My fiance just bought the LG Voyager (touch-screen). Was playing with it today. Did not like it compared to the iPhone when touching controls. Had a LOT of miss-touches that went into menus I didn't want to go to. Plus it was set to vibrate when it sensed a touch. Didn't like that at all because it was the whole phone that vibrated, not just the area you touched. It's an okay phone, but I think the iPhone still rules.
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Samsung Introduces New 'Haptic' Touch Phone
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I don't care if it vibrates and makes it feel like a mechanical dial. That's why we have new phones without dials and buttons.
Maybe this is for people uncomfortable with the transition to touch screens, but I don't care about phones that shake. Maybe I'll change my mind when I'm playing a game on the iPhone
The haptic thing is a good idea--I've been hoping iPhone games would use the vibrate feedback like a game controller can, and this sounds like it could go even further with vibration. Not necessarily just a "me too" phone (other than the copycat design) like so many have been. Hopefully the vibrating UI doesn't hurt the battery-vs.-bulk equation too much.
I still suspect I'd prefer the Leopard OS and usability of an iPhone--but I'll be waiting for iPhone 2
The iPhone SDK includes the ability to access code to use the vibration feature so i don't see y not
yes just a copy
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This is probably one of those features that 90% of people on here will hate unless Apple include it in a future iPhone. Then it will become the best thing a phone could ever have
Indeed
Ugly phone and useless. Why would anyone want this? It only sucks up battery and when using an iPhone you don't need a vibrating feeling every time you press a letter. That's just stupid.
Well OK, include this in a better, refined, polished and functional way (like Apple always does), and then include it as an OPTION.
Then I would like it, but this is just dumb.
And why the hell do all touch phones look like the iPhone since the iPhone introduction? For christ sakes innovate yourself you lazy *****!
? It only sucks up battery and when using an iPhone you don't need a vibrating feeling every time you press a letter. That's just stupid.Well OK, include this in a better, refined, polished and functional way (like Apple always does), and then include it as an OPTION.
Then I would like it, but this is just dumb.
And why the hell do all touch phones look like the iPhone since the iPhone introduction? For christ sakes innovate yourself you lazy *****
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A friend has the LG Voyager.
It offers vibration feedback. Only one, quick, burst.
Still, it's neat and I could see where 22 might be useful - to a degree.
But, I think it could get pretty kludgy, real quick.
Guess I'd have to use one to know.
Tactile feedback is DEF one challenging (tho I have adapted) aspect of my iPhone experience - requiring the user to look directly at the device the entire time of use (unless they are a Jedi). Which is not necessarily a bad thing, just saying - I can't see Apple going this route in future updates/products.
And I agree with those suggesting that if this were an Apple announcement, us fanboys/girls would be all "FTW!"
It offers vibration feedback. Only one, quick, burst.
Still, it's neat and I could see where 22 might be useful - to a degree.
But, I think it could get pretty kludgy, real quick.
Guess I'd have to use one to know.
Tactile feedback is DEF one challenging (tho I have adapted) aspect of my iPhone experience - requiring the user to look directly at the device the entire time of use (unless they are a Jedi). Which is not necessarily a bad thing, just saying - I can't see Apple going this route in future updates/products.
And I agree with those suggesting that if this were an Apple announcement, us fanboys/girls would be all "FTW!"
Ugly phone and useless. Why would anyone want this
Well OK, include this in a better, refined, polished and functional way (like Apple always does), and then include it as an OPTION.
Then I would like it, but this is just dumb.
And why the hell do all touch phones look like the iPhone since the iPhone introduction? For christ sakes innovate yourself you lazy *****
And there we have it, ladies and gentlemen.
Anyway, it's interesting to see how these things evolve.
definitely not a power savings friendly feature
prefer no 20+ types of vibrate and long battery life
prefer no 20+ types of vibrate and long battery life
That looks just like the iPhone only longer and possibly skinnier.
Still, I don't think this will 'kill' the iPhone.
Still, I don't think this will 'kill' the iPhone.
vibrate feedback
I have tried a few of those Phones with a touchscreen and vibrate-feedback and I had the impression that the feedback was necessary because the touchscreen would not always respond to the finger. I tried to use the touchscreen keyboard and started typing as I do with an iPhone/iTouch, but it did not register half of the keys I tapped on. The vibrate seemed to my like an indicator that says "Ok, I registered your finger, now click the next button". I don't miss this on my iTouch...
I have tried a few of those Phones with a touchscreen and vibrate-feedback and I had the impression that the feedback was necessary because the touchscreen would not always respond to the finger. I tried to use the touchscreen keyboard and started typing as I do with an iPhone/iTouch, but it did not register half of the keys I tapped on. The vibrate seemed to my like an indicator that says "Ok, I registered your finger, now click the next button". I don't miss this on my iTouch...
I like the concept
Also it appears to have a neat looking interface. Can't wait to get my hands on one.
Also it appears to have a neat looking interface. Can't wait to get my hands on one.
I don't know how many people agree, but I actually enjoy typing on my iPhone, "haptic" feedback or not. I'm not saying that 22 types of vibration couldn't improve it, but I do like it the way it is now.
Might Mouse
I actually quite enjoy my mighty mouse. I particularly like the scroll ball. I find myself trying to use the scroll ball whenever using a regular mouse now. I see a lot of people dissing it and I'm not sure why. Have they actually used it?
I actually quite enjoy my mighty mouse. I particularly like the scroll ball. I find myself trying to use the scroll ball whenever using a regular mouse now. I see a lot of people dissing it and I'm not sure why. Have they actually used it?
True, but history would suggest msft are highly likely to have stolen the tech, and/or do a very bad job of implementing it. whereas...