My First Week With DROID Posted by Jason Perlow ZD NET
One of the first things I noticed is when I tried to pull data off my
device, in particular photos and videos which are stored on the Micro-
SD card. If you’re a Windows 7 user, the first thing you’ll want to do
is get a Micro-SD card adapter and reader for your PC, because you’ll
go absolutely nuts trying to make Windows 7 see it over a USB
connection.
If he had chosen an iPhone Jason would enjoy seamless USB moving of
videos and photos to and from the iPhone using iTunes on either a Mac
or PC. The iPhone doesn't need an easily lost Micro-SD card or extra
cost reader like the Droid.
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My First Week With DROID Posted by Jason Perlow ZD NET
If you are used to a BlackBerry and are considering a DROID or other
Android-based touchscreen smartphone, be aware that you really cannot
use an Android device one-handed. The interface is definitely tactile,
so if you are used to thumbing around like you can on a BlackBerry,
and loved the speed in which you could get to your core applications,
be prepared to slow down a little.
Ah the iPhone experienced users can operate easily it one handed. I
have even entered text while using my left hand for something else.
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My First Week With DROID Posted by Jason Perlow ZD NET
You have to get used to the fact that you are not going to be
“Syncing” the DROID with your PC or Mac, all your data essentially
lives in Google-land.
Ouch, Jason will be dead in th water every time Google has an
outage.
The iPhone syncs with your computer and is automatically backed up
every time you connect it via USB. Apple also stores all your purchase
history on their servers, so if your Windows PC is eaten alive by
viruses and you have to reinstall Windows you do not have to pay for
your applications or any other iPhone content all over again. That is
another huge benefit of the Apple store compared to any would be
contender.
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My First Week With DROID Posted by Jason Perlow ZD NET
In order to do a file transfer, I had to load the Android SDK in a
Linux virtual machine connected to the USB resources of my Windows 7
system and use the Java-based debugging/developer GUI, which is not
something your regular end-user should ever have to do. Google really
needs to get some decent PC and Mac driver and basic sync/transfer
software.
How many iPhone users want to fire up Linux inside of windows 7 to do
file transfer? The Droid is a hackers wet dream in that they can
diddle around for hours to do something that is so simple with the
iPhone.
I can feel the Droid love.
And this is an iPhone killer?
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My First Week With DROID Posted by Jason Perlow ZD NET
Other annoyances include erratic Bluetooth connections (I kept
disconnecting from my Jawbone 2 for no apparent reason until I
rebooted the device) and a limitation in the current Android 2.0
software which prevents you from using your Bluetooth headset with the
Voice Dial and Voice Search.
And some wit suggested Bluetooth was the answer for the flaky speakers
already reported to be failing in the Droid? Who wnats to sleep with a
Bluetooth headset in their ear just to be sure to hear an alarm clock
or telephone call while on a trip? I know, I know, a Geek would.
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My First Week With DROID Posted by Jason Perlow ZD NET
The DROID’s camera, while high-resolution (5MP) and capable of
recording video, is somewhat quirky and has serious focusing issues,
particularly in low-light conditions such as inside a restaurant.
Closeup photos are also a bit of a challenge. If you were thinking of
using the DROID as your primary camera, don’t bother. I suspect the
issue is entirely software related to the “Camera” application or the
camera’s embedded Linux servomotor driver/firmware, which will
hopefully be resolved soon, but I intend on keeping my trusty Canon G7
in my travel bag until it gets fixed.
Could this be a strong clue as to why the iPhone takes better photos
and videos than the Verizon Droid?
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My First Week With DROID Posted by Jason Perlow ZD NET
Even with these quirks, I am really enjoying my DROID purchase...
We too feel your Droid love Jason. If you also want to share in
Jason's love head over to your nearest Verizon store and sign up for a
new two year Verizon wireless contract and you can have a shinny new
Droid for Xmas for only $200 (net after rebate) plus $70 to $100 a
month,
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