Ok please talk me out of going back to my LX... HELP!

[sdynak]

I am trying to think of some positive reasons to stay with the G1.

Don't get me wrong I am not trying to be negative but I feel there is too much with the G1 that is undesirable.

1) The customization compared to the LX is to be desired for tones, vibrating, reminders, etc.

2) I rely heavily on reminders for work and must know about appointment with constant annoying reminders as the LX does or I am sure to forget.

3) Battery Life is just completely unacceptable

4) E-Mail notification do not work outside of G-Mail

5) No notes out of the box! this is also unacceptable

6) Vibrate is very weak

7) Flimsy creaking screen

8) Touch is not adjustable (At least I don't know how) and is not sensitive enough.

9) No date to stay on main screen unless you drop down the bar


I know there will be updates to fix some issues but when and what issues will it address? These are just my issues.

I really tried all week but I unless I hear reasons not to I think I'm going back to the LX before it sells. I purchased this at full price (mid contract) so I expected quite a bit more. If I have to settle I think price will win.

Appreciate talking me out of this in a hurry. I only have 1 day left before LX is sold!



Thanks,
Stan

[Cricketman]

1) The customization compared to the LX is to be desired for tones, vibrating, reminders, etc.

Use Google Calanders and Sync it. You should get a notification in the plane, plus you can customize them with tones and vibes (I'm pretty sure!)

2) I rely heavily on reminders for work and must know about appointment with constant annoying reminders as the LX does or I am sure to forget.

Google Calendar.
3) Battery Life is just completely unacceptable

It gets better as you use it more. People are getting a solid 16 hours of it.

4) E-Mail notification do not work outside of G-Mail
Have the email be pushed to your gMail.
5) No notes out of the box! this is also unacceptable
I'm 90% sure that an application will be released on Monday.

7) Flimsy creaking screen
There's an easy fix for this (Use the search function - Creaky screen fix or something of the sort as keywords).

8) Touch is not adjustable (At least I don't know how) and is not sensitive enough.
People have been saying that it's more responsive then the iPhone, so i'm not sure where you are coming from.

[tbv1825]

Ultimately this should be your decision. If the LX fulfills your needs better than the G1 and you can't/don't want to wait for the updates, then send it back.

As far as the creaking screen, they don't all do that, and some people with this issue were given new ones.

[Stanovoy]

Well, in a few days, there might a huge rush of apps on the AM. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of what you just mentioned will be fixed. Keep in mind that you are not the only one annoyed at these problems. If you can wait a little longer, then I would say do that.

As for the battery, take a look at my other thread on battery life. It appears to be getting much better. It's now almost as good as my BlackBerry 8800. Plus, HTC is working on optimizations and Google is working on a task manager to kill processes. I think the battery issue is on the verge of being history.

As for the weak vibration... well, not sure what can be done there. I wished it was stronger too. But at least it's not as weak as the one in the 8800.

As for the creaking screen... I don't have that problem at all. You might want to get a new one.

[db0y8199]

i say if u like that suc LX go bak 2 it. gmail is jus as reliable as the tmail so wutz the difference. u only get like wut 20 tones now on the LX since the update u can hav however many u want on the G1 wit out buy'n em. n if u don't kno how 2 use a calender then u really jus don't need the G1. stick wit the kicc.

[Stanovoy]

To be honest with you, I almost returned my G1 because I was so disappointed. But then I realized something: the Android is a whole new way of doing things and I wasn't used to it. Because it was so different, I was exaggerating its flaws and deemphasizing its strength. Now, I'm glad I didn't return it on impulse!

Is it terrible? Not a chance. Is it perfect? Far from it. Could it be perfect? Yes. It hasn't even been a week yet since we received it. For something so new, shouldn't we give it a fair chance?

Think of it this way: when people moved from typewriters to computers, what did they say at first? They hated the computers! They wanted something that would put letters on paper with every stroke. They didn't care to learn to work with the new device. Well, we all know what ended up happening. (Off topic... just imagine we have to post on AC using a typewriter lol!)

So, think hard before you go back to the familiar typewriter

p.s. this song might help you decide: http://phandroid.com/2008/10/20/andr...g1-love-video/

[sdynak]

thanks for the responses..

I am using the G-Mail and G-calendar but the reminder is weak (vibrate) and it only reminds you once where the LX kept doin it till you dismiss. I get so busy at work that I need reminders up to the last minute before I need to attend.

I think that is probably one of my by bigger dilemmas? If there was a way to turn it on so the reminder keeps bothering you that would be perfect. This could be a simple fix but not knowing if it will happen is a concern.

Battery is actually getting worse... I got maybe 5 hours from when I left the house last night until it was at 15%. I do know I was in a poor coverage area for about 1 hour but still 5 hours! I feel like I'm going to have to plug this thing in my A$$ if it keeps up just to have a phone with me.

thanks for listening your responses are helpful to know if these may be resolved. I do want to keep it as far as performance and overall it is an upgrade but just some minor little tweaks would make a difference.

[Cricketman]

Reports say that 15% to 0 lasts longer then from 100-15.

The meter and the battery haven't broken in for you yet. Give it time.

[sdynak]

Wow is that right? I have not tried that yet but now I will.

I bet you are right... it charges back to 100% real quick so this just might be the deal.

thanks Cricketman

[Stanovoy]

The reminder is something I want as well. I hated my BB for not having it. I have only had one phone that had it, and it was awesome. That should be a very easy fix. Wait until at least Monday to see if there will be an app for it from the rush.

I think you haven't "burned" the battery in enough to have the gauge working right. After 15%, it should drop significantly slower. Over time, the gauge will adjust accordingly and give you a better sense of it. Like right now, after talking on the phone for an hour and having it off the charger for 2, I'm still at 95%.

Just a thought...