Andriod Phones: Best Mini-Computers
Friday, August 13th, 2010Shopping for cell phones used to be a piece of cake. Not so long ago, cell phone users felt on top of the world if they owned a phone that could take pictures. Today cell phones can do just about everything that a regular computer can do. Today, making a phone call is just one of the countless abilities cell phone users have available. For some, making calls is their last priority. When shopping around for a new cell phone it is important to identify what it is that you want your cell phone to accomplish. Phones that function with the Android system can do quite a bit. These are among the top rated Android phones now available on the market.
The HTC Legend is high in demand. On the website, Know Your Mobile dot com, it was ranked number one. Even though it was not the first Android phone, the HTC Legend is highly popular. This might have to do with the conjunction between the HTC user interface and the Android 2.1 operating system. The screen is a touch screen and is a hair larger than three inches in size. One of the coolest features is the control it offers. It is similar to a track pad or joystick style of control. Additionally, it has Wi-Fi capability and GPS.
The HTC Desire is a crowd-pleaser among the Android phones. This Android phone uses a Nexus One handset that was produced by Google. Truthfully, the HTC Desire is more or less an enhanced version of the original model. The display screen is almost four inches big and uses an Amoled WVGA display. It has a snapdragon processor that runs with the Android 2.1 operating system. This phone also bestows the use of Adobe Flash (the 10.1 version). To assist the user in operating the system, the screen is a touch screen with optical joystick and track pad technology.
The very first Android phone from Google was the G1 by T-Mobile, with a follow-up of the G2. This model is an improvement in comparison to the former model, which had a slide out keyboard and weighed a lot. The keyboard is gone, now that it has a touch screen that is right up there with the iPhone. The camera possesses five megapixel capabilities and you can chat for eight hours before it comes time to recharge a dead battery. However, it is crucial to note this model is based equally on the HTC Hero and the G1, so if you’re not a fan of T-Mobile, you should be able to find an equivalent phone with a different provider.
An Android phone receiving rave reviews is the Samsung Beam i8520. In addition to its Pico Projector or pocket projector feature, it runs on Android technology for its operating system. Essentially, users of this phone can use it to project just about anything from their phone onto a wall. It makes bringing a portable projector a simple convenience. Also, it features smart phone technology – the aforementioned Android operating system as well as the Touch Wiz skin designed by Samsung. This phone comes with an 8-megapixel camera, which makes it even better than other handheld digital cameras!
By designing the Android system, Google has assisted cell phone manufactures to be able to compete with Apple’s iPhone. The Android is billed as Apple’s major competition and it is how many cell phone providers can offer comparable smart phones to people who are interested in upgrading from their current phone to something smarter and more sophisticated. The bottom line is, cell phones are no longer used exclusively for phone calls. Nowadays, you are able to take pictures, blast your music and connect to the Internet. If you desire an upgrade for you’re cell phone but are uncertain if the iPhone is suited for you, the Android powered phone is a viable alternative.