[android-developers] What phone to buy for development?
Hello, I want to start developing an application for android and want to buy a phone for this task. But I don't really know, which one would be the best. I've heard of the ADP2 from Google, which is nearly the same as the HTC Magic. But what exactly are the differences? Is it possible to install the images from http://developer.htc.com/google-io-device.html also on the HTC Magic? If I would decide to buy the ADP2 from Google it costs 399$ + 150$ shipment to Germany, is there a dealer in Germany selling the original ADP2 device? Or is there an other Android phone for about 399$ available (in Germany), which is good for development? Thank you Natanael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
Re: [android-developers] What phone to buy for development?
Natanael Arndt wrote: Hello, I want to start developing an application for android and want to buy a phone for this task. But I don't really know, which one would be the best. I've heard of the ADP2 from Google, which is nearly the same as the HTC Magic. But what exactly are the differences? Is it possible to install the images from http://developer.htc.com/google-io-device.html also on the HTC Magic? If I would decide to buy the ADP2 from Google it costs 399$ + 150$ shipment to Germany, is there a dealer in Germany selling the original ADP2 device? Or is there an other Android phone for about 399$ available (in Germany), which is good for development? Just about any phone is fine for Android application development. You only need ADP1 or ADP2 if you want to replace the firmware (i.e., load your own modified copy of the Android OS). So, I would find one that is available for sale in Germany, either through a carrier (e.g., T-Mobile) or through other channels. -- Mark Murphy (a Commons Guy) http://commonsware.com | http://twitter.com/commonsguy Android Training in US: 14-18 June 2010: http://bignerdranch.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
Re: [android-developers] What phone to buy for development?
Just wanted to chime in and say that before you go off and buy an actual device, I'd recommend using the emulator that comes with the SDK to get you started and make sure you enjoy developing for the platform. The emulator goes a long way and is nearly identical to testing on an actual device. Might save you a few $$$ in case you realize Android isn't your cup of tea. Otherwise, what Mark said...any device will do. Justin On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 8:24 AM, Mark Murphy mmur...@commonsware.comwrote: Natanael Arndt wrote: Hello, I want to start developing an application for android and want to buy a phone for this task. But I don't really know, which one would be the best. I've heard of the ADP2 from Google, which is nearly the same as the HTC Magic. But what exactly are the differences? Is it possible to install the images from http://developer.htc.com/google-io-device.html also on the HTC Magic? If I would decide to buy the ADP2 from Google it costs 399$ + 150$ shipment to Germany, is there a dealer in Germany selling the original ADP2 device? Or is there an other Android phone for about 399$ available (in Germany), which is good for development? Just about any phone is fine for Android application development. You only need ADP1 or ADP2 if you want to replace the firmware (i.e., load your own modified copy of the Android OS). So, I would find one that is available for sale in Germany, either through a carrier (e.g., T-Mobile) or through other channels. -- Mark Murphy (a Commons Guy) http://commonsware.com | http://twitter.com/commonsguy Android Training in US: 14-18 June 2010: http://bignerdranch.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comandroid-developers%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
