ZoneOut - Dreaming the HTC Dream

[Dr.Vijay]

If have been waiting for the Google Android phone, the HTC Dream, wait no more! The Android phone, also commonly known overseas as the HTC G1, has just arrived in town and we've prepared a quick video roundup of the HTC Dream's features:-

http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles...cid=24&id=2818

[chuazy]

thanks for the review. Notable mentions that was missed out though =(
Inbuilt Compass - best demoed with Google Street View
Trackball - only phone other than Blackberry to provide great usability experience with easy navigation
Background applications - apps can run on the background to provide full software solution like auto update, alerts when entering specific geolocation etc.
Dedicated camera button - best for self shots, no need to figure around for button on the screen
On screen keyboard available through ard party apps such as ChompSMS
Pattern unlocking on Android - security feature that is different from conventional 4 digit lock code

and... copy and paste!

Android ftw~

[teinhee]

Originally Posted by chuazy

thanks for the review. Notable mentions that was missed out though =(
Inbuilt Compass - best demoed with Google Street View
Trackball - only phone other than Blackberry to provide great usability experience with easy navigation
Background applications - apps can run on the background to provide full software solution like auto update, alerts when entering specific geolocation etc.
Dedicated camera button - best for self shots, no need to figure around for button on the screen
On screen keyboard available through ard party apps such as ChompSMS
Pattern unlocking on Android - security feature that is different from conventional 4 digit lock code

and... copy and paste!

Android ftw~

Hi chuazy,

Actually, this is kind of a preview, so we haven't fully explored the points that you mentioned. But yes, we'll be following up with a full review when we've given the Dream a more thorough run-through. For now, we can safely say that the Android OS will be something to look out for, and the Android Market is growing, so there's really a lot of room for development.

Cheers!

[cpuer]

tein hee, I like the quirky way of presenting the broad differences between G1 and iPhone. But I cannot help but being distracted by your fast talking Singapore English video. Maybe you should consider to do it slower the next time. Cheers.

[teinhee]

Originally Posted by cpuer

tein hee, I like the quirky way of presenting the broad differences between G1 and iPhone. But I cannot help but being distracted by your fast talking Singapore English video. Maybe you should consider to do it slower the next time. Cheers.

Hey Cpuer,

Yeah, I get that a lot, working on that to slow myself down. Job hazard, you know, working for an online media means we have to go at 120% speed (just kidding!).

But glad that you liked the presentation. There'll be more coming up, so stay tuned.