I would say that the whole point of the G1 is that is IS a geeks phone. We need a real platform to develop on, one with keyboard, pointer, GPS, compass, 3G and all the gubbins.
Once we have got our hands on one, we can get the killer apps together! 2008/9/25 Ian Forrester <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Alright so maybe it might be possible to do a so-so compass with a GPS > device but... > > Once again, a reason for the non-geeks to buy the Dream/G1/1st Gphone? Or > maybe there isn't one and its truly a phone for geeks and geeks alone? Damm > you Orange for not getting the contract. Really don't want to switch > contracts yet. > > Cheers > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Brian Butterworth > Sent: Thu 9/25/2008 8:06 AM > To: backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk > Subject: Re: [backstage] Android UK launch set for Tuesday > > I know it took less that 15 seconds of Google, but... > > http://www.speakesensors.com/PDF/scl0041.pdf > > > 2008/9/24 Phil Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > It can't be a compass directly, but many GPS receivers can show > you your > > direction of travel on a compass-like display. > > > I seem to remember my N95 has a pretty good compass in it. > GPS+accelerometer = standing-still compass. > > Phil > > - > Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, > please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. > Unofficial list archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/ > > > > > > -- > > Brian Butterworth > > http://www.ukfree.tv - independent digital television and switchover > advice, since 2002 > > > > -- Brian Butterworth http://www.ukfree.tv - independent digital television and switchover advice, since 2002
