Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choosing a new phone
Not sure how much this has to do with Ubuntu ... :) but anyway: Jai Harrison wrote: > Hey everyone, > > I have been using a Nokia 3220 since around late 2004. Recently I've > been doing so over the free Blyk network but as that's now shutting > down (in 2 and 1/2 weeks) I'm in need of a new phone network. My > phone's battery dies very quickly (although I just ordered a > replacement one to maintain some use of the phone). If you're happy with the coverage you get with Blyk, you may want to move to Orange, it's the same network (Blyk are/were an Orange MVNO, and Orange are going to retain the service format in some manner). > As I now need to get a new network I figured it would be great to have > internet access out and about. Of course this means getting a modern > phone as well but I've been planning on replacing my current phone for > a *long* time. > > Also factor in that I'm a student who's never had a contract before so > the idea is very daunting to me. Especially because of almost no > income and mostly loans. I figure that I will have to take a contract > to get decent rates for texts/minutes and internet. Why? If you're reticient to commit to a contract, especially if you have low income, stick to PAYG or sim-only short term contracts (30 days). As a cautionary tale, I bought an E71+18mo contract in November 2008, and I lost my job in March; I still have to pay for the E71 until May 2010. The networks are quite keen to retain PAYG customers, so they will do offers and bundles to give you allowances while keeping you off a contract. T-Mobile, for example, do 'boosters', for example £20 for 300 minutes and unlimited texts for 30 days. > So next comes two epically difficult tasks: > 1) Find a network with decent rates on texts, minutes and a reasonable > "unlimited" plan (500mb is not reasonable). At the same time don't > lock myself into an 18-24 month contract. They're all much of a muchness when it comes to tariff offerings, you'll be wading through different offers of minutes, texts and the like. What you will have a problem with is getting any of that on contract with a decent handset without committing to a minimum term. If you ditch the idea of upgrading your handset, as I mentioned there are options for pay monthly, sim only, no/short minimum term contracts, e.g. T-Mobile Solo, O2 Simplicity, etc. > 2) Select a phone that complements the above network. Offering me a > decent web browser, much customisability (geek factor), good calendar > system for my awful memory, decent media playback (ogg would be a plus > but I suppose I could always write a script to convert to MP3 when > copying files over), anything else that people think is essential(?) > Bluetooth compatibility with Ubuntu would be useful. I can't offer much advice here, having always connected my trusty Nokias (currently on handsets #10 and #11!) either to PC Suite on win32, or straight bluetooth from Mac OS X. I suspect the ubiquity of Nokia handsets means you shouldn't have too much hassle pushing and pulling content from Ubuntu, but it may depend on your requirements. YMMV. > I think that what complements my needs best in terms of a phone might > be an Android one but I think they cost around £400 so wondering what > everyone else has/knows of. You'll be lucky to get an Android handset on a short term contract. It'll be a miracle to get it as a PAYG bundle. -n -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choosing a new phone
> Larry Wright wrote > > I've got a HTC Hero which is Android and the blue tooth is crippled > needs to have to phone rooted to work any easy ways would be appreciated > apart from > that its the bees knees,, > regards Larry > Hi Larry, is your Hero running Android 2.0? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choosing a new phone
Michael G Fletcher wrote: >> Sorry, I missed the D off. It's Darren :) >> >> Yeah I've got a Pioneer car stereo with Bluetooth and hands-free built >> in. Bluetooth audio works through the stereo and calls just stop the >> music playing to come through the hands-free and resume afterwards. >> >> I haven't tried using BT to transfer files. I'm sure it will work >> though. >> >> Darren >> >> > > hehe - sorry Darren :-) > > I'm not so sure about the file transfer. in the same way that you > can't send a picture or a video or a contact via bluetooth to another > phone. Unless I'm missing the obvious!! [sorry, will get back on > topic after this] > > from [1] > > "At launch, Android had fairly rudimentary support for Bluetooth, but > that has now changed. With the latest update, it can handle more than > just wireless headsets. > > Specifically, it now lets you use stereo headsets. I have a pair from > Samsung, and they work beautifully now. > > The situation is less rosy for other Bluetooth accessories. For > example, I can pair a wireless keyboard with my G1, but that's as far > as it goes -- the phone won't take input from the external device." > > --Michael > > [1] http://www.brighthand.com/default.asp?newsID=15283 > > _ > Michael Fletcher > > Interested in Linux? Then visit - http://www.ilovemylinux.com > Follow me at - http://twitter.com/big_fletch > > Larry Wright wrote I've got a HTC Hero which is Android and the blue tooth is crippled needs to have to phone rooted to work any easy ways would be appreciated apart from that its the bees knees,, regards Larry -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choosing a new phone
2009/8/5 Michael G Fletcher : >> Sorry, I missed the D off. It's Darren :) >> >> Yeah I've got a Pioneer car stereo with Bluetooth and hands-free built >> in. Bluetooth audio works through the stereo and calls just stop the >> music playing to come through the hands-free and resume afterwards. >> >> I haven't tried using BT to transfer files. I'm sure it will work >> though. >> >> Darren >> > > hehe - sorry Darren :-) > > I'm not so sure about the file transfer. in the same way that you > can't send a picture or a video or a contact via bluetooth to another > phone. Unless I'm missing the obvious!! [sorry, will get back on > topic after this] > > from [1] > > "At launch, Android had fairly rudimentary support for Bluetooth, but > that has now changed. With the latest update, it can handle more than > just wireless headsets. > > Specifically, it now lets you use stereo headsets. I have a pair from > Samsung, and they work beautifully now. > > The situation is less rosy for other Bluetooth accessories. For > example, I can pair a wireless keyboard with my G1, but that's as far > as it goes -- the phone won't take input from the external device." > > --Michael > > [1] http://www.brighthand.com/default.asp?newsID=15283 > > _ > Michael Fletcher > > Interested in Linux? Then visit - http://www.ilovemylinux.com > Follow me at - http://twitter.com/big_fletch > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ > I'm sure I've seen somewhere an Android App is available for a couple of quid to enable file transfer over Bluetooth This was the one I'd seen: http://www.cyrket.com/package/com.alex.BluetoothFileshare Disclaimer:- not used it so don't know how well it works Steve Garton http://www.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choosing a new phone
> Sorry, I missed the D off. It's Darren :) > > Yeah I've got a Pioneer car stereo with Bluetooth and hands-free built > in. Bluetooth audio works through the stereo and calls just stop the > music playing to come through the hands-free and resume afterwards. > > I haven't tried using BT to transfer files. I'm sure it will work > though. > > Darren > hehe - sorry Darren :-) I'm not so sure about the file transfer. in the same way that you can't send a picture or a video or a contact via bluetooth to another phone. Unless I'm missing the obvious!! [sorry, will get back on topic after this] from [1] "At launch, Android had fairly rudimentary support for Bluetooth, but that has now changed. With the latest update, it can handle more than just wireless headsets. Specifically, it now lets you use stereo headsets. I have a pair from Samsung, and they work beautifully now. The situation is less rosy for other Bluetooth accessories. For example, I can pair a wireless keyboard with my G1, but that's as far as it goes -- the phone won't take input from the external device." --Michael [1] http://www.brighthand.com/default.asp?newsID=15283 _ Michael Fletcher Interested in Linux? Then visit - http://www.ilovemylinux.com Follow me at - http://twitter.com/big_fletch -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choosing a new phone
> > > Mike, I'm sure Bluetooth Audio isn't mono on mine. It certainly > sounds > > as good as CD's through my car stereo. Are you using Cupcake? > > > > Arren > > > > -- > > Hi Arren, I'm using cupcake. but to be honest I have only ever > connected to my ear-piece when driving. Glad that it is stereo then! > are you connecting to a bluetooth car receiver for music playback? > > Do you know if the bluetooth can now connect to a PC for file transfer > or tethering? > Sorry, I missed the D off. It's Darren :) Yeah I've got a Pioneer car stereo with Bluetooth and hands-free built in. Bluetooth audio works through the stereo and calls just stop the music playing to come through the hands-free and resume afterwards. I haven't tried using BT to transfer files. I'm sure it will work though. Darren -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choosing a new phone
> Mike, I'm sure Bluetooth Audio isn't mono on mine. It certainly sounds > as good as CD's through my car stereo. Are you using Cupcake? > > Arren > > -- Hi Arren, I'm using cupcake. but to be honest I have only ever connected to my ear-piece when driving. Glad that it is stereo then! are you connecting to a bluetooth car receiver for music playback? Do you know if the bluetooth can now connect to a PC for file transfer or tethering? _ Michael Fletcher Interested in Linux? Then visit - http://www.ilovemylinux.com Follow me at - http://twitter.com/big_fletch -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choosing a new phone
> > > > Dave > > > > +1 for the HTC Magic from Vodafone > > My thoughts on it - http://www.ilovemylinux.com/node/107 > > video - http://www.ilovemylinux.com/node/108 > > _ > Michael Fletcher > Mike, I'm sure Bluetooth Audio isn't mono on mine. It certainly sounds as good as CD's through my car stereo. Are you using Cupcake? Arren -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choosing a new phone
Michael G Fletcher wrote: On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 1:01 PM, David Jones wrote: Following what Darren has said, I've got an htc magic on vodafone and can't fault it. Syncing with gmail is simple and works brilliantly for email, contacts etc. I was concerned about only having a 500mb data allowance, but in my first month of setting up, installing applications, getting on irc, browsing, email etc I only used 50mb. I also found that I was able to put an orange aim in the phone and it wasn't network locked. Dave +1 for the HTC Magic from Vodafone My thoughts on it - http://www.ilovemylinux.com/node/107 video - http://www.ilovemylinux.com/node/108 _ Michael Fletcher Interested in Linux? Then visit - http://www.ilovemylinux.com Follow me at - http://twitter.com/big_fletch My +1 for the HTC Magic too. Literally Everyone else in my office has an iPhone of some description (I used to have), and the number of faults/problems/missing features they have compared to the Magic is unreal. Steve Garton sheepeatingtaz.co.uk -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choosing a new phone
Same here. For SSH'ing into servers with ConnectBot it's great. Little mobile command centre J From: ubuntu-uk-boun...@lists.ubuntu.com [mailto:ubuntu-uk-boun...@lists.ubuntu.com] On Behalf Of javadayaz Sent: 05 August 2009 14:01 To: British Ubuntu Talk Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choosing a new phone Although i wasnt a fan of the physical keyboard i had to change my opinion when i tried the g1's at a tmob store. Its a must for me now. Onscreen keyboard is all well and good..but not really the same. 2009/8/5 doug livesey Ugh. I *hate* my HTC Touch Diamond2 -- tries to be an iPhone, but fails miser- and epic- ally. Really wish I had a real iPhone. Or a G1. Doug. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Javad -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choosing a new phone
Although i wasnt a fan of the physical keyboard i had to change my opinion when i tried the g1's at a tmob store. Its a must for me now. Onscreen keyboard is all well and good..but not really the same. 2009/8/5 doug livesey > Ugh. I *hate* my HTC Touch Diamond2 -- tries to be an iPhone, but fails > miser- and epic- ally. Really wish I had a real iPhone. Or a G1. >Doug. > > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ > > -- Javad -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choosing a new phone
Ugh. I *hate* my HTC Touch Diamond2 -- tries to be an iPhone, but fails miser- and epic- ally.Really wish I had a real iPhone. Or a G1. Doug. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choosing a new phone
darren.mans...@opengi.co.uk wrote: > I have my G1 on T-Mobile but I know of other that have bought them for around > £190 from eBay unlocked and use them on Orange. Not sure of the data deals > there though. > Just a thought, IIRC some providers do SIM only contracts on 30 day terms, not entirely sure what sort of minutes, text and data allowance you get with that, but might be an option if you can get hold of an unlocked G1. I presume the G1 will hopefully be a bit cheaper too when the next model comes out. Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choosing a new phone
On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 1:01 PM, David Jones wrote: > > Following what Darren has said, I've got an htc magic on vodafone and can't > fault it. Syncing with gmail is simple and works brilliantly for email, > contacts etc. I was concerned about only having a 500mb data allowance, but > in my first month of setting up, installing applications, getting on irc, > browsing, email etc I only used 50mb. > > I also found that I was able to put an orange aim in the phone and it wasn't > network locked. > > Dave > +1 for the HTC Magic from Vodafone My thoughts on it - http://www.ilovemylinux.com/node/107 video - http://www.ilovemylinux.com/node/108 _ Michael Fletcher Interested in Linux? Then visit - http://www.ilovemylinux.com Follow me at - http://twitter.com/big_fletch -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choosing a new phone
Following what Darren has said, I've got an htc magic on vodafone and can't fault it. Syncing with gmail is simple and works brilliantly for email, contacts etc. I was concerned about only having a 500mb data allowance, but in my first month of setting up, installing applications, getting on irc, browsing, email etc I only used 50mb. I also found that I was able to put an orange aim in the phone and it wasn't network locked. Dave On Aug 5, 2009 12:52 PM, wrote: Written from my perspective as a G1 Android user.. > > Hey everyone, > > I have been using a Nokia 3220 since around late 2004. Recently I've > been ... T-Mobile with the G1 do unlimited data with a fair use policy. I'm a fairly heavy user and haven't fallen foul of any fair use restrictions yet. You will struggle to get a phone without a 12-18 month contract without paying through the nose. > 2) Select a phone that complements the above network. I have my G1 on T-Mobile but I know of other that have bought them for around £190 from eBay unlocked and use them on Orange. Not sure of the data deals there though. > Offering me a decent web browser, Android browser is webkit based and works great. No gesture support by default but if you load a community ROM (like I have) it puts gesture support like pinch zooming back in. > much customisability (geek factor), G1 is ideal then, root it (easy) then put whichever community build you want on. You then can tweak lots of things like startup, shutdown screens, themes, amount of virtual screens, get a shell directly on the phone, SSH to other devices, use it as a WiFi/BT router etc. > good calendar > system for my awful memory, The Google Calendar syncing is brilliant. Google Calender itself is great and the phone client works very well with it. > decent media playback (ogg would be a plus > but I suppose I could always write a script to conve... The built-in music player plays OGG. The video player is restricted to H.264 because of the built-in hardware decoder but it makes for very nice quality, smooth video at a decent res. > anything else that people think is essential(?) > Bluetooth compatibility with Ubuntu would be us... I've got a Brodit car kit for my G1 and it sync's hands-free Bluetooth with the car stereo and Bluetooth audio streaming. Add CoPilot Live 9 Android for £25 and it's the ultimate car PC. Play videos on the move, audio through the car stereo, play audio while sat-nav directions overlay, phone calls break through the BT audio connection seamlessly. It's an awesome bit of kit. All your contacts are sync'd from your Gmail account so you don't have to edit anything on the phone. > > I think that what complements my needs best in terms of a phone might > be an Android one but ... As I said, others I know have bought them for <£200 > > I'm able to provide additional information as required. To anyone > who's read through this mo... At the risk of annoying iPhone users, to me the G1 is a more capable phone and will give you a lot more freedom. It's great fun to use and the Qwerty keyboard is the absolute killer. I've used the on-screen keyboard and it's no comparison to a real keyboard. HTH. Darren -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubu... -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choosing a new phone
talking about heavy internet usage i recently got a text from tmob saying i had used 80% of monthly usage. I download some podcasts to the g1! 2009/8/5 > Written from my perspective as a G1 Android user.. > > > > Hey everyone, > > > > I have been using a Nokia 3220 since around late 2004. Recently I've > > been doing so over the free Blyk network but as that's now shutting > > down (in 2 and 1/2 weeks) I'm in need of a new phone network. My > > phone's battery dies very quickly (although I just ordered a > > replacement one to maintain some use of the phone). > > > > As I now need to get a new network I figured it would be great to have > > internet access out and about. Of course this means getting a modern > > phone as well but I've been planning on replacing my current phone for > > a *long* time. > > > > Also factor in that I'm a student who's never had a contract before so > > the idea is very daunting to me. Especially because of almost no > > income and mostly loans. I figure that I will have to take a contract > > to get decent rates for texts/minutes and internet. > > > > So next comes two epically difficult tasks: > > 1) Find a network with decent rates on texts, minutes and a reasonable > > "unlimited" plan (500mb is not reasonable). At the same time don't > > lock myself into an 18-24 month contract. > > T-Mobile with the G1 do unlimited data with a fair use policy. I'm a fairly > heavy user and haven't fallen foul of any fair use restrictions yet. > > You will struggle to get a phone without a 12-18 month contract without > paying through the nose. > > > 2) Select a phone that complements the above network. > > I have my G1 on T-Mobile but I know of other that have bought them for > around £190 from eBay unlocked and use them on Orange. Not sure of the data > deals there though. > > > Offering me a decent web browser, > > Android browser is webkit based and works great. No gesture support by > default but if you load a community ROM (like I have) it puts gesture > support like pinch zooming back in. > > > much customisability (geek factor), > > G1 is ideal then, root it (easy) then put whichever community build you > want on. You then can tweak lots of things like startup, shutdown screens, > themes, amount of virtual screens, get a shell directly on the phone, SSH to > other devices, use it as a WiFi/BT router etc. > > > good calendar > > system for my awful memory, > > The Google Calendar syncing is brilliant. Google Calender itself is great > and the phone client works very well with it. > > > decent media playback (ogg would be a plus > > but I suppose I could always write a script to convert to MP3 when > > copying files over), > > The built-in music player plays OGG. The video player is restricted to > H.264 because of the built-in hardware decoder but it makes for very nice > quality, smooth video at a decent res. > > > anything else that people think is essential(?) > > Bluetooth compatibility with Ubuntu would be useful. > > I've got a Brodit car kit for my G1 and it sync's hands-free Bluetooth with > the car stereo and Bluetooth audio streaming. Add CoPilot Live 9 Android for > £25 and it's the ultimate car PC. Play videos on the move, audio through the > car stereo, play audio while sat-nav directions overlay, phone calls break > through the BT audio connection seamlessly. It's an awesome bit of kit. All > your contacts are sync'd from your Gmail account so you don't have to edit > anything on the phone. > > > > > I think that what complements my needs best in terms of a phone might > > be an Android one but I think they cost around £400 so wondering what > > everyone else has/knows of. > > As I said, others I know have bought them for <£200 > > > > > I'm able to provide additional information as required. To anyone > > who's read through this mountain of text and then taken the time to > > reply, thank you :) > > > > Jai > > > > At the risk of annoying iPhone users, to me the G1 is a more capable phone > and will give you a lot more freedom. It's great fun to use and the Qwerty > keyboard is the absolute killer. I've used the on-screen keyboard and it's > no comparison to a real keyboard. > > HTH. > Darren > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ > -- Javad -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choosing a new phone
Written from my perspective as a G1 Android user.. > > Hey everyone, > > I have been using a Nokia 3220 since around late 2004. Recently I've > been doing so over the free Blyk network but as that's now shutting > down (in 2 and 1/2 weeks) I'm in need of a new phone network. My > phone's battery dies very quickly (although I just ordered a > replacement one to maintain some use of the phone). > > As I now need to get a new network I figured it would be great to have > internet access out and about. Of course this means getting a modern > phone as well but I've been planning on replacing my current phone for > a *long* time. > > Also factor in that I'm a student who's never had a contract before so > the idea is very daunting to me. Especially because of almost no > income and mostly loans. I figure that I will have to take a contract > to get decent rates for texts/minutes and internet. > > So next comes two epically difficult tasks: > 1) Find a network with decent rates on texts, minutes and a reasonable > "unlimited" plan (500mb is not reasonable). At the same time don't > lock myself into an 18-24 month contract. T-Mobile with the G1 do unlimited data with a fair use policy. I'm a fairly heavy user and haven't fallen foul of any fair use restrictions yet. You will struggle to get a phone without a 12-18 month contract without paying through the nose. > 2) Select a phone that complements the above network. I have my G1 on T-Mobile but I know of other that have bought them for around £190 from eBay unlocked and use them on Orange. Not sure of the data deals there though. > Offering me a decent web browser, Android browser is webkit based and works great. No gesture support by default but if you load a community ROM (like I have) it puts gesture support like pinch zooming back in. > much customisability (geek factor), G1 is ideal then, root it (easy) then put whichever community build you want on. You then can tweak lots of things like startup, shutdown screens, themes, amount of virtual screens, get a shell directly on the phone, SSH to other devices, use it as a WiFi/BT router etc. > good calendar > system for my awful memory, The Google Calendar syncing is brilliant. Google Calender itself is great and the phone client works very well with it. > decent media playback (ogg would be a plus > but I suppose I could always write a script to convert to MP3 when > copying files over), The built-in music player plays OGG. The video player is restricted to H.264 because of the built-in hardware decoder but it makes for very nice quality, smooth video at a decent res. > anything else that people think is essential(?) > Bluetooth compatibility with Ubuntu would be useful. I've got a Brodit car kit for my G1 and it sync's hands-free Bluetooth with the car stereo and Bluetooth audio streaming. Add CoPilot Live 9 Android for £25 and it's the ultimate car PC. Play videos on the move, audio through the car stereo, play audio while sat-nav directions overlay, phone calls break through the BT audio connection seamlessly. It's an awesome bit of kit. All your contacts are sync'd from your Gmail account so you don't have to edit anything on the phone. > > I think that what complements my needs best in terms of a phone might > be an Android one but I think they cost around £400 so wondering what > everyone else has/knows of. As I said, others I know have bought them for <£200 > > I'm able to provide additional information as required. To anyone > who's read through this mountain of text and then taken the time to > reply, thank you :) > > Jai > At the risk of annoying iPhone users, to me the G1 is a more capable phone and will give you a lot more freedom. It's great fun to use and the Qwerty keyboard is the absolute killer. I've used the on-screen keyboard and it's no comparison to a real keyboard. HTH. Darren -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
