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Android=glue + ear

1st March
2010
written by scott
It’s official–my new Android phone (HTC Hero) from GCI is glued to my ear.
Well, not really. Especially here in Seattle. The Dream Police are out in force to make sure you post no bills–nor do you talk on your cell phone while weaving through the intersection of Interstate 5 and Interstate 90. All 12 lanes. IMAGINE! So, yes, I have the little hands-free earbuds–and I keep both hands on the wheel as I inch forward through traffic.
But the Google Maps function on the phone makes it easy to see what little real progress I’m making on the road. Amazing!
When I finally get to my destination, I use the new “Foursquare” application to let my friends know where I am. It’s a fun program–although it’s a little creepy if you’re a privacy nut. I am–but I still think it’s kind of fun. I’m  posting my Foursquare feed to Twitter and Facebook feed from my HTC phone. My friend Gary would say that falls under the “insufferable vanity of Twitter”. I suppose–but it’s still fun to fiddle with!
Speaking of Facebook–be sure and check out GCI’s FAN PAGE for Facebook. I’m a fan–you should be too!
I’m discovering new features on the phone all the time. There’s a stopwatch. There’s a YouTube viewer which works very well with the 3.2-inch screen. There are apps for Facebook and Twitter–even a “voice search” function.
Honestly, I’m just getting used to the entire “app” process. There are jillions of free applications, plus some, like the Police Scanner, that you pay extra for.
Most of the applications still require two hands to use–which means I have to pull over to yet another espresso stand to type away between freeway exits. No shortage of either of these here in Seattle.
Another great feature of the GCI phone for me: unlimited nationwide calling and texting. I hate roaming fees. Now, for $99.99 per month, I can call/text all I want between Alaska, the Lower 49 and Canada. Oh–calls from Canada still are high: 45 cents per minute. The phone itself is $99.99 with a 2-year contact including a 3G smartphone package.
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GCI: Invasion of the Droids

17th February
2010
written by scott

Our friends at GCI advise that the Androids have, indeed, invaded Alaska! GCI’s new phone the HTC Hero, features the Google Android operating system, which means it synchs nicely with all those Googley apps, including Gmail, Youtube, Google Voice and bunches of other applications.

Back a-w-a-y from the hotel phone. The nationwide unlimited plan with the HTC Hero is $99.99/mo., with a 2-year contract. No need to incur fat fees for dialing from your room! 

I’m still getting used to the 3.2-inch touch screen. I can flip the screen sideways to type on my QWERTY keyboard sideways. Thankfully, the numbers on the dialing screen are nice and big.

The new Hero is made for the social networker in all of us–it’s easy to flip back and forth between Twitter, Facebook and email.

MAPS. MAPS. MAPS. This is a big help when you’re on the road! The Hero works quite nicely with Google Maps.

Other features include:
a. MP3 sterero music player
b. Brilliant screen quality
c. Customizable home screens
d. Internal GPS – with Google Maps
e. 5 MP camera with zoom
f. Unlimited Talk/Text and Data nationwide: $99.99/mo.

Check out the new Android “Hero” today at a GCI store.

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HERO Android phones now at GCI

6th February
2010
written by scott
Okay. I actually touched one today. One of my fellow choir members used her “Hero” phone tomake a little recording of a song. Bright screen. Easy to navigate. Fabulous little device.  Now available at The GCI Store! The HTC HERO is a “Googley” phone with internal GPS, a 3.2 inch touch screen, a 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus and GCI’s high-speed 3G network. Visit a GCI Store to get your HTC Hero, supplies limited. They’re popular!
Features include:
1. Android Operating System
2. MP3 stereo music player
3. Brilliant screen quality
4. Internal GPS – with Google Maps
5. Five Megapixel camera with zoom
The Hero is available for $99.99 when you sign up for a two-year plan with GCI. We signed up for the nationwide unlimited talk, text and data plan for $99.99. Ask about the family plan for $149.99. Click here for a map showing GCI’s 3G coverage in Alaska. Kewl.
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Need a Hero? GCI, Android are on the line!

12th December
2009
written by scott
Need a Hero? GCI, Android are on the line!
GCI now is taking pre-orders for the HTC HERO Android Smartphone. This new smartphone has Google connectivity, internal GPS, a 3.2 inch touch screen (with virtual QWERTY keyboard), a 5.0 MP camera with auto-focus and GCI’s high-speed 3G network. Sign up now to reserve your HTC Hero, first-come/first serve, while supplies last. Cost for the HTC Hero is $99.99, with a 2-year contract and 3G Smartphone package.

htc-hero-android-smartphoneGCI now is taking pre-orders for the HTC HERO Android Smartphone. This new smartphone has Google connectivity, inernal GPS, a 3.2 inch touch screen (with virtual QWERTY keyboard), a 5.0 MP camera with auto-focus and GCI’s high-speed 3G network. Sign up now to reserve your HTC Hero, first-come/first serve, while supplies last. Cost for the HTC Hero is $99.99, with a 2-year contract and 3G Smartphone package.

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