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Gervy 11-12-2009 11:10 AM

Recommended APPS
 
New Android user here (HTC Droid Eris).
What are some recommended apps a Winmo convert would need?
(Not looking to hack, cook a ROM, or root.... yet).


Specifically:

a) a good media player (that has plenty of codecs to play all types of vids)
- flash support? (For Flash videos)

b) a good file explorer (I've used a few crappy ones so far)

c) a good task manger (though I hear that's unnecessary)

d) A better image browser (in my winmo ays, I used the Resco suite religiously)




Gervy

obelisk79 11-12-2009 01:47 PM

Re: Recommended APPS
 
a. Meridian - the best up and coming player I've tried
b. ASTRO - tried a bunch, and this one is feature rich, play around to get the hang of it
c. Not necessary at all but if you need the peace of mind try TaskPanel
d. I'm content with the default viewer but try PhotoViewer or Picture Viewer both are free in the app store. I'm sure there are more to try.

Gervy 11-12-2009 03:14 PM

Re: Recommended APPS
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by obelisk79 (Post 1322597)
a. Meridian - the best up and coming player I've tried
b. ASTRO - tried a bunch, and this one is feature rich, play around to get the hang of it
c. Not necessary at all but if you need the peace of mind try TaskPanel
d. I'm content with the default viewer but try PhotoViewer or Picture Viewer both are free in the app store. I'm sure there are more to try.

Thanks... this is a good start.
So many apps to choose from... if only Resco would release apps for Android. :)

Gervy 11-12-2009 03:25 PM

Re: Recommended APPS
 
Hmmm..... first fault. Meridian won't scale down videos too large in resolution.
Erggg....

quarky42 11-12-2009 11:46 PM

Re: Recommended APPS
 
Are there any "screen lock" programs that can be used to lock the screen during a call. Something that is simply to bypass (a two location press combo to unlock the screen)?

My friend has the Samsung Moment Android phone and she keeps hanging up on people with her face while she is on the phone.

Gervy 11-13-2009 12:56 PM

Re: Recommended APPS
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by quarky42 (Post 1324509)
Are there any "screen lock" programs that can be used to lock the screen during a call. Something that is simply to bypass (a two location press combo to unlock the screen)?

My friend has the Samsung Moment Android phone and she keeps hanging up on people with her face while she is on the phone.



So glad the Eris has the proximity sensor to handle that.

quarky42 11-13-2009 01:07 PM

Re: Recommended APPS
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Gervy (Post 1325797)
So glad the Eris has the proximity sensor to handle that.

Supposedly my friend's Samsung Moment is supposed to have a proximity sensor, but it isn't working. Her screen stays on when she is on the phone and she hangs up on people all the time with her face. (she tried putting her Home screen on when she is on the phone but then her home screen gets all screwed up by her face... she's not hitting the end hardware button...it's the screen hangup)

Gervy 11-13-2009 01:14 PM

Re: Recommended APPS
 
Anyone know of a site for non-Market apps?

obelisk79 11-17-2009 01:01 PM

Re: Recommended APPS
 
I'm not aware of any sites that aggregate non-market apps. Android doesn't suffer from the bizarre app approval rules/process that apple practices.

clockcycle 11-18-2009 04:37 PM

Re: Recommended APPS
 
What you guys running for FaceBook, Twitter?


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