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When I read "It's all about the feel," I imediatelly realized why he didn't get why people like Android. If he likes the feel, then nothing beats Apple. But I

by llgrrl_ 15y ago

When I read "It's all about the feel," I imediatelly realized why he didn't get why people like Android. If he likes the feel, then nothing beats Apple. But I do use it for different purposes. I need a physical keyboard. I need to ssh to my server when I need to. I need google talk. That's why I use Android.

mikeash 15y ago
A physical keyboard is certainly a great reason to use Android, but I'm curious, what about ssh or gtalk requires it?
- llgrrl_ 15y ago
  The way Gtalk client deals with unreliable connections is perfect. I don't have a 3G plan so I often walk around my campus roaming from one hotspot to another. It doesn't use the regular jabber of you notice. Also SSH without a physical keyboard is gonna be a pain in the back.
  - jshen 15y ago
    i do SSH from my ipad all the time without much pain. I have an android phone and hate the ssh apps mainly because the text is tiny. What ssh app do you use on android?
    - there 15y ago
      i use connectbot.
      - jshen 15y ago
        that's what i'm using, but I much prefer the IOS apps. connectbot won't go into landscape and the keyboard covers up the screen so i have to type while the prompt is covered up by the keyboard.
- jwcacces 15y ago
  They're all separate needs. The point is on Android you have those options.
  - mikeash 15y ago
    Sure. My point is that two out of the three don't appear to have anything to do with Android.
woobar 15y ago
The point about physical keyboard is valid. But do you believe that there are no ssh or GT clients for iOS?