[Linux-bruxelles] Smartphones opensource, but not from Proximus...

[Laurent Léonard]

Le lundi 24 août 2009 à 22:39, Didier Misson a écrit :
> Ramon Suarez a écrit :
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have an HTC Magic bought in Belgium, and it is not something I can
> > recommend. It can not be considered an open phone as it is very
> > restricted in what you can install or not and you are in the hands of
> > Proximus to update the ROM and OS (if they ever do so)
> >
> >     * No technicals service from HTC because it is a branded phone> they
> >       reffer you to Proximus. In Proximus page only advertising of their
> >       service and no support
> >      
> > (http://customer.proximus.be/en/Mobile_Internet_Lap/HTC_Magic.html). *
> > Telephone crippled by Proximus:
> >           o Can not buy applications in android market, only use free
> > aps. o No youtuve videos (works in non proximus phones).
> >
> > Besides that I have some issues with the way the telephone works, namely:
> >
> >     * Can't change default google calendar: it is always the phone's
> >       calendar which does not sync with my gcal account, and not mine.
> >     * Can not move notes among calendars. Need to create a new one if
> >       you make a mistake.
> >     * General alarm problems for events in the calendar.
> >     * Slow phonebook and calls, sometimes 5 or more seconds  (but
> >       quality is good once it gets stablished).
> >     * A lot of data sync going on all the time. You neeed to dive many
> >       levels in the menu to stop it if you remember (too much attention
> >       to be dedicated to the phone). Apps to manage it and skip clicks
> >       are a must, but they use up ressources.
> >     * Can not install a Spanish keyboard. I write messages in 3
> >       languages and need the accents. Only three keyboard layouts are
> >       available.
> >     * Can not close apps without installing another app to do so. You
> >       just change screens, but they keep on running.
> >     * Very limited copy and paste in the browser.
> >     * Camera is way too slow to take pictures.
> >     * Not very intuitive.
> >     * Lack of control over options.
> >
> > As I said, I do like the call quality and it does look and feel good,
> > but my valuation is negative.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Ramón Suárez
> > Blog: http://www.blogbruselas.com
> > Skype, Twitter, Delicious & +: ramonsuarez
>
> Hello,
>
> Thanks for these explications.
>
> If I understand : it's ONLY Proximus who block all these functions (not
> """usefull"" for "free" customers... :-( )  ?
>
> If we buy an HTC not link to Proximus (or Base or Mobistar), do we have
> a full features without all these problems ?
>
>
> It's really BORING all these exclusive accords with some operators...
> and they decide what is "good" for you :-(

Le HTC Hero ne semble pas être l'exclusivité d'un opérateur, je l'ai trouvé 
sur plusieurs sites marchands.

-- 
Laurent Léonard
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