On Nov 11, 2:37 pm, chrisdonia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'm keen to get on the Android bandwagon early, feeling betrayed by
> Nokia's inability to keep up with the competitors. But I'm now worried
> that the things I use my phone for the most will not be provided by
> the G1. Hopefully somebody can give some answers to my main concerns:
>
> 1. No headphone socket; I can cope with this, BUT is it possible to
> charge the phone whilst having headphones plugged in?
You would need to purchase an adapter like this one.
http://www.onlyg1.com/htc3in1adapter.html
>
> 2. No stereo Bluetooth; Is this a hardware or software restriction? Is
> it possible that a later firmware might allow change, or are we stuck
> with it?
This is a software restriction, there were security concerns with the
bluetooth stack. They are working on getting A2DP working, we should
see it soon.
>
> 3. No Flash; presumably Adobe will get around to releasing an Android-
> compatible Flash player?
Yeah, need to wait on adobe for that one. Kinda surprised that there
isnt a webkit version of flash
>
> 4. Media players; I listen to music and watch divx or flv files A LOT
> on third party applications. Is there something equivalent?
Havent seen divx supported video player yet but im sure its just a
matter of time. As for music there is a built in music player, along
with wikitunes, probably more on the market.
>
> I'm terribly afraid I'm going to end up with a shiny G1 which I use
> for phone/internet and an iPod touch for the rest of my lifestyle, and
> this distresses me :(
If you are in a 3g area check your local walmarts, I hear they are
offering some nice deals on the G1.
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