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| Author: | FarSky [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:19 pm ] |
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As part of my job is mobile video integration and implementation, and we're launching multiple streams of our content, I need to be able to test delivery on an Android device. I don't have one, and I don't want to drop a bundle on one, nor do I want to sign up for a two-year contract or anything. So what's a good Android device (phone, tablet, whatever) that I can pick up for a decent amount? Just needs to do typical things, primarily web browsing and web video playback. |
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| Author: | Midgen [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:29 pm ] |
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Are you developing an application? Or using an existing app? As far as a platform my only real recommendation is to get something with native android installed. What about android versions? Are you expecting to be able to test on all versions? 1.5 up to 3.0? Are you planning on delivering over WiFi only? or using a carrier data network? Any particular carrier? Google phones are the development standard. Unfortunately they aren't cheap. The Nexus S is the newest model, and is an awesome handset, but very expensive. The Nexus One is still a good solid phone and quite capable, but you'd have to find a used one somewhere, as I don't think there are any new ones to be found... |
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| Author: | Müs [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:40 pm ] |
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Can prolly pick up a Droid One for cheapish. Anything older might not run the newer versions of android well enough. There's a link here on Dev Phones http://developer.android.com/index.html A question though... why are *you* paying for this? Your company should pay for the development platform. |
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| Author: | FarSky [ Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:16 am ] |
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Huh? They are; I just don't like wasting their money, particularly when it's going to a single-use device. I just need something to test out our video (VOD and live streaming) now, and for any future changes we make.  We'll eventually develop iOS and Android apps specifically, but that's a little ways away right now. |
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| Author: | Midgen [ Wed Apr 27, 2011 10:44 am ] |
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so you are going to use a stock app of some kind? As someone experienced in testing similar functionality on these platforms, I strongly encourage you to establish baseline specifications for your test device. The Android ecosystem (I hate that word) is severly fractured. Nearly every device is different. Different core Android builds, different custom builds, different skins, even different functionality. Even among different manufacturers, they strip out some functionality and add in their own on a device by device basis. What works well on a Droid X may not work well (or at all) on a G2x for example. It's impossible to test on every platform, so it's best to start with a base build on 'stock' development platform and go from there. I'm not very familiar with whats available from consumer data plan standpoint. I don't have one :p. But I'm pretty sure you can buy a device without a contract and use a pre-paid or pay-as-you go plan. At least I'm pretty sure T-Mobile has these. Not sure about the others. This will be far more expensive per unit (MB, minute, etc...) but may be cheaper in the long run if you don't want to buy a 2 year contract. And without contract subsidies, the handset will cost even more. My advice though is don't skimp a few hundred dollars on a test platform. Get one that represents your users as closely as possible. The Nexus S (only available at Best Buy I believe) is the current release dev platform, and that's probably what I would go with if I were in your position. The good thing about Android is, once you get your handset, the SDK is free, and well documented, and there is a TON of free information available online for getting through the app development process. Also, the SDK has device emulation capability, so some things can be tested cross platform without even pushing your code to an actual handset. Anyway, good luck. Let me know if I can help. =) |
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| Author: | Hopwin [ Thu Apr 28, 2011 8:22 am ] |
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FarSky wrote: Huh? They are; I just don't like wasting their money, particularly when it's going to a single-use device. I just need something to test out our video (VOD and live streaming) now, and for any future changes we make. We'll eventually develop iOS and Android apps specifically, but that's a little ways away right now. Doesn't Titanium include an emulator so you can see it on your desktop? |
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| Author: | Midgen [ Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:22 am ] |
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The SDK has device emulation built into it that allows you to view it on your desktop. Not sure about Titanium |
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| Author: | Lonedar [ Mon May 02, 2011 1:18 pm ] |
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If everyone would use the G2X as the standard, then I couldn't go wrong. |
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| Author: | Lex Luthor [ Tue May 03, 2011 11:01 am ] |
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Doesn't the SDK for iphones cost money? I could be wrong but I thought I heard that. |
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| Author: | Kaffis Mark V [ Tue May 03, 2011 11:02 am ] |
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Yeah, it does, Lex. |
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| Author: | Midgen [ Tue May 03, 2011 11:42 am ] |
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To be clear, the SDK I was referring to in my post above is the very free Android SDK... (Isn't that what this thread is about?) What does iPhone SDK have to do with this? Did I miss something? |
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| Author: | Leshani [ Sat May 07, 2011 7:37 pm ] |
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do you have Cricket cell phone service in your area. If so you should be able to get an LG optimus for under 200 and no contract the driod plan with them is $55 a month unlimited everything |
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| Author: | Lex Luthor [ Sun May 08, 2011 12:56 pm ] |
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Midgen wrote: To be clear, the SDK I was referring to in my post above is the very free Android SDK... (Isn't that what this thread is about?) What does iPhone SDK have to do with this? Did I miss something? Sorry, I misread the thread. I thought it was talking about iPhones. |
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