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WhyBe
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On 2008-05-16 21:55:34, Peio wrote:
I mean previews of the xperia interface, if we suppose it's more than the panels
Among those videos is the Fish tank and in one of the previews, the camera software was demonstrated (somewhat buggy at the time though). |
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Peio
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Thanks, I'll have a look, that's right I remember reading something with that fish changing color depending on profile/messages etc.. |
WhyBe
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Here is the video I was refering to. You get a glimpse of the radio interface and camera. It's obvious  is doing more than just providing panels on top of WM.
There is a lot of substantial info in the BengalBoy review also.
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aksd
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You guys really dont get it do you?
Of course you can make finger friendly apps, most of the apps will be finger friendly thats taken for granted, most of the apps out there are already finger friendly from HTCs cam to their contact manager. BUT as soon as a dialog box opens its back to Windows tiny x to close or tiny ok button. If you need to close it you need to press the tiny "x". The bottom tabs are still small. There is still not support for gestures except for kinetic scrolling. Even if SE do not provide finger friendly apps there are several out there already. WHy is this so hard for you to understand?
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WhyBe
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On 2008-05-17 03:34:33, aksd wrote:
...BUT as soon as a dialog box opens its back to Windows tiny x to close or tiny ok button. If you need to close it you need to press the tiny "x". The bottom tabs are still small...
You can press the panels button to leave any program and enter another. Also, the task manager has a feature to automatically close 'X'ed programs [releases resources instead of staying resident] to maximize available memory.
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aksd
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WOW! you really mean the "X" actually closes the program, "OH MY GOD! That is so wonderful" after a year of using WM and writing programs for WM this is the best news I've heard so far  , btw have you seen the size of the x? Maybe you have ladylike fingers to actually be able to tap it, and I'm sure using the X1 only with default apps would be putting your money to good use, but its your money so its none of my buisness.
Regarding minimizing apps, thats an extrememly good idea, open like 20 apps, keep them minimized, should keep your phone performing very efficently, and if you're lukcy it'll double your battery life .
And regarding nobody announcing a phone like the X1, heard of the Samsung i900? Blows the X1 straight out of the water where current known specs are concerened .
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WhyBe
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My previous post already answered the issues you just brought up. I'll check out the Samsung...
OK the Samsung looks promising, but, no keyboard and no hi-res screen. It's as good as the Diamond!
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Osmano
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Hi all!
This was on a norwegian site today. They says that two new Xperias discovered on youtube.....
http://www.amobil.no/artikler/to_nye_xperia_avslort_i_video/51872
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dr.W
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On 2008-05-06 22:57:52, imranbashir wrote:
The diamond is not made to compete with the Xperia. Your forgetting that the Diamond will come out next month, the Xperia will not be out until at least September (according to current reports anyway) so they cannot compete against each other.
The iPod 3G will be announced soon that will compete against the Xperia, and I reckon (my view only) that HTC will announce the Touch Pro after the announcement of iPod 3G with a release date that is very close to the Xperia. The real competition for Xperia will be the HTC Touch Pro.
It’s all a game of chess, why reduce the sales potential of your new product by announcing a better version will be out only a few months later!
I'm sorry, you may be right that the Diamond is not meant to compete with the X1, but it has nothing to do with release dates. A phone can be made to compete with a phone that has already been released or will be released, are you saying that no one is trying to compete with the N95?
Also, HTC does not control when SE will release the X1, they are only manufacturing the X1 under contract. SE will determine all facets of the phone, from software and hardware to marketing and release dates. HTC separates the contract arm of their business from the R&D division that is responsible for developing phones under their own brand. If they did not, then no one would do business with them for fear of having their own designs "stolen." HTC may choose to delay, or accelerate, the launch of phones designed to compete with the X1, but that will be an internal decision and not based on any information from SE.
Finally, I don't think HTC views the Touch Pro as a "better" device than the Touch Diamond. They are aimed at different markets. The Touch Diamond is more of a consumer-oriented device, while the Touch Pro will be geared more toward power/enterprise users. Users who need a physical keyboard will not buy the Diamond and those who want a small/slim phone will not consider the Touch Pro. In other words, the Touch Pro will not cannibalize sales from the Diamond. The small set of people to whom both phones would appeal will probably end up buying both phones. |
Humble
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I hope the Xperia X1 dont suffer from poor bga soldering like the touch cruise!!!! i be still getting one regardless lol |
imranbashir
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@ dr.W,
I know it’s not solely dependent on release dates as both devices are targeted at different markets. However, you can’t deny that having a device on the market before the competition is an advantage.
I fully agree that HTC will have its R&D business separated from its manufacturing business. With HTC R&D receiving better rates (material + labour + lowest overhead cost) whereas SE would probably be paying (material at 10% premium + labour + storage + higher overhead cost). However, HTC will be fully aware when the X1 will be manufactured and how many units per month. The Touch Pro design process can be accelerated to match.
Personally, I was prepared to wait for the X1, as there was nothing on the market that offered me a significant step up from my XDA Orbit. Normally I wouldn’t go for a phone with a keyboard due to the thickness it adds, e.g. TyTn II. However the X1 managed to include the keyboard while still keeping its overall dimensions as small as the Orbit so I was happy to go for it, in fact I was looking forward to using a proper keyboard for a change.
If the X1 was already released, I would have bought it, and wouldn’t care about the diamond. However, as the diamond is going to be released before the X1 I will be buying that instead so the X1 is going to lose a customer as it’s late to the market. By the time the X1 hits the market with a good amount of stock, so its freely available, I will be 6 months through my contract, and looking for my next device, who knows maybe there will be a TyTn III by then based on the snapdragon chipset running WM7!
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WhyBe
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As of 5-16-08 X1 will have 256MB of SDRAM!
Check the new white paper! |
Keiki
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Thats a SUPER!
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NightBlade
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On 2008-05-21 14:48:22, WhyBe wrote:
As of 5-16-08 X1 will have 256MB of SDRAM!
Check the new white paper!
Wow, my old computer back from 2003 had that much RAM.  |
xell
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Page 21 in the rev2 white paper, if anyone is searching for it. |
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Posted: 2008-05-16 22:02
