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Originally Posted by waxlight
I just ordered my Verizon HTC Eric today.
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I've been reading through the forums posts, but I very well have missed a few things.
Thanks!
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I think you missed quite a few things. Such as, it is Eris, not Eric.
And that Android is a different OS from WM, such as:
You don't unlock an Android phone, you root it.
No one has published a reliable root for the Eris yet.
And:
Getting your contacts from the Touch Pro to the Eris can be an adventure.
Moving other things, such as pictures, from the Touch Pro to the Eirs could also be interesting.
You may want to revisit those threads.
Believe it or not, Android is a bit more closed to the user in some respects than WM. For instance, the file system and other aspects of the phone are hidden from the user. It is important to remember that, although Linux is called an "open" OS, that means that it is more open and extensible (more "visible") for developers as they write software.
And Android is a proprietary "flavor" of Linux that was developed by/for Google. A bit reminiscent of MS's habit of "embracing and extending" other companies' efforts.
Battery life is not really an issue. It is far better with the Droid OS than with WM, so you don't have to jump through hoops to keep your phone alive for a whole day.
The hottest tip: Fire up the Eris, learn the new OS (and HTC Sense!), spend some time enjoying the ****ens out of your new "environment" for a while before your start sweating over trying to be an uber user.
Enjoy it, for cat's sake!