HTC Hero text messaging? !!!!PLEASE HELP!!!!?

Question:
What is the text messaging like?
Is it like the iphone how it hold the whole conversation in one.. so its not separate messages.
And how its the keyboard on the screen when you type?
Answer:
The Hero's text messaging is not as aesthetically pleasing as the iPhone's text messaging.
But they all are together in 'threaded messages'.
The keyboard is extremely well done.
It is not the standard Android keyboard, but one that HTC developed. It uses multi-touch technology and the best auto-correct feature on the market today.
It is on par, if not better than the iPhone's.
Hope this helps! Source(s): http://www.htc.com/us/product/herosprint…
http://www.technobuffalo.com/blog/mobile…

Swype: Teclados do futuro

Um teclado touch, é hoje em dia uma característica quase obrigatória, da maior parte dos PDA’s e telemóveis de ultima geração, mas o método de escrita, ainda não tinha tido grandes inovações desde o T9 (escrita inteligente).

A Swype, introduziu um novo método de escrita, que permite poupar bastante tempo e energia. Apenas deslizando com os dedos sobre as letras da palavra desejada, consegue-se escrever muito mais rápido, do que na escrita normal letra a letra.
De inicio pode parecer frustrante ver alguém conseguir escrever desta forma, mas depois de se perceber como funciona, é algo extremamente fantástico de se ver.

[Via http://canilho.wordpress.com]

Android, the new Symbian?

Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X10 has recently been announced with the awesome inclusion of the Android OS, but with multiple brands jumping on the bandwagon is Android treading a familiar and dangerous path?

Android operating systems are infiltrating the world’s handsets. Starting quietly on the innocuous HTC, the monster OS is sneaking its way onto giant brands such as Samsung, Philips, Motorola and soon Sony Ericsson. The consolidation of multiple brands to a single OS has rarely been seen before and is a testament to the usability of the system. It’s also a unified backing against the brilliant iPhone, whose exclusive operating system is showing no signs of migration and threatened to dominate the market before the multi-tasking Android made a case for itself as a serious contender. Placing Android alongside Palm’s WebOS, there are seemingly no other platforms which present a decent alternative to the iPhone’s utility and ease of use.

Frighteningly, the only previous operating system to successfully migrate between multiple brands is the limited and stagnant Symbian. Its original and usable design got stuck in the mud and was incapable of progressing at the same rate as the hardware; a bit like a Bugatti Veyron with a wind up choke or Michael Bolton. With the new Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 comes the responsibility of power, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor lurks inside the recently announced Android phone. Surprisingly the X10 is only going to run Android Donut, placing it firmly in the rear view mirror of the Motorola Droid and its Android Eclair upgrade despite possessing a sizeable chunk more power.

The very fact that the Eclair upgrade exists is proof that Android is still very much on the move, let’s hope that other brands see fit to employ the added goodness that Google, Android’s developer, have granted its OS. However, if major hardware makers like Sony Ericsson are unwilling to adopt upgraded operating systems, there’s a chance that development could slow just as it did with Symbian. Here’s hoping that Google doesn’t drop the ball on this OS and continues to push the boundaries of mobile technology or it might become a dinosaur like Symbian.

Charles Thompson

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Gadgets - HTC TouchPro 2

in my previous entry, i did mention that i love gadgets.

and i did write how i will dok diam diam with those gadgets

and

very unsangkarable

out of the blue

she gived me this

..

..

waaah i suka

very very the soooka

still sengeh till today neh

.

.

its a present

to let u know that i will always ‘be’ with u

wherever u go

there is ‘part’ of me with u

thats what i think she wants me to ingat.

.hehehe.

.

basically its full power packed with bits and extra’s u would want in one single phone. wifi,gps,3.5G Hsdpa,touch screen,slide keyboard,3G…. and the list goes on and on

software wise powered by windows mobile 6.1 .. cool

(will be upgrading to WM 6.5 soon; once got the time to go to pyramid)

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NETWORK SPECS

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Voice Technology GSM 850/ GSM 900/ GSM 1800/ GSM 1900 / WCDMA 900 / WCDMA 2100
Location-based Services GPS
Downloadable Applications Format Windows Mobile
PDA/Palmtop Phone 3.6
Operating System Windows Mobile
Processor Qualcomm� MSM7200A
Sound Quality FR, AMR-WB, NB

PHONE FUNCTIONS
Built-in Speakerphone
Push-to-Talk/Contact direct
Video Conference
Voice Dialing

MEMORY
Phone Book Entries Shared memory
Internal Memory 288MB
Memory Expansion Format MicroSD
DISPLAY / LCD SCREEN
Touch-Screen
Color Display / LCD Screen (Color mode: 65,536)
3D Graphic engine
Main LCD Screen Technology TFT
LCD Screen Resolution (pixels) 800 x 480
LCD Screen Size (inches) 3.6

PERSONALIZATION
Free Custom Ringtones

COMMUNICATIONS

Bluetooth Version 2.1

Bluetooth Profiles supported A2DP, HSP

Wap WAP
Web Browser Opera Mobile
Data Formats WCDMA, EDGE, GPRS, HSUPA, WiFi, HSDPA
Wi-Fi

ENTERTAINMENT
Included Games
File Formats 3G2, M4V, WMV, AAC+, eAAC+, 3GP, M4A, MIDI, MP3, WMA
TV-out

PHOTO & VIDEO
Camera (and resolution) 3.2-megapixel
Camera Options Auto-focus, Crop
Video Formats ASF, M4V, AMR, AAC, WMV, MP4, 3GP, 3G2

MUSIC FEATURES
Music eAAC+, MP4, AMR, WMA, WAV, AMR-NB, M4A, MP3

StereoA2DP Stereo Bluetooth

MESSAGING
Full keyboard QWERTY
SMS
MMS
Picture messaging
e-mail
TOOLS
Calculator
Calendar/To-do-list
Voice Memo/Sound Recorder
BATTERY PERFORMANCE
Stand-by Time 500 hours
Talk Time 510 minutes
Battery Lithium
Battery Power 1500 mAh

OTHER…
RF Off/Airplane Mode
Included Accessories Stereo Hands-Free Headset, USB Cable, Carrying Case
Languages Supported English
Special features G-Sensor, Internal antenna, Noise-cancelling dual microphones and speakers

. The Touch Pro2 is probably one of the sexiest Windows Mobile devices we’ve ever seen. Rounded edges, chrome bezel, huge screen, minimalistic buttons — all great things. What’s even more exciting, however, is that the design is completely functional. There’s not one single thing the designers did that gets in the way of real usability and let’s face it, this device is really the high-end corporate user’s dream device, so there shouldn’t be any complaints in this department.

HTC has excelled at making Windows Mobile a more-usable platform. What in the hell would the world look like without it? What’s more interesting with the latest version of TouchFLO is the messaging integration. In addition to having phone calling, you’ve now got access to your entire communication history with all of your contacts. Once you click on a specific contact, you’re able to see all the recent calls, all recent emails, all recent text messages, and even Facebook updates all in a neat and clean interface. It’s rather remarkable.

Integration of these features isn’t just skin deep either — you can even click on a contact’s thumbnail image in an email and start a conference call that way as an example. Really cool stuff that’s incredibly useful.

above specs/comments  is taken from the Net.

most important – since its window based – it kawan with my notebook and wif my HP pda. so i can sync all my contact details, appointments,calendar,files etc to n fro the phone. sangat membantu.

it also got one superb application that really cool. use the camera, snap the peoples name card (which i collect hundreds over the years) then the phone will convert and export the data to the phone contact list. all those nama, alamat,company name, email, address and bla bla bla.no need to type type lagi dah. then using the built in google maps and/or garmin – select that person name, click few buttons and viola… the phone will guide u turn by turn till u sampai the persons office…. sangaaat suuuka.

can check my emails… outlook,streamyx and also the gmails. built in mini opera and internet explorer  to baca/write blogs muahahaha. fesbuk oso have…

weather function that grabs weather forecasts from the net and display to the phone. meaning that if tomorrow u ada appointment in PJ, if PJ will hujan, it will mention to u that it might rains in PJ…. cool

musics and videos… excellent screen. 8gb memory card.. can store 2 dvd tu hehehe.

though its 3.2 mega camera.. it captures nice shot. autofocus somemore. amazing macro shots for a phone camera. me give sample seh

macro shot – impressive for a 3.2m handphone lens

though it lack of LED flash

speaker phone is another hit. just put the phone face down, it will turn on the speaker phone. dual speaker dual mic… very clear.

all in all….saaaaangaaaat sooookaaaa !

thank u love.

if u read this… stop smiling !

more snapshot from the net

some tiny flaws

- it might had something to do with celcom though. no service on last saturday evening.. i hope its celcom problem.

- the battery needs to recharge every two days lebih kurang. but the plus point is it boleh tap power from notebook usb port and oso in my car charger. same charger as the HP GPS navigator

- earphone/speaker kena connect via usb port. will problem if need to connect other earphone/speakers

but..

am lovin it.

thank you love.

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Get More Out Of Android With A HTC HERO SIM FREE

A simple lightweight design makes the HTC Hero sim free a head turner, and equally impressive in the functionality arena with a changing feature set that is always evolving with new applications, the HTC Hero features a spectacular 5 megapixel digital camera, immediate Twitter and Facebook notifications, full support for Adboe flash and the superb custom HTC Sense UI.

The HTC Hero sim free is the 3rd generation of mobile phones from HTC to feature Google’s Android operating system and they have come along way since the original G1. This is an exciting time for consumers as more and more phone manufactuers take Android on board and are forced to fight over hardware specifications.

Much to Apples dissapointment, the HTC Hero sim free is the very first handset to fully support Abobe Flash – something the iPhone can’t do. This means that you can load any embedded flash programme on a web page which could be anything from streaming video/media to quick and fun games.

The HTC Hero sim free is also the first android device from HTC to possess multitouch technology and a standard headphone socket. The phone is protected by a hard Teflon finish to ensure the mobile phone doesnt pick up any serious bumps or scrapes from day to day use, this is another first for the mobile phone industry.

Google Android and the HTC Hero are a match made in paradise. The innovative features of Android will change how you use your phone as it becomes a large part of everyday life. Like the iPhone, Android has its own marketplace that is bursting with thousands of original applications to provide for every need.

HTC Hero Sim Free Overview

* multi-touch 3.2inch screen
* Based on Google Android
* High resolution 5MegaPixel camera
* Connect via HSPDA, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G and Quad-band
* Teflon coated to offer additional protection
* 135g / 112×56.2×14.4mm

You can learn more about the HTC Hero Sim Free here with a full video review and price comparisson

Sinner Man,who you gonna run to? Performer?

Question:
The Song has been redone by a number of people
The most recent is the Felix da Housecat mix in the commercial for the HTC "you" phone
BUT im lookin for who performs "original" one
the one in Scrubs, or Entourage, or Mad Men
HELP!!!! haha
much appreciated
Answer:
This is actually a traditional American spiritual song, so the original performer of the song is unknown.
However, the first recorded version was by the Weavers, but I believe the one in Scrubs was done by Nina Simone (find it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6_BWNzThJY)

Hope this helps! Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinner_Man

The Samsung Moment rocks!!!!

When I finally decided that I was switching to Android, I was trying to decide between getting the Samsung Moment and The HTC Hero.

I spent quite a few days playing with one of my co-worker’s Hero for a few days and finally after a while I was convinced that this was the phone I wanted, but then I went to a Sprint store that day and held the Samsung Moment and the HTC Hero side by side and compared most features, and finally I liked the Moment a lot better than the Hero so I ended up buying it. But guess what?? I’m loving it!!!! 

The screen is brighter on the Samsung Moment and the colors look more vivid compared to the HTC Hero, my wife immediately noticed it without me even opening my mouth, THE AMOLED SCREEN IS BETTER, is a fact of nature no HTC fan boy can deny (I know they will though).

Senese UI is better than vanilla Android no doubt about it but for me it reminded me a lot of TouchFLO 3D and being a frustrated Windows Mobile user that came running to Android I really don’t want that painful memory on my phone. (I do realize they are separated things but hey!! I got issues)

Keyboard is important for me, the dust issue on the Hero’s “gap” between the screen and the bottom panel is also a factor and finally there’s a bit of barley noticeable speed difference but I’m sure it will disappear once you have installed apps and loaded contacts etc.

Two places where the Moment is faster: Boot up time and camera app the rest is barley unnoticeable. but I have to admit Sense UI does feel a little bloated, two separated Hero owners have complimeneted the speed of my phone without me saying anything!!!

After making my evaluation I made my purchasing decision and spent all night playing with the phone and I’m very, very satisfied. Is not for everyone and if you’re more of an iPhone kind of guy I guess the HTC Hero is a better choice for you.

I also expect vanilla Android phones (or Google Experience I should say) like the Samsung Moment and the Motorola Droid to get updates faster like the G1 that is already rocking Android 1.6.

11.17.09 - A Tuesday

WORD

jive [jahyv] n. 1. swing music or early jazz 2. the jargon associated with swing music and early jazz 3. Slang. deceptive, exaggerated, or meaningless talk: Don’t give me any of that jive! ∞ v. 4. to play jive 5. to dance to jive; jitterbug 6. Slang. to engage in kidding, teasing, or exaggeration 7. Slang. to tease; fool; kid: Stop jiving me! ∞ adj. 8. Slang. insincere, pretentious, or deceptive

BIRTHDAY

Frank Calder (1877), Soichiro Honda (1906), Gordon Lightfoot (1938), Martin Scorsese (1942), Lauren Hutton (1943), Danny DeVito (1944), Lorne Michaels (1944), Gene Clark (1944), Stephen Root (1951), Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (1958), Jeff Buckley (1966), Sophie Marceau (1966), Daisy Fuentes (1966), Kimya Dawson (1972)

STANDPOINT

Short and sweet today. I’m really quite annoyed with the all the goddamn Christmas ads, sales, etc. that are all ready all over the place.

Despite my misanthropic tendencies, I’m really kind of a softie in some ways. I like the holidays. I do.

But this time of year has been kind of tainted, for me, by all the commercialism. Even those of you out there who possess the unending optimism I enjoy frowning upon know this to be true.

For lack of a better, more definitive sentiment: BAH! HUMBUG!

QUOTATION

There are about five things to write songs about: I’m leaving you. You’re leaving me. I want you. You don’t want me. I believe in something. Five subjects, and twelve notes. For all that, we musicians do pretty well. → Elvis Costello

TUNE

I know. I’m beating this HTC commercial thing into the ground. I just like it. Really like it. More than I like most people. For those of you wondering what song is actually playing, it’s a remix of “Sinnerman” by Nina Simone. One of the comments on YouTube simply reads, “Futureproof.” Sums it up.

GALLIMAUFRY

→ Oprah Winfrey and Sarah Palin were on the same stage and no one thought to do the proper thing and plant explosives. Christ, people, do I have to think of everything?

→ In what’s becoming sadly commonplace, another celebrity has died young. Ken Ober, the host of the late-80s MTV game show “Remote Control,” passed away yesterday at the age of 52. As of yet, no one’s sure how.

→ All right, on a personal note, here’s a picture of my favorite piece of art – “Woman with a Water Jug” by Johannes Vermeer. It’s only 18 in. by 16 in. The detail is amazing. Best part is that the painting currently resides in New York City at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Comparison between the two Goliaths “HTC Touch 2 and HTC Touch HD”

HTC is a big name which also leaves its footprints in the mobile phone industry with its highly capable mobile phones. HTC Touch 2 and HTC Touch HD are the brothers which are the parts of HTC company. Sometimes while selecting the mobile phones, people might get confused so the comparison will surely help you to pick out the best.

Head to Head Competition:

HTC Touch 2

1. Both of these phones are having vital statistics and good looks with crystal clear touch screen. The 2G and 3G technologies are possessing on these devices plus the Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and Qualcomm MSM MHz processor come on the top, from all of their major functionalities.
2.  3.5 mm audio jack and A GPS navigation features are presented in the devices as well. In addition, the multimedia functionalities of the devices are quite good. The HTC Touch HD owns 5 mega pixels camera with many other camera features whereas another one possesses a bit lower 3.2 mega pixels camera.
3. Second VGA CMOS camera is provided by the HTC Touch HD for 3G video calling which is missing in its contender. Furthermore, the HTC Touch HD carries fantastic music player, FM radio with RDS, Microphone, speaker phone, Polyphonic and MIDI ring tones. And its competitor renders music player, polyphonic, WAV and MP3 ring tones.
4. Both competitors are containing TFT type touch screen which displays 65k colors. The HTC Touch HD possesses 3.8 inches touch screen with many other screen features like; touchFLO 3D finger swipe navigation, accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate, touch-sensitive navigation controls, proximity sensor for auto turn-off and handwriting recognition.
5. The casing measurements of the devices are 115 x 62.8 x 12 mm and weighs 146 grams while the 2.8 inches screen owns by HTC Touch 2 plus the touchFLO finger swipe navigation and touch-sensitive zoom bar are also located on these devices. It measures 104 x 55 x 12.9 mm and weight is of 110 grams.

In terms of connectivity features, GPRS, EDGE, 3G HSDPA, WLAN Wi-Fi, wireless Bluetooth and cable mini USB connections are possessed in both of the brothers.

HTC Touch HD

Hence, the HSCSD feature is also presented in HTC Touch 2. Videos, images, wallpapers, files and other data can be stored easily because the HTC Touch2 is tamped with 256 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM memory. On the other hand, its contender takes 288 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM memory. Nevertheless, the expandable MicroSD memory card slot option is also provided by the devices.

Unlimited data question about verizon?

Question:
im on a family plan and my christmas my dad is buying me the HTC Eris. obv it has to have data but im not sure if its 30 or 40 a month for one line with unlimited data? please correct me.
Answer:
29.99 for unlimited personal email and web. You would only need the 45.00 data plan if you need to have work emails pushed.

More Details on the Motorola Droid & Other DROID Devices.

Motorola Droid

Well if you don’t already know, the Motorola Droid is kinda a big deal for Verizon, Google, and Motorola. Reviews around the tech industry are positive about the Android-powered device (see links below). To sum up the past several weeks of information, DROID is a series of phones on Verizon that will be running Google’s Android OS. HTC will be releasing Droid Eris on Verizon’s Network also. But the Motorola Droid is Verizon’s flagship handset for the DROID lineup right now.

Also there is confirmation of a GSM-version of the Motorola Droid to be released in Europe. Overseas the device is known as the Motorola Milestone. As of right now, the Euro-version does have multi-touch support (meaning you can do finger gestures like pinch zooming a la Apple iPhone), which the US version has not confirmed or demoed – score one for the Europeans. However, U.S. GSM users at AT&T and T-Mobile should not expect the Motorola Droid/Milestone to come out in GSM form stateside, but nothing is stopping them from nabbing a Euro-version.

The Motorola Droid will be released in Verizon stores nationwide on Friday, November 6th at a price of $200 on contract of course. Several of the Verizon Wireless stores nationwide will be opening at 7am or 8am local time to launch their flagship device. Also the cool dock cost $30. With the marketing blitz and tremendous specs and rave reviews, expect the Motorola Droid to be a success.

Gizmodo’s Android 2.0 Review (this is the OS in the Motorola Droid)

Gizmodo’s Motorola Droid Review

Gizmodo’s Google Navigator Review (this is included in the Motorola Droid)

Engadget’s “Panel of Thoughts” on the Droid

Engadget’s Motorola Droid Review

CNET’s Motorola Droid Review

PCWorld’s Motorola Droid Review

My Thoughts on Motorola Droid

Google Navigator

Droid + Dock

So Happy Together...

Droid Startup

Droid/Milestone EURO-version Hands On (with Multi-Touch)

Credits to Engadget.com & Gizmodo.com!

HTC

HTC PURE Windows Phone (AT&T)

 

 

HTC Tilt 2 Windows Phone (AT&T)

 

 

HTC Touch Pro2 Windows Phone, Mocha (T-Mobile)

 

 

HTC FUZE Refurbished Phone, Black (AT&T)

 

 

HTC Touch XV6900 Phone, White (Verizon Wireless)

 

 

HTC Touch Diamond Phone, Black (Sprint)

 

 

HTC Touch PRO Phone, Black (Sprint)

 

 

T-Mobile Shadow Phone, Sage (T-Mobile)

 

 

HTC FUZE Phone, Black (AT&T)

 

 

HTC Ozone XV6175 Windows Phone, Black (Verizon Wireless)

 

 

HTC Snap S511 Phone, Black (Sprint)

 

 

HTC Touch Pro XV6850 Phone, Black (Verizon Wireless)

 

 

T-Mobile Shadow Phone, Copper (T-Mobile)

 

 

HTC Mogul PPC-6800 Phone (Sprint)

 

 

AT&T Tilt Phone, Silver (AT&T)

 

 

Verizon XV-6700 Phone (Verizon Wireless)

 

 

HTC Touch Phone (Sprint)

 

 

HTC Imagio XV6975 Windows Phone (Verizon Wireless)