Android Phone??? Not Necessary!
Every since the Google Android phones reached the UK shores on the Vodafone network, as the HTC Magic, I have always wanted one. Since, I use Google for pretty much most of my online services, it made sense to use the Android platform. Although, due to the cost of the contract to own a HTC, it was out of my reach.
In the past few days, I have been able to satisfy my need. Mainly due to a contract change and three java apps for my powerful 3G Sony Ericsson K800i. Google have produced two apps, Google Maps and Google Mail, which basically do what they say. Google Maps provides all the maps in the world on my phone, with turn-by-turn directions. Google Mail provides access to my inbox, as well as sending emails. Both these apps provide exactly want I need, without the need for Andriod. Opera Mini is the best of the lot. An application which I never thought would be possible on a mobile phone. It provides the full web on a phone, which is lighting quite over 3G. Opera compresses the website, with no loss of quality, to speed it up and save on bandwidth. It provides tab support and an excellent user interface.
These applications are incredible useful on my phone and for my needs. This promoted a contract change to take advantage of these apps. Unlimited Internet was needed. Which I have managed to get off Vodafone. £15 per month, 300mins, Unlimited Texts and Internet!
I now understand why everyone wants/enjoys having the full Internet on their phone. Its so convenient to quickly get onto the Internet where ever you are. On the bus/train or out in town. Who needs an Android phone when I can get good web browser and email on my phone.
Opera Mini 5
Me!
Ed Hewitt, 19, Studying @ Derby Uni, Blogger, Ubuntu user, Columnist & Podcaster for FCM, Gamer, Admin on Gfire.- Finished earlier than i thought, 1am!
- Off to work for 10hrs! Cya @ 2am!
- @humphreybc What!!! I thought only the British watch Eastenders!
