[mensahdemary]

verizon wireless touch pro2 to land September 11th

$199 with mail-in rebate...nice.

[daryllh]

verizon wireless touch pro2 to land September 11th

$199 with mail-in rebate...nice.

wonder if that's a move to get some of the Pre/potential Hero users away from Sprint. Seems like a great price compared to Sprint and T-Mo.

Would that drop the first gen touch pro down then? I'm not sure what the price is for that.

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[mensahdemary]

I'm not sure if that's VZW's plan...but I know $350 for TP2 on Sprint and T-Mo is highway robbery.

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[avt123]

wonder if that's a move to get some of the Pre/potential Hero users away from Sprint. Seems like a great price compared to Sprint and T-Mo.

Would that drop the first gen touch pro down then? I'm not sure what the price is for that.

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I don't think they are doing this to necessarily take away Pre/Hero users. More like a target at Sprints/Tmobiles potential TP2 users.

$150 extra isn't that big of a deal though when you factor in your Sprint/Tmobile monthly payments compared to Verizon which has higher prices.

[andiamo]

Crap, I'm torn. Should I get this, or wait for a Storm 2? Up until I read this I was set on waiting until mid-October for the S2 but I'm not so sure anymore, the Touch Pro2 is looking very attractive now. If it'll run WinMo 6.5 that might be the dealbreaker for me.

I liked my Storm while I had it for three-four months but there were issues (mainly with the software) that stopped me from loving it completely. From what I've seen Windows Mobile 6.5 is looking to a pretty good OS.

[mensahdemary]

Crap, I'm torn. Should I get this, or wait for a Storm 2? Up until I read this I was set on waiting until mid-October for the S2 but I'm not so sure anymore, the Touch Pro2 is looking very attractive now. If it'll run WinMo 6.5 that might be the dealbreaker for me.

I liked my Storm while I had it for three-four months but there were issues (mainly with the software) that stopped me from loving it completely. From what I've seen Windows Mobile 6.5 is looking to a pretty good OS.

I believe it'll run WM 6.1 @ release, but should be able to move up to 6.5 on or after 10/6.

I'm in a similar boat. My first choice is to stay with BB, but hey, I'm a free agent as far as phone upgrades go. I don't know if I'll roll with the S2, but I want it to be good...at least functional out of the box lol

[papped]

Doesn't really matter if it includes WM6.5 stock or not.

This is a WM phone we're talking about... You'll be able to run WM6.5 regardless. But don't think for a second that WM is void of issues here and there...

You could easily end up with the same problem.

[Bargsbeer]

I had the TP2 (tmobile) for a few days and it sucked! not the phone but winmobile sucked 6.1 and 6.5
unless your a winmobile fan I wouldn't suggest this phone.

[mensahdemary]

I had the TP2 (tmobile) for a few days and it sucked! not the phone but winmobile sucked 6.1 and 6.5
unless your a winmobile fan I wouldn't suggest this phone.

Would you mind giving some specifics? Never used WM before. How does it compare to BB?

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[Bargsbeer]

I found it difficult to navigate,not user friendly (at least to me)
it felt like I was using an old version of Windows 3.1
Then I upgraded to winmobile 6.5 and that wasn't any better.
The phone would be kick *** if it had android on it. Like I said unless your a diehard winmobile user I don't think this phone is winner.

[mensahdemary]

I found it difficult to navigate,not user friendly (at least to me)
it felt like I was using an old version of Windows 3.1
Then I upgraded to winmobile 6.5 and that wasn't any better.
The phone would be kick *** if it had android on it. Like I said unless your a diehard winmobile user I don't think this phone is winner.

Okay, that seems more in line with some of the comments I've heard about WM. I'm still going to try before I buy. I like the Storm these days...maybe I have an acquired taste lol

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[Bargsbeer]

Okay, that seems more in line with some of the comments I've heard about WM. I'm still going to try before I buy. I like the Storm these days...maybe I have an acquired taste lol

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Absolutely try before you buy, Take it from me the TP2 doesn't have much of a resale value.

[Jodiuh]

it felt like I was using an old version of Windows 3.1

Haha! That's how I felt when using the BB OS. After having used the iPhone, G1, and actually owning a Pre and the fabulous WebOS, it feels like I'm suffocating w/ BB or WinMO.

The keyboard looks nice, the resolution's fantastic, but damn it to **** if I use a stylus. Motorola Sholes or bust!

[Bargsbeer]

Haha! That's how I felt when using the BB OS. After having used the iPhone, G1, and actually owning a Pre and the fabulous WebOS, it feels like I'm suffocating w/ BB or WinMO.

The keyboard looks nice, the resolution's fantastic, but damn it to **** if I use a stylus. Motorola Sholes or bust!

+1 on the keyboard it really is nice. believe it or not as much as I hate the idea of using a stylus for that type of touch screen the stylus actually helps.

[jfriend33]

how did you folks upgrade to winmo 6.5??? any links on where to download that from i have found nothing....

[Bargsbeer]

how did you folks upgrade to winmo 6.5??? any links on where to download that from i have found nothing....

I got it from xda-developers.com Just make sure you download the appropriate Rom for your device. I'm not lying WinMobile SUCKS! 6.5 isn't much better.

[papped]

Use an entire replacement UI shell and WM is pretty decent.

I use SPB Mobile Shell. You don't really have to use a stylus either.

[jfriend33]

papped, how do you like your xperia? is it the tits or what?

[papped]

Like it a lot

[jhamilton3#CB]

Looks great.. but definitely no iPhone.

I'll stick with my Tour for now.

[Bargsbeer]

Looks great.. but definitely no iPhone.

I'll stick with my Tour for now.

+1

It seems like Windows mobile just complicates things. I would love to see if someone could port Android over to the TP2.

[papped]

WM works pretty well if you use alternate interfaces for stuff.

Vito SMS Chat, SPB Mobile Shell, TF3d, etc.

[jfriend33]

And people who complain that wm sucks at least it doesn't have a laggy trackball, loose battery door, or screen ripple and does NOT take 4 mins for the phone to turn on...

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[Bargsbeer]

And people who complain that wm sucks at least it doesn't have a laggy trackball, loose battery door, or screen ripple and does NOT take 4 mins for the phone to turn on...

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I would take all of those over windows mobile, in fact I did that phone is way overpriced at $350 even WM 6.5 isn't any better.

[papped]

I would take all of those over windows mobile, in fact I did that phone is way overpriced at $350 even WM 6.5 isn't any better.

Isn't any better in what regard? I've used several WM6.5 builds.

Also are you including WM6.5.1 builds?