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On 12/25/2014 03:38 AM, Charles Z Henry wrote:
On Wed, Dec 24, 2014 at 8:35 AM, João Pais jmmmpais@googlemail.com wrote:
Hello list,
I might be getting a smartphone soon. I wanted to ask what are the most interesting models around. Afaik, more relevant for me would be: - android - multitouch - big/sturdy enough to use as a controller - usability to connect with Pd, or upload pd-based apps (compatiblity with the existing pd-mobile solutions out there) - durability - ...
I never had a smartphone, so I don't really know much about the options out there. I would prefer something I could use with Pd, and also to keep me busy for a few years. Also, which OS is best by now?
Thanks,
jmmmp
My two cents on android phones: the carrier software is almost always terrible. You want to pick the hardware and the carrier network, then completely replace the software before getting started with your audio and controller apps. Most phones will fit the basic constraints you mention--you really want to choose the carrier+hardware combination from what's available to you locally.
HTC and Motorola (maybe others?)
Sony too has an official website where you can unlock the bootloader, but you are trading in the warranty. I am using cyanogenmod11 on a sony phone.
It can be quite complicated to compare all the features of all the different brands to find the perfect phone you want. For example I wanted a GLONASS receiver, NFC and an exchangeable battery for under 300 EUR. I found geizhals a great (but ugly) portal to filter available options based on your criteria. http://geizhals.de/?cat=umtsover
good luck.