SMS app question.

[semperLux]

I've allowed myself two weeks with both Handcent SMS and ChompSMS and I can't see a significant advantage over whatever is in the EVO now. My first experience with android is 2.1 on EVO. Do these apps provide a functionality included in 2.1? What am I supposed to be looking for that makes these two apps better than the stock SMS app? Some guidance pls?

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[Frisco]

Hello Semperlux.

Many users report going to Handcent or Chomp because of keyboard issues: lag, poor user interface, etc. There are also more choices.

I agree with you, however; I found no advantage on my Eris to using other than the stock keyboard.. having only tried those apps on a whim in the first place, nothing wrong with what was provided stock keyboard-wise.

Having said that, this is from the Handcent page:


Compatible with existed android phones,including HTC Dream,Magic,HERO ,MyTouch 3G,
Cliq,Droid,Moment,Tattoo,ERIS,Nexus One,Desire,Legend,X10......

Full Support SMS,MMS including attach picture,movie,audio.....

Greate customizability,you can define many options on settings window

Power SMS POP UP Window including SMS Template(Quick Text),Recognize Speech and Speak SMS

Group Send SMS & MMS, easy people & group select , Sync with your phone contact database

Beautiful UI ,including different theme and different conversation bubble style (iphone,handcent ,android)...

Define different ringtone,vibrate,LED,background,signature ,bubble style... for different people

Support additional font pack ,can display sms message with many beautiful & stylish font

Include 10 and more countries language pack and will continue support more language

Many useful functions including Blacklist ,Search SMS & MMS ,Batch Mode for threads & Messages....

Support Handcent keyboard (A T9 predict Text keyboard)

…many more functions are in development

 

[Frisco]

..with apologies for the poor formatting of that text.

 

[ScorpDX]

I use Handcent for the customizable conversation window and being able to add custom notifications to specific contacts. I'm sure there's a few other differences but those are the biggest draws for me.

 

[NYCHitman1]

I use Handcent for the customizable conversation window and being able to add custom notifications to specific contacts. I'm sure there's a few other differences but those are the biggest draws for me.

Same here.