Comments on: Day 3: Android Basics on Verizon’s Droid http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/30/day-3-android-basics-on-verizons-droid/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:50:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Brian http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/30/day-3-android-basics-on-verizons-droid/comment-page-1/#comment-49900 Brian Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:22:55 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=24376#comment-49900 I just got the Droid and have been playing around with it... Is it possible to have 3 different backgrounds for the pages you can scroll through? Also when I try to set a pic to wallpaper I crop the photo then I don't know where I can size it so that I can see what I want in my screen. The phone seems to automatically blow up the picture, I'm probably just overlooking something. Thanks for the time, and help is appreciated. I just got the Droid and have been playing around with it… Is it possible to have 3 different backgrounds for the pages you can scroll through? Also when I try to set a pic to wallpaper I crop the photo then I don’t know where I can size it so that I can see what I want in my screen. The phone seems to automatically blow up the picture, I’m probably just overlooking something. Thanks for the time, and help is appreciated.

]]> By: Bryan Sherman http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/30/day-3-android-basics-on-verizons-droid/comment-page-1/#comment-49476 Bryan Sherman Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:52:26 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=24376#comment-49476 @talia Yes. @talia
Yes.

]]> By: talia http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/30/day-3-android-basics-on-verizons-droid/comment-page-1/#comment-49472 talia Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:52:10 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=24376#comment-49472 so is the facebook app already installed in the droid????? so is the facebook app already installed in the droid?????

]]> By: Fuchikoma.X http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/30/day-3-android-basics-on-verizons-droid/comment-page-1/#comment-47569 Fuchikoma.X Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:29 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=24376#comment-47569 Does it Tether or does "V" make you pay for that separately? what is the CAP if any on the data line? is there an equalizer for the "muzuk"? Does it Tether or does “V” make you pay for that separately?

what is the CAP if any on the data line?

is there an equalizer for the “muzuk”?

]]> By: Shari http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/30/day-3-android-basics-on-verizons-droid/comment-page-1/#comment-47554 Shari Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:41:37 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=24376#comment-47554 Thanks for the great reviews. I am considering switching from a windows mobile device, to the Andriod. I use my device for a combination of work and personal and am highly dependent upon syncing contacts, calendar and notes from Outlook. I read on another site that there is no notepad. Can you confirm? Also, how does the OS work perform overall with Outlook? Thanks! Thanks for the great reviews. I am considering switching from a windows mobile device, to the Andriod. I use my device for a combination of work and personal and am highly dependent upon syncing contacts, calendar and notes from Outlook. I read on another site that there is no notepad. Can you confirm?

Also, how does the OS work perform overall with Outlook?

Thanks!

]]> By: Karen http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/30/day-3-android-basics-on-verizons-droid/comment-page-1/#comment-47551 Karen Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:32:05 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=24376#comment-47551 I don't see a task list on the apps page. Is the task list as nice as the iphone? I like to be able to make a few different task lists-such as work, groceries, phone calls, to do. I like that they are so easy to see on the iPhone. I have been holding off on the iPhone until the Droid comes out but any info you can give me about the task list would be great. Thanks. I don’t see a task list on the apps page. Is the task list as nice as the iphone? I like to be able to make a few different task lists-such as work, groceries, phone calls, to do. I like that they are so easy to see on the iPhone. I have been holding off on the iPhone until the Droid comes out but any info you can give me about the task list would be great. Thanks.

]]> By: Bryan Sherman http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/30/day-3-android-basics-on-verizons-droid/comment-page-1/#comment-47545 Bryan Sherman Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:24:43 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=24376#comment-47545 I followed the instructions on this post: http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/10/31/how-to-capture-the-screen-of-an-android-device/ Not as easy as iPhone/iPod Touch... I followed the instructions on this post: http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/10/31/how-to-capture-the-screen-of-an-android-device/

Not as easy as iPhone/iPod Touch…

]]> By: Carol http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/30/day-3-android-basics-on-verizons-droid/comment-page-1/#comment-47544 Carol Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:17:06 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=24376#comment-47544 Thanks for your review of the Droid. Question... Is there an FM/AM radio tuner on the Droid? Also, do you find that making a call is easy... finding someone in your long contact list with minimal effort (for those that dial and drive...you know most of us do.) I am excited to have the Droid on the Verizon network. I don't really want to move to ATT for the iphone, and the Droid seems to be very different, yet compete well. Thanks for your review of the Droid. Question… Is there an FM/AM radio tuner on the Droid? Also, do you find that making a call is easy… finding someone in your long contact list with minimal effort (for those that dial and drive…you know most of us do.) I am excited to have the Droid on the Verizon network. I don’t really want to move to ATT for the iphone, and the Droid seems to be very different, yet compete well.

]]> By: Bill http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/30/day-3-android-basics-on-verizons-droid/comment-page-1/#comment-47502 Bill Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:49:43 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=24376#comment-47502 Thanks for the great post. I'm in love with this smartphone and plan on having one in hand this week. Cant wait. How did you put the screen shots in this post? Thanks again Thanks for the great post. I’m in love with this smartphone and plan on having one in hand this week. Cant wait.
How did you put the screen shots in this post?
Thanks again

]]> By: Bryan Sherman http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/30/day-3-android-basics-on-verizons-droid/comment-page-1/#comment-47474 Bryan Sherman Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:56:00 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=24376#comment-47474 @Mr. Coleman I did not change any wallpaper, so those are the icons and wallpaper out of the box for the Droid. I assume the wallpaper is droid-specific, but everything else should be your basic Eclair. @Mr. Coleman
I did not change any wallpaper, so those are the icons and wallpaper out of the box for the Droid. I assume the wallpaper is droid-specific, but everything else should be your basic Eclair.

]]> By: Jorin http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/30/day-3-android-basics-on-verizons-droid/comment-page-1/#comment-47473 Jorin Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:45:37 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=24376#comment-47473 Kraftwerk! nice! Kraftwerk! nice!

]]> By: Mr. Coleman http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/30/day-3-android-basics-on-verizons-droid/comment-page-1/#comment-47466 Mr. Coleman Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:34:08 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=24376#comment-47466 I have to know...what skin were you using for desktop/icons, etc.? I have to know…what skin were you using for desktop/icons, etc.?

]]> By: Bryan Sherman http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/30/day-3-android-basics-on-verizons-droid/comment-page-1/#comment-47453 Bryan Sherman Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:27:51 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=24376#comment-47453 @Yaor You are SO right. I do not know how I missed it. It has a different icon, but still, it was right there in the widget list. Thanks! @Yaor
You are SO right. I do not know how I missed it. It has a different icon, but still, it was right there in the widget list. Thanks!

]]> By: Yaor http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/30/day-3-android-basics-on-verizons-droid/comment-page-1/#comment-47451 Yaor Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:09:10 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=24376#comment-47451 Great post! But just one little reminder: Android 1.6 also has that Power Control wiget. Great post!
But just one little reminder:
Android 1.6 also has that Power Control wiget.

]]> By: Bryan Sherman http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/30/day-3-android-basics-on-verizons-droid/comment-page-1/#comment-47433 Bryan Sherman Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:08:44 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=24376#comment-47433 @Shkermaker Thanks for the info! I haven't had a chance to see an Android phone with the Sense UI, so I did not know they had that. I think most devices are evolutionary. For example, Facebook Sync was first done by the Pre, I think. I am a big HTC fan, and would love to play with a phone with the Sense UI. @Shkermaker
Thanks for the info! I haven’t had a chance to see an Android phone with the Sense UI, so I did not know they had that.

I think most devices are evolutionary. For example, Facebook Sync was first done by the Pre, I think. I am a big HTC fan, and would love to play with a phone with the Sense UI.

]]> By: Lowtech http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/30/day-3-android-basics-on-verizons-droid/comment-page-1/#comment-47430 Lowtech Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:21:46 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=24376#comment-47430 I think this review covers the basic Android features - not the newer version: "Most of my posts so far have focused on what’s new, I want to take some time in this post to give you a brief overview of some core Android features and concepts..." - Very useful for those of us who are considering the Droid as our next phone, but have no Android experience at all! I think this review covers the basic Android features – not the newer version: “Most of my posts so far have focused on what’s new, I want to take some time in this post to give you a brief overview of some core Android features and concepts…” – Very useful for those of us who are considering the Droid as our next phone, but have no Android experience at all!

]]> By: Shkermaker http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/30/day-3-android-basics-on-verizons-droid/comment-page-1/#comment-47428 Shkermaker Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:45:24 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=24376#comment-47428 I like how this device seems revolutionary....when in reality most of the features have been on the Hero for about 3-4 months now. I know that the Droid has a much better hardware spec vs the Hero, but things like Facebook contact sync, Twitter app/sync exchange support, GPS/Bluethooth switches etc built in are old news. Android 2.0 just seems to be catching up with the Sense UI. Not trying to detract from your review, just pointing out that it took a big mainstream manufacturer like Moto to bring Android into the mainstream. I just hope the reliability and negative press that have dogged them for years doesn't deter potential customers. Nevertheless, I cannot wait to see which network releases it in the UK (please not O2, please not O2...) I like how this device seems revolutionary….when in reality most of the features have been on the Hero for about 3-4 months now. I know that the Droid has a much better hardware spec vs the Hero, but things like Facebook contact sync, Twitter app/sync exchange support, GPS/Bluethooth switches etc built in are old news. Android 2.0 just seems to be catching up with the Sense UI. Not trying to detract from your review, just pointing out that it took a big mainstream manufacturer like Moto to bring Android into the mainstream. I just hope the reliability and negative press that have dogged them for years doesn’t deter potential customers.

Nevertheless, I cannot wait to see which network releases it in the UK (please not O2, please not O2…)

]]> By: Justin http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/30/day-3-android-basics-on-verizons-droid/comment-page-1/#comment-47422 Justin Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:05:10 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=24376#comment-47422 Thanks for keeping us up to date on the Droid. I appreciate the small, important little aspects of the OS that other sites seem to neglect, like explaining what each screenshot goodie actually *is* instead of a brief caption. I have followed your site since, jeez... 1998, and I hope you keep up the great work. You answered a couple of questions here that made me decide I am going to pick up a couple on Friday. Thanks for keeping us up to date on the Droid. I appreciate the small, important little aspects of the OS that other sites seem to neglect, like explaining what each screenshot goodie actually *is* instead of a brief caption. I have followed your site since, jeez… 1998, and I hope you keep up the great work. You answered a couple of questions here that made me decide I am going to pick up a couple on Friday.

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