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Title: Dell Sprint
Post by: Simon on June 09, 2010, 12:48

Can't do links, but anyone got any opinions on the Dell Sprint?  I know it's Andriod, but looks quite configurable, and less Googleised than some Android phones I've seen.  

Title: Re: Dell Sprint
Post by: Rik on June 09, 2010, 12:50

I've not tried it, but I think you should really bite the bullet and go for an iPhone, there may be a few floating around with the release of v4.

Title: Re: Dell Sprint
Post by: Simon on June 09, 2010, 13:31

But that would mean getting an old one.  :bawl: ;D

Title: Re: Dell Sprint
Post by: Rik on June 09, 2010, 13:39

Well, a slightly used one anyway. :)

Title: Re: Dell Sprint
Post by: sam on June 09, 2010, 14:59

what do you mean by less Googlelised...?

I've not seen this one but if its made by Dell I'd run and run fast.

Title: Re: Dell Sprint
Post by: Rik on June 09, 2010, 15:02

Not a fan, Sam?

Title: Re: Dell Sprint
Post by: sam on June 09, 2010, 15:10

of Dell's - no not at all.

Title: Re: Dell Sprint
Post by: Rik on June 09, 2010, 15:14

Quality issues, service, design or what?

Title: Re: Dell Sprint
Post by: Simon on June 09, 2010, 17:55

Less Googlised means having functions such as Calendar and Tasks which don't require a Google account, Sam.  It's a bit like saying users can only access the forum using Chrome.  I don't mind the Google presence, but I want the option not to use it. 

The Dell is blackballed.  ;)

Title: Re: Dell Sprint
Post by: Rik on June 09, 2010, 18:40

Does that mean you're snookered? ;D :scoot:

Title: Re: Dell Sprint
Post by: Simon on June 09, 2010, 18:48

That was right on cue. 

Title: Re: Dell Sprint
Post by: Rik on June 09, 2010, 18:50

I was trying to cushion the impact on your pocket.  ;D

Title: Re: Dell Sprint
Post by: Simon on June 09, 2010, 22:16

Well, it went in off.  ;)

Title: Re: Dell Sprint
Post by: sam on June 10, 2010, 01:02

Quote from: Simon on June 09, 2010, 17:55

Less Googlised means having functions such as Calendar and Tasks which don't require a Google account, Sam.  It's a bit like saying users can only access the forum using Chrome.  I don't mind the Google presence, but I want the option not to use it. 

The Dell is blackballed.  ;)

You will need to have a google account to use the software market place anyway. I just don't see the issue personally... you are either giving your details to one provider or another be it google, apple or RIM... I dunno. T'other one (who has one of these phones) thinks you might not need one to use the calendar though, but she does.

Title: Re: Dell Sprint
Post by: Simon on June 10, 2010, 01:12

There are probably other calendar apps you can download.  t think I'll stick to the BlackBerry for now.  Just got the urge for a new toy. 

Title: Re: Dell Sprint
Post by: sam on June 10, 2010, 02:40

same here, I'd quite like an android phone - the networks are very backwards over here though.

Title: Re: Dell Sprint
Post by: Simon on June 10, 2010, 07:34

I have an HTC HD2 which I bought a while ago but haven't used much, as it would mean coming off my BlackBerry tarrif, but I may just give that a go for a while.