Thread: HTC Eris OS discussion

I'm right there with you Bryan. I think the idea behind their OS is genius cause not everyone cares for the push email. A lot of people get mesmerized by the explosive OS and the flashy UI and forget about push email. Soon enough google will have their own encrypted network and its scary to say this but I think if blackberry doesn't make major changes to their OS google will take over the number 1 spot.

I convinced my sister to buy the droid and taught her how to use it but I haven't been able to experience the sense ui on the Eris. How is the keyboard experience on the Eris in comparison to the Droid?

Originally Posted by number1techie

I convinced my sister to buy the droid and taught her how to use it but I haven't been able to experience the sense ui on the Eris. How is the keyboard experience on the Eris in comparison to the Droid?

I have an easier time typing on the Eris than I did with the Droid (but I have also had the Eris longer and only tried the Droid in the store). But it is smooth. My only issue with it is the space bar is to far over to the left on the screen so I hit the period button a lot at: but I am getting better.

Originally Posted by Bryan

I have an easier time typing on the Eris than I did with the Droid (but I have also had the Eris longer and only tried the Droid in the store). But it is smooth. My only issue with it is the space bar is to far over to the left on the screen so I hit the period button a lot at: but I am getting better.

that. explains. your. mobile. posts.

:haha:

Originally Posted by jnepsa

that. explains. your. mobile. posts.

:haha:

Yes I know :17: I can type pretty darn quick but that damn period button is my kryptonite

Thanks J.

The reason I asked about wifi was because on storm, specs say wifi 802...etc and on eris it just says wifi capable. So that threw me off track

Originally Posted by jnepsa

your switching now too!!! no additional data plan for wifi, and will handle 2.0 just fine.. as far as processor no idea lol.

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Originally Posted by olta777

Thanks J.

The reason I asked about wifi was because on storm, specs say wifi 802...etc and on eris it just says wifi capable. So that threw me off track



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Not only does wifi work like a charm my dear but printing while on wifi works great as well

Bryan is that period an issue on other keyboard choices as well?

Originally Posted by Bryan

Yes I know :17: I can type pretty darn quick but that damn period button is my kryptonite

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Printing straight from phone? Oh :07:

Originally Posted by Bryan

Not only does wifi work like a charm my dear but printing while on wifi works great as well

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Originally Posted by olta777

Bryan is that period an issue on other keyboard choices as well?



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Just in the landscape keyboard, hard to explain but the space bar is like a hair to far over to the left. So when my right thumb goes to hit space it hits the period button.

I guess my impression is vzw didn't really layout many details or at least the prompting details as they were pushing the droid more. So many things, I have to read between the lines.
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Olta here are some different shots of the keyboard

Oh I see. Thanks Bryan. I guess it will just be a learning curve.
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Originally Posted by olta777

Oh I see. Thanks Bryan. I guess it will just be a learning curve.
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If you ask me, it's easier to type on than a Storm 2.

Originally Posted by sunkast

If you ask me, it's easier to type on than a Storm 2.

Never tried the S2 but a ton better than the S1 that is for sure

Went by my usual Verizon company store (I've got a corporate account so need to use VZ corporate physical location) over the weekend and got my wife an Eris. This is her first smart phone. I spent about six hours with it Saturday evening getting it set up for her and generally playing around with the phone.

It's a cool phone--nice size, solid, easy to navigate, good typing. I've never used an iPhone (altho our daughter-in-law has a 3GS), so cannot compare to the Apple unit.

My wife likes the Eris a lot.

For me and what I use my phone for, Blackberry is much better option. I'm liking the S2, but liked the Tour, as well.

And, FWIW, I was very underwhelmed by the Moto Droid, aside from the screen which was lovely.

I wouldn't go as far to say the keyboard is better than the S2 but that being said, its a very good keyboard. It's predictive capabilities are far superior to the BB that's for sure. But keyboards are high subjective IMO so you really need to give it shot to see if it works for you.

I have had my Eris since Firday and I love it more every day!

Check out the article from PC World. If they do that it may be perfect. It is pretty darn good now!

HTC Droid Eris: A Solid Alternative to the Motorola Droid - PC World

Originally Posted by sunkast

If you ask me, it's easier to type on than a Storm 2.

I love my Eris but type on S2 its easier for me