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I just switched to a Moto-X. The "Active Display" looks quite nice, indoors, and I like the "nudge the phone" status updates. However. It received numerous p

I just switched to a Moto-X. The "Active Display" looks quite nice, indoors, and I like the "nudge the phone" status updates. However. It received numerous plaudits for ergonomics, but now that I'm using one I find the thin edge -- even with a case on it -- difficult to grasp. Also, the curved back means I can't set it face up on a table and "poke at it" -- the body would rock due to the curve. The display looks nice, indoors. But while taking some photos during a walk, yesterday, even with the sun low in the sky it was very difficult to see the image on the display. (And, the camera lends a very saturated and "reddish" tint to the result, at least at default settings.) So... I'm intrigued now with the S5 display quality. I'll have to look for camera results. And "cheap plastic" or whatever, if I can hold it securely and use it on a table and etc. Well, then, such functionality will exceed an "appearance" concerns I have other than display and camera output. I wanted a "close-to-Google" phone that would remain updated, while also remaining on the only service that provides a reliable signal in some areas where I travel. But "easy to hold" and "easy to see" and some basics... I'm seeing more and more why Jobs et al. resisted some of the design changes rampaging through the Android market. P.S. Once I heard about the apparently legitimate security concerns, I sort of swallowed the disappearance of microSD expansion. But if/whan security concerns are ameliorated, I would much prefer to retain such a feature.

sirkneeland 13y ago
Is there a Google Play edition of the S5? That might answer your prayers then. (or a Cyanogenmod flavor)
- pasbesoin 13y ago
  My current problem is that I'm finding it difficult to work up the motivation and energy to find out. I'm realizing it is more and more "just a(nother) phone", to me. I figure each point out as it becomes of immediate importance to me. As this stuff becomes more and more mainstream (and/or I do, perhaps), I wonder how much more prominent JFW (just f-ing works) and DFAM (don't f-ing arse me) are going to become in the market. Or rather, I'm experiencing it, first hand. JFDI, phone! Like the toaster.
commandar 13y ago
> Also, the curved back means I can't set it face up on a table and "poke at it" -- the body would rock due to the curve. I'm not sure I understand how that would happen. I use mine lying face up all the time. While the overall shape of the back is curved, there's a substantial flat area that lets it sit perfectly steady on a flat surface. I can make it rock if I really try, but that requires jabbing at on the edges far harder than normal use would require. I don't think it should make any difference but I have the XT1060 with woven black back on VZW.
- pasbesoin 13y ago
  Maybe the case I have changes this, a bit. However, after reading your comment, I tried with a light finger / touch, and I observed that even with this case on it, I can manage. I stand corrected! (And thanks!!) It does start to rock if I don't hold my touch light, particularly towards the corners and the "bottom" in portrait view. Poking the back button is particularly touchy. So, I stand partially corrected, I guess. Anyhoo, I'm still to the point of placing function ahead of form. Or I'm just getting old and grumpy. 50/50, probably.

sirkneeland 13y ago

Is there a Google Play edition of the S5? That might answer your prayers then. (or a Cyanogenmod flavor)

pasbesoin 13y ago
My current problem is that I'm finding it difficult to work up the motivation and energy to find out. I'm realizing it is more and more "just a(nother) phone", to me. I figure each point out as it becomes of immediate importance to me. As this stuff becomes more and more mainstream (and/or I do, perhaps), I wonder how much more prominent JFW (just f-ing works) and DFAM (don't f-ing arse me) are going to become in the market. Or rather, I'm experiencing it, first hand. JFDI, phone! Like the toaster.

commandar 13y ago

> Also, the curved back means I can't set it face up on a table and "poke at it" -- the body would rock due to the curve. I'm not sure I understand how that would happen. I use mine lying face up all the time. While the overall shape of the back is curved, there's a substantial flat area that lets it sit perfectly steady on a flat surface. I can make it rock if I really try, but that requires jabbing at on the edges far harder than normal use would require. I don't think it should make any difference but I have the XT1060 with woven black back on VZW.

pasbesoin 13y ago
Maybe the case I have changes this, a bit. However, after reading your comment, I tried with a light finger / touch, and I observed that even with this case on it, I can manage. I stand corrected! (And thanks!!) It does start to rock if I don't hold my touch light, particularly towards the corners and the "bottom" in portrait view. Poking the back button is particularly touchy. So, I stand partially corrected, I guess. Anyhoo, I'm still to the point of placing function ahead of form. Or I'm just getting old and grumpy. 50/50, probably.