In reality the OS does not have a memory issue, if you want a memory issue get a Windows Mobile Device 
, the main issue with android is that too many trust the memory managment system to handle freeing up memory as need but I can say it does better than other OS but it is far from perfect and it does need assistance.... I Know, I know, so many say a Task Killer isnt needed and causes issues but I have used it without issues and havent seen any restarts due to low memory because if the app is used as designed it still can be a useful tool.
Basically dont use it to keep a app closed but in fact use it to close unused apps to restore the memory to the system for use, if you follow these instruction you will notice a minimal amount of FC and restarts.
This is just my view and I am sure other would beg to differ and I accept that but I am a user that test before making judgment and use what has proved to best for my device, all devices do not run the same apps so the memry use will differ.
Wildman wrote:In reality the OS does not have a memory issue, if you want a memory issue get a Windows Mobile Device
Basically dont use it to keep a app closed but in fact use it to close unused apps to restore the memory to the system for use, if you follow these instruction you will notice a minimal amount of FC and restarts.
This is just my view and I am sure other would beg to differ and I accept that but I am a user that test before making judgment and use what has proved to best for my device, all devices do not run the same apps so the memry use will differ.
You are right on target Wildman. The biggest issue is MANY apps cannot be closed they simply go to the background and hangout. There are also apps which freeze up and it takes minutes for the force close to kick in.
Like you Wildman, I can't remember the last time my phone restart itself and I have over 300 apps installed. I've also had my GPS turned on since day one, and I run Performance mode, I end the night with 60-70% charge left and have occassionally had the wall plug unplugged during overnight charges and made it through the 2nd day with 20-30% charge left. My best was 1day 17 hours between charges with 30% remaining.
I'm on the side that has Never used a Task Killer (unlike Wildman who is a proponent of them 
). This use=not=use=one discussion has been going on for almost a year. Personally, I believe and trust the Android OS to self-manage it's memory; swapping things in and out as needed by the phone. That being said, this does not preclude me from having a "monitoring tool" installed that I launch from time to time if my phone seems lethargic. It gives me the ability to drill down into the system tasks to try to identify if an APP or something is taking over the CPU. (It is called "System Panel"). Regarding Task Killers - I *really* believe that they are intended for those people with decent computer skills. You really need to understand what you're doing with them or you can just get yourself into more issues and frustrations. In most cases, you need to properly customize them, not just install one and hope for the best. Good luck everyone.
