This is almost too sad...

ProDriver77 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 05:59 AM

Well, after nearly 3 years of Windows Mobile devices, it's time to bring it to a close (well, for me at least. The "better half" shall keep mine going.)

On Saturday, I went to Sprint to add another line of service to my account for my wife (we decided to close her personal line and combine onto my account for financial reasons). When I was told that effective 02/01/2011, ALL SMARTPHONES would be charged $10/month for Premium Data, I figured, "Well, in that case; I shoud have at least ONE 4G-capable smartphone if I'm paying out for the service.

So, after comparing different phones and reading reviews, I now hold in my hand a shiny new Samsung Epic 4G. So far, I'm very impressed with Android and the leaps and bounds they've made in the platform.

That said (because this is NOT a WM bash), I'm gonna miss my Pro2 and WM. After almost a year of owning it and Vin making a near-perfect ROM, it really started to run smooth. Luckily, that phone (with Vin's ROM) is comfortably sitting in my wife's hands where it's still being thoroughly enjoyed.

So, it's off to the Android Forums for me. I'm sure I'll peek in here once in a while though; even though a lot of people I've met here are now in the same "zone" that I've finally ventured to.

eric12341 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 06:50 AM

in before the move or close

**Tinkerbell** · #3 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 10:30 AM

Have a blast out there! Unfortunately, wm is getting less and less support and development. We have not seen a new build since December 18th. I guess it is inevitable, although it is a sad exodus.

**boredandtattooed** · #4 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 12:05 PM

its only ever the Newbs that make these posts.... hope you enjoy the Epic... but did you really need to cloud up the forum anymore??? couldnt this of went in carrier discussion or off topic?

**elesbb** · #5 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 12:17 PM

Wait sprint is going to charge EVERYONE who has a smartphone and is on their 69.99 unlimited monthly plan 10 dollar charge ? even those who already have an account open and aren't going to upgrade or anything ? there just gonna throw an extra 10 bucks on the account ? wtf ????

**AZTECHKA** · #6 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 12:58 PM

See ya in the off topic section.
p.

**horndoctor** · #7 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 02:49 PM

Wirelessly posted (htc Pocket PC: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows CE; IEMobile 7.11) Sprint MP6950SP)

This thread is a sad waste of space.

quick99si · #8 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 02:59 PM

I read an interview with the Google Android project leader where he came out and "admitted" that AndroidOS had really been playing catch-up with the competitiion until Froyo or so. The real innovation is only starting. The prospect of that OS changing the mobile user experience altogether is very exciting, and in my opinion, it would be foolish to not at least consider jumping on that ship if you love the latest and greatest.

Now as far as Samsung and OS updates go... yeah, good luck with that.

eric12341 · #9 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 03:19 PM

innovation with stolen code,gotta love it.

**gTen** · #10 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 07:27 PM

Hope you enjoy your epic, I sure am

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Originally Posted by eric12341

in before the move or close

Yup its gonna get moved >.>..just gimme a sec to decide where..

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Originally Posted by Tinkerbell_

Have a blast out there! Unfortunately, wm is getting less and less support and development. We have not seen a new build since December 18th. I guess it is inevitable, although it is a sad exodus.

By trend M$ supports products for 5 years..wm6.0 should still be supported till feb 2012...beyond that its windows embedded 7.0 >.>

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Originally Posted by eric12341

innovation with stolen code,gotta love it.

What stolen code? its open source... don't tell me your talking about the Oracle thing...

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