I got a new phone and it's not gay!

Discussion in 'Techforge' started by Muad Dib, Jun 4, 2011.

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  1. Muad Dib

    Muad Dib Probably a Dual Deceased Member

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    Yeah, when I go out, I might want it like, fully charged, ya know?
    Muad Dib, Jun 5, 2011
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  2. KIRK1ADM

    KIRK1ADM Bored Being

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    I know what it is. I have used since it started. But, if someone doesn't have it, or want it, the app isn't needed.
    KIRK1ADM, Jun 5, 2011
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  3. The Exception

    The Exception The One Who Will Be Administrator Super Moderator

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    And if someone doesn't have Facebook the app for it isn't very useful, I fail to see your point other than just trying to be contrary.
    The Exception, Jun 5, 2011
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  4. Muad Dib

    Muad Dib Probably a Dual Deceased Member

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    I've seen several of you using Tapatalk. What is the advantage of it over the stock browser? I've only posted from it a couple of times, so there's still some getting used to it to be done.

    I'm new. :blush:
    Muad Dib, Jun 5, 2011
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  5. John Castle

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    I refuse to use Tapatalk on the iPod Touch. It doesn't do anything to enhance text prediction, as you've probably noticed from a few unintentionally hilarious typos from people posting here using it. It's slower using the normal browser/touch keyboard combination, but it's more accurate. What would be nice, on IOS and Android, would be a good, accurate T9 keyboard. I was introduced to T9 way back on the Philips Nino, and it worked just fine.
    John Castle, Jun 5, 2011
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  6. KIRK1ADM

    KIRK1ADM Bored Being

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    It makes it easier to read, post and etc. It lacks the ability to rep though.
    KIRK1ADM, Jun 5, 2011
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  7. Order2Chaos

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    Don't forget doubleTwist if you want a media player that doesn't look like ass.
    Order2Chaos, Jun 6, 2011
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  8. frontline

    frontline Hedonistic Glutton Staff Member Moderator

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    Zoom in on a webpage on an Android phone. Notice how the browser re-formats the text layout to fit the zoomed in window. Now zoom in on a page using an iPhone. Notice how you still have to scroll side to side to see the text because that browser does not reformat the display of the text. With the iPhone you still have to scroll side to side. You don't have to do that with the Android browser.
    frontline, Jun 6, 2011
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  9. Uncle Albert

    Uncle Albert Part beard. Part machine.

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    It's got an actual keyboard, but there's still a touch screen, so the ghey and not-ghey would seem to cancel each other out. It's the sexually-ambiguous smart phone.
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    Uncle Albert, Jun 6, 2011
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  10. John Castle

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    My iPod Touch nailed your mother in front of your priest. And when iOS 5 drops, it's gonna do your ex-wife and post the video on YouTube.
    John Castle, Jun 6, 2011
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  11. frontline

    frontline Hedonistic Glutton Staff Member Moderator

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    :itsokay:
    frontline, Jun 6, 2011
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  12. John Castle

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    :P
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    John Castle, Jun 6, 2011
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  13. Chuck

    Chuck Go Giants!

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    Completely off the subject, but I just noticed something odd. The rep icon doesn't show up on the Defender's posts, but it's there for everyone else's posts. What's up?
    Chuck, Jun 7, 2011
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  14. shootER

    shootER Insubordinate...and churlish Administrator

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    Clearly he's adjusted the board's controls so he can't receive neg reps. :bergman:
    shootER, Jun 7, 2011
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  15. KIRK1ADM

    KIRK1ADM Bored Being

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    Why are you comparing the touch to phones? You do know the ipod touch is not a phone?
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    KIRK1ADM, Jun 7, 2011
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  16. John Castle

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    That didn't make any sense at all.
    John Castle, Jun 7, 2011
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  17. KIRK1ADM

    KIRK1ADM Bored Being

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    I adjusted that post for you. :D
    KIRK1ADM, Jun 8, 2011
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