Acer A1 Liquid

[Cunning Plan]

New Google Android phone.. I want one.

I cant put a picture or link up as im on my phone (but i probably could if i had the Acer ). If you google it there are some images and spec of it.

Yes the iPhone is uber, but id like something different as my phone..

[HardRockCamaro]

The Android phone platform has real promise.

The first one (G1?) was cheap and nasty plastic and a bit confusing, but the latest phone using it (I forget the name) looks real nice.

It they can catch up on apps and keep it slick and easy to use (Google have a habit of being geeky and thus not so hot on user friendliness in anything but their basic search) then it should be one of the top platofrms long term...

[Andy]

Looks interesting, but like most new technology like that give it 6 months or so for the first batches to get firmware updates etc. My worst phone ever was the Sony Ericsson C902, had it about a week after it was available on Orange. So new they hadn't even badged it yet.

I personally after only two weeks of ownership recommend this hands down. It does look like there is going to be a new competition in 'touch screen' and 'mobile computing' phones between Apple and Google. I think Windows has ruled itself out by being too clunky and slow.

[F Body]

Quoting: HardRockCamaro

The Android phone platform has real promise.

Jeeze they really are putting phones inside people

[Cunning Plan]

Quoting: Andy

'touch screen' and 'mobile computing' phones between Apple and Google. I think Windows has ruled itself out by being too clunky and slow.

Spot on. Phones in the future WILL be Apple OS based OR Google Android.

Quoting: HardRockCamaro

The first one (G1?) was cheap and nasty plastic and a bit confusing, but the latest phone using it (I forget the name) looks real nice.

Yes a great phone but I held-off getting one as the build was very low quality.

The HTC Magic (the white one) came out a little after the G1 and it was much nicer. Quite a few models out now though:







None look as nice or have the same specification as the A1 though..

[Andy]

What's it like spec wise compared to the iPhone? I watched a small trailer/clip in what's called HQ on YouTube and was blown away with the detail and colour. It's definately something Apple have raised the bar on in terms of mobile viewing.

[Cunning Plan]

Quoting: Andy

What's it like spec wise compared to the iPhone?

Processor is pretty much a mobile first! Its the V8 of phones! The camera looks better too..


   * 3.5″ WVGA (800 × 480) Capacitive
   * Processor: Qualcomm QSD 8250 1GHz (we will see who is actually to 768 Mhz)
   * 256 MB SDRAM
   * 512 MB FLASH ROM
   * 115 × 64 x 12.43 mm
   * Weight 135g (including battery)
   * HSDPA Category 8/ HSUPA Category 5 /UMTS ( 2100/1900/900 Mhz) for EU
   * HSDPA Category 8/ HSUPA Category 5 /UMTS ( 2100/1900/850 Mhz) for US
   * GSM: Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
   * GPRS/EDGE: Class B, multi-slot class 10
   * Messaging: MMS, SMS
   * WLAN: 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED network connection
   * Bluetooth: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
   * Built-in AGPS Support
   * 5M pixels camera with Auto-Focus
   * Accelerometer
   * Light sensor
   * 3.5mm jack
   * Capacitive button: Home, Search, Back, Menu
   * Hardware buttons: Volume Up, Volume Down, Camera, Power / Standby
   * Battery: Lithium Polymer rechargeable with 1.350 mAh capacity
   * Talk time: Up to 5 hours for WCDMA / Up to 6 hours for GSM

Quite a good few pictures here:
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[F Body]

Sorry I really can't get excited about a mobile phone, however good they get the keyboard and screen will always be too small

[Cunning Plan]

Quoting: F Body

Sorry I really can't get excited about a mobile phone, however good they get the keyboard and screen will always be too small

Yah but they have made it as easy as possible to view webpages through your phone, like the iPhone you can just 'pinch' to zoom in, and 'wipe' to move around the page.. Uber cool..