Long post is long

[_jems_]

I've hardly read a thing since early June. Haven't finished a single book, actually, which is kind of depressing. My current subway read is Rosemary and Rue by seanan_mcguire, which is perfect right now because I find it so engrossing that I can just pick it up anywhere and remember exactly what's happened and what's going on. I really enjoy the world-building,

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[fenchurche]

I have no experience with the HTC Legend, but I do have an HTC Tilt 2 (and had the HTC Tilt before it) and have absolutely loved it.

[_jems_]

Pretty much every review I read of it describes it as revolutionary. I think pretty much the only thing reviewers have against it is that it isn't the iPhone. For me, that's just a plus!

[moyawyvern]

I don't think the Legend is available around here, or it has a different name, but I have a Motorola Droid that runs Android and I love it. It is my first smart phone, and there was a bit of a learning curve, but overall it is fun and easy to use, and there are lots of great apps to choose from.

[_jems_]

I keep hearing good things about Android, so that's why I'd prefer a phone that uses it.

Learning curve how? Just the mechanics of it or do you have to get used to using your phone in a whole new way? (This is what I'm thinking will be my biggest obstacle, because I'm not someone who loves their phone. I rarely text, I only have short conversations and for several years I got so sick of always being reachable that I didn't take my cell phone with me unless I specifically knew I'd need it [like if I were meeting a friend and we'd need to call to coordinate].)

[moyawyvern]

My previous experience with phones had been "messaging" phones. I did an awful lot of texting, very little talking, and that was about it. So this phone is very different, and I learned to use it very differently. I don't text nearly as much, mostly to people I want to talk to or ask questions that aren't time-sensitive. I still don't talk a lot, and I use the apps and internet a lot more. It just took a little time to adjust how I used it, and got used to the apps. Googling things has helped with any questions or concerns I have had

[_jems_]

Thanks, that was pretty much what I was thinking.

I really like that Android is open-sourced, I think that will help app development and general tweaks a whole lot. And I just like open-source on general principle.

[shannigansx]

I love my iPhone. I can't be without it anymore.

[_jems_]

But is that because it's a smart phone or is there something specific about the iPhone that you love so much?

[shannigansx]

Well, it is my first and only smart phone, but it's so easy to use (especially since I had an iPod Touch before it). I like the way it organizes my text messages by person, and it keeps them like a conversation with the person. Perhaps other phones do that as well? Plus, since I use a Mac, it keeps my Calendar and Contacts synced up-to-date in both places.

[_jems_]

The HTC has Google integration and since that's what I use for email, calendar and contacts, it's a big reason why I'm so interested in it.

[mystisblom]

If you want to try TW dramas you should try 'It started with a kiss', it's my favorite and an all around cute show :)

[_jems_]

Well, I already did watch Fated to Love You, but I'm up for recs of all kinds! I mean, I am blowing through these things pretty fast, I'm going to need a whooooole lot of recs! =)

[_kirsty]

I'm even feeling kinda 'shippy about it. (Maybe it's just because I know she watched VM, but the first scene with Toby and Tybalt reminded me so much of this one from the pilot.)

I AM POWERLESS TO RESIST THIS STUFF. Yeah, I'm going to have to check out this book now. :)

[_jems_]

Hee, a convert! I didn't mention in the post, but it's about faeries and stuff, just in case that's not your thing. And the whole Tybalt/Toby thing might just be my imagination going into overdrive, but every time they interact, the 'shippy feeling just gets stronger.

[_kirsty]

Oh, faeries and stuff isn't my thing at all! Neither is the use of what looks like Gaelic in fantasy novels. But like I said: POWERLESS. :)