Launchers

[Deleted User]

I'm seeing some amazing screenshots with launchers but when i look at them in the marketplace it seems each one has reviews saying they cause lag and battery drain. I was just wondering if this is more a problem with older phones and if the SGS2 with its processing power is less affected? One of the features i loved about my N900 was customising it, but it didn't require extra software to do so so lag wasn't an issue. Coming to Android i want to take advantage of its ability to customise it but at the same time i don't want to sacrifice speed or battery life.

 

[steslatt]

I use launcher pro and I dont notice any difference in speed or battery life.

 

[Deleted User]

Thanks for the reply. Any others are welcome, i'd like to get as much feedback as possible before taking the plunge.

Also what's the difference between launchers?

 

[Spewy]

I have used ADW / Launcher Pro / Go Launcher - I switch between them depending on my mood.

None of them lag in any way and so far as I have noticed and certainly don't appear to use any extra battery.

I had the n900 - you will love Android if you switch!

 

[Deleted User]

I have used ADW / Launcher Pro / Go Launcher - I switch between them depending on my mood.

None of them lag in any way and so far as I have noticed and certainly don't appear to use any extra battery.

I had the n900 - you will love Android if you switch!

I have switched, got the SGS2 on Saturday (did you transfer your text messages from N900 to SGS2? I can't figure it out)

 

[Deleted User]

I installed GoLauncher, seems good but not played with it yet, but one little query - it tells me various things like IM, Skype etc are running when they're not, is this just because the icons for them are on the homescreens?

Also, if i want to revert back to stock, how do i 'exit' the launcher?