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Best Handset at the moment?

Please recommend me a new handset as I'm getting the bug for a new one again and I'm a bit out of touch.
I've had just about every handset HTC has ever made since the very first XDA I.
I'm not put off by size (I love and still use my Athena)
Must be fast and good at playing video/divx etc
Prefer some kind of flash.
I kinda like the Pro2 but worried its just a pretty face and no big performance increase?
Also concidering a Hero but worried about Android. Can I transfer all contacts, calender etc over ok?
Suggestions on a postcard please

The HD2 LEO is the latest and greatest with Snapdragon! See it's section for details:http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=532
But if u want a keyboard, then the TP2.

Touch Pro 2 is the best hardware keyboard device!
We always want more!!
Snapdragon in a few years will be nothing and we still want more speed, more performance......

I strongly recommend you to buy Touch Pro 2. It is more than just a pretty face. It has a tilting screen. It allows for optimum viewing angle when typing, it allows you to easily watch a movie without holding your device, and it's great if you're using GPS navigation in the car.

Thanks guys, any comments on the Hero?
Are they easy to mod and transfer contacts etc from WM?

Hero comments here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=560143
All HTC devices can be modded thanks to XDA!!
All can be done (almost all )

Motorola Droid is announced tomorrow.
It'll blow the pants of anything we've seen yet.

orb3000 said:
Snapdragon in a few years will be nothing and we still want more speed, more performance......
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Made me laugh.

orb3000 said:
We always want more!!
Snapdragon in a few years will be nothing and we still want more speed, more performance......
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Hey orb, maybe there will be no keyboard and just visual & voice interface!
Also, there will be Kryptonite Batteries that go a year w/o a recharge!

don't worry about Android. I am a long time WM user, and had a G1 phone for almost a year now. Android is a very very nice system with a lot of software in the Marketplace.
That being said, I just got myself the new Acer neoTouch.
1 GHz Snapdragon, good amout of RAM, nice 3,8" WVGA screen, WM 6.5, configurable accelerometer, nice design, good build quality.
I would say, if you don't need a keyboard and don't want to wait for the HD2, this is the best device today. it is very speedy, has good usability and seems reliable so far.

Fuskand said:
Motorola Droid is announced tomorrow.
It'll blow the pants of anything we've seen yet.
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Shame it´s not an HTC device so it won´t have the great support of this forum. I´ll stick to HTC
KrewCial said:
Made me laugh.
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Me too
galaxys said:
Hey orb, maybe there will be no keyboard and just visual & voice interface!
Also, there will be Kryptonite Batteries that go a year w/o a recharge!
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LOL
Yeah mate, you are right

What's the best media streaming app? Audiogalaxy vs Subsonic - my comparison

Last week, I decided to figure out which remote music streaming app is better - Audiogalaxy or Subsonic, so I downloaded both of them and used them for a week. Here is my comparison (+poll).
Audiogalaxy Vs Subsonic – Fight! What’s Your Favorite Android Music Streaming App? [Reviews, Poll]
Which one is your favorite?

I have been using subsonic, and like it a lot. Does exactly what I need.
Never tried Audiogalaxy tho.
-Swyped away on my addiction

For me it has to be Audiogalaxy, mostly because the cons of AG (oooh, it's Gold) are things I can live with while the cons of SS (ooops, not such a great abbreviation) are a bit too far a stretch for me to live with.

rTiGd2 said:
AG (oooh, it's Gold)
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It's silver, actually... Gold is AU.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver
Returning to the topic: I use Subsonic and am quite pleased with it. Perhaps, I will try it and then come back.

Benny_Lx said:
It's silver, actually... Gold is AU.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver
Returning to the topic: I use Subsonic and am quite pleased with it. Perhaps, I will try it and then come back.
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Yeah, I realised about two hours after I posted that there was a good reason I failed Chemistry but it was too late then
I am currently 'played' with Subsonic and must say, I think it has me convinced, so I'm now only using it ;-)

Beuatiful Widgets vs Fancy Widget

I ma hesitating between both (Granted given the price I could buy both but just don't want to waste money on that for nothing, not even to say testing time)
Which one do you guys prefer the most for your Tab ?
They both look quite similar to me, but without having experienced both I guess they both have their downside and upside...
I come from a TP2 with Sense 2.5 and I am missing the look and feel of it

I prefer Beautiful Widget. Granted, i dont use backgrounds so I can stretch it across all columns without the background looking morphed
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GANJDROID said:
I prefer Beautiful Widget. Granted, i dont use backgrounds so I can stretch it across all columns without the background looking morphed
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Why do you prefer it over Fancy Gadgets ?

Alcibiade said:
Why do you prefer it over Fancy Gadgets ?
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IMHO, i find it easier to setup and it seems more customizable. The skin downloader is easier to use too. I think its just nicer overall with the looks/graphics.
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GANJDROID said:
IMHO, i find it easier to setup and it seems more customizable. The skin downloader is easier to use too. I think its just nicer overall with the looks/graphics.
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OK, thanks !
Anybody prefer Fancy Widget for any reason ?

Looking for more input from users of these two app. Dont want to spend the $ on one or the other then find out I like the other

I also prefer Beautiful Widgets. Comes with a lot of useful widgets, and just seems generally nicer.
However, I recently started using Go Weather, which is free, and that's pretty good to if you're just looking for the main home widget.

SPB Shell 3D - Worth the $15 to me!

So, decided to try this launcher...priced at $14.95 I was skeptical. Love what it adds to my Tab experience however. Yes, definitely overpriced...but totally changes your Tab to eye-candy goodness.
Loving the Message widget, totally dig the 3D carousel effect. The World Clock widget is fun, and the whole thing gives my Tab a quasi Honeycomb feel. (in that it's much more flashy to show off, and some of the widgets are great!)
It's a bit of a memory hog @ roughly 90mb usage...but I tend to keep things skinny usually anyways, so no ill effects.
EDIT: I can't help but notice how lag-free this launcher is. I truly expected something so flashy to come with bunches of lag...so not the case. Amazingly smooth.
Here's a video demo for your perusal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKqn6vANxpw&feature=player_embedded
and another...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVU84J1ShSQ&feature=player_embedded#at=68
Here's the link to Market (notice it says not compatible with Tablets, however it works wonderfully on the Tab)
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.spb.shell3d&feature=search_result

well windows mobile spb is 30$ so think of it as half off
lol

maxtcee said:
well windows mobile spb is 30$ so think of it as half off
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LOL true...still I don't mind tossin $15 to something that makes my Tab turn a few heads & make things more enjoyable to use!

I'd give it a shot if there was a free trial..
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Hrmm, it looks ok, but definitely not worth $15, if it had more skins for each "page" maybe id think about it, can you make your own skins for it? If you can id be interested as i could make a honeycomb-ish one.

let us know what the battery life is like with all that home screen animation. Also, what ROM are you on? Did it install like a regular Home app like LauncherPro? Are you able to switch between this and other home apps?
Oh and would you mind taking a video of it on the tab? How does it look in landscape mode?

IMO everything ist too big. Icons, Widgets, etc fit better on smaller screen sizes.
I uninstalled it. Its very, very nice but i wait for a tablet-optimized release!

from the brief go I had with it , I couldnt get it in Landscape lol..

I gave this a quick try. And its pretty crap to be honest. I couldn't get any of the 3d Widgets to work, should be 2$
swyped from a galaxy far far away...

natious said:
Hrmm, it looks ok, but definitely not worth $15, if it had more skins for each "page" maybe id think about it, can you make your own skins for it? If you can id be interested as i could make a honeycomb-ish one.
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i rememver in the old wm days they had tons of skins for it so im sure you can skin it might just be a while for android

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i rememver in the old wm days they had tons of skins for it so im sure you can skin it might just be a while for android
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Right I used SPB Mobile Shell 3.5 on my Nokia N97, there were really lots of skins available.

I thought Samsung Galaxy Tab was not supported yet ?

They say its not supported for tablets because they're working on a tablet specific app.
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Just gave it a try. Not worth those 15 bucks. Even more if compare to LauncherPro (which is a LOT more configurable). It could have been a nice shot for a cheaper price, but beside those 3D effects it doesn't relly offer anything more than Launcher Pro or any other launcher in the market. I have LP running both on my Galaxy Tab and Desire HD and it is way better on both devices.

I've bought it, but have already installed. I agree that the graphics are to big for the G Tab. I had other problems too. Like when I click on the time it doesn't open the clock. Same thing with the alarm...
You can't customize the panels. Most of then are the way they idealized it, and you can't change. The carrousel is beautiful but not that useful. It doesn't compare to Launcher Pro or ADW in terms of customization.
Way too expensive!

pawces said:
let us know what the battery life is like with all that home screen animation. Also, what ROM are you on? Did it install like a regular Home app like LauncherPro? Are you able to switch between this and other home apps?
Oh and would you mind taking a video of it on the tab? How does it look in landscape mode?
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Battery life seems unaffected, I haven't noticed a dip from normal. I'm running Overcome Rom, OC to 1.4GHZ. Yes it works like any other launcher, can switch back and forth as you'd like. Currently it's only designed to work in portrait mode. I imagine a Tablet version will be coming, that will make use of landscape mode.
I'll see about making a short video of usage on the Tab.

I think it makes the tab look like a cheap knockoff with the big clunky graphics lol

ash99 said:
I thought Samsung Galaxy Tab was not supported yet ?
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"Not supported" isn't the same as "doesn't work on it". It runs fine. Maybe it's not Gingerbread compatible.
All of SPB's apps are overpriced, I feel this should be only $10, it is quite good although it's not without its limitations, and its massive memory footprint.

Ill probably wait for the tablet version with a landscape mode before getting this. Wouldn't want to show it off to my iPad friends , only for them to turn it sideways and see it doesn't work that way.
Sent from my undervolted Galaxy Tab running Overcome 1.3

Sorry it's not fish.
work on my Tab. wait loading because lag, after is good. look my youtube vidéo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JryhtSui3zQ

Initial thoughts on my Optimus 3D

My Optimus 3D arrived today after ordering online yesterday on pdashop.be
It's a lot faster than my LG Optimus 2x and the software is a lot better than stock on my Optimus 2x everything so far runs smoothly.
Loving the 3D video and pictures, really amazing depth!
I tested a few SBS 3D MKV and they all runs just fine first time you need to select that they are 3D but after that you can just click and start, also tested a few MKV series with .srt subtitle files and they worked just great!
Tested a few emulators like snesoid and n64oid (this one runs very slooow on a HTC EVO 3D) they run super smooth!
Installed launcherpro because I use it on all my phones, and that runs great and I still can use all the LG widgets!
In bright sunlight the screen is still very readable, the viewing angle is also very good, EVO3D viewing angles seem to be not that great.
Tonight will connect it to my TV and projector to do a few tests.
Also will try to run some SDK samples I compiled at home.
Very Happy with this phone!
Updates:
Tried Samurai II Nvidia only game with Chainfire 3D and Nvidia plugin and it works smoother than on my Real Nvidia phone
Multi touch test: 10 finger input works great!
Tested on 3D tv and it looks very nice indeed, All my mkv normal and 3d worked great, only things that did not show on the 3D tv were the included files like B-Boy Beats and Coral Dreams but they all show a Green unlocked symbol?
My compiled 3D SDK sample also ran great and a lot faster than on the emulator

i'm happy too
so are you a dev?

Renegade_Rulez said:
My Optimus 3D arrived today after ordering online yesterday on pdashop.be
It's a lot faster than my LG Optimus 2x and the software is a lot better than stock on my Optimus 2x everything so far runs smoothly.
Loving the 3D video and pictures, really amazing depth!
I tested a few SBS 3D MKV and they all runs just fine first time you need to select that they are 3D but after that you can just click and start, also tested a few MKV series with .srt subtitle files and they worked just great!
Tested a few emulators like snesoid and n64oid (this one runs very slooow on a HTC EVO 3D) they run super smooth!
Installed launcherpro because I use it on all my phones, and that runs great and I still can use all the LG widgets!
In bright sunlight the screen is still very readable, the viewing angle is also very good, EVO3D viewing angles seem to be not that great.
Tonight will connect it to my TV and projector to do a few tests.
Also will try to run some SDK samples I compiled at home.
Very Happy with this phone!
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Great news , thank u , that help me a lot

nic85 said:
i'm happy too
so are you a dev?
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I am not really an android dev but I made small games before. I am planning to make a 3D game for my phone

Am finding it a tad laggy at times tbh just returned the previous one I had under a different contract and found another cheaper which came today.
I am finding its like it stops at times and its like it catches up and a few times have had a force close situation, anyone else finding this and are you all still using the stock launcher or a different one.

Jabbypants said:
Am finding it a tad laggy at times tbh just returned the previous one I had under a different contract and found another cheaper which came today.
I am finding its like it stops at times and its like it catches up and a few times have had a force close situation, anyone else finding this and are you all still using the stock launcher or a different one.
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Did not have any slow downs or force closes so far using launcherpro, which software version do you use?
I am using LGP920-V10b-JUN-16-2011

Renegade_Rulez said:
Did not have any slow downs or force closes so far using launcherpro, which software version do you use?
I am using LGP920-V10b-JUN-16-2011
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I just switched to launcher pro and all seems fine now, also used bloatfreezer after root to hide the lg home launcher.

I'm well happy with mine. Yes the battery is going to be an issue but see my post about extra ones and a stand alone charger.
I've had some great fun in the local Costa coffee house demonstrating this phone. Here's what happens...
I said to the staff (I know them quiet well) "I'd like to show you my new phone, but if I do you will be so impressed you will simply have to get one". They reply, "what sort is it?". "It's an LG" I said. At this point THEY ALL turn up their noses and inform me they have iPhones
Eventually curiosity gets the better of them. "Go on then, show us this new phone".
I select the 3D gallery and start playing the sample video of the dancing guys.
Stunned silence, followed by wide eyed expressions and excited shouts of "it's 3D!". At this point I remind them "and NO silly glasses". They are BLOWN AWAY!
Customers nearby want to see what all the fuss is about.......same result, BLOWN AWAY!
They ALL want one, they are ALL wondering how much it cost, where can they get one, how can they escape from new contracts and get this WONDER PHONE
My reply to "how much" upsets them big time.
Guys, we got a ground breaking phone here, no question!
Pete

mad_sunday said:
I'm well happy with mine. Yes the battery is going to be an issue but see my post about extra ones and a stand alone charger.
I've had some great fun in the local Costa coffee house demonstrating this phone. Here's what happens...
I said to the staff (I know them quiet well) "I'd like to show you my new phone, but if I do you will be so impressed you will simply have to get one". They reply, "what sort is it?". "It's an LG" I said. At this point THEY ALL turn up their noses and inform me they have iPhones
Eventually curiosity gets the better of them. "Go on then, show us this new phone".
I select the 3D gallery and start playing the sample video of the dancing guys.
Stunned silence, followed by wide eyed expressions and excited shouts of "it's 3D!". At this point I remind them "and NO silly glasses". They are BLOWN AWAY!
Customers nearby want to see what all the fuss is about.......same result, BLOWN AWAY!
They ALL want one, they are ALL wondering how much it cost, where can they get one, how can they escape from new contracts and get this WONDER PHONE
My reply to "how much" upsets them big time.
Guys, we got a ground breaking phone here, no question!
Pete
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Fantastic story I bet you had smug mode well and truly then lol.

Hehe, i've been using the preloaded Kelly Slater Video for showing off. The barracuda floating in front of the screen is sick. I seriously caught one of my colleagues secretly ordering himself an O3D.
I really didn't expect that phone to have such an impact, but everyone (apples, nokias etc) was honestly impressed by it, not just by the 3D. Screen and build quality were appreciated as well.

I accidently deleted all the preloaded videos can someone upload them please

Jabbypants said:
Fantastic story I bet you had smug mode well and truly then lol.
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You have no idea ;-) lol
Pete

ik911 said:
I accidently deleted all the preloaded videos can someone upload them please
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Hi uploaded for you
http://ge.tt/8Rcuti5?c

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Hi uploaded for you
http://ge.tt/8Rcuti5?c
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Thank you
is it all of them?

ik911 said:
Thank you
is it all of them?
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Yeah that's the ones that came on the phone it has
Ballet Gissele 3D by Mariinsky Theater
B-Boy Beats
Coral Dreams
Fashion Defillee
Legend of the Flight(HD720p)
LGE 3D TV Infinia
Outback(HD720p)
Pinocchio1
Seedlight
Ultimate Wave in Tahiti 3D(HD720p)

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Hi uploaded for you
http://ge.tt/8Rcuti5?c
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Eset AV blocked me from downloading the file,says suspicious site,can someone please upload to either megaupload,filesonic or fileserve...thanks

Jabbypants said:
Yeah that's the ones that came on the phone it has
Ballet Gissele 3D by Mariinsky Theater
B-Boy Beats
Coral Dreams
Fashion Defillee
Legend of the Flight(HD720p)
LGE 3D TV Infinia
Outback(HD720p)
Pinocchio1
Seedlight
Ultimate Wave in Tahiti 3D(HD720p)
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Excellent thank you

bolinao said:
Eset AV blocked me from downloading the file,says suspicious site,can someone please upload to either megaupload,filesonic or fileserve...thanks
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Sorry never noticed you asked for them here is the link for them through Filesonic.
http://www.filesonic.com/file/1387145874/video_clip.rar
I have also uploaded some Panasonic ones I found and converted them to 800x480 resolution to keep file size down.
I have uploaded them in smaller packs as they come in around 700meg for the lot.
Pack 1
http://www.fileserve.com/file/PzrbEB6
Panasonic.Open.Golf( No need to explain this one)
Rurutu.Beautiful.Life(Under water one on coral, fish swimming and sharks)
Tokyo.Collection(A Fashion show)
Pack 2
http://www.fileserve.com/file/a9QbDSb
Design.For.Passion( this is panning around different super cars looks good)
Get.Ready.For.London( this is to do with the Olympics coming to London)
Panasonic.IFA.Show( this is a woman dancing around looks good)
Pack 3
http://www.fileserve.com/file/FxvPJ9h
Avatar( not a trailer but showing different parts of the film and they look sweet.
Dance.Or.We.Are.Lost. Another dancing a chap and a woman another one that looks decent.

Jabbypants said:
Sorry never noticed you asked for them here is the link for them through Filesonic.
http://www.filesonic.com/file/1387145874/video_clip.rar
I have also uploaded some Panasonic ones I found and converted them to 800x480 resolution to keep file size down.
I have uploaded them in smaller packs as they come in around 700meg for the lot.
Pack 1
http://www.fileserve.com/file/PzrbEB6
Panasonic.Open.Golf( No need to explain this one)
Rurutu.Beautiful.Life(Under water one on coral, fish swimming and sharks)
Tokyo.Collection(A Fashion show)
Pack 2
http://www.fileserve.com/file/a9QbDSb
Design.For.Passion( this is panning around different super cars looks good)
Get.Ready.For.London( this is to do with the Olympics coming to London)
Panasonic.IFA.Show( this is a woman dancing around looks good)
Pack 3
http://www.fileserve.com/file/FxvPJ9h
Avatar( not a trailer but showing different parts of the film and they look sweet.
Dance.Or.We.Are.Lost. Another dancing a chap and a woman another one that looks decent.
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Great thanks for that.

Yaay, I got mine today and I'm so happy All my friends are so jealous. The build quality and the screen is amazing, and btw i tried youtube 3d and i found some kind of penthouse 3d commercial with hot chicks, that was awesome!