why no large screen Androids?

[rudeguy]

The HD2 looks great, but I can't hang with WMO. Has anyone heard any rumors about larger screen Android devices?

 

[KingstonU]

EVO 4G has a 4.3" screen and Android 2.1. News and articles on it all over the web with a simple search:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-is-sprints-android-powered-knight-in-superphone-armo/

http://www.pcworld.com/article/192642/htc_evo_4g_better_than_the_nexus_one.html

http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=18308

There are more phones on the way too. I also like www.phonedog.com to keep up with all current and upcoming phones.

 

[Brian Stirling]

Yep, looks like I'll have my first Android phone in about a month if the rumors of Evo availability on June 6th pan out AND they have enough stock. I may look into pre-ordering with Best Buy or Radio Shack.


Brian

 

[rudeguy]

That's the only one...and its Sprint. I was hoping for a bit more selection?

 

[Binky]

You said large android...not phone, so here ya go:

http://www.amazon.com/Google-Android...3166467&sr=8-6

 

[rudeguy]

You said large android...not phone, so here ya go:

http://www.amazon.com/Google-Android...3166467&sr=8-6

I wonder if I can root it???


Hrmm.....

 

[SunnyD]

Dell Mini/Streak 5. 5" screen, MID-first/Phone second device. Will be on T-Mobile.

800x480 resolution.

There will also be the Streak 7 and 10 (7" and 10" respectively, but I believe they will be running WinMo, not Android).

Edit: Correction, the Looking Glass (Streak 7?) is slated to be an Android device too.

 

[TheWart]

You said large android...not phone, so here ya go:

http://www.amazon.com/Google-Android...3166467&sr=8-6

"7" Google Android bSocial xE Internet Tablet PC"

really? Whoever came up with that name should not be in marketing lol

 

[rudeguy]

Dell Mini/Streak 5. 5" screen, MID-first/Phone second device. Will be on T-Mobile.

800x480 resolution.

There will also be the Streak 7 and 10 (7" and 10" respectively, but I believe they will be running WinMo, not Android).

Edit: Correction, the Looking Glass (Streak 7?) is slated to be an Android device too.

I would like to buy one now please.

 

[SunnyD]

I would like to buy one now please.

No official release date. Dell says "Late summer" for the Streak 5, everyone else is saying "Late 2010" for it, Engaget says November. Streak 7 is slated for 2011.

I'm hoping for a June/July launch for the Streak 5 and a November launch for the 7 personally.

 

[Deeko]

Isn't the Sony Xperia X10 4" or 4.1"? Not to mention the Evo 4G and Dell mini 5 that are on the way.

Really, if you remove the HD2, the Droid and Nexus One/Incredible ARE the largest screen phones in the mainstream smartphone market....

 

[Pliablemoose]

Just wait, the dell streak is coming soon

 

[rudeguy]

Just wait, the dell streak is coming soon

and its for Tmo....isn't that what you said you were waiting on?

 

[Pliablemoose]

Yep

 

[randomlinh]

Has anyone heard any rumors about larger screen Android devices?

I would like to buy one now please.

but... you ask for rumors. you're basically stuck waiting till fall. I don't know if we'll see many 4.3" phones,seems a bit too large for a phone. I find the iPhone awkward enough using as a phone. Yet, I'll still likely get the EVO. Might as well go all out if it's going to be awkward.

 

[Brian Stirling]

but... you ask for rumors. you're basically stuck waiting till fall. I don't know if we'll see many 4.3" phones,seems a bit too large for a phone. I find the iPhone awkward enough using as a phone. Yet, I'll still likely get the EVO. Might as well go all out if it's going to be awkward.

I think the Evo may well be LESS awkward to use as a phone than the 3G/3Gs iPhone because of the straight sides versus the rounded side of the iPhones. It is interesting that the next iPhone. if the leaked info is to be believed, will have a straighter side.

But, if the iPhone is too big for you then why the hell would you even consider the Evo?


Brian

 

[rudeguy]

but... you ask for rumors. you're basically stuck waiting till fall. I don't know if we'll see many 4.3" phones,seems a bit too large for a phone. I find the iPhone awkward enough using as a phone. Yet, I'll still likely get the EVO. Might as well go all out if it's going to be awkward.

If I made the jump, I'd go with the 7". If I make 2 phone calls a day, its a big deal. If I could get one of these with a data only plan, I will be in heaven.

 

[randomlinh]

I think the Evo may well be LESS awkward to use as a phone than the 3G/3Gs iPhone because of the straight sides versus the rounded side of the iPhones. It is interesting that the next iPhone. if the leaked info is to be believed, will have a straighter side.

But, if the iPhone is too big for you then why the hell would you even consider the Evo?


Brian

Well, the curved nature isn't what makes it awkward to me (and the next iPhone won't be it seems). It's just more holding a giant flat rectangle to my face, heh. I love my Pre for the form factor.

 

[Deeko]

I've had the HD2 for about a month and a half now, and I do think its a bit too big. It fits in my pocket fine, and holding it to talk on the phone is fine, its usage on the screen. I don't have the biggest hands, so if I'm holding it one handed, stretching my thumb from one corner to the other is awkward. I think something in the 3.8-4" range would be better.

 

[rudeguy]

I've had the HD2 for about a month and a half now, and I do think its a bit too big. It fits in my pocket fine, and holding it to talk on the phone is fine, its usage on the screen. I don't have the biggest hands, so if I'm holding it one handed, stretching my thumb from one corner to the other is awkward. I think something in the 3.8-4" range would be better.

do you have hands like the guy in the Burger King commercial? Cause that would just be awesome!

 

[Deeko]

do you have hands like the guy in the Burger King commercial? Cause that would just be awesome!

haha, not quite. I'm 5'7" though so naturally my hands are smaller than average.

 

[Brian Stirling]

I've had the HD2 for about a month and a half now, and I do think its a bit too big. It fits in my pocket fine, and holding it to talk on the phone is fine, its usage on the screen. I don't have the biggest hands, so if I'm holding it one handed, stretching my thumb from one corner to the other is awkward. I think something in the 3.8-4" range would be better.

Why one handed -- you aren't by chance texting while you drive are you?

If the HD2/Evo is too big then the new iPhone may be more to your liking. If the new iPhone had a larger screen I might stay with them (have a 3G) but since the screen size on the new iPhone is by all accounts SMALLER at, like 3.5 inches, I will be getting the Evo.

I think there is the potential, with the right design, for a practical cell phone with a 5 inch screen so long as it has a minimum bezel on all sides. It will be interesting to see how successful the Evo is and if other models with as large or even larger screens appear and are also popular. It I were designing a new cell phone I'd go the whole nine and go with a 5 inch screen with 1920x1280 resolution. Even with a absolutely minimum bezel this phone would be larger than the Evo so it will be real interesting to see just how popular the larger phones become. Wanna bet the iPhone in 2011 will have a larger screen?


Brian

 

[Deeko]

Why one handed -- you aren't by chance texting while you drive are you?

If the HD2/Evo is too big then the new iPhone may be more to your liking. If the new iPhone had a larger screen I might stay with them (have a 3G) but since the screen size on the new iPhone is by all accounts SMALLER at, like 3.5 inches, I will be getting the Evo.

I think there is the potential, with the right design, for a practical cell phone with a 5 inch screen so long as it has a minimum bezel on all sides. It will be interesting to see how successful the Evo is and if other models with as large or even larger screens appear and are also popular. It I were designing a new cell phone I'd go the whole nine and go with a 5 inch screen with 1920x1280 resolution. Even with a absolutely minimum bezel this phone would be larger than the Evo so it will be real interesting to see just how popular the larger phones become. Wanna bet the iPhone in 2011 will have a larger screen?


Brian

haha....excuse me? Where would you get that assumption? I use my phone one handed all the time. Why use two hands for something that can be done with one?

I had a Droid, at 3.7", and didn't have a problem with that screen.

 

[sjwaste]

Remember when the race was to the bottom, to build the smallest cell phone? Man, wasn't that long ago that we were talking about how sweet the StarTac was because it was so small and thin.

Now I want to hold a 7" tablet to my ear.

 

[Deeko]

haha it was even more recent than that. the razr was so insanely popular for the same reason.