Comments on: First ELSE Linux phone: hands-on photos!

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:18:46 +0000

I’m a student and I record some of my lessons. finally, no call would bother me now in the middle of my classes nor would it ruin my recordings! thank you ELSE!!
Can’t wait to get my hands on it!! [actually, one finger is sufficient... ]

By: Ben Sillis

Ben Sillis — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:49:32 +0000

It’s certainly interesting and a phenomenal achievement when it costs so much to prep hardware and a whole OS. I fear that it may struggle though – even webOS isn’t taking off in the way I’d like it to. My main concern is Emblaze’s decision to style the mapping software in keeping with the rest of the UI. I’d far rather use Google Maps!

By: G$

G$ — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:38:09 +0000

I definitely want to try this device. I hope it gets recognized a lot so it becomes a contender.

By: Ben Sillis

Ben Sillis — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:45:56 +0000

Many Nokias actually do this already – but ELSE allows you to then reply and redial to show the call is urgent, which I like.

By: Benjamin

Benjamin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:36:01 +0000

“You can reject calls on the First ELSE with clever auto responses to let people know you’re in a meeting…” – Finally, a phone that would help me screen my wife’s calls! I’m in a meeting honey!