Gadget Show Tests Storm, iPhone, Touch HD & Android G1

omipalone · 23-12-2008, 16:02

Who wins the best on testing . . . .

Click Link To Watch Tests

Thought this might help anyone thinking of buying one of these in the New Year.

legends wear 7 · 23-12-2008, 16:34

any show that can only ge itself aired on channel 5 aint really worth listening too

prking · 23-12-2008, 17:59

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Originally Posted by legends wear 7

any show that can only ge itself aired on channel 5 aint really worth listening too

Eh? Do you honestly think That's the way TV works. Additionally, one normally watches TV not listens.

bowie · 23-12-2008, 18:34

lol !

mikey86uk · 23-12-2008, 18:39

im getting the Touch HD

omipalone · 23-12-2008, 18:52

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Originally Posted by mikey86uk

im getting the Touch HD

I've got one

Love it - I did play with the iPhone but although I loved the touch screen it didn't do most of what I wanted straight out of the box

TheSoulBrother · 23-12-2008, 21:04

lol @ being able to type faster with a stylus. Jeez.

omipalone · 23-12-2008, 21:14

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Originally Posted by TheSoulBrother

lol @ being able to type faster with a stylus. Jeez.

As oft said "Opinions are like arseholes - everyone's got one"

vesey · 23-12-2008, 21:23

I think the gadget show is pretty good, well Suzi Perry is well worth watching anyway

Bang Bang Boom · 23-12-2008, 21:52

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Originally Posted by vesey

I think the gadget show is pretty good, well Suzi Perry is well worth watching anyway

I love the gadget show. Those comps are fantastic

shackfan · 23-12-2008, 22:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by legends wear 7

any show that can only ge itself aired on channel 5 aint really worth listening too

So you only choose which channels to watch and not which programmes?

Jesus, there is one born every minute

S-T-E-V-E · 23-12-2008, 22:28

Typing on the iPhone with 1 finger... geez my nan could have typed it quicker using 2 hands

cribology · 23-12-2008, 22:33

Not very good tests, only the text input test revealed anything. All four phones should have gone through all tests. The battery life test was useless as different applications on different phones use different levels of power.

legends wear 7 · 23-12-2008, 22:45

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Originally Posted by shackfan

So you only choose which channels to watch and not which programmes?

Jesus, there is one born every minute

not generally but most of what's on 5 is utter garbage, if a show is any good it won't be on 5 as long as the gadget show has been, as one of the bigger channels will come with a wad of cash for the show.

and having now watched the feature out of curiosity from this thread i concur with others, utterly flawed reviews of all the phones.

omipalone · 23-12-2008, 22:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by legends wear 7

not generally but most of what's on 5 is utter garbage, if a show is any good it won't be on 5 as long as the gadget show has been, as one of the bigger channels will come with a wad of cash for the show.

and having now watched the feature out of curiosity from this thread i concur with others, utterly flawed reviews of all the phones.

Is it flawed because the review did not concur with your view or was it flawed by the tests?

*btw - I thought the tests were a bit crap as there are many other flaws on all platforms that could have been demonstrated*

legends wear 7 · 23-12-2008, 22:53

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Originally Posted by omipalone

Is it flawed because the review did not concur with your view or was it flawed by the tests?

*btw - I thought the tests were a bit crap as there are many other flaws on all platforms that could have been demonstrated*

completely flawed as the tests were horrible crude and down to the personal performance of the user rather than the handsets themselves.

not to mention factually incorrect, where have RIM ever said the storm is a non business handset

and while i would agree the touch screen on the storm takes a little used to, i have one as my business phone and field a good 100 emails a day on it no problem whatsoever.

MrKev · 24-12-2008, 00:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by legends wear 7

not generally but most of what's on 5 is utter garbage, if a show is any good it won't be on 5 as long as the gadget show has been, as one of the bigger channels will come with a wad of cash for the show.

You do realise that Five are owned by RTL, one of if not the largest media production companies in Europe? The same five that has the ability to throw huge 'wads' of money to actually take popular shows from the BBC and ITV.

Quote:

not to mention factually incorrect, where have RIM ever said the storm is a non business handset

I take it you've missed all of the sales media where they almost solely focus on it's multimedia and social interaction abilities. For example:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0hH5P8PEK4E&NR=1
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=MzR2YaE44Sk

Mark39London · 24-12-2008, 08:49

I've got a Touch HD and love it. It replaced my N95, which was also good, but after 18 months use was starting to fail.

TheSoulBrother · 24-12-2008, 10:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by omipalone

As oft said "Opinions are like arseholes - everyone's got one"

True, but I think most people who have experience of all of the phones on show would agree that 1) the Touch HD has demonstrably the worst on screen keyboard by a country mile and 2) stylus entry is painfully slow on *any* device.

Ricardodaforce · 24-12-2008, 10:15

No such phone as the Android G1 is there.

Bang Bang Boom · 24-12-2008, 15:11

Android is the operating system

kyussmondo · 24-12-2008, 18:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrKev

You do realise that Five are owned by RTL, one of if not the largest media production companies in Europe? The same five that has the ability to throw huge 'wads' of money to actually take popular shows from the BBC and ITV.

This is true, but the fact is a lot more people watch ITV, BBC and Channel 4 so it doesn't matter how much money Five has. I don't know what it is, whether it is not as creative or whether the general public perception of Five is it a poor quality channel, it didn't get off to a great start so will never probably shift that negative image.

I didn't think it was too bad. Definitely better than something Click could do, which is probably why BBC air it at stupid o'clock.

MrKev · 24-12-2008, 18:43

The implication was that if the show was any good then bigger stations with more money would pick it up. I was pointing out the flaw in that argument.

legends wear 7 · 24-12-2008, 21:59

and another thing, did they not suggest the HTC HD was exclusive to Orange.

seems it aint

http://www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk/...443/p3185.aspx

Mark in Essex · 25-12-2008, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSoulBrother

lol @ being able to type faster with a stylus. Jeez.

I know - you can type faster with a stylus - I've got one on my HTC (have not got the HD yet, but want one).

I must admit they could have done more tests though, but for my needs the HD blows everything else away (for what I want it to do anyway, but other people would be better off if with the iPhone they like music on their mobile).

I'm getting mine on O2 when my contract is up in a few weeks (can get them on O2 at the mo for free on a £35/month with unlimited internet, 600 mins and 1,000 texts).

23-12-2008, 16:02	#1
omipalone Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 11,587	Gadget Show Tests Storm, iPhone, Touch HD & Android G1 Who wins the best on testing . . . . Click Link To Watch Tests Thought this might help anyone thinking of buying one of these in the New Year.

23-12-2008, 16:34	#2
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	any show that can only ge itself aired on channel 5 aint really worth listening too

23-12-2008, 17:59	#3
prking Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 9,167	Quote: Originally Posted by legends wear 7 any show that can only ge itself aired on channel 5 aint really worth listening too Eh? Do you honestly think That's the way TV works. Additionally, one normally watches TV not listens.

23-12-2008, 18:34	#4
bowie Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10	lol !

23-12-2008, 18:39	#5
mikey86uk Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Posts: 5,525	im getting the Touch HD

23-12-2008, 18:52	#6
omipalone Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 11,587	Quote: Originally Posted by mikey86uk im getting the Touch HD I've got one Love it - I did play with the iPhone but although I loved the touch screen it didn't do most of what I wanted straight out of the box

23-12-2008, 21:04	#7
TheSoulBrother Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,940	lol @ being able to type faster with a stylus. Jeez.

23-12-2008, 21:14	#8
omipalone Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 11,587	Quote: Originally Posted by TheSoulBrother lol @ being able to type faster with a stylus. Jeez. As oft said "Opinions are like arseholes - everyone's got one"

23-12-2008, 21:23	#9
vesey Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kent Posts: 371	I think the gadget show is pretty good, well Suzi Perry is well worth watching anyway

23-12-2008, 21:52	#10
Bang Bang Boom Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blackpool Posts: 884	Quote: Originally Posted by vesey I think the gadget show is pretty good, well Suzi Perry is well worth watching anyway I love the gadget show. Those comps are fantastic

23-12-2008, 22:23	#11
shackfan Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12,979	Quote: Originally Posted by legends wear 7 any show that can only ge itself aired on channel 5 aint really worth listening too So you only choose which channels to watch and not which programmes? Jesus, there is one born every minute

23-12-2008, 22:28	#12
S-T-E-V-E Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 844	Typing on the iPhone with 1 finger... geez my nan could have typed it quicker using 2 hands

23-12-2008, 22:33	#13
cribology Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,950	Not very good tests, only the text input test revealed anything. All four phones should have gone through all tests. The battery life test was useless as different applications on different phones use different levels of power.

23-12-2008, 22:45	#14
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	Quote: Originally Posted by shackfan So you only choose which channels to watch and not which programmes? Jesus, there is one born every minute not generally but most of what's on 5 is utter garbage, if a show is any good it won't be on 5 as long as the gadget show has been, as one of the bigger channels will come with a wad of cash for the show. and having now watched the feature out of curiosity from this thread i concur with others, utterly flawed reviews of all the phones.

23-12-2008, 22:50	#15
omipalone Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 11,587	Quote: Originally Posted by legends wear 7 not generally but most of what's on 5 is utter garbage, if a show is any good it won't be on 5 as long as the gadget show has been, as one of the bigger channels will come with a wad of cash for the show. and having now watched the feature out of curiosity from this thread i concur with others, utterly flawed reviews of all the phones. Is it flawed because the review did not concur with your view or was it flawed by the tests? btw - I thought the tests were a bit crap as there are many other flaws on all platforms that could have been demonstrated

23-12-2008, 22:53	#16
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	Quote: Originally Posted by omipalone Is it flawed because the review did not concur with your view or was it flawed by the tests? btw - I thought the tests were a bit crap as there are many other flaws on all platforms that could have been demonstrated completely flawed as the tests were horrible crude and down to the personal performance of the user rather than the handsets themselves. not to mention factually incorrect, where have RIM ever said the storm is a non business handset and while i would agree the touch screen on the storm takes a little used to, i have one as my business phone and field a good 100 emails a day on it no problem whatsoever.

24-12-2008, 00:24	#17
MrKev Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Durham Posts: 1,636	Quote: Originally Posted by legends wear 7 not generally but most of what's on 5 is utter garbage, if a show is any good it won't be on 5 as long as the gadget show has been, as one of the bigger channels will come with a wad of cash for the show. You do realise that Five are owned by RTL, one of if not the largest media production companies in Europe? The same five that has the ability to throw huge 'wads' of money to actually take popular shows from the BBC and ITV. Quote: not to mention factually incorrect, where have RIM ever said the storm is a non business handset I take it you've missed all of the sales media where they almost solely focus on it's multimedia and social interaction abilities. For example: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0hH5P8PEK4E&NR=1 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=MzR2YaE44Sk

24-12-2008, 08:49	#18
Mark39London Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Posts: 3,861	I've got a Touch HD and love it. It replaced my N95, which was also good, but after 18 months use was starting to fail.

24-12-2008, 10:13	#19
TheSoulBrother Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,940	Quote: Originally Posted by omipalone As oft said "Opinions are like arseholes - everyone's got one" True, but I think most people who have experience of all of the phones on show would agree that 1) the Touch HD has demonstrably the worst on screen keyboard by a country mile and 2) stylus entry is painfully slow on any device.

24-12-2008, 10:15	#20
Ricardodaforce Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alacant Posts: 7,773	No such phone as the Android G1 is there.

24-12-2008, 15:11	#21
Bang Bang Boom Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blackpool Posts: 884	Android is the operating system

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24-12-2008, 18:32	#22
kyussmondo Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 1,731	Quote: Originally Posted by MrKev You do realise that Five are owned by RTL, one of if not the largest media production companies in Europe? The same five that has the ability to throw huge 'wads' of money to actually take popular shows from the BBC and ITV. This is true, but the fact is a lot more people watch ITV, BBC and Channel 4 so it doesn't matter how much money Five has. I don't know what it is, whether it is not as creative or whether the general public perception of Five is it a poor quality channel, it didn't get off to a great start so will never probably shift that negative image. I didn't think it was too bad. Definitely better than something Click could do, which is probably why BBC air it at stupid o'clock.

24-12-2008, 18:43	#23
MrKev Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Durham Posts: 1,636	The implication was that if the show was any good then bigger stations with more money would pick it up. I was pointing out the flaw in that argument.

24-12-2008, 21:59	#24
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	and another thing, did they not suggest the HTC HD was exclusive to Orange. seems it aint http://www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk/...443/p3185.aspx

25-12-2008, 19:01	#25
Mark in Essex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,644	Quote: Originally Posted by TheSoulBrother lol @ being able to type faster with a stylus. Jeez. I know - you can type faster with a stylus - I've got one on my HTC (have not got the HD yet, but want one). I must admit they could have done more tests though, but for my needs the HD blows everything else away (for what I want it to do anyway, but other people would be better off if with the iPhone they like music on their mobile). I'm getting mine on O2 when my contract is up in a few weeks (can get them on O2 at the mo for free on a £35/month with unlimited internet, 600 mins and 1,000 texts).