I've heard about the MING series, knew it was sold in China, but never realized the software was translated into English. The interface doesn't look all that different from Moto's Linux-based RAZR2 V8 that they sell on T-Mobile and unlocked elsewhere. The hardware seems to be at least on par with most of the junk they sell worldwide, so why, exactly, would this not be fit to sell in the US? I know, I know, styluses are "uncool" now, but I for one certainly prefer them to T9.
Most of Moto's Linux based phones were developed specifically for the Chinese market in mind and incorporate touch screens to make character entry easier. An english menu system has been an option on all of the units that I am familiar with. One feature that is overlooked on some units is the ability to use handwriting recognition if you don't like tapping on the soft keyboard.
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I've heard about the MING series, knew it was sold in China, but never realized the software was translated into English. The interface doesn't look all that different from Moto's Linux-based RAZR2 V8 that they sell on T-Mobile and unlocked elsewhere. The hardware seems to be at least on par with most of the junk they sell worldwide, so why, exactly, would this not be fit to sell in the US? I know, I know, styluses are "uncool" now, but I for one certainly prefer them to T9.
Most of Moto's Linux based phones were developed specifically for the Chinese market in mind and incorporate touch screens to make character entry easier. An english menu system has been an option on all of the units that I am familiar with.
One feature that is overlooked on some units is the ability to use handwriting recognition if you don't like tapping on the soft keyboard.