It has been about 3 weeks since I made the switch from Windows Mobile to Android. I've previously used the HTC Touch Dual, Touch Diamond, and Touch Pro2. I've now finally made the leap to Android on the HTC Desire.
I was previously reluctant to make the jump to Android because of fear that the OS is just not mature enough. I loved the capabilities and freedom of Windows Mobile, but I was getting increasingly frustrated with always having to worry about RAM usage and random lags and lockups.
Once I realized that I was spending more time tweaking my device in order to use it properly rather than actually using it, I knew it was time to let go of Windows Mobile.
After a single day of using the Desire, I came to one conclusion. I should have given up on Windows Mobile long ago. Android is actually very similar to Windows Mobile in terms of usage and capabilities. But it's so much smoother and more beautiful to look at.
Things I'm no longer bothered with since using the Desire:
1. RAM usage, closing applications, and task managers. The Android OS does a wonderful job managing multitasking and memory, so I don't have to.
2. Disabling browser features. I used to disable images and javascript to load web pages faster. I no longer feel this is necessary. (Although, this does speed things up even more!)
3. In the browser, I no longer have to zoom and then pan. Multitouch zooming allows me to zoom in exactly where I want to. Much better than using the scrollring on the Diamond and the zoombar on the Touch Pro2.
4. Registry edits and ROM flashing to boost the performance. I may install custom ROMs when they're available but I'm not in a rush to do so. The device is quite fast enough.
5. Soft-resets and RAM cleaners. The device doesn't slow down even if it's powered on for weeks.
6. GPS lock. The device gets a good lock within 10 secs from a cold boot. My Touch Pro2 used to take about 2 minutes from a cold boot. I can actually use the HTC Footprints application now. Previously, just waiting for the GPS to lock took the fun out of everything.
I'm using Samsung Omnia and I hesitate to switch to Andriod too coz I doubt it's completeness... But you're totally right! I'm spending most of my time tweaking my Omnia, soft-resetting it everyday, editing the registry, reinstalling the softwares, and it really annoys me =_=" I'm going to buy a Desire now!
ReplyDelete@Pearl
ReplyDeleteGreat decision! You won't regret it. You may or may not realize it but using Windows Mobile is like you're being drowned. Adopting Android was a breath of fresh air I never knew I needed.