Comments on: Android; From a Windows Mobile User

By: Helio D.

Helio D. — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:56:52 +0000

Yes, Dave, it’s been a good surprise to see that you have begun writing here together with Mike and Darren!

I am thinking about picking an HTC Desire. It is about time to go further than my Samsung Omnia (upgraded to WM6.5, but still the same hardware) – I need a better screen.

By: Mike Temporale

Mike Temporale — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:43:29 +0000

Well I won’t argue email any longer. At least not when I’m out numbered.

So you picked up a X10 – Cool !! I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts on how that compares to the Acer Android device you’ve already played with. Do keep us posted.

By: Dave Evans

Dave Evans — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:03:24 +0000

Helio, I just noticed that was you…..longtime!!

On another note, again….. went back last night and picked up the X10. It’s official I’m now an Android.

Dave

By: Helio D.

Helio D. — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:55:31 +0000

Yes, this is what I understood as well.

Exchange is good on both, but gmail is more functional on Android, a clear advantage to Android when gmail users are concerned.

By: Dave Evans

Dave Evans — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:09:29 +0000

It sounds like I need to do a better job of explaining that particular point.

First off, in no way am I saying that Gmail is better than Exchange.

What I am saying is, Exchange is present on both platforms, with similar functionality. Gmail, which an awful lot of people use, is present on both, but on Android Gmail natively has much better functionality, including push, which you get by simply signing into your Gmail account on an Android device.

So the conclusion is: Exchaange is present on both. Gmail is present on both. On Android Gmail has more functionality….. On another note….I almost bought the Experia X10 last night.

By: Helio D.

Helio D. — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:28:56 +0000

Mike, I think that the point Dave was trying to make was that Exchange Sync is present in both. I have been trying syncing my Exchange Mailbox (with calendar and contacts) to an Android device and the results have been surprisingly good. Very stable, good looking, and functional.

By: Mike Temporale

Mike Temporale — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:00:11 +0000

That’s just it, I don’t think Gmail has more functionality than Messaging app on Windows Mobile. There are just too many issues around multiple calendars, contacts, sync, etc… Even switching between accounts on Windows Mobile is so much easier than switching between multiple Gmail accounts.

Messaging on Windows Mobile is far superior IMO.

By: MikeTemporale

MikeTemporale — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:22:38 +0000

Excellent comparison IMHO RT @MobileJaw: Android; From a Windows Mobile User – http://tinyurl.com/2v3o3fe

By: Dave Evans

Dave Evans — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:54:27 +0000

I knew someone would disagree with that.
Although I wasn’t necessarily saying Gmail is better than Exchange. Exchange is available for both platforms, and since Gmail has more functionality on Android devices I gave it the nod.

Thanks for the insight to real world Gmail ability…or lack thereof.

Dave

By: Darren Humphries

Darren Humphries — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:22:00 +0000

RT @MobileJaw: Android; From a Windows Mobile User – http://tinyurl.com/2v3o3fe