My first Android phone

[-VR-] Tool_Minion · October 14, 2009

So I hate Apple I-anything. I can't stand when a company tries to force you to their product, and instill corporate loyalty by giving you no options. So I patiently waited for Sprint to come out with an Android phone to rival the I-phone. Sure other carriers were already touting 'androids' but I knew Sprint would give up the farm to get a piece of the action.

Now my next issue is I LOVE Samsung phones. If I would have waited till Nov. 1st Samsung was releasing their new Moment, but after comparing the two, I decided to get the Hero. So far, I haven't been disappointed. I love that they give you a continuous screen that is basically like 6 home screens in 1....just swipe it left or right and you have another page for favorites and apps. The apps are comparable to the Iphones, and most are surprisingly (to me anyhow) FREE! Porn costs....lol.

I also like the Hero because you get to set up different profiles? Its basically a deal where I can add all the work related apps (Ya know, facebook, twitter, games...lol) on one, then your music, Pandora, etc. on a fun profile. It lets me keep 100s of apps sorted and at my finger tips. I love it!

Anyhow, I did this mainly for you Sprint guys out there that are stuck with your Pre, or Instinct, go get this! I love it.

hannibal · October 14, 2009

I have the pre and I like it but I have a problem and that is wanting the best of everything lol. So is it really that good?

[-VR-] Tool_Minion · October 14, 2009

Hannibal. ]
I have the pre and I like it but I have a problem and that is wanting the best of everything lol. So is it really that good?

I came from the Instinct...I loved my Instinct. I did this mainly for the apps and the google support.

As far as the web browser, it blows all the ones before away. I love the new browser, and the touch screen is a different style ( IDK what the difference's are, but the techy's are in love with this screen) and it has double touch. It also does the flippy thing when you turn it sideways, unlike my Instinct that had a button I had to press.

The QWERTY keyboard is great, it has the guess text, but it gives you a full 6 options for each word, and learning new words is sooo easy.

The reason I was going to hold out for the Samsung Moment is:

1) QWERTY and a flip down(side like the rumor) full button keyboard

2) Its a Samsung and I love their phones.

I decided to get this one since I can return it and trade it in on the Moment IF I decide I like it better, but I've never used a full keyboard on a phone, and it makes the Samsung MUCH more bulky. They both offer the Android software, but this one has a 5 megapixel camera, and the Moment will have a 3.2......

SO far, I love it bro. Oh, and Im the same way....gotta have the best.

Playerdown · October 15, 2009

I might have to look into this. I was looking at the pre also. I just had to replace my instinct for the second time because the touch screen went out again. They say it's a common problem with the original instincts.

I told them next time i'm throwing it through their window.

shane · October 15, 2009

It is an HTC this, I have had the same issue iwth my HTC

[-VR-] Tool_Minion · October 15, 2009

Shane ]
It is an HTC this, I have had the same issue iwth my HTC

I have had no issues with my Instinct screen. This is some different screen tho on the Hero, and the techie's were all excited about it... ???

Here's the specifications:

http://www.htc.com/www/product/hero/specification.html

So far the only issue I see is that when making phone calls, sometimes I dial the last number after I hang up...I think it's prolly me not paying attention, but it's happened 2X.

The email capabilties blow away the Instinct...while not as instinctual as the instinct( ) it links up with your computer and can swap contact info between the two as well as support up to 6 email accounts ( at least thats how many I have set up so far ) with Yahoo causing the most trouble for set up purposes. I found a work around tho.

Battery life so far is fair...not great. Im spoiled, as the instinct had two batteries, but it comes with a USB charger so I just plugged it in to the front of the PS3 while playing and it charged right up.

BTW, for .99 you can DL porn apps PD. Most of the apps are exactly the same as I-phones, so if you seen one that impressed you, you can get it here too.

[-VR-] Tool_Minion · October 15, 2009

OK Hanni, another AWESOME feature I discovered today:

When you have your contacts, and view them, there is a bunch of buttons under their name. On the far right, their is what looks like a picture. When you select that, it allows you to attach their facebook profile and flikr profiles. All you have to do is select their facebook name (it even suggests the closest matches) and it updates their profile photo to your phone. It also lets you peruse all their uploaded pictures right there in your contacts.

THAT is awesome.

hannibal · October 15, 2009

Just got home with mine. Yeah I bought one and if I don't like it you owe me 500!

[-VR-] Tool_Minion · October 15, 2009

Hannibal. ]
Just got home with mine. Yeah I bought one and if I don't like it you owe me 500!

500?!!!

WOW you must not have been eligible for the upgrade......mine was 179 and they even did the mail in rebate on the spot so I didnt have to pay em 279........lol.

AuDaCiOu5 · October 16, 2009

We just swithed to Verizon from ATT blaaaaa and pretty much are whole family is on this network so it made since, but I went and bought the LG enV Touch and I half to say for those that cant fork out the big $$$$ for a phone this is one of my favs so far so check the video out. Sorry to rain on your parade there Tool, but just whated to give a good in site to a nice Verizon phone thats out there.

[-VR-] Tool_Minion · October 16, 2009

Hey, if it aint the apple, it's golden.

Neat how they make software that works between networks eh..that GOOGLE and their Zanny idear's!!

BigMoneyNacku · October 16, 2009

I love that phone Audacious. I didn't go with it for two reasons. It was more expensive than all the Crackberry's. It's built on the Voyagers platform, and I went through three voyagers.

I really do want an Android, but there isn't one available here. :'(

I'm going to go take my frustrations out on one of Puddy's sheep. :-X

hannibal · October 16, 2009

Tool you need to get me some good apps

[-VR-] Tool_Minion · October 16, 2009

Hannibal. ]
Tool you need to get me some good apps

I still haven't looked thru a 3rd of em!

[-VR-] Tool_Minion · May 27, 2010

Found this site for us 'droid' users.....lists some kickass apps that I wasn't using:

http://gizmodo.com/tag/androidappsdirectory/?p=1

A tip: DL a bar code scanner before using the site. They list the bar codes on each of them, so you can just scan them directly into your phone.

Nemesis · May 28, 2010

I've also got the enV Touch, but I'm getting this one next:

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=5269

Marlne · May 28, 2010

I've also got the enV Touch, but I'm getting this one next:

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=5269

I tried the droid incredible and the Moto Droid, and I went with the Moto Droid.

However LGs new Ally coming out for verizon soon looks sweet!

Red0ctobeR · May 30, 2010

Will the apps for the droid work for the Touch pro 2. I am failry certain they are the same phone, but mine is with US Cellular.

BTW I love this phone.

[-VR-] Tool_Minion · May 31, 2010

What OS is it? Android 2.1? If you have the Market, you have the access to the apps.

Red0ctobeR · June 1, 2010

It is a Windows phone

[-VR-] Tool_Minion · June 1, 2010

Then IDK bro.

Chili327 · June 2, 2010

I have the HERO also & love it.. if you have Verizon they have almost the exact model, it's called the "Eris" THAT is the one to get if you are on Verizon.!!

They both are the best phones out there. imo (especially if you're not hanging on iNuts. lol)

I got my Hero for $99 & i pay $59 a month for unlimited EVERYTHING (except calls to land lines, i only have 400 min) Sprint is bending over backwards to get back into the game.. so if you have the opportunity, get it.!!

[-VR-] Tool_Minion · June 2, 2010

Banding over backwards?

Anyhow, The Hero is cool, but I didn't like the touch keyboard.....hence me getting the Moment with the slide out full keyboard.

Chili327 · June 2, 2010

Sorry im not used to bending over.. like you sexy. :-*

You blew it in my opinion.. the Moment is too bulky, & you get used to the touch keyboard. Although I hear it is VERY similar.

Rage75 · June 3, 2010

Tool, isn't there a new android coming out tomorrow for sprint? I'm in the same boat you were and have the instinct but miss the aps. And I hate the instincts browser. So I'm looking to make the jump to the android.