On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 12:54 PM, Joshua A. Andler <scislac@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have a G1 and absolutely love it. The physical keyboard is a little
> smaller than I would like, but it's not nearly as bad as some I've used.
>
> I did also root my phone so it can now do pretty much anything I throw
> at it. The primary benefits to rooting it are being able to do whatever
> you want with your hardware ;), a fun little project for a couple hours
> while rooting it, wireless tethering, and being able to use a bunch of
> the "for root users" apps on the marketplace (low level backup stuff for
> your phone, task manager, and other great utilities).
>
> Even w/o rooting, the most useful apps I've found and use are: a
> terminal (pretty capable), a telnet client, irc client, ftp/sftp client,
> an IM client with support for all major IM protocols, VNC (definitely a
> bit slow, but still usable if you're patient), and every type of
> distraction imaginable... skymap, a metal detector app, a tuning app for
> instruments (incredibly accurate), games, etc.
>
> So perhaps I actually just explained how it's really good at wasting
> time. :D
>
> Either way, if you have any Qs about the G1 hardware, software, or
> experience let me know.


Yes, the touch screen is really good.  On a G2 from Ebay (China) unlocked
(which works with TMobile dataplan sims) [$140.00) you don't have all the
added TMobile stuff and better screen art/design, and there IS NO KEYBOARD.
I haven't seen the G2 from TMobile yet.


>
>
> Cheers,
> Josh
>
> On Sun, 2009-07-05 at 08:09 -0400, kitepilot@kitepilot.com wrote:
> > So my Treo 650 died.
> > Good.
> > I hated the $%#!@ thing and I will most likely not buy another Treo
> (unless
> > it runs Linux).
> > Treo I could, Ericsson NOT!
> >
> > Anyway...
> > With all the new phone capabilities, I was waiting for my "dream phone"
> to
> > materialize (Neo FreeRunner from openmoko.com) to ditch the Treo, but it
> > seems that it won't happen...   :(
> >
> > So now I am on a crunch and I need help to find a phone...
> > My simple "specifications" are:
> > I want a phone that I can attach a real keyboard to and open up an SSH
> > session using either WiFi or the the cellular network.
> >
> > In short, I want a "Laptop in my pocket"
> >
> > AND!
> > (Important AND)
> > I will not buy a Micro$haft phone!
> > (In fact I will not buy ANYTHING Micro$haft unless it is a
> LEAST-AND-URGENT
> > resource)
> >
> > Finally, I am stuck at the moment with AT&T, but I would like something
> that
> > I can plug anywhere.
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > Considering the Iphone, at least it is Apple...   :)
> > Thanks!
> > ET
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