I got the phone d.. gimme sometime for the review.. testing all its features now..

wow, got it already?Congrats!by the way, which unit you get? uk or us?

nice la.. do post up the review for us here

US AT&T set.. charging the phone now..

ho ho ho...

can't wait for the review already...

Just a short update.. no proper review coz still testing and typing and photo-ing..

Big bad bad bad thing i dislike... No indicator if there is a miss call or missed sms.. see phone today 10 miss call and no indicator.. *sigh*..

how was the size for u.. u think 5inch is ok? i really wish to try it la.. seems so nice built indeed

go for more bigger 7" GALAXY TAB

thats a tablet dude.. btw, i guess 4.3inch is the max.. 4inch is the ideal and 3.7 is the minimum that ill go for in a phone.. im my own opinion for sure, surely someone would prefer 5inch if they are into that size and find its more convenient for them

o, i first thought it was a tablet too, but it seems turns out to be able to make call!! So, yeah, it's a Tablet with phone capabilities actually.

but still, i don't like Samsung nor LG. Esp LG which died pretty fast on me.

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Added on September 15, 2010, 5:25 pmfor real? could it be setting problem?

This post has been edited by arbelnox: Sep 15 2010, 05:26 PM

US set? Not gsm then?

AT&T is GSM

how much us set?

here:

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1538884

indicator as in no light blinking when there is a miss call to remind you.. everything is just blank.. still playing around with the settings now.. wait see if theres a setting prob or not..

o i see. i thought there is no notification on top bar when there's miss call. So meaning to say the indication light is not blinking on top of the phone is it?

but my tp2 also have similar problem where it doesn't show proper blinking signs for notification. Dont your Diamond 2 experience the same?


This post has been edited by arbelnox: Sep 16 2010, 10:11 AM

Anyone has info why Dell and Sony Ericsson is sticking with Android 1.6 and not 2.1? Is it cos their hardware is not up for it?

well, i'm not quiite sure for dell. but i think it is because dell has to do the optimization to the UI to be fit in the 5" screen.

whereas for Sony X10, similar case applied but much tougher for Sony since they have applied their own UI skin (Timescape) over 1.6 hence that too gonna takes even longer time than Dell.

i could be wrong. so any info wwill be much appreciated.

anyway, it's definitely has nothing to do with the hardware. Cos even the G1 (HTC Dream) the very first Android phone can port to Froyo (2.2)....

This post has been edited by arbelnox: Sep 16 2010, 10:12 AM

hey thanks for the info. Sony Ericsson seems really slow in reacting to the obvious unpopularity and dissatisfaction of it's customers with 1.6. It therefore came as an even greater surprise that such a new gadget as the Dell Streak would be using this antiquated OS.

My diamond 2 got indicator.. beside the speaker where we listen when talk on the phone.

the size was ok. IF u can let people stare at you for a while then realise its a Streak.. XD

got many attracted people walking on to me and ask bout the phone tho.

so far i summarize it a bit easier..

Pro's:
-Huge and great screen.
-Gorilla glass is very useful, tried poking and tapping it hard no problems.
-Very nice and user friendly layout and interface.
-Camera picture taken are great.
-Not as heavy as you think.
-Works as a hotspot in just few taps.
-Touchscreen works very very well, possible to type with thumbs
-Nice and Firm feel, not like plasticky kind of feel.
-Fits in all pocket.
-Fast mobile thanks to the 1GHz SnapDragon.
-Slim + sleek.
-Wi-Fi and fast HSPA connectivity
-Easy to sync media with a desktop computer
-Expandable memory up to 32GB
-Access to apps on Android Market
-Using a 3.5mm Jack which allows user to plug in their high-end earphones or headphones to enjoy their music/entertainment.
-Dedicated Camera button for AF and Snap button, most smartphones doensn't have this.
-Very good for user who online daily. You will have widgets like Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, Hotmail and etc on the huge screen. Can even see both updates at the same time and read the words without hussle.
-Front facing camera for video conference and Skype.


Con's:
-The device will switch off when you take out the battery cover when the phone is switched on.
-No indicator to see whether you have a miss call or sms.
-Touchscreen keyboard will miss some keys when you're typing to fast.
-Battery life is not as great as expected. SMS and Calls + Some games and Apps download basically 1 Day will Flat out d. Still depend on owner usage tho.
-Speaker facing backwards is a big let down, when pressing again your lap, cant hear your phone ring unless u set to vibrate+ring together.
-No multi-touch capability in Google Maps
-Android user interface hasn't been tweaked enough to fully take advantage of the big screen
-The connectivity port for charging and sync with PC. Since its not a MiniUSB, so everytime i work have to bring the cable around, go home then need remember bring home. When no battery/low batt, have to find the charger.
-Will become sluggish at times when using. Not very obvious but you can feel it slow down a while.
-Frequent water ripple can be seen when pressing the screen, even lightly.

This is what i get so far. Anything else i discover i will update again.