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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Win Mobile done right!, August 11, 2009
I am using this device via an Executive trial courtesy of Verizon Wireless. First things first, it is 3G using a VzW SIM card. Not sure how available the SIM cards are, I am just reporting what I see when I looked under the "hood". It came with a local (for me) phone number which makes the SIM card all the more impressive. This is a US based demo unit hopefully, signs of things to come for VzW. On to the hardware.
Windows Mobile is often found to be lacking when compared to the iPhone. Is this an iPhone killer? Yes, if you are a Win Mobile devotee. Things that have been a struggle in the past, the virtual keyboard are finally done right. Letter selection is confirmed with a gentle vibration while the selected letter zooms out. When using the browser or addressing email the virtual keyboard adds a .com button to save a you few keystrokes. Not convinced that a virtual keyboard is the best way to type, use the QWERTY keyboard that slides, and yes tilts on the device. Want to watch your favorite You-Tube video, the 3G speed coupled with the super high resolution screen offer a winning combination for doing just that. Email, texting no worries, the HTC Touch Flo interface offers elegant ways for you to read and send messages on the device. Want to take pictures? No worries as this device comes with an adequate 3.2 Megapixel camera. Do you want your contact book to be linked to Facebook? The software on the device provides this integration.
Other nice touches abound on the device. Web browsing for example is provided by either Opera or Pocket IE. The Opera browser stands head and shoulders above Pocket Explorer. The browser is easy to use and while you can't zoom by "pinching" the screen, you can zoom by rolling your finger across the bottom of the screen. The phone itself presents a minimum number of buttons on the device, making it easy for one handed operation. The device is most intuitive to use proven by the fact that my demo came without a user guide or prerequisite install CD. Despite this missing documentation I was able to get up and running in no time.
A perfect Smartphone, no but then neither are any of the other 20 or so that I have used in the past 2 years. For example, it is certainly a bit beefy. In fact when compared to the Omnia Touch that I currently use, this phone is easily twice the weight and thickness. Would I buy it to use as my everyday phone...a resounding yes. Win Mobile is the OS I need to use based upon software requirements at my job. Of the Win Mobile devices I have used in the past this one is hands down the best.
Now if I could only figure out how to keep this device after the demo period...
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The closest VZW customers will get to the iPhone, September 24, 2009
I apologize for the wall of text, but it'd be great if VZW's review form took carriage returns.
If you had been holding out for an iPhone on VZW, then it's time to give up the ghost and get this phone or it's keyboard-less twin the Imagio (out on Oct. 6th). HTC really made a great phone here in the TP2. It's easy to use, functional and gives all the bells and whistles you'd imagine out of a smart phone. Here's the important points. It should be noted I am a power user who does not use this phone for business needs.
Design - The phone is pretty big, but it needs to be to accommodate the large screen and keyboard. Likely one of the heavier phones out there, so if you're looking for a small phone, this isn't it. However, it's not so big that it won't fit comfortably in your pocket. The only negative here is the button placement, specifically having Delete where Enter should be and the Sleep button in an all-too-easily pressed location when the keyboard is open.
Screen: Big wow factor here. The screen is bigger than the iPhone (!). Extremely high mobile resolution (800x480) too. The touch part of it is good, but a capacitive screen would have better. However, it's not something that will ever interfere with your daily use. I have never used and never had a need for the stylus after one week of use. The zoom slider under the screen is also a pretty neat addition.
Call Quality: No complaints. Calls sound clear and no dropped calls (which is why you stay on VZW and don't leave - ever). The phone has some nice features - put the phone face down on a call and the speakerphone turns on; pull it away from your ear and the screen turns back on. Clever. I can't tell you how many times I'd adjust the volume on my Voyager just to get the screen back on.
Connectivity: EV-DO is zippy and the Wi-Fi links up to your wireless without a hitch. Bluetooth is solid, tested with stereo headphones, it has gone off without a hitch. It's also nice that this is a GSM worldphone too. Just be sure to set it to CDMA only as soon as you get it, to save battery life.
Battery Life: It's typical smartphone - charge a day. Highly recommended to turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when not using it. I get a 24 hours a charge and make it a nightly ritual to plug it in. If you can't get used to this, then this phone isn't for you.
Interface: I hear a lot of gripes about WinMo 6.1. The good thing is, I can't say that I've experienced them due to the included Touch Flo 3D shell. It's great. Really increases ease of use exponentially. It's a good way to have WinMo's awesome customizability while still having a slick interface. Also, Office Mobile is standard and really nice to have.
Web Browsing: Opera is sick. I love it. Never open IE Mobile. NEVER! Stick to Opera and you will basically have your PC on your phone. I may download Skyfire, as it has flash/ajax support when Opera doesn't, but for now, I'm content with Opera. The phone never chugs with browsing, even on image heavy sites. Definitely a big plus.
Audio/Video: The music player is so trying to be the iPhone and it does a good job of replicating it. No complaints here (also nice to be able to listen to music and do anything else with next to no lag!). The video player is WMP by default, but it's too short sighted to be useful. DivX Mobile works great in its place.
Price: Right now, the deal VZW is offering, plus the rebate, make this phone a steal. With NE2, the promo discount and the rebate, you'll pay <$[...] for this phone. Insane.
Other: GPS IS UNLOCKED! Shockingly, VZW let this happen and now you can ditch Navigator and get Google Maps. The GPS does need some tweaking to get working right, but when it does, it's pretty spot on.
In the end, this phone has everything I wanted and it does it well. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to jump into smartphones as a non-business casual or power user.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
HTC Touch Pro 2, September 8, 2009
I've been looking for a windows mobile phone for a while.
When I first read about this HTC I've decided to wait for it, and it was worth the time. It is in my opinion, simply the best PDA phone available. The versatility is unbeatable. The screen is awesome. You can do anything you want with it. Installing programs is easy and they work perfectly. The basic content shipped is fine for normal use. Touch Flo 3D works perfectly without lags and is very finger friendly. Just be carefull with the languages you want and 3G frequencies available. For anyone looking for a PDA that has Internet 3G and even makes phone calls, I highly recommend it.
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