Al, let me explain this situation: It is not the consumer QiGi i6 you can get in stores next month. It is a special order DEV version of the same hardware. With a large order we can change things. For example, I am requesting a HVGA LCD right now and it is of course within their capability to do it. The look&feel may also be slightly different. And we can ask for more memory, for example.
Again, I am only interested in brining more tools for dev/test, not directly for consumers. If someone wants to do that, I can help but I am not interested in doing it myself. On Feb 17, 11:47 am, Al Sutton <[email protected]> wrote: > Quote from the Engadget page on the QiGi i6 > (http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/17/hands-on-with-techfaiths-qigi-i6-i... > > "Anyhow, let's just be straight about this: odds are you don't really > want this phone, even if you think you do. The physical design feels one > or two iterations behind, but the real problem stems from the fact that > you're rocking QVGA resolution here; yes, granted, Android runs -- but > in its default layout, it's clearly designed for a few more pixels both > horizontally and vertically." > > I don't think there's going to be a lot of interest as is, but I wish > you all the best with your efforts. > > Al. > > Vincent Wu wrote: > > No, it is a dev version of the TechFaith QiGi i6. Just like ADP1, it > > has unlocked and the developer can do anything with it. > > > I am requesting a bigger screen at this time. They can do > > customizations like that, with a price. So if you can let me know what > > feature/price is most desirable in a dev phone, I will negotiate and > > get the deal done. > > > On Feb 17, 10:45 am, Muthu Ramadoss <[email protected]> wrote: > > >> Is that the HTC Magic you are talking about? > > >> take care, > >> Muthu Ramadoss. > > >>http://linkedin.com/in/tellibitz+91-9840348914http://androidrocks.in-Android > >> Consulting. > > >> On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 9:40 PM, Imaging Luminary, LLC < > > >> [email protected]> wrote: > > >>> Convincing for what? > > >>> I am not asking you to pay $$$. I just want to see if I can get enough > >>> interests for a large order of 250+ sets. If there is any further > >>> risk, it is me, not you, who will handle the risk. The phone must be > >>> good for developers/testers otherwise I won't be interested in it. > > >>> Look. I am not a business man. This is truly an Android developer to > >>> Android developer talk. I won't expect any consumer/non-programmer get > >>> involved. You may have to buy your snake oil somewhere else. > > >>> On Feb 17, 10:02 am, "Michael Martin - MM Agency" <mi...@mm- > >>> agency.com> wrote: > > >>>> Hmm, not a very convincing argument...do you have any snake oil for sale? > > >>>> -----Original Message----- > >>>> From: Vincent Wu [mailto:[email protected]] > >>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 8:00 AM > >>>> To: Android Discuss > >>>> Subject: [android-discuss] Re: ******New Model Android Phone for > > >>> sale****** > > >>>> Of course I will have to show you the phone, have a few people test > >>>> it, and write at least one full sized review. The company will provide > >>>> english version of manual in a few days with other marketing materials > >>>> including full size images. I want to first see if there are other > >>>> programmers like me excited about a new Android device; if not I will > >>>> never want to spend time on it any more. > > >>>> On Feb 17, 9:52 am, Al Sutton <[email protected]> wrote: > > >>>>> Maybe you could post a link to the manual, some pictures, etc., or are > >>>>> you expecting people to stump up cash without knowing what they're > >>>>> getting beyond it being an Android 'phone? > > >>>>> Al. > > >>>>> Vincent Wu wrote: > > >>>>>> Yes I know that one it is called OPhone from Lenovo; it has no > >>>>>> connection with the one I am referring to. > > >>>>>> Any phone order through me will have English manuals and the OS Image > >>>>>> will be English too. > > >>>>>> On Feb 17, 9:37 am, george_c <[email protected]> wrote: > > >>>>>>>> Does this mean a phone sold in china will not have a working > > >>> Android > > >>>>>>>> Market app when it is sent to US? If it is true my little operation > >>>>>>>> will fail for sure. > > >>>>>>>> What happens if you travel to the States? > > >>>>>>> China Mobile(carrier) will be selling the handsets & I assume with > > >>>> Android > > >>>>>>> Market since China Mobile is/will be their partner there. Maybe more > > >>>> carrier > > >>>>>>> partners in China, but none that I know. > >>>>>>> You travel to the USA with that phone & if your contract allows > > >>> roaming > > >>>> and > > >>>>>>> Market allows you to access it whilst roaming, yes. > > >>>>>>> George > > >>>>>>>> On Feb 17, 6:46 am, george_c <[email protected]> wrote: > > >>>>>>>>> Guys, it won't be possible. Alternative device manufacturers that > > >>>> don't > > >>>>>>>> have > > >>>>>>>>> relationships with (Carrier+Google) won't be able to complete the > > >>>> Android > > >>>>>>>>> Market payment fulfillment. > >>>>>>>>> Android is open enough and open for alternative device > > >>> manufacturers > > >>>> to > > >>>>>>>> use. > > >>>>>>>>> They will need an App Manager(some branded) for their devices and > > >>>> content > > >>>>>>>>> other than Android Market(since AM will not be accessible to these > >>>>>>>>> subscribers). Hence expect the growth pattern for alternative > > >>>>>>>> marketplaces > > >>>>>>>>> to surpass Android Market in global reach... till the day when > > >>>> Google > > >>>>>>>>> Checkout is available globally and have convinced every person in > > >>> the > > >>>>>>>> world > > >>>>>>>>> to submit their personal details (who I am, how I pay, my habits, > > >>>> etc) to > > >>>>>>>>> Google. > > >>>>>>>>> For global reach you need local payment options and these are > > >>> called > > >>>>>>>>> alternative payments as each user is accustomed to in their local > > >>>> town or > > >>>>>>>>> country. > > >>>>>>>>> Combination of Google Checkout and carrier billing will work, but > > >>>> still > > >>>>>>>>> handicaped. Not to mention that its a lot more difficult for a > > >>> giant > > >>>> to > > >>>>>>>>> enter local countries and offer payment services without a battle > > >>>> with > > >>>>>>>> local > > >>>>>>>>> authorities and companies... Though this is another > > >>>> corporate/politics > > >>>>>>>>> issue. > > >>>>>>>>> George > > >>>>>>>>> On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 1:50 PM, Al Sutton <[email protected] > > >>>>>>>> wrote: > > >>>>>>>>>> George, > > >>>>>>>>>> Going forward I can see Google only allowing Market on 'phones in > >>>>>>>>>> regions where they have sorted out the payment method because I > > >>>> can't > > >>>>>>>>>> see them offering and maintaining two version of Market (one > > >>>> allowing > > >>>>>>>>>> pay-for apps and another not). > > >>>>>>>>>> As for how many territories they offer payment in, well, who > > >>> knows. > > >>>>>>>>>> Al. > > >>>>>>>>>> george_c wrote: > > >>>>>>>>>>> A question to all developers: > > >>>>>>>>>>> Do you think such devices that will start appearing more and > > >>> more > > >>>>>>>>>>> across the globe will have the Android Market client app and > > >>> will > > >>>>>>>>>>> allow its users to have access to the Android Market? > > >>>>>>>>>>> George > > >>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 11:30 AM, Muthu Ramadoss > >>>>>>>>>>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> > > >>> wrote: > > >>>>>>>>>>> Oh, right. The shipping and customs will probably cost more > > >>>> than > > >>>>>>>>>>> the phone for India! > > >>>>>>>>>>> take care, > >>>>>>>>>>> Muthu Ramadoss. > > >>>>>>>>>>> http://linkedin.com/in/tellibitz+91-9840348914 > >>>>>>>>>>> http://androidrocks.in-AndroidConsulting. > > >>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 2:32 PM, Cassius < > > >>>>>>>> [email protected] > > >>>>>>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > > >>>>>>>>>>> Remember shipping and customs when you buy from China. > >>>>>>>>>>> For example shipping and customs to ship an ADP1 from > > >>> USA > > >>>> to > > >>>>>>>>>>> Italy is over 90$! > > >>>>>>>>>>> On Feb 17, 2009 9:54 AM, "Muthu Ramadoss" > >>>>>>>>>>> <[email protected] > >>>>>>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > > >>>>>>>>>>> If you can post the pictures, then probably people > > ... > > read more » --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Discuss" group. 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