Literally the worst keyboard ever put on a phone.

 

I managed to get a store unit, so no.

[lostfan]

I honestly don't get the fascination with touch-only phones...?

[NorthSideSox72]

I honestly don't get the fascination with touch-only phones...?

Allows for more screen real estate without the bulk or size of a slider keyboard.

 

Works fine for me on the Incredible, but the physical keyboard on my BB was fine too. Not a big difference to me either way.

 

[G&T]

I honestly don't get the fascination with touch-only phones...?

 

I don't mind it. But the spell checker is a must. If I had to write more for business then I would probably prefer a physical board.

Edited July 3, 2010 by G&T

[NorthSideSox72]

I don't mind it. But the spell checker is a must. If I had to write more for business then I would probably prefer a physical board.

I don't mind a spell checker, or suggestor, but it drives me nuts that it corrects words I type when I hit the space key to keep typing. Show me the suggestion, or highlight it, but don't make me go back and re-type all the damn time.

 

[iamshack]

I think once you get accustomed to them, the virtual keyboards allow for faster typing.

 

I've gotten pretty quick typing on both the iPhone and the iPad.

 

I know, I am an iDork.

[BigSqwert]

I think once you get accustomed to them, the virtual keyboards allow for faster typing.

 

I second that.

[RockRaines]

I think once you get accustomed to them, the virtual keyboards allow for faster typing.

 

I've gotten pretty quick typing on both the iPhone and the iPad.

 

I know, I am an iDork.

blackberries will own all in speed and accuracy though, touch screens cant keep up with a good old fashioned BB keyboard.

[G&T]

I don't mind a spell checker, or suggestor, but it drives me nuts that it corrects words I type when I hit the space key to keep typing. Show me the suggestion, or highlight it, but don't make me go back and re-type all the damn time.

 

Agreed. And on an email, the iPhone is difficult to move back to the mistake and change it. The touch screen jumps around or it goes to the wrong location. I guess I need practice.

[BigSqwert]

blackberries will own all in speed and accuracy though, touch screens cant keep up with a good old fashioned BB keyboard.

In my case I find the touchscreen faster and more accurate. My fingers are too big for a blackberry keyboard. The EVO screen is enormous so I rarely misspell.

[StrangeSox]

what's the best option phone options for an AT&T phone?

[BigSqwert]

what's the best option phone options for an AT&T phone?

Right now iPhone4. If you want to go the android route this is one to look out for.

 

 

[Quin]

blackberries will own all in speed and accuracy though, touch screens cant keep up with a good old fashioned BB keyboard.

 

Just throwing it out there: I love my storms virtu-touch keyboard.

[BigSqwert]

Sox theme for rooted EVO.

 

 

 

[HuskyCaucasian]

Sox theme for rooted EVO.

that's really cool!

[RockRaines]

Just throwing it out there: I love my storms virtu-touch keyboard.

I can out-type anyone on any phone with my old school brick blackberry. I was better on that than an actual keyboard.

[Palehosefan]

I can out-type anyone on any phone with my old school brick blackberry. I was better on that than an actual keyboard.

 

I type about 100 WPM on a regular keyboard, but on my Droid phone it's about 10 words per minute it seems. I'm waiting for the talk-to-text feature to be further refined. That will be a great help for me.

[lostfan]

Oh man, for me to type faster than on a regular keyboard would mean the phone had to be reading my mind or something.

[NorthSideSox72]

Oh man, for me to type faster than on a regular keyboard would mean the phone had to be reading my mind or something.

You have to think in Russian.

 

[BigSqwert]

You have to think in Russian.

You thinking about rooting your incredible? I'm tempted to try it on my EVO in the coming weeks when I'm on vacation. Battery life is markedly improved from what I've read.