The HTC Touch Pro features a full QWERTY keyboard and the same TouchFLO 3D user interface found on the Diamond. Other key features include Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, 3.2MP camera (secondary VGA camera for video calling), HSPDA data, WiFi, Bluetooth and a 2.8" VGA display.
It's mailbag time! Noah answers your cell phone questions and also runs down his current Top 5 phones.
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Noah gets up close and personal with the Touch Diamond and Touch Pro in GSM and CDMA (Sprint) versions. Check out the styling differences between the Sprint and unlocked versions, and Noah's attempts to lip-synch on camera and overdub his voice in later ...
Q.Hey Noah, Love the work that you do. I was just wondering if you heard any whispers when the Touch HD will be coming to the US and if so which carrier. From the stuff I've seen I love it but if the wait is too long (say over 6 months) I'll just settle for the Touch Pro. Thanks!
A. I'm amped up about the Touch HD, as well. So far there's no word - or even whispering - about a US carrier.
I know HTC is interested in bringing...
Two Top 5 lists today. This first one is the Top 5 handsets I've actually gotten my paws on in some final or close to final form. The second will be the Top 5 I haven't used, or have only groped semi-functional demos of. Clear enough, right? Good, let's get started:
1. Apple iPhone (AT&T) Problems abound with the new iPhone 3G, from lag during text entry to horrific voice and data service on AT&T in...
Has the AT&T launch of the BlackBerry Bold been pushed back to November? A data sheet BGR has gotten hold of says Yes. BGR himself says No. Hmm. Here's the latest info ... or purported info, anyway:A supposed AT&T product sheet dated September 17 lists the following launch dates for some new AT&T gear:BlackBerry Bold: November ETAHTC Fuze (Touch Pro): 10/23Samsung Mirage i907 (Omnia for the US): 10/21Nokia...
I'm going to be honest with you: It's 9:20 AM and I don't feel good.
Yesterday at this time I also didn't feel good. That was because I partied too much the night before. Happy hour with a few industry friends, then a press party, Nokia party, Verizon party ... these things add up. Today I don't feel good because I actually worked the show yesterday. And while I kept the partying to a healthy minimum last night and got...
This is gonna be quick, as we've actually got a date with HTC in 20 minutes, at which time we'll hopefully get a little cozier with the Touch Pro and report back to you (ahem, with video, I hope). But I got my mitts on a working Touch Pro in Microsoft's booth and I like it. A lot. I wish it was a little bit thinner, had a standard headphone jack built in, and somehow ran TouchFlo 3D without Windows Mobile underneath ... like...
Q. hey first off I would like to say awesome reviews on youtube. Ive been looking at three phones to buy; Nokia N95, samsung instinct and the lg keybo(env2). I am looking for a good internet phone with an awesome mp3 player and easy to text. Do u have any suggestions?
A. Thanks for the kind words - glad you like the reviews! Since you said "Easy to text" I have to ask if you like to use T9 or full QWERTY to text. If you like full...
By: Richard Kennedy on Monday, May 12, 2008 From: Lewis, KS (United States) Experience: 30 Days
Pros: Excellent package and options. Easy to use. Very user friendlyCons: Battery life only fair. Speaker phone not greatSummary: I am a Financial Director and was looking for a phone to use for work with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. This phone has proven to be a winner for me. I love the main screen which shows me calendar events, messages, and weather instantly. I also love the cube options with my favorite phone #'s with picture capability of the person I need to call. The camera is very good at 2 megpixal. If there is any down side to the phone that I have found it might be the speaker phone. I have used it twice in the office and it cut out and in with static. It could be the office building I am not sure but the ear piece had not static. Also the battery has not lasted to my expectations when the phone is used considerably during the day. It will still certainly last a full day or more but not what I was expecting. All in all I love this phone. I was debating between this and the Blackberry Curve. I stayed away from the Blackberry because of no Office, Messenger, Word, Excel, and Outlook. I highly recommend this phone to anyone. You will love it. The 400hz processor is adequate.
By: Gina Schild on Saturday, May 03, 2008 From: Houston, TX (United States) Experience: 7 Days
Pros: Amall, light weight, compact, LOUD ring, excellent cqll quality & soundCons: Only touch screen, hard to use when textingSummary: Seems to be a good phone. Call quality is amazing, ring tone can be VERY loud which I like. It is hard to get used to the touch only screen but I am trying to adjust. Windows on it is amazing and much easier to set uo than I expected (email). Phone is really user friendly which surprised me. Screen's brightness is adjustable you just have to look for it in settings. It is bright enough to be viewed outside. ringer is loud, call sound is loud and screen print is large. The phone is compact but slick - I would recommend a skin of some kind. So far (1 week) I say thumbs up!
By: Fernando Chamorro on Thursday, April 17, 2008 From: Miami, FL (United States) Experience: 1 Years
Pros: Sound, design,screen, and the windows mobile 6 Pro the best phone for the money.Cons: The keyboard a little hard to use.Summary: I'll recomend the phone is very handy and easy to use.
By: Kara B on Thursday, February 07, 2008 From: Barrie , Ontario (Canada) Experience: 45 Days
Pros: Sound-Phone Very Clear Sound-Music Clear better with headset or bluetooth though Can edit "all" documents unlike blackberry Camera photo quality GREAT SMS-MMS Email easy to use It has everything you could possibly want-video capability too! Speaker/hands free plus so much more Cons: Haven't figured out how to sync with Vista yet! Need special download file Summary: Has everything anyone could ask for-from a Professional business person to a student . . . it's great !
I have been using cellphone as like other ppl for a long time ... but I always wanted to use a PDA for a long time ...but couldnt get one as they r pretty expensive . At last I have one of them now as i found a site where they really have a very good price . I got a HTC touch Pro from them . The phone is really cool and u can do almost anything u can do with ur pc and browsing cant get any betta then this ..... so i suggest u to get one of...
I have been using cellphone as like other ppl for a long time ... but I always wanted to use a PDA for a long time ...but couldnt get one as they r pretty expensive . At last I have one of them now as i found a site where they really have a very good price . I got a HTC touch Pro from them . The phone is really cool and u can do almost anything u can do with ur pc and browsing cant get any betta then this ..... so i suggest u to get one of...
I have been using cellphone as like other ppl for a long time ... but I always wanted to use a PDA for a long time ...but couldnt get one as they r pretty expensive . At last I have one of them now as i found a site where they really have a very good price . I got a HTC touch Pro from them . The phone is really cool and u can do almost anything u can do with ur pc and browsing cant get any betta then this ..... so i suggest u to get one of...
I am really not sure, as i doubt anyone really is yet.The only thing i hope for is that the phone comes out on AT&T.I am in love with the phone already!
I have some games for my Nokia 6600. Is it possible to install those games on HTC Touch Pro? I am confused as 6600 runs on a symbian platform where HTC Pro runs on Windows platform....plz help me out...
Check GSMprofile website to grab more info abt HTC Touch Pro.
Motorola Krave-ZN4Carrier: Verizon Retail Price: $349 or via ebay Contract Price:$149.99 or via Let's Talk Hot Feature: "interactive touch flip."
Pantech Matrix-C740 BlueCarrier: AT&T Retail Price:? or Via ebay Contract Price: $79.99 or via Let's Talk Hot Feature: unique dual-sliding, double-keypad design
BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220Carrier: T-Mobile Retail Price: $379.99 or via ebay Contract Price: $149.99 or via Let's Talk Hot Feature: RIM's 1st Flip Backberry
Samsung SGH-A637Carrier: AT&T Retail Price: $99.99 or via ebay Contract Price: $49.99 or via Let's Talk Hot Feature: Video capture
Motorola MOTO-ACTV-W450 OrangeCarrier: T-Mobile Retail Price: $159.99 or via ebay Contract Price: $29.99 or via Let's Talk Hot Feature: Music Player
LG Rhythm-AX585 BlackCarrier: Alltel Wireless Retail Price: $299.99 or via ebay Contract Price: $119.99 Hot Feature: Great music phone
Samsung Rugby A837-BlackCarrier: AT&T Wireless Retail Price: $279.99 Contract Price: $179.99 Hot Feature: Rugged to military specs
Samsung SGH A237-RedCarrier: AT&T Contract Price: $49.99 Hot Features: Bluetooth technology, WAP browser, VGA camera
Sony Ericsson TM506-GreenCarrier: T-Mobile Contract Price: $129.99 with instant rebate Hot Feature: Quad band, Live TV
With the G1, Linux takes its first starring role in the U.S. cellular handset market. For years, the OS has been the secret foundation of many a phone, gps device, ATM, in-flight movie player, web server, gadget, what have you. As far as much of the American public is concerned, Android represents the birth of Linux, if the collective "they" know that name at all.
Linux has been indispensable in the research of world-class universities, in...
Just a quick bit of fodder for the Android rumor mill. Tech Radar has an Interview with Microsoft's Scott Guthrie regarding the possibility of their Silverlight product, which competes directly with Adobe's Flash, showing up on Android-powered phones. Considering Apple's decision to accommodate neither on the iPhone, Silverlight for Android could really heat up the touch-screen game.
While certainly not an announcement of Microsoft's...
Hey kids, just a heads-up: If you like cell phones you're going to want to check in on the PhoneDog.com home page at 12:01 Eastern Time tonight/tomorrow ... that is, just after midnight as Wednesday turns into Thursday, October 16. For us West Coasters that's only 9PM!
I can't say anything specific, but there will be plenty of video, photos, and text for you to enjoy. And the subject matter is sure to be of interest if you're...
Carrier: VerizonRetail Price: $349 or via ebayContract Price:$149.99 or via Let's TalkHot Feature: "interactive touch flip."
The Motorola Krave ZN4 is a touch phone that sports and interactive flip cover. Key features include a 2.0 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, media player, live TV support, visual voicemail, microSD slot (up to 8GB), Haptic sensory feedback and a 3.5mm headset jack.
Finally you can all stop asking me when AT&T's gonna get them a QWERTY phone. Boom! Here's four for your SMS-fiending thumbs to drool over. I'm going to be lazy and just cut-and-paste from the press release:
Pantech MatrixThe Pantech Matrix is available today in navy blue and black with green and will be available Oct. 16 in red. It is $79.99 with a two-year agreement and mail-in rebate1, and it features the unique...
This is an interesting turn of events, if it proves to be true. With all of the speculation about if and when Samsung would bring their Windows Mobile powerhouse, the Omnia, to AT&T, nobody stopped to think about a CDMA version of the device. Nobody, it seems, except Samsung and Verizon Wireless.
According to this rebate form posted on HowardForums and later found on Engadget Mobile, Big Red is prepping a VZW-branded Omnia to...
I'm "at" the Motorola Virtual Press Conference where they're launching the Krave ZN4 for Verizon. No surprise here, as this device was leaked far and wide. But it still sounds pretty interesting - it's a flip phone with a touchscreen and an "interactive flip." Apparently the clear plastic flip cover has touch controls so you can access frequently used functions without opening the device up.
Krave looks like it's going to...
Noah gets his hands on two new flip phones with some power under the hood: The BlackBerry Flip 8220 for T-Mobile and the LG Lotus for Sprint. Will your next smartphone be a flip? Also, more on the Android "G2" rumor, and news on tons of new cell phones.
Did you listen to this week's podcast, Noah's Bark #7? If so, you heard Noah's list of his Fave Five cell phone TV commercials of all time. Watch 'em for yourself here and chime in: What'd he miss? What's in your five? Let us know in the comments (with links if you can find 'em). 1. T-Mobile "Pookie" Commerical with Charles Barkley and D-WadeThe series with The Chuckster and D-Wade is my all-time...
Technology: GSMLikely Carrier: AT&TExpected: October 2008
A square slider with the best of AT&T’s entertainment offerings such as instant messaging, Mobile Email, AT&T Navigator, CV, AT&T Video Share calling, AT&T Mobile Music, a 1.3 megapixel camera and more, the Samsung Propel slides upward for easy access to its full QWERTY keypad. Also available for $79.99 after a two-year agreement and mail-in rebate, the Propel will be...
Carrier: AT&T
Technogly: GSM
Expected: Novmember 2008
A slider boasting a touch screen in addition to the full keypad, the AT&T Quickfire can read messages in portrait or landscape mode and also download music over the nation’s fastest 3G network with Napster Mobile and eMusic Mobile. The AT&T Quickfire will be available in November in orange, lime and silver for $99.99 after a two-year agreement and mail-in...
Carrier: AT&TRetail Price:? or Via ebay Contract Price: $79.99 or via Let's TalkHot Feature: unique dual-sliding, double-keypad design
The Pantech Matrix is available today in navy blue and black with green and will be available Oct. 16 in red. It is $79.99 with a two-year agreement and mail-in rebate, and it features the unique dual-sliding, double-keypad design that is found on the popular Pantech Duo smartphone in AT&T stores. The...
Carrier: T-MobileRetail Price: $379.99 or via ebayContract Price: $149.99 or via Let's TalkHot Feature: RIM's 1st Flip Backberry
The Pearl 8220 Flip is Blackberry's first smartphone to to sport a thin clamshell form factor. Key features include a 2.0 megapixel camera, SureType keypad, stereo Bluetooth, Wifi with support for UMA calling, puch email support, music player, microSD(up to 16GB) and a large 240 x 320 internal display....
What’s Good: Universal landscape mode and universal landscape QWERTY; optically-enhanced action button functions as a scroller or track pad; appropriate use of haptic feedback and accelerometers; excellent 5 MP camera with LED flash, auto-focus and face detection; secondary cam for video calls; embedded GPS; FM radio and overall A/V-friendliness; large, welcoming and sensitive screen; it's a generally comfortable phone that makes you feel cool...
Part 2 of Noah's 2-part review of the BlackBerry 8220. The first-ever BlackBerry flip phone hides the buttons away for a sleek look, but does it have the juice to keep Crackberry addicts happy?
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October 6, 2008 - Cogratulations to Omar Flores of TX. He is our week 17 winner of a brand new Motorola Q9m. "It feels good to know i won, I really did not expect for me to win, it came of great shock to me, thank you phonedog.com for the awesome phone!"
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