Nexus One's touchscreen has hardware limitations that affect its performance?
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Diane Hackborn is an Android framework engineer. She says the problem is not the Android platform. She does mention that the DROID has a special code and it is this special code that Android and Me says is the reason why the latter out performs the N-One. Cyanogen, a forum member on the XDA-developers board (real name is Steve Kondik) found that "Interestingly there is a hack in the framework (which is enabled on the DROID, but not on the N1) that can be enabled by setting config_filter TouchEvents. With it disabled (the default) I get the axis-flipping problem. Enabling it fixes this, but there are still issues with the points "sticking" when they cross." So it would appear that the Nexus One as well as most HTC Android models are suffering from a software related problem that might be able to get fixed via a firmware update. Developers know now that they miust design games with the limitations in mind and to make sure that the two fingers don't crossover. In the future, we might see HTC devices-and Motorola as well-use the ClearPad 3000 as seen on the video below. This sensor supports true multitouch and supports up to 10 touches. As long as you're not using your fingers AND toes, that sounds just right.
HTC Nexus One Specifications | Review
Motorola DROID Specifications | Review
source: xda-developersforum via AndroidandMe
Synaptics ClearPad 3000 Series from Synaptics, Inc. on Vimeo.
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1. testman22 posted on 20 Oct 2010, 01:45 0 0
this is the straw that broke the camels back. There is no way i'm buying a nexus one. I'm happy with my decision to get a droid- and hopefully htc will get out a second generation nexus soon that corrects all these hardware issues
2. behold--me posted on 13 Mar 2010, 12:22 0 0
The nexus one seems to be more problematic than an actual functioning phone. That's just sad. Second gen better have fixes to these problems to the already failing n-1
3. deschats posted on 13 Mar 2010, 13:20 0 0
Directions to a perfect DROID: Root, Bugless Beast 2.1 v0.5, Overclock 1.1 ghz (STABLE
4. PhoneWar posted on 14 Mar 2010, 14:39 0 0
Seems that Google was in to much of a hurry to get this phone out and possibly rushed HTC in the process. Thats a shame. I hope the Big 4 carriers dont do the same so that they can have the next best phone before the other. http://www.cellphonewars.blogs
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5. numberonenygfan posted on 15 Mar 2010, 11:25 0 0
again, this is rediculous.. why is multitouch suuuch an issue. I do not have it with the droid, and honestley it has not impacted my experience with it... dolphin browser you say ? Dolphin browser sucks... and really.. if you want multi touch, and it doest work on a phone like the n1, googles flagship device, that really stinks.....i am a happy droid owner... i just cant go near electro magnetic interference or my phone calls everyone on the planet. point im tryin to make is no phone is perfect... and to me multitouch really isnt a big deal if the rest of the phone works right.. to each his own. Droid Does... so far..
6. crappypunk posted on 18 Mar 2010, 09:47 0 0
from the video it still looks like synaptics gives shaky touch accuracy.. I can't figure out what apple does to make their touch screens have such a stable contact point.. but it seems almost flawless
7. Jon_33 posted on 19 Mar 2010, 02:42 0 0
Sucks to Nexus One, I was gonna buy this. Thanks to that guy. Now, I'm gonna buy HTC HD2. Nexus One loses points and HD2 and Desire gain points.
