Does anyone know if this is supported (old style 'real keys' texting)?
Like the image in this site (5th one down).
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I've never had an Android phone before so I don't know if it's QWERTY only, many thanks for the help!
I have done a search but can't find anything, plus for some reason the XDA side goes a bit 'wonky' on my work computer (links/image/searches` not showing).
You get 3 Options (much like on windows mobile) :
1) Full QWERTY (which works absolutely great btw)
2) Mini QWERTY (like on the blackberrys)
3) Keypad/T9
I would highly recommend the swype keyboard.
As a G1 owner I was convinced I wasn't going to get a phone without a real keyboard untill I used it - and it's only because I find it so easy to use, and fast, that I am now going to upgrade to the Desire.
See I went from a 'normal' phone to the X1 so I'm used to a 'really' keyboard or T9 multi tap and was worried about not being able to text correctly!
The other question I have (not really related to the keyboard) is about the resolution difference between the Desire and the Legend.
I prefer the look of the Legend and it's size however after having an x1 with it's high resolution (though tiny 3" screen) I'm worried that I would find the Legends lower resolution inferior to the x1, which had naturally lead me to the Desire, however I'm concerned about the overall size.
What do you guys think, does HVGA look rubbish on a 3.2" screen or is it fine compared to the like of the Sony Ericssons x1 3" WVGA?!?
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...What do you guys think, does HVGA look rubbish on a 3.2" screen or is it fine compared to the like of the Sony Ericssons x1 3" WVGA?!?
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Obviously, the pixel density is significantly higher on the X1 compared to the Legend so you will notice a difference. I suppose the best thing for you to do is to go to a store and play with the Hero which has the same screen size and resolution. See if that's ok with you. Keep in mind that the Legend's screen will be supposedly crisper due to the AMOLED.
Personally, I think the pixel density on the Legend/Hero is fine. This is coming from someone who's used to high pixel density of the Diamond and Touch Pro2.
Many thanks for coming back to me, I might nip into a shop when the phones are out. The only problem is that I live in Northern Ireland and sometimes it's hard to find a shop which sells 'smart' phones, it's usually just iphones and nokias!
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i remember when looking for a new phone that around jan this year the first details of the tp2 came out and from then on we got to see more videos etc of it from phone shows
can we expect the same in jan2010 for the TP3
for me if they make it slightly slimmer with the spec of HD2 then i think it would be perfect
no way should they tamper with the keyboard
heres hopeing jan 2010 brings us our first look at the tp3
how about touch pro 3 with a capacitive touchscreen that supports multi-touch?
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how about touch pro 3 with a capacitive touchscreen that supports multi-touch?
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thats what i said same spec as hd2 couldn't agree more
while not as compact and a all in one solution, i replaced my rhodium with a hd2 + logitech dinovo mini combination
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can we expect the same in jan2010 for the TP3
for me if they make it slightly slimmer with the spec of HD2 then i think it would be perfect
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I kind of doubt it. They still have a lot of money to make on the TP2. I guess the timing wouldn't be that different compared to where the TP1 was in its lifecycle, but that device seemed spent much sooner to me--it also sticks out a little in the product line as the TP2 probably is more of a tytn III than a TP2. I think we'll see the first leaks on a TP2 + snapdragon in late spring or summer. There might even be an inclination to delay it for a rollout with winmo7.
On the other hand, an HD2 Pro could be justifiable before then. I suspect the distinction doesn't make a difference to you, but a device with a 3.6" screen really is in a different category than a device with 4.3" screen. I'm not totally sure what that category would be exactly. Business for people looking for an OQO replacement? Multimedia for people looking for a better video player/gaming experience? Big-handed people?
HERE at the bottom of the page. But a keyboard and a tilt mech on the HD2 and I am in. Dont get to excited though when you look at the specks you'll know why
I can´t see this as an upgrade for our TP2
Ok, yes it has a slightly faster processor but with smaller screen! WQVGA...no way!
I don´t think we will see a real upgrade for Rhodium till 2011
So let´s enjoy Rhodium!!!
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I can´t see this as an upgrade for our TP2
Ok, yes it has a slightly faster processor but with smaller screen! WQVGA...no way!
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I think HTC was targeting the n97 mini with this one. Although I think the n97 mini has the same resolution as the n97.
To all you guys on AT&T, just letting you know there is an HTC Android phone available that is nearly identical to the Tilt 2. It is called the HTC Desire Z. It has pretty much the same keyboard as the Tilt 2. The processor is much better too at 800 MHz. Now I know what you're thinking, "Oh but it isn't even a 1GHz processor?" Well, the thing is, this processor is actually underclocked, and runs flawlessly at 1.2 GHz and beyond. The reason for that is because it is a newer type of Snapdragon and is faster than other 1 GHz Snapdragons (like the HD2 for example) running at only 800 MHz. Check this phone out, it's worth it if you want Android native and that HTC keyboard.
Just a quick note, there are a few different versions of the phone, but you need one specific version to work on AT&T 3G. It must be the A7275 version. In other words, it must be from Bell Canada and unlocked. It can be found on ebay as low as $450 without contract. It's been out for a few months, but now down to a fairly reasonable price. Not trying to move you who love your Tilt2 away from it, just some info in case you want a similar device with native Android. Quick shoutout to the XDAndroid developers though, I've used it a lot on my Tilt 2 and it has come so far in these past few months. Great job by all of them.
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&*#^ canadians....
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&*#^ canadians....
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Haha I know it, but I know a few AT&T users with the phone that love it, most of which came from the Tilt2.
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Haha I know it, but I know a few AT&T users with the phone that love it, most of which came from the Tilt2.
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Does it tilt?
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Does it tilt?
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Nope, but it does have a quirky little mechanism that makes the keyboard come out in a very cool way. It's called the Z-hinge, look it up on youtube, very interesting how the keyboard 'slides' out (although it doesn't really slide).
It has pretty much the same keyboard as the Tilt2 and a teeny bit bigger screen, but much less thickness. The processor is better and is actually underclocked. It runs perfectly at stock speed but is crazy fast when overclocked (overclocking is very stable on this phone). All games work perfectly on it without a hitch graphically. If you liked the possibilites of winmo, you will love the abilities to customize on native android with all the custom ROMs and such.
Sony has a new patent, this is how it looks like:
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Article:
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/blog/1341697/sony_patent_reveals_dual_control_xperia_play.html
What do you think?
they submitted this is 2010 or 2011 i believe so dont go thinking its the xplay replacement just yet its been around aslong as the xplay idea.
but sounds good but in use would probably be hell 2 sliders just sounds like its going break easily.
As it stated in the article, just because its a patent doesnt mean Sony will use it. But I must admit my last 2 android phones had hardware keyboards and i just used the GameGripper to overlay my phones keyboard, map out my keys and play my emus. But when I saw the Xperia PLAY I was like I can live with a touchscreen control if I have the gamepad.... and never looked back.
GameGripper
http://www.game-gripper.com/
Still the dual sliding if it works out well and it becomes a reality it could be pretty sweet. But I am taking it with a grain of salt until its confirmed... never the less...... good find and thanks for sharing!
I'm throwing money at the screen but nothing's happening D=
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/27/sony-dual-slider-patent/
here is a much reliable source for you people and on a much more current date
If they make something like that, let's hope it's designed so the ribbon cables on the inside don't break as easily as they do now. I've seen too many play users fall victim to that design, including myself.
I think having a qwerty AND a gamepad would be amazing. The phone might end up being really bulky though. If that's the case Sony might skimp out on the battery to save space.. Yikes.
Qwerty pads are a must-have for some people and would probably give them a larger market. I personally considered getting an xperia pro, or galaxy glide at one point.
Mind you, I only use Swype these days. But, it would be good to have one for those times when the hands are moist, and the digitizer decides to be overly sensitive.
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Hey people,
I just stumble on a bluetooth slider keyboard for the Iphone and I would be interested to know if this thing exist for our Note? The biggest advantage of the sliding keyboard is that you can also tilt the screen upwards and the keyboard just slides in the case.
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Links :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-WHITE-B...513944?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c28423d18
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-BLACK-B...666029?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c28448f2d
Seems really nice nope? I wouldn't mind the size/price as the physical keys are what I missed the most for typing/gaming - what do you think?
Nice idea, but I enjoy my touch screen keyboards regardless.
Nice idea
Nice,, but we have big screen, a keyboard is not necessary
Actually i was thinking about this too, as i really loved the physical qwerty keyboard on my B7510, but agreed that a physical keyboard is not necessary due to the big screen. However i searched ebay before, i stumbled onto this. Might not be the exact type as shown but quite similar.
http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/Samsung-...ccessories&hash=item25704791d0#ht_4979wt_1141
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Actually i was thinking about this too, as i really loved the physical qwerty keyboard on my B7510, but agreed that a physical keyboard is not necessary due to the big screen. However i searched ebay before, i stumbled onto this. Might not be the exact type as shown but quite similar.
http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/Samsung-...ccessories&hash=item25704791d0#ht_4979wt_1141
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Very interesting. Swype do wonders on a Note, but this keyboard does look intringuing. Must. Put. Credit. Card. Away.
SirRhor said:
Very interesting. Swype do wonders on a Note, but this keyboard does look intringuing. Must. Put. Credit. Card. Away.
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Don't buy it.
The keyboard feels shi t, so much so that the Swype/etc keyboard works easier.
They should've known not to use flexible key-buttons. Otherwise, a great product.
PS They could've also implemented a microUSB connection, so that the battery life lasts longer
I wonder if you can get another mini keyboard to use in that since one one is so bad
I had one for my iPhone 4, and it had that chinese cheap feel to it. It worked but ... also the OS wasn't designed for it so it had many inconsistencies.
I would LOVE a physical keyboard because it's a lot easier to walk and type with. Sometimes the predictive text on Ultra Keyboard gets it wrong.
What keyboard are you guys using? My only prerequisite is that it be able to have multiple languages as I am here in Spain and I need to type in both English and Spanish.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722306
I am looking for a sliding gaming pad or, at the very least, keyboard that I can map gaming keys to for use with an emulator.
Hi,
My carrier is Verizon. Between these two phones, which one is to get? thanks
This an Apples v Oranges comparison. Spec wise they're not too far apart, and the OS skins aren't that heavy on either. The camera will be different on both as well.
Ultimately it boils down to size. Do you want a small phone, or a big phone?
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This an Apples v Oranges comparison. Spec wise they're not too far apart, and the OS skins aren't that heavy on either. The camera will be different on both as well.
Ultimately it boils down to size. Do you want a small phone, or a big phone?
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I am in dilemma. I like the size of Sony, but I also like the dual cams on LGs.:laugh:
I just got my XZ2C this morning. Coming from a HTC 10, which is smaller than the LG G7, I'm very happy I went the smaller route. I forgot how good it is to be able to use a phone with one hand ... Camera seems good enough for me. I'll buy an actual camera if I need proper shots.
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I just got my XZ2C this morning. Coming from a HTC 10, which is smaller than the LG G7, I'm very happy I went the smaller route. I forgot how good it is to be able to use a phone with one hand ... Camera seems good enough for me. I'll buy an actual camera if I need proper shots.
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Noice. My upgrade path was exactly the same: from HTC 10 to XZ2 Compact.
And even though the keyboard is smaller, my typing speed has massively increased.
The battery, oh, damn, the battery. I got 11 hours and 16 minutes of screen-on time.
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i would go for Sony even just because of the size and the fact it has no notch lol