Why should I drop WinMo for Android?

[BROOKNAM]

wow, gotta thank almost everyone for their insight. i've always used winmo since the i930 on nextel, & i never had a chance 2 really play with an android operated device, but judging by these post it will do everything i pretty much use winmo 6.5 for but better. dont mind parting with it my sero plan is my only hesitation.

[nosmohtac]

Is there a tethering program that works on android while cabled to a laptop USB port?
I have WMWiFiRouter for my TP2, but never use it because of battery life. I would rather keep the battery from draining quickly by using the cable to charge the device.

[p-slim]

Originally Posted by nosmohtac

Is there a tethering program that works on android while cabled to a laptop USB port?
I have WMWiFiRouter for my TP2, but never use it because of battery life. I would rather keep the battery from draining quickly by using the cable to charge the device.

PDA net is in the marketplace and it does just that, free USB tethering. Also if you root your phone you can get free wifi tethering

[ricchini2007]

android is way better trust me

[jacker]

Originally Posted by daveotero

I'm in the same boat here. Looking to jump ship from my Touch Pro to the EVO.

I think the key question is if the voice functions are accessible through a Bluetooth headset. This and the video player thing are my main hangups.

Another question for you Andriod users. How easy will it be to browse my windows/SAMBA network over wifi while I'm at home? Also, is there solid FTP support?

Thanks!

Same . I have a Touch pro with the screen going out. Today it won't even turn on. The screen that is. Anyways , I just hope that android is easy to get accustomed to. I had my first winmo phone with the TP and I want a similar experience but better. Lol , not that I'm demanding or anything.

I hope the store is better then the MS app store. Cuz it is piss poor on Winmo. And I its just as customizable .

[elephant007]

I think this should be moved to General Android Discussion

As far as bluetooth dialing, I don't have a bluetooth headset so I don't know for sure, I believe if the phone does have voice dial (if you don't remove it when you root your phone) it will support bluetooth voice dial... especially with Android 2.1 on a phone

You are able to browse files on a Windows based network, most modern networks will support this, I used Google and found this for you http://www.androlib.com/android.appl...cover-pij.aspx its called aFile. Android can do most of the things that everyone is requesting here, the only problems Android usually runs into is when it's interfacing with a windows based software such as Outlook. There are tools available to sync with Outlook (not talking exchange) BUT it goes through Google first.

A lot of people complain about having to use a Google account, it's like this though, Google was the main supporter of the Open Handset Alliance so that's why they have thing go through them, don't hear much a fuss about iPhone users having to give their info to Apple do you? Or do they? I don't know, I'm not here to get into the politics of the whole thing... I do know one thing though, for those of you hesitant to jump off the sinking rubber life raft you call WinMo and land on a more stable and useful platform, you really don't know the goodness you're missing.

[gTen]

Originally Posted by elephant007

I think this should be moved to General Android Discussion

The original topic of this thread is why the user asking wy they should take the EVO over the HD2..then it got changed into a general discussion on android...overall it still belongs here...

A lot of people complain about having to use a Google account, it's like this though, Google was the main supporter of the Open Handset Alliance so that's why they have thing go through them, don't hear much a fuss about iPhone users having to give their info to Apple do you? Or do they? I don't know, I'm not here to get into the politics of the whole thing... I do know one thing though, for those of you hesitant to jump off the sinking rubber life raft you call WinMo and land on a more stable and useful platform, you really don't know the goodness you're missing.

If its not google you end up sharing your info with Palm or with Applie or with M$...I mean people make their own info available publicly in facebook and twitter...and your not forced to get a google account...but a lot of the features just require it.

[elephant007]

oh, I didn't realize that because of it's current title, I think it would be better served in general discussion though, just my opinion though

either way it's a good discussion and you're right though about giving out information... people give more personal information on FaceSpace, MyBook, Twilog and Blogitter

[Carla]

Moved to General Android Discussion so you can get a few more opinions from everyone

[kabuk1]

I have some questions about the 'big switch' too... I'm trading one of my TP2s for a friend's Hero tomorrow so I can learn about Android. I'm really comfortable with WinMo, and I'm considering getting an Evo when they come out but I know precisely ZIP about Android, hence this trade. There are some things I'm curious about with Android, mainly its hackability. As an open source platform, I don't anticipate having much trouble getting it to do what I want it to do, but I still have some questions.

Are there dialer skins available for android?

Do you have to get all your apps from the marketplace or are there 'free-range' apps out there like with WinMo?

Is it as customizable as WinMo?

Just how much of a learning curve is there?

Aaargh I'm edgy about this, I guess I'll find out tomorrow...