Random likes and dislikes
I’ve somewhat calmed down since my rant. This is the post I was going to do this morning. I’ve not included any features or functions already discussed unless there are new developments. Likes: The...
View ArticleThe Virtual Keyboard
I’m really starting to get used to the virtual keyboard. I especially love that the phone vibrates a little when I hit a key. Getting that immediate feedback is really helpful for someone who is used...
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OMG Internets
Why does the browser (the “Internet” button on the apps page) take you to the last viewed page? This is not normal behaviour for a browser, unless you have it set especially to do this: the default...
View ArticleWhy does this have to be so hard?
Disclaimer: I am a non-geek, attempting to use the Desire without geek assistance, as a normal, general consumer would. Please do not give me answers in comments. They do not help me give an honest...
View ArticleSwitching off
I’m reasonably tech-savvy for a non-geek. When I used to teach high school music and drama, I was the person that everyone in the faculty came to for IT help. When the school started using software...
View ArticleSignal: short & sweet
The Telstra Next G reception on the Desire absolutely kicks the arse of the 3 reception on my Nokia everywhere… …except for in my teaching room at school. I could generally get at least a weak signal...
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Well, it is a phone after all…
Today, I tested out what it’s like to use the Desire as a phone instead of a gadget. I figured that this would be less stressful. Plus, I hadn’t really had the opportunity to test this before as nobody...
View ArticleBack to basics
Since my post discussing how the Desire was having a negative effect on my life, I did go for a full day without turning it on at all. I was concerned that I was starting to develop a Pavlovian...
View ArticleWhere to now?
So the review is now officially over. My thoughts now turn to the future of this device in our household. Until I can arrange some time with the Mobile Mentors, I am going to continue to use the phone...
View ArticleWhy?
When I was in high school, I infuriated my maths teacher because I always wanted to know why something was done that particular way or why that particular rule was used. There was never time to discuss...
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