Comments on: Android: Fine, Then Gimme the Features Without Root http://www.threadbox.net/2010/07/14/android-fine-then-gimme-the-features-without-root/ Headphones, Technology, and Stuff Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:52:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jesse J http://www.threadbox.net/2010/07/14/android-fine-then-gimme-the-features-without-root/comment-page-1/#comment-890 Jesse J Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:51:31 +0000 http://www.threadbox.net/?p=2877#comment-890 Looks like a nightmare for secure transactions, I don’t think the droids will be safe for online financial transactions on sites like http://www.Amazon.com, http://www.TotalMortgage.com and http://www.etrade.com. Droids will only be good for search and videos. Looks like a nightmare for secure transactions, I don’t think the droids will be safe for online financial transactions on sites like http://www.Amazon.com, http://www.TotalMortgage.com and http://www.etrade.com. Droids will only be good for search and videos.

]]> By: thread http://www.threadbox.net/2010/07/14/android-fine-then-gimme-the-features-without-root/comment-page-1/#comment-849 thread Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:38:56 +0000 http://www.threadbox.net/?p=2877#comment-849 lol sorry I dropped the ball on the comments thing, guys. I need to make sure I get emails when they come in. Drew, oh yes, I'm aware the freedom thing goes both ways. It just sucks, and we're all just coming to terms with it. I think this type of thing could have a very big impact on what phones I use in the future. lol sorry I dropped the ball on the comments thing, guys. I need to make sure I get emails when they come in.

Drew, oh yes, I’m aware the freedom thing goes both ways. It just sucks, and we’re all just coming to terms with it. I think this type of thing could have a very big impact on what phones I use in the future.

]]> By: Drew Butler http://www.threadbox.net/2010/07/14/android-fine-then-gimme-the-features-without-root/comment-page-1/#comment-760 Drew Butler Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:26:00 +0000 http://www.threadbox.net/?p=2877#comment-760 I think you misunderstood what the freedom was that the Android software brought. While on the surface it was the freedom to use the software you want, without the need for app store overlords, it also brought freedom to the OEMs to install it and add whatever limitations they desired. These types of freedom are always double edged swords, that are less for your benefit and more for the people who are providing the devices. In the future, people will start also looking to handset makers who decide to put fewer restrictions on their devices as well as the Android OS when they decide on what phone to buy. Much in the same way hardcore PC enthusiasts look for a box that will allow them to upgrade it in anyway they want. At this point, Android is positioning itself as the Windows of the mobile phone business, with a wide consumer base through many different devices and the ability to install ALMOST anything you want on it. I still admire the platform for what it is trying to do and am excited for every new feature they bring, because it forces Apple to continually fight for market dominance by bring me new features. So, thanks Android! I think you misunderstood what the freedom was that the Android software brought. While on the surface it was the freedom to use the software you want, without the need for app store overlords, it also brought freedom to the OEMs to install it and add whatever limitations they desired. These types of freedom are always double edged swords, that are less for your benefit and more for the people who are providing the devices.

In the future, people will start also looking to handset makers who decide to put fewer restrictions on their devices as well as the Android OS when they decide on what phone to buy. Much in the same way hardcore PC enthusiasts look for a box that will allow them to upgrade it in anyway they want.

At this point, Android is positioning itself as the Windows of the mobile phone business, with a wide consumer base through many different devices and the ability to install ALMOST anything you want on it. I still admire the platform for what it is trying to do and am excited for every new feature they bring, because it forces Apple to continually fight for market dominance by bring me new features.

So, thanks Android!

]]> By: Albert http://www.threadbox.net/2010/07/14/android-fine-then-gimme-the-features-without-root/comment-page-1/#comment-759 Albert Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:03:21 +0000 http://www.threadbox.net/?p=2877#comment-759 Here here! This was one of the main reasons I didn't go with the Droid / Milestone. If HTC gets away with letting you root your phones, I don't get why Motorola can't. (They can't possibly be liable if you break your own phone or install a ROM that breaks 911. ) There's always the Evo, right? Here here! This was one of the main reasons I didn’t go with the Droid / Milestone. If HTC gets away with letting you root your phones, I don’t get why Motorola can’t. (They can’t possibly be liable if you break your own phone or install a ROM that breaks 911. )

There’s always the Evo, right?

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