Researching the X - Just a few questions

Riverchucky

Currently using an iphone, AT&T coverage is horrible (let alone other issues)!  Considering the X but need confirmed answers in finding a device that performs a couple functions the iPhone can't. 

 

1.  When the X is interfaced with a pc via usb, using Explorer or Mac's Finder, can the X be viewed as a device in which a folder can be created? 

2.  If so, can a file be transfered to this folder?

 In a nutshell, I download a data file from a piece of test equipment onto a notebook and I need to email that file.  I'm hoping to be able to transfer that data file to a mobile device and attach the file to an email.

Or for that matter, can the X easily be used to tether my notebook to access the internet?  The iPhone does not support this.  

 

They say there's an app available for the iPhone but will only work if within a Wifi hotspot.  But still unknown if the file dropped into the folder can be attached to an email.

 

3.  Can attached emailed .wmv files be viewed on the X?  iPhone does not allow this, says it's an unsupported video file.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

 

Cody21

1.  When the X is interfaced with a pc via usb, using Explorer or Mac's Finder, can the X be viewed as a device in which a folder can be created? 

 

yes. Windows Explorer will 'see' this device for you to manage the directories on the SD card. There are also Media Manager programs both from Verizon & Moto ...  frankly, I've had a hard time getting those to work consistently - so I just do as you mention ..  connect my phone via USB and manage the folders.

 

 

2.  If so, can a file be transfered to this folder?

 In a nutshell, I download a data file from a piece of test equipment onto a notebook and I need to email that file.  I'm hoping to be able to transfer that data file to a mobile device and attach the file to an email.

 

yes, there are several ways to move files to/fr your phone. When you receive one via email, you can simply Save it to the download directory ... or use a FILE manage app to move it where you wish.  Pretty easy with the X.

Or for that matter, can the X easily be used to tether my notebook to access the internet?  The iPhone does not support this.  

 

Yes, you can TETHER with the X ... but if you do the WiFi tethering, it costs an extra $9.99/mo.   There are other APPS out there that allow you to access your phone's connection via a laptop when USB connected.. I never tried it .. it will likely be slow, but doable.

 

They say there's an app available for the iPhone but will only work if within a Wifi hotspot.  But still unknown if the file dropped into the folder can be attached to an email.

 

Any file in a folder can be emailed ...  You just need to point to the folder you wish to attach from. when you compose your email.

 

3.  Can attached emailed .wmv files be viewed on the X?  iPhone does not allow this, says it's an unsupported video file.

 

I haven't tried specific .WMV files   ....   I know that  .MP4 files work great though.  I have a program that converts various file formats to .MP4  ....

 

I think you're really going to like the DROID X coming from the iPhone ...  Good luck.

 

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