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Forum: Competitors 2006-02-20, 16:44
Replies: 17
Views: 6,219
Posted By richm
The vast, vast majority of the power used in the...

The vast, vast majority of the power used in the LCD ( and, indeed, in most mobile devices as a whole ) is from the backlight. Turning it down to the lowest setting will make a noticable difference...
Forum: Competitors 2006-02-20, 16:37
Replies: 12
Views: 8,126
Posted By richm
Well, as a data point, I've been a Zaurus...

Well, as a data point, I've been a Zaurus SL-C3000 owner for about a year, and had two 770's until last week.

I posted more details in other threads, but what it eventually came down to was...
Forum: Competitors 2006-02-20, 16:18
Replies: 17
Views: 11,828
Posted By richm
The first thing you want to do is flash in the...

The first thing you want to do is flash in the Cacko ROM. ;-)

It includes a new kernel with a bttv drivers for *vastly* improved multimedia performance. You can rid your videos at full speed...
Forum: Competitors 2006-02-16, 18:10
Replies: 9
Views: 5,265
Posted By richm
Well, not really, since Palmsource claimed they'd...

Well, not really, since Palmsource claimed they'd be doing this what - 2 years ago? And look how far they've gotten. ;-)

- Rich
Forum: Competitors 2006-02-15, 15:58
Replies: 17
Views: 6,219
Posted By richm
The 770's PDF viewer is adequate for smaller PDF...

The 770's PDF viewer is adequate for smaller PDF documents, but tends to bog down pretty badly with anything of meaningful size. My primary use for PDF's on portable devices is for reading PDF...
Forum: General 2006-02-15, 15:47
Replies: 22
Views: 7,999
Posted By richm
Ideally, they should just include USB Host Mode...

Ideally, they should just include USB Host Mode and OTG support, and then bundle in the appropriate HID drivers for bluetooth mice and keyboards.

Then, you get all the benefits of being able...
Forum: General 2006-02-15, 15:42
Replies: 22
Views: 7,999
Posted By richm
Except it's not 7 days - even Nokia specs it out...

Except it's not 7 days - even Nokia specs it out at 4 days. In the two 770's I've had, if I do any amount of significant surfing in the evening, then the battery is significantly discharged by the...
Forum: General 2006-02-14, 19:49
Replies: 22
Views: 7,999
Posted By richm
Maybe they'll actually add the memory it needs,...

Maybe they'll actually add the memory it needs, and a real Standby system. ;-)

- Rich
Forum: Troubleshooting 2006-02-13, 18:58
Replies: 6
Views: 2,723
Posted By richm
What, exactly, happens, when you try to connect? ...

What, exactly, happens, when you try to connect? Does the 770 display any messages? Does the phone display any messages?

- Rich
Forum: Competitors 2006-02-13, 18:50
Replies: 17
Views: 6,219
Posted By richm
My hope is that Nokia built the 770 at this...

My hope is that Nokia built the 770 at this particular price point and with the current design choices simply to test the waters, and see if the market for an internet tablet is truly there. If it...
Forum: Competitors 2006-02-13, 18:15
Replies: 17
Views: 6,219
Posted By richm
You may not see the point, but the devices are...

You may not see the point, but the devices are used by entirely separate markets - the clamshell Zauruses, are, for all intents and purposes, mini-laptops, while the 770 is more of something to keep...
Forum: Competitors 2006-02-13, 17:04
Replies: 17
Views: 6,219
Posted By richm
There is apparently a wide variation in quality...

There is apparently a wide variation in quality control in the 770's - I've already had to return one because of the horrible stage-lighting. My newest one is better, but still very noticable. I...
Forum: Competitors 2006-02-13, 15:47
Replies: 17
Views: 6,219
Posted By richm
Well, no, actually, that's not the case.... ...

Well, no, actually, that's not the case....

I have both the 770 and the Zaurus SL-C3000, and the C3000 has a *much* clearer and consistently lit display.

Just look the user photos in the...
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