I think its more efficient for me to have a device that I don’t have to pay a monthly fee for. so what is an android MP3 player similar to the iPOD Touch?
Note: I’m running Windows so I cannot build to iOS [import]uid: 168985 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 332263[/import]
I wouldn’t aim at similar so much as powerful and cheap. The google Nexus 7 is a great device. I have it and love it. I also have the Kindle Fire and it is a pleasure to test on. I save my iOS testing for last. I hate all the signing and other nonsense that goes with the iOS devices. I also love to be able to share my Android/Fire binaries off my site using easy AdHoc distribution.
However, the Nexus 7 has a great set of features. I would compare it to the iPod/iPad and see how you feel about the feature vs. feature comparison.
Cheers,
Ed [import]uid: 110228 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 128374[/import]
well the thing is that every gamer most likely wouldn’t have a Tegra 3 device, I forgot which blog but the author stated that it’s better to test on lower end devices. Like Smartphone quality. [import]uid: 168985 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 128376[/import]
I do agree that you should test on a low end device (I have a Gen 2 iPod for that), but as far as developing goes, you might find it less painful to use a better device to start and then optimize later.
I only have two games out, so my take my advice with a grain of salt, but I generally, develop on my Android devices and occasionally test on the iPod Gen 2. This allows me to develop fast but at the same time have an occasional sanity check.
Note: I’m sure you should be able to find cheap old iPods on e-bay, if you need a low-end testing device.
Having said that I’m very interested in hearing others respond with suggestions on iPhone/Pod like Android devices. I might very well get one too.
Cheers,
Ed [import]uid: 110228 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 128377[/import]
Well I cannot develop for iOS, I have windows. that’s why I wanted to know what is a good android device similar to the iPod Touch. How does the Nexus 7 look size wise? [import]uid: 168985 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 128378[/import]
I agree that you should test on an older smartphone class device. If the speed is tolerable, and the geometry works then move up to the tablets.
For Android I use a Moto Triumph running 2.2 (virgin mobile black friday sale for $120 - never activated),
a B&N Color Nook (another old and slow device), and a Dell streak 7 (running 3.2).
When I’m happy I get it to my beta testers (adult kids) - with their fancy asus/xoom/ or galaxy devices.
Generally never have any problems.
For iOS I use a 3gs ip[hone, ipod g4, and an ipad2. The ipod g2 is an arm6 device like the iphone 3g - so those will likely be up on ebay or craigs list for the holidays… Also, I generally by apple refurbs - they are cheaper and you get full warranty. [import]uid: 9070 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 128379[/import]
wait what do you mean “never activated”? [import]uid: 168985 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 128380[/import]
When I bought the phone over the internet on black friday, I gave them my paypal and they sent me the phone. To get ‘service’ for the phone - you need to call them/or use the 'activate button and give them a credit card… I just never did that…
So occasionally it reminds me to activate, but I ignore it.
For local testing - its all wifi based - and that works fine.
I even did a couple of apps that dialed the phone for you, and you could see it dial - but it would never connect (because it wasn’t activated)… [import]uid: 9070 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 128381[/import]
so wait if I just bought a phone from walmart or T-mobile and don’t activate it would I have to pay a monthly bill? I’m asking since I am 17, and I need a device to test on [import]uid: 168985 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 128382[/import]
It worked for me, with virgin mobile. I cant speak to ‘just buying a phone from a walmart, or tmobile store’ and not activating it.
You can try it - but… a couple of thoughts…
So unless you are good a social engineering - and you are comfortable with the ‘I’ll activate it when I get home, when i find my credit card’ story, buy it over the internet only if they let you activate when you get it (and not before).
Also consider, unlocked phones on ebay and craigslist…
Good Luck [import]uid: 9070 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 128383[/import]
Oh see yeah I was looking online (walmart.com) for prepaid phones, so that would make sense to buy the phone online and don’t activate it. Thanks for the info! [import]uid: 168985 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 128384[/import]
I wouldn’t aim at similar so much as powerful and cheap. The google Nexus 7 is a great device. I have it and love it. I also have the Kindle Fire and it is a pleasure to test on. I save my iOS testing for last. I hate all the signing and other nonsense that goes with the iOS devices. I also love to be able to share my Android/Fire binaries off my site using easy AdHoc distribution.
However, the Nexus 7 has a great set of features. I would compare it to the iPod/iPad and see how you feel about the feature vs. feature comparison.
Cheers,
Ed [import]uid: 110228 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 128374[/import]
well the thing is that every gamer most likely wouldn’t have a Tegra 3 device, I forgot which blog but the author stated that it’s better to test on lower end devices. Like Smartphone quality. [import]uid: 168985 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 128376[/import]
I do agree that you should test on a low end device (I have a Gen 2 iPod for that), but as far as developing goes, you might find it less painful to use a better device to start and then optimize later.
I only have two games out, so my take my advice with a grain of salt, but I generally, develop on my Android devices and occasionally test on the iPod Gen 2. This allows me to develop fast but at the same time have an occasional sanity check.
Note: I’m sure you should be able to find cheap old iPods on e-bay, if you need a low-end testing device.
Having said that I’m very interested in hearing others respond with suggestions on iPhone/Pod like Android devices. I might very well get one too.
Cheers,
Ed [import]uid: 110228 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 128377[/import]
Well I cannot develop for iOS, I have windows. that’s why I wanted to know what is a good android device similar to the iPod Touch. How does the Nexus 7 look size wise? [import]uid: 168985 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 128378[/import]
I agree that you should test on an older smartphone class device. If the speed is tolerable, and the geometry works then move up to the tablets.
For Android I use a Moto Triumph running 2.2 (virgin mobile black friday sale for $120 - never activated),
a B&N Color Nook (another old and slow device), and a Dell streak 7 (running 3.2).
When I’m happy I get it to my beta testers (adult kids) - with their fancy asus/xoom/ or galaxy devices.
Generally never have any problems.
For iOS I use a 3gs ip[hone, ipod g4, and an ipad2. The ipod g2 is an arm6 device like the iphone 3g - so those will likely be up on ebay or craigs list for the holidays… Also, I generally by apple refurbs - they are cheaper and you get full warranty. [import]uid: 9070 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 128379[/import]
wait what do you mean “never activated”? [import]uid: 168985 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 128380[/import]
When I bought the phone over the internet on black friday, I gave them my paypal and they sent me the phone. To get ‘service’ for the phone - you need to call them/or use the 'activate button and give them a credit card… I just never did that…
So occasionally it reminds me to activate, but I ignore it.
For local testing - its all wifi based - and that works fine.
I even did a couple of apps that dialed the phone for you, and you could see it dial - but it would never connect (because it wasn’t activated)… [import]uid: 9070 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 128381[/import]
so wait if I just bought a phone from walmart or T-mobile and don’t activate it would I have to pay a monthly bill? I’m asking since I am 17, and I need a device to test on [import]uid: 168985 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 128382[/import]
It worked for me, with virgin mobile. I cant speak to ‘just buying a phone from a walmart, or tmobile store’ and not activating it.
You can try it - but… a couple of thoughts…
So unless you are good a social engineering - and you are comfortable with the ‘I’ll activate it when I get home, when i find my credit card’ story, buy it over the internet only if they let you activate when you get it (and not before).
Also consider, unlocked phones on ebay and craigslist…
Good Luck [import]uid: 9070 topic_id: 32263 reply_id: 128383[/import]