Honeycomb

I want a tablet today not because I need it but because I want it.  I would have loved to have an Android tablet but the interface is unfinished.  The fact that Samsung had to put 2.2 (Froyo) on a tablet was a big fail.  I understand coming to market quickly is important, but when it's at the expense of the product, it hurts you.  Consumers need just one reason NOT to get your product over the HOT product.  When you're competing with a company that consistently makes slick, polished products, you've got to come out of the gate running!  PERIOD.

Honeycomb should have shipped with all Android tablets automatically.  You can't compete with the market leader if you don't have a unified interface. You have got to wow people. Give them a real interface, not a piecemeal one.  If "regular" people have to "figure it out"...they aren't going to.  They'll just go for the "easy" one that everyone has.

**I know criticized HP for not releasing the HP sooner, but it seems like they're making sure their product interface, accessories are ready to go.  Good for them.

I applaud the Android team for realizing this with Ice Cream Sandwich.  Being a consumer, I'd wait for this update before I'd buy an Android tablet.

HTC EVO 4G - Two Month Mark

I do love my phone. After having the EVO for a few months, I can’t see myself going back to a 3.1 size screen (Palm Pre).  It’s 4.3 or larger.  Looking at the videos and even typing are perfect.  Finally for my large meaty paws, I have a phone that fits well.  

The camera is the best I’ve ever had on a phone.  Once you to adjust the settings, which you have to, the camera is outstanding.  The phone is easy to use and I love that when you pull up a contact you can see all the call history, text message history, Facebook, Flickr and even their Facebook status updates.

The home screens are a major sell for me. I like being able to put widgets any screen.  Although, since I found the right set up for me I doubt I’ll change it anytime soon besides the wallpaper.  Speaking of wallpaper, it moves according to which home screen you are on. So a picture will move to the left or right and show you more of the image you selected to be the background image.

The Android Market is okay.  I’m not that into games on my phone, but currently I’m loving the retro camera apps that play with exposure and color balance on the phone.  Really adds a great look to photos.

You may laugh at the kickstand, but when I’m at lunch and looking at YouTube it comes in so handy.  I’m all about practicality, so it’s a great addition for me.

The Front facing camera is great, but I haven’t used it too much.  It’s almost like voice calls, I don’t call that much and when I do most people with front facing cameras aren’t available to talk at that time.

I take that back.  There are some apps that make Android special.

• Chrome to phone (pushes websites to phone)
• Twidroyd 
• Voice Search (use voice for text messages, emails and search)
• Mobile Hotspot (from Sprint)
• Bump (multiple platforms)

I took this beautiful shot with the EVO!