redpoint73 wrote:
tpbklake wrote:
Yeah and it is shipping with HTC Sense version of Froyo 2.2 just as Google is releasing Gingerbread 2.3...
Reminds me of the Aria getting released in June with Eclair 2.1 just after Google released Froyo 2.2 and here it is 6 months later and we're still waiting for AT&T/HTC to release Froyo on the Aria. I wonder how long Inspire users will have to wait for Gingerbread?
Gingerbread was just released, and its a bit unfair to expect HTC to have it on their devices so quickly. HTC always lags behind the other manufacturers in terms of OS update releases when they put Sense on the phone. Personally, I like Sense, and my opinion is that it enhances the Android experience. But yes, it also delays updates to the OS.
At least its not nearly as bad as when ATT/Sony released the Xperia X10 with Android 1.6, when 2.2 was already available.
Unfortunately, I have to agree with you that since the device will not ship with Gingerbread, an official update from ATT will mostly likely be a painfully long time in coming. Historically, that has almost always been the way with ROM updates from ATT. But if you want Gingerbread on the Inspire so badly, my advice would be to root and flash a custom ROM. ROM updates will always come much faster that way, then the "official" channels.
Yeah I guess I should have used a smily face for my 'tongue in cheek' comment 
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I too am glad to see AT&T pick up another HTC Android that is comparable to the other carriers in terms of power and features. I've lived through the whole HTC/AT&T ROM updates on both Windows Mobile and Android, so I know that custom ROMs are the way to go if you want more up to date features and I don't have a problem with it. I tried the both the leaked Gratia Froyo ROM and the released Gratia Froyo ROM just to see what Froyo and HTC Sense is like, but ended up with CM 6.1.1.
Since the Inspire will be running the new, updated HTC Sense on Froyo with support for HTCSense.com, it will be interesting to play around with it once it hits the stores and see what the differences are.
I'm really beginning to like this new device. It has neat features and cool, modern styling that I like about my current Samsung Mythic. The screen looks REALLY nice on this one, but it looks a lot like the Droid Incredible. I have heard on this Forum that HTC has good reliability and build quality, so this just may be the one for me. But as of right now, I am sold on the Captivate. The one thing I do NOT like about this phone is that the camera sort of protrudes from the back of the phone, and looks sort of weird. It seems like I would feel uncomfortable in your pocket, like it would jab into your thigh if you put it screen-facing. I don't know, that's just how I think about it.
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davidusr wrote:
On phonedogs review of the Desire HD, (same as Inspire) that when the phone is set down, the camera lens is what rests on the surface.
Doesn't that seem like it would scratch the camera lens...? Besides, I never set my phone down on a hard surface. I have a fear that it will get scratched on the bottom.
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Tilt-A-Rama wrote:
Anyone given the choice of freedom (android),or restrictive (WP7),would certainly go with Android. Ive never owned an Android phone,but from what I see,its a freindlyer system. WP7 is certainly a refined system but way too clampedown by someone. Letsgo ATT. Im dyin for oneodem Inspire/Infuze! Whats the holdup?
The hold up, I would guess, is that AT&T needs to develop and test their new 4G netowork in at least one place before these new 4G devices can be released. They're probably working on it right now...
The term HTC Inspire "4G" wouldn't be quite the same if there was no 4G available.
Yep, I'm likin' this phone just as much as you. It's pretty sweet.
