Motorola Droid A855 (aka Tao/Sholes/Shules/Flash) Pre-Release Thread

[nobnoobody]

I believe google is not allowed to show turn by turn direction. Cant remember the reason. Instead google will give voice directions.

More importantly there are plenty of free/paid 3rd party GPS (including turn-by-turn) apps available.

Waze looks to be amazing if it ever takes off with enough people.

[nobnoobody]

I faintly remember something about a unified standard for electrical charging connectors. Maybe it was for Europe.

Does anyone know what style of charger plug this will use? Any chance that an older Motorola charger will work?

I'd put 99.999% chance that it is a standard USB Micro (not USB mini).

(the one on the left)

[vespadaddy]

I'd put 99.999% chance that it is a standard USB Micro (not USB mini).

(the one on the left)

That's good to hear. I assume I should be able to charge the phone by plugging it into my laptop then, correct? With a cord with USB micro on one end, and USB plug on the other end?

[nobnoobody]

That's good to hear. I assume I should be able to charge the phone by plugging it into my laptop then, correct? With a cord with USB micro on one end, and USB plug on the other end?

Yes. In fact its likely, considering that it's verizon, that you will simply receive a USB cable for your phone. On one end, will be a standard USB connector for your computer, the other end (hopefully a USB Micro end) fitted for your phone. In addition to receiving this wire, you'll receive an AC adapter that is 5V. You'll use the USB cable with your computer and the AC adapter.

(like this)

[Esquire0399]

I believe google is not allowed to show turn by turn direction. Cant remember the reason. Instead google will give voice directions.

I think that's what we were both referring to. At least that's what I meant.

[vespadaddy]

Thanks. That looks like an elegant solution!

Next question: If this device has a capacitive touchscreen are there any solutions for screen protection? I would guess that a regular plastic film protector won't work, as it wouldn't allow the charge from a finger to pass through the screen. Is this correct?

If so, how can we protect the screen from scratches?

[Esquire0399]

Thanks. That looks like an elegant solution!

Next question: If this device has a capacitive touchscreen are there any solutions for screen protection? I would guess that a regular plastic film protector won't work, as it wouldn't allow the charge from a finger to pass through the screen. Is this correct?

If so, how can we protect the screen from scratches?

Actually with most capacitive screens, screen protectors don't effect their ability to sense the current in your finger very much at all. In my experience with the iPod Touch, sensitivity wasn't affected at all. It's very unlikely that you have anything to worry about.

[denmalley]

Thanks. That looks like an elegant solution!

Next question: If this device has a capacitive touchscreen are there any solutions for screen protection? I would guess that a regular plastic film protector won't work, as it wouldn't allow the charge from a finger to pass through the screen. Is this correct?

If so, how can we protect the screen from scratches?

There are tons of plastic screen protectors that work just fine for the iphone, I don't expect this to be any different. Hopefully best skins ever or invisible shield will come up with a kit for this.

And technically, it is the charge passing to you from the device, not the other way around.

[Kevinh52]

I read somewhere, here I think, that Google Maps is going to be turn-by-turn on the STD. I'm don't remember whether or not that's been confirmed yet, though.

we read about that on the androidandme letter leak. (that was later took down off the site.) It also had a lot of juciy info. but nothing confirmed.
Was posted a while back .

http://www.howardforums.com/showpost...postcount=1018

[Esquire0399]

we read about that on the androidandme letter leak. (that was later took down off the site.) It also had a lot of juciy info. but nothing confirmed.
Was posted a while back .

http://www.howardforums.com/showpost...postcount=1018

That's right, I do remember that. Thanks.

[gardobus]

I'm actually pretty interested in what material the screen will be made out of. I love the glass screens on my Storm and iPod Touch. I don't have screen protectors on either and they still look just like they did when they were new, even after a few drops each. Every phone I had before that was plastic and ended up looking like hell after a while. If its not glass then a screen protector is DEFINITELY going to be purchased...

[RichardCard82]

come on guys lets find some more pics!!! or a video!

[gardobus]

I can't wait for a video :whipesdrool:

[Kevinh52]

They got the VZW "Droids" Trained well. lol .No info.
I tried to get just the name. Off of VZW Chatting. no luck..

Please wait for a Verizon Wireless sales representative to assist you with your order. Thank you for your patience!
A Verizon Wireless online pre-sales specialist has joined the chat. You are now chatting with Carla
Carla: You picked a great day to place an order! We are offering free shipping and instant online discounts for any orders, added lines, or upgrades for a limited time. And if you'd like to keep this chat window open, I can ensure that your order goes through if you give me the confirmation number once you receive it. Of course you can still ask questions during the meantime. How does that sound?
You: ok, thanks just getting ready for the new motorola android not sure what it is called?
Carla: We are made aware of device introductions at the same time the general public is notified. We haven't been made aware of any new devices as of yet.
You: ok, thanks have a good day.

[barry99705]

More importantly there are plenty of free/paid 3rd party GPS (including turn-by-turn) apps available.

Waze looks to be amazing if it ever takes off with enough people.

Keep telling your friends about it!!!