Just got an Optimus One

Yes I do, especially the Windows (or MS / traditional) vs Google philosophy, but this subject is hijacking Shayd's thread, and that is rude. So, if you would like to discuss it further, start a new thread, and I am sure quite a number of the MyBB heavies would like to weigh in on the issue. It should be an interesting debate.
 
I don't really have much else to say about the Optimus. It's battery life is what I expected(1-2 days), the OS is a dream, the screen is nice and sensitive and I haven't noticed any significant slowdowns. If anybody wants to ask questions please feel free to do so.
 
enigma243 said:
As long as you uninstall that task killer. Have you yet? :twisted:
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There's nothing wrong with having a task killer. It is handy sometimes, the odd crappy app can cause issues in the background. Just as long as you don't carelessly kill every running task. Why ATK even has a "kill all tasks" button is beyond me, imagine bringing up the Windows task manager and just killing everything that isn't part of Windows. You've just killed apps that you might actually want or need running.
Samsung has built in a nice simple task manger in the Galaxy S phones on the newer firmwares. Nice and simple, only kills full applications without affecting background processes (Android separates apps and background "services").
I wouldn't say it's important to have one though.

You can see background services in Application Settings. You can also add a shortcut to this on a homescreen. Hold finger on homescren -> Shortcuts -> Settings -> Running services.
 
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Wow lots of information here, albeit some not specifically about Optimus One, but useful information nonetheless.
I hope you Enjoy your new phone Shayd.
 
Been screwing around with Apps quite a bit, amazing how much more functionality a phone can have with apps installed. Anybody know if we are ever going to get paid apps here. I want to use whatsapp instead of sms's but it expires after a year and you will need to purchase another year for $1.99. If I use it for a year and then it expires I will throw a hissy fit to rival Paris hilton.
 
Instead of Whatapp why not install an IM client like Ebuddy? Then you can use Windows Live or whatever IM system you like.
For paid apps you can go to slideme.org although it's no substitute for Google's Market.
 
Video recording seems fine.. it's not HD but I dont find it choppy. Remember that this is a mid range phone so the camera is only a 3 megapixel.
 
Just installed whatsapp, wow this is one very sexy program. Download and setup done in less than 5 min and it autofound all my buddies who are using it. Amazing app.

PS. Still in love with the phone.
 
Giving whats app a try, I got Swype installed on my Optimus one, its really amazing.

The only glitch ive noticed so far is the Gmail app is unable to open attachments. it just keeps saying fetching attachment but does nothing :-(

anyone have the same issue.
 
Got a hold of a SlideIT APK. Wow Swype/SlideIT is amazingly quick, I have big fingers and this speeds up my typing ten fold.

I am forced to pirate at this point but the moment the Paid App store is in SA I will pay for it.
 
Quick question for anyone who bought the Optimus One: what colour is your phone? I know that the Optimus One is available in five colours, but Vodacom usually only gets the standard black for everything other than Blackberry. A friend of mine of is thinking of upgrading, but she thinks the standard black model looks too much like a "guy's phone".
 
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