Guest frenzyy Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 maybe it was a marketing scheme, maybe it doesnt have any gorilla glass but would dell do that? it was a joke im thinking more and more to buy this, but as a phone too, how bad is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest streak dan Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Anyone want to replicate the gorilla glass video engadget put up? haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest frenzyy Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 there are 2 more on youtube techradar and 1 in the last 24H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rovex Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Got my Streak now after O2 messed up. Loving it! Got Swipe installed and working, although its true none of the launchers really work properly yet. Build quality is very good and it seems smooth. Some lag is a few places, but i blame Android 1.6 for that. I can see no reason it would bench so much lower than the Desire in Linpack other than the Android build. Should be fine with 2.1 and later 2.2. Haven't really looked that closely but can we wired tether with the streak via USB? I cant see an option to do so yet. Is it a limitation of 1.6? It gets a lot of attention wherever i go, and when i explain the size advantages over the iPad people seem to understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kupo Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 im thinking more and more to buy this, but as a phone too, how bad is it? It's fine as a phone. The size isn't really an issue - it's just like you'd get used to a different sized phone. It's not too heavy to hold up for long calls (well, I did 30 minutes) and everything else is just. Well. Normal. You do kind of have to make sure it's pressed against your ear to make sure the proximity sensor locks the screen, but I've never had a phone with a proximity sensor before. Maybe that's just normal too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest frenzyy Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Even if i dont like it i dont imagine it will be too hard to sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rovex Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Just in case anyone is unsure of the size here it is next to an HD2. Its..mighty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest frenzyy Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 the screen is the size of the htc, impressive now im waiting for it to appear in the us for 500$ unlocked and pull the trigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HustlinDaily Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Are you able to fit this phone in your pocket? How does it feel next to your face when you are talking on it? Does it take you back to the 80s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash_786 Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Are you able to fit this phone in your pocket? How does it feel next to your face when you are talking on it? Does it take you back to the 80s? Doesn't fit too easy in the pocket and It feels very comfortable next to your face (surprisingly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest courtlandre Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Paul, Any eta of when we might see a 2.x custom rom? Are you the only rom chef here or are there others lurking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest frenzyy Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 (edited) People Please one last question: Can i use the streak in portrait mode only or will it make me go into landscape, without any additional apps , straight out of the box? Edited June 11, 2010 by frenzyy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dan13l Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 I'm still on the fence regarding the Streak, but nipped back into the O2 store on my way home to do another "pocket test". Last time I had baggy shorts on with huge pockets, this time some smarter, tighter jeans (dress down Friday). I don't think the Streak was any worse than my Nexus One in my pockets. Taller yes, but also thinner. Not sure if the carrying pouch adds any bulk. I could certainly live with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest frenzyy Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 please i need an answer Can i use the streak in portrait mode only or will it make me go into landscape, without any additional apps , straight out of the box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest clickspace Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 please i need an answer Can i use the streak in portrait mode only or will it make me go into landscape, without any additional apps , straight out of the box? The homescreen is locked to landscape and there appears to be no way to change that, yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rovex Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 please i need an answer Can i use the streak in portrait mode only or will it make me go into landscape, without any additional apps , straight out of the box? You keep asking this and ive PMed you about it. The home screen is locked, it is landscape only, other parts of the interface (the browser, gmail, etc) will rotate if they allow it. Its the same as any other android except the home screen is landscape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maskaler Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I just pjcked mine up an hour ago. It's big but it's lovely to use so far. Been on it an hour and feel that I've barely scratched the surface. Expect plenty of Androidy questions now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest frenzyy Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Its not a phone by far. Its stupid too buy it as a main device It doesnt suite my needs as i thought it would Ill wait for the Acer Stream same specs only smaller and smarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest griff_dai Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Its not a phone by far. Its stupid too buy it as a main device It doesnt suite my needs as i thought it would Ill wait for the Acer Stream same specs only smaller and smarter. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, now close the door on your way out :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rovex Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Its not sold as a phone, its sold as a tablet. That it does well. It can be used a phone if need be, unlike other tablets out there. If a phone is what you wanted you were looking in the wrong place. I wouldnt have an Acer, they all seem to fall apart. The HTC Desire seems more fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest courtlandre Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Its not a phone by far. Its stupid too buy it as a main device It doesnt suite my needs as i thought it would Ill wait for the Acer Stream same specs only smaller and smarter. Your argument would be much stronger with proper grammar and spelling. But yes, its a big device, that's why most everyone here bought one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maskaler Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Your argument would be much stronger with proper grammar and spelling. But yes, its a big device, that's why most everyone here bought one. Indeed - I used my iPhone as many things but the phone was rarely one of them. This does those things but faster and bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest griff_dai Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Indeed - I used my iPhone as many things but the phone was rarely one of them. This does those things but faster and bigger. That Acer Stream has one fugly UI!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest streak dan Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Ditto, I got this coming from an iPhone because it was large and i don't really use the phone feature too much, Although i must admit i did feel a bit of a plonker when i tested out a phone call holding it to my ear....but oh well i still love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest griff_dai Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I am surprised that O2 have given this such a soft launch (Zero TV advertising) and I'm wondering if they are waiting to get the 2.2 update out before pushing it as the true ipad contender in the run up to the end of year Christmas rush. Other than that I cannot understand why Dell would give them exclusivity and then get no media advertising and very little POS positioning.... Anyway, back on topic...... I'm getting one as I think it has the greatest potential out of any currently available or announced Android phones. I got a feeling that the Dell Streak is developing a cult culture and that is set to get bigger when the phone launch's in the states in a few weeks... Dai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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