No, it's actually not. The desire completely lacks the google dictation integration that the Nexus One has. It's not a "Google" phone, for whatever that is worth.
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No, it's actually not. The desire completely lacks the google dictation integration that the Nexus One has. It's not a "Google" phone, for whatever that is worth.
Are you on about Googles voice to text stuff?. HTC's keyboard from the Desire ROM has the microphone icon on it so I do believe it is supported.
Are you kidding me? Do a web search.
I've used voice dialing on the iphone and was able to setup exchange (mail/contact) on the Nexus. There's a yellow email icon on the Nexus to do this.
Here, I'll search for you:
http://www.iphonebuzz.com/iphone-3-...voice-control-vibrating-icon-moves-017778.php
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google Mobile/thread?tid=4143633f3d3661cb&hl=en
It's not a "Google phone" but it still has the Nexus One specs, plus more. HTC basically made some minor modifications to the Nexus One. The HTC Desire is basically a Nexus One on steroids.
Actually, its pretty much the N1 with the Sense UI and a optical trackpad. I wouldn't call it the N1 on steroids. So it's up to the user to choose between having the Sense UI or not. The only downside is you will have to wait longer for updates because HTC will have to port the Sense UI to each Android release. I'm guessing each Android release is going to move closer to having more and more of the Sense UI elements anyways. With 2.1, I don't feel the Sense UI is really that much of an improvement anymore.
why 2/3? Isn't the Calendar kinda important??? most business people depends on it.
Oh, so they added the Voice Control over bluetooth later. Google will probably do the same. I don't see why not. They add features faster than Apple does.
As for Exchange support, I didn't know that at all. That's better than I expected, but I wonder what's up there...
Found this...
http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-2.0-highlights.html
I guess Exchange was an option Google made for handset makers. This leads me to believe it's what I was suggesting, that it's being added by a 3rd party and not Google to get around the licensing of Exchange Active Sync.
Not according to this review:
http://www.slashgear.com/htc-desire-vs-google-nexus-one-2074966/
The important part is here:
"You have to delve inside the chassis to find the main differences. The Desire lacks both the active noise cancellation and the triband HSDPA/WCDMA of the Nexus One, making do with just dualband 900/2100. That means its not much use at least in terms of high-speed cellular connectivity outside of Europe and Asia; take the Desire to the US and youll be stuck using quadband EDGE or hunting for WiFi hotspots. HTC told us that dropping active noise cancellation was a price consideration, but that since it would only really affect voice dictation which is currently exclusive to the Nexus One anyway it wouldnt make much of a difference to Desire owners."
Ok... Screw the Nexus One.
Hello again Sprint!
http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-is-sprints-android-powered-knight-in-superphone-armo/
Some of the juciest parts...
Android 2.1
Sense UI
4G network
8 Megapixel Camera recording 720p with flash
Front facing low res camera
1ghz processor
512mb RAM
1gb internal storage
HDMI output
4.3" screen
Hello again Sprint!
http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-is-sprints-android-powered-knight-in-superphone-armo/
Some of the juciest parts...
Android 2.1
Sense UI
4G network
8 Megapixel Camera recording 720p with flash
Front facing low res camera
1ghz processor
512mb RAM
1gb internal storage
HDMI output
4.3" screen
Hah - terrific specs! But you lost me when you mentioned Sprint
Haha, only place with a 4G network.
Also, I'm happy because that's the cheapest plan for me! Even if I pay 30 dollars on top of the normal 3G data plan for Sprint I'd save money! But I doubt it'll be even close to that. Right now they charge $30/mo for each additional 3G phone on a family plan, they haven't announced pricing but I guess it'll be close to that.
the pics of the EVO next to the Nexus and iphone make their screens and keyboards look small.. its crazy
Haha, no kidding. Just finished reading the whole Sprint keynote...
I can't wait... They took a couple digs at Verizon
Oh, also Sprint is saying that it should be able to do simultaneous voice and data on the 4G network, but that it's experimental at the moment and they hope to have it ready by release.
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That is one stunning phone. Like a HD2 with a decent OS.....
Consider me jealous!
That is one stunning phone. Like a HD2 with a decent OS.....
Consider me jealous!
Haha, no kidding. Just finished reading the whole Sprint keynote...
I can't wait... They took a couple digs at Verizon
Oh, also Sprint is saying that it should be able to do simultaneous voice and data on the 4G network, but that it's experimental at the moment and they hope to have it ready by release.
It probably uses two different bands at the same time - one on 3G/CDMA and one on 4G.
That was going to be my guess. The two radios may be independent. Pretty cool though. The hands on video looks crazy. That and the Galaxy S by Samsung. But the screen on the EVO is HUGE! Smaller bezel than the iPhone even so it's not too big a device just it's ALL screen!
I want it now.
I want 4G but I do not want sprint.
I love T-Mobile, their customer service is just awesome.
Hopefully next year there will be a 4G Android phone worth upgrading to on T-Mobile!
Nexus Two anyone?
I love T-Mobile, their customer service is just awesome.
Hopefully next year there will be a 4G Android phone worth upgrading to on T-Mobile!
Nexus Two anyone?
That new HTC for sprints lookin sick. Too bad it's on sprint, makes me not care for it at all. I wonder if they'll ever make a release for AT&T. AT&T so far is the best carrier I've been on. 3G is blazin over here. I can only imagine the 4G speeds wheeeeeeweee that would be nice.
I'm still on the edge of selling my 3GS and picking the N1. I just don't want to miss this screen I haven't came across a phone with a better touch screen then the iPhones. Or simplicty. I'm the kind of person that can't deal with glitches or anything. Still waiting for more feedback from 3GS to N1 switchers.
I'm still on the edge of selling my 3GS and picking the N1. I just don't want to miss this screen I haven't came across a phone with a better touch screen then the iPhones. Or simplicty. I'm the kind of person that can't deal with glitches or anything. Still waiting for more feedback from 3GS to N1 switchers.
Damn there glitchin like that? Have you tried one? I've tried one for 5 minutes from a t mobile worker it wasn't smooth as an iPhone but I also didn't get to really get into it enough go find all the glitches I just realized it wasn't so smooth.
I got my N1 yesterday and my 3GS is in my car acting as my iPod for now.
I've had some second thoughts here and there but it's really starting to grow on me. Doing more research and finding apps that make the experience better is taking me a long way. I've decided that I'm going to give it two weeks and if I'm still uneasy about it I'll sell it and go back to my iPhone.
As far as glitches and instability, I have no complaints. I've had an app quit here and there but nothing any worse than what I've experienced on iPhone OS.
I've had some second thoughts here and there but it's really starting to grow on me. Doing more research and finding apps that make the experience better is taking me a long way. I've decided that I'm going to give it two weeks and if I'm still uneasy about it I'll sell it and go back to my iPhone.
As far as glitches and instability, I have no complaints. I've had an app quit here and there but nothing any worse than what I've experienced on iPhone OS.