I'm ready to upgrade from the TP2...

**WhiteBlazer01** · #1 (**permalink**) 04-15-2010, 12:50 AM

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Short Version:
Is Verizon coming out with an awesomer phone than the TP2 any time soon - something HD2-esque? (Keyboard & OS optional)

Long Version:
So I'm seriously considering switching from Verizon TP2 to T-Mobile HD2. For the longest time I've INSISTED on the keyboard, but I can't be so stubborn and set in my ways, I need to adapt. The HD2 is a much better phone, except without a keyboard. So now that I'm passed that, I am hesitant to switch because T-Mobile is known to have poor cell coverage and service. I've been spoiled by Verizon for 9 years, and I would hate to have lesser service for a better phone.

So without turning this into yet another service provider discussion, is Verizon thinking about possibly considering bringing an HD2 type phone, or maybe a successor to the TP2? Sprint is coming out with the EVO in the next 2 months (word is July), and I would consider that as Sprint has much better service than T-Mobile, but I'm not sure I'm ready to switch to Android just yet. I most likely will when WM7 comes out (absolutely not a fan of the move towards an M$ iPhone). So what's the scoop? Should I stick it out with Big Red, or should I take advantage of the fact that I'm out of contract?

**Rager02** · #2 (**permalink**) 04-15-2010, 01:05 AM

Verizon will get the droid incredible soon as for coverage with tmobile if so cal means southern cali i dont think you will have a problem in coverage with tmobile.Sprint wont come out with a 6.5 phone there next wm phone will be w7.
I think you should browse around since your out of contract you always have time to return and cancel if your not satisfied.

**aman1127** · #3 (**permalink**) 04-15-2010, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteBlazer01

Wirelessly posted (HTC Touch Pro 2: Opera/9.80 (Windows Mobile; WCE; Opera Mobi/WMD-50430; U; en) Presto/2.4.13 Version/10.00)

Short Version:
Is Verizon coming out with an awesomer phone than the TP2 any time soon - something HD2-esque? (Keyboard & OS optional)

Long Version:
So I'm seriously considering switching from Verizon TP2 to T-Mobile HD2. For the longest time I've INSISTED on the keyboard, but I can't be so stubborn and set in my ways, I need to adapt. The HD2 is a much better phone, except without a keyboard. So now that I'm passed that, I am hesitant to switch because T-Mobile is known to have poor cell coverage and service. I've been spoiled by Verizon for 9 years, and I would hate to have lesser service for a better phone.

So without turning this into yet another service provider discussion, is Verizon thinking about possibly considering bringing an HD2 type phone, or maybe a successor to the TP2? Sprint is coming out with the EVO in the next 2 months (word is July), and I would consider that as Sprint has much better service than T-Mobile, but I'm not sure I'm ready to switch to Android just yet. I most likely will when WM7 comes out (absolutely not a fan of the move towards an M$ iPhone). So what's the scoop? Should I stick it out with Big Red, or should I take advantage of the fact that I'm out of contract?

The successor to the TP2, just like the whole TP line so far, will only be a marginal upgrade (rumored). It is rumored to be @600mhz, which isnt enough for WM7, so you are stuck with an obsolete device with old hardware already. And realistically, phone hardware hasnt advanced like computer hardware did.

here is my example,

All of my phones i have had
Dash- 200mhz, 64 Ram
TP - 528mhz, 192 Ram (best phone i ever had)
TP2- 528mhz, 288 Ram (only have because my TP broke 4 times, so they gave me one)

Hopefully, Evo- 1000mhz, 512 Ram

So it seems that it takes about 3 yrs for the next big thing, which is really the time to get a phone. So if you get the top shit now, you wont really need a new phone for quite a while. Thats what I am aiming to do at least

muyoso · #4 (**permalink**) 04-15-2010, 01:52 AM

Verizon is supposed to be getting the iphone this summer. An iphone on a functional network might be an awesome thing, especially with the new os 4. Also, now is about the worst time to update phones. This summer there will be some beast phones released, and next fall windows phone 7 is going to drop. So buying now locks you into old windows mobile, old hardware, etc.

QMeli907 · #5 (**permalink**) 04-15-2010, 01:55 AM

Verizon releases HTC Droid Incredible April 29th
http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/h...-preview-page/

**aman1127** · #6 (**permalink**) 04-15-2010, 01:56 AM

I find that to be the trend, by fall the best stuff will be out. And these fast few falls had nadda!

**WhiteBlazer01** · #7 (**permalink**) 04-15-2010, 02:30 AM

Very true. I got the TP2 last September, the TP1 the previous November, the XV6800 the previous fall, don't remember when I got the XV6700. Seems Europe gets first releases in Summertime, then we get it a few months later. I was checking out the specs of the Droid Incredible on Pocketnow, and also the HTC Desire. Both seem very cool. I definitely like the AMOLED screens, but I also like the 4.3" screen. Both have the Snapdragon and 576Mb RAM. Both have 5MP camera, but EVO has 8MP (wow). I definitely don't care for iPhone (even if Verizon gets it this Summer), but I am open to Android. My bro just swapped his iPhone 3Gs for an HD2. It's very nice!! WM6.5, 4.3" screen, Android, 8MP camera, AMOLED, so much to choose from. Where is my superphone??

QMeli907 · #8 (**permalink**) 04-15-2010, 02:45 AM

Incredible has 8MP camera as well:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/15/d...-verizon-site/

Im thinking about switching to that this summer. No keyboard though. Kind of a bummer

**aman1127** · #9 (**permalink**) 04-15-2010, 02:51 AM

Like in regular cameras, MP doesnt really matter. I have never known of an HTC phone to take good pictures unless it was a bright day out. That is the one thing that apple has right. The camera sensors they use are very crisp and vibrant.

I loved the flash that i used to have on my TP, always had a flashlight on me!

QMeli907 · #10 (**permalink**) 04-15-2010, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by aman1127

Like in regular cameras, MP doesnt really matter. I have never known of an HTC phone to take good pictures unless it was a bright day out. That is the one thing that apple has right. The camera sensors they use are very crisp and vibrant.

I loved the flash that i used to have on my TP, always had a flashlight on me!

I used to have an LG Dare and it took way better pictures than my TP2 does