Android Phones

[Scott Hammel]

The Moto Olympus is the Etna like phone for ATT which is supposed to launch before the Etna. I've read the Olympus will launch on ATT in January while the Etna will be March, maybe February (fingers crossed!) on big red.

The code names can be pretty cheesy and a pain to keep track of. Anyhow, the Etna and Everest would be a pretty sweet combo if the rumors hold true! Hopefully we'll know for sure following the CES which goes from Jan 6-9th.

Olympus! That's what I meant hahaha...Not sure if you saw the video from last week at a Google event, but Eric Schmidt actually had the prototype of the Moto tab on stage showing off the new Google maps. Looks awesome. It better have a USB port though (my biggest complaint about the iPad). Anyway, I'm actually going to CES to check out all of the new Android awesomeness about to drop this year. Good times will be had...

 

[LinkeS]

Olympus! That's what I meant hahaha...Not sure if you saw the video from last week at a Google event, but Eric Schmidt actually had the prototype of the Moto tab on stage showing off the new Google maps. Looks awesome. It better have a USB port though (my biggest complaint about the iPad). Anyway, I'm actually going to CES to check out all of the new Android awesomeness about to drop this year. Good times will be had...

Yeah, I saw the video and you're right, it looks awesome! Going to CES would be so cool, I'm definitely jealous!! You gotta let us in on any inside info and/or hands-on details for any upcoming Droid goodies.

Check out the latest Etna rumor from Droid Forums:
Now onto the Etna, the monster from Motorola that is supposed to release February/March on VZW's network. There is some rumor (here we go with that word again) from a VERY reliable source on HoFo who has eluded that Motorola's Etna will be sporting the same specs as the "Stingray". To paraphrase his comments "all that tech and hardware packed into a handset should be pretty amazing".

March seems so far away!!

 

[Scotty Mitchell]

I just bought a LG vortex. The touch screen is taking a little to get use to. Old eyes and fat fingers! Now I'm deciding on which apps to get.

 

[James Hilger]

Ever since i have been a member on here i have never been able to use the search. Yes i have contacted Mods several times, but still no luck. Anyway's, if someone has the new HTC EVO 4G then please let me know if it has a one click root available like from Z4Root. Also of course i want to tether-free. I have a Droid 2 from Verizon with Z4Root, Barnacle Tether, and PDANET, but Sprint is about $50 cheaper overall with my current unlimited everything plan. I have searched other forums but have read answers that say yes and no. Just want to be sure before i switch. Thanks

 

[James Wilson]

I'm getting a HTC EVO soon too James so I'd be interested in anything you find out.

 

[James Hilger]

I'm getting a HTC EVO soon too James so I'd be interested in anything you find out.

Im picking one up tomorrow. I emailed a few developers and im pretty sure I can tether for a small fee if not rooted. I will probably try to root it also when I figure out what version I have and do some more googling.

 

[Brandon Sullivan]

Ever since i have been a member on here i have never been able to use the search. Yes i have contacted Mods several times, but still no luck. Anyway's, if someone has the new HTC EVO 4G then please let me know if it has a one click root available like from Z4Root. Also of course i want to tether-free. I have a Droid 2 from Verizon with Z4Root, Barnacle Tether, and PDANET, but Sprint is about $50 cheaper overall with my current unlimited everything plan. I have searched other forums but have read answers that say yes and no. Just want to be sure before i switch. Thanks

I have an EVO and a Moto Droid...

I have not found a 1 click root method for the EVO.. I did root it, but still could not get WiFi tether to work (Barnacle).. You can still do the PDAnet though

 

[rdale]

I love my EVO - especially when the employer pays for the hotspot

 

[Scott Bennett]

www.unrevoked.com is a good root for the Evo and rather painless.

If someone needs a EVO I have a new one in the box I would let go for $200... let you upgrade early or not burn your upgrade let me know.

 

[James Wilson]

www.unrevoked.com is a good root for the Evo and rather painless.

If someone needs a EVO I have a new one in the box I would let go for $200... let you upgrade early or not burn your upgrade let me know.

I saw Newegg has it for $180 and was thinking about getting one there.

 

[James Hilger]

I saw Newegg has it for $180 and was thinking about getting one there.

Radio Shack has it for $99 but unfortunately thats online only and i cant wait.

 

[James Hilger]

www.unrevoked.com is a good root for the Evo and rather painless.

Thanks Scott. In gonna try this later tonight.

 

[Darren Addy]

I'm hearing from more than one place that the Android interface is the most non-intuitive on the planet. Can anybody comment?

 

[rdale]

It's my first time with a smart phone (other than iPad) and I've had no problems adjusting.

 

[James Hilger]

Well the Unrevoked seemed pretty simple but i tried it quite a few times but it didnt root it.