Feeling encouraged to spend more time with the tablet
1 month, 3 weeks ago in League City, tx, USA.
19 comments so far
You know, after this update it is at least a lot more livable in
the browser. It's still got UX issues, but it seems like this
update at least paves the way to making this much closer to what
the marketing materials say it is.
@constantine, would
you rather a smaller screen so it can be a smaller device? I think
the screen is ok, or even a little bit small if I had to go one way
or the other.
It's pocket size @constantine. Larger and you need
a bag .. starts creeping into using a small laptop / large umpc.
This type of device is a tweener ... Seems like it's being
categorized as a MID now though the NIT certainly pre-dates that
Intel-centric naming.
I'm wish @constantine
really. The bezel needs to be made considerably smaller than even
the transistion from the N800 to the N810 did. Device thickness
isn't bad, but the bezel, a flush screen, and maybe some nice
software-driven, context-mode-shifting, haptic-having action can be
had on that keyboard :D
As for the software, I've been impressed at how all the little
updates with Diablo have made it more usable for day-to-day stuff.
Like I said before, it needs a UI/UX overhaul at this point, but
its at least looking like there is something solid to build on
now.
I think 4in is fine, 5in is max for screen size; with little
bezel one can have a solid device that's pocketable, and also
suitable to keep in hand for reading/browsing.
I keep my tablet in my cargo pockets... And on the chance i'm
not wearing, i can fit it in my back pocket... Take it out when i
sit, and leave on my lap...
19 comments so far
You know, after this update it is at least a lot more livable in the browser. It's still got UX issues, but it seems like this update at least paves the way to making this much closer to what the marketing materials say it is.
1 month, 3 weeks ago by arjw.
the browser is much more reponsive and scrollng is smooth ... should have been that way from the start, I agree
1 month, 3 weeks ago by atmasphere.
Damn thing is still too big.
1 month, 3 weeks ago by constantine.
So how would you get a nice big screen in a smaller package then? No roll up screen suggestions allowed.
1 month, 3 weeks ago by barneyc.
@constantine, would you rather a smaller screen so it can be a smaller device? I think the screen is ok, or even a little bit small if I had to go one way or the other.
1 month, 3 weeks ago by dsample.
It's pocket size @constantine. Larger and you need a bag .. starts creeping into using a small laptop / large umpc. This type of device is a tweener ... Seems like it's being categorized as a MID now though the NIT certainly pre-dates that Intel-centric naming.
1 month, 3 weeks ago by atmasphere.
Can't wait for a breather to do the update... Need to fall in love all over again...
1 month, 3 weeks ago by mobiledan.
Agreed - the hardware is perfect, minus the camera. It's the software they need to focus on, now
1 month, 3 weeks ago by rcadden.
I'm wish @constantine really. The bezel needs to be made considerably smaller than even the transistion from the N800 to the N810 did. Device thickness isn't bad, but the bezel, a flush screen, and maybe some nice software-driven, context-mode-shifting, haptic-having action can be had on that keyboard :D
As for the software, I've been impressed at how all the little updates with Diablo have made it more usable for day-to-day stuff. Like I said before, it needs a UI/UX overhaul at this point, but its at least looking like there is something solid to build on now.
1 month, 3 weeks ago by arjw.
*crap, I cannot type today: that beginning should have said I'm with @constantine, really
1 month, 3 weeks ago by arjw.
More than 3.5 inches is too big, look at the iPhone, that should be the maximum size.
1 month, 3 weeks ago by constantine.
@constantine just keep telling the girls that
1 month, 3 weeks ago by danlane.
Don't make me rock out with my cock out.
1 month, 3 weeks ago by constantine.
I got screen rotation working. With iPhone Google Reader, I am quite content. Just wish Mauku was working again.
1 month, 3 weeks ago by iamnotdrtran.
Mauku works; just change/add the repository to Chinook and you will be able install it
1 month, 3 weeks ago by arjw.
I think 4in is fine, 5in is max for screen size; with little bezel one can have a solid device that's pocketable, and also suitable to keep in hand for reading/browsing.
1 month, 3 weeks ago by arjw.
Are you wearing pants designed by MC Hammer?
1 month, 3 weeks ago by constantine.
@arjw: I installed Mauku fine. It hasn't updated itself since yesterday, though.
1 month, 3 weeks ago by iamnotdrtran.
I keep my tablet in my cargo pockets... And on the chance i'm not wearing, i can fit it in my back pocket... Take it out when i sit, and leave on my lap...
1 month, 3 weeks ago by mobiledan.