Sprint vs. Verizon moving from TP to TP2

TTBadDog · #1 (**permalink**) 08-09-2010, 03:59 PM

I have been a TouchPro user from mostly day one and now moving to a TP2. I can switch carriers but am curious if the Verizon version of TP2 is crippled the way the ToucPro was. Slower cpu, less mem, locked GPS etc. I installed a cab file on my TouchPro that gave me the Options as follows
Sprint
Automatic
Roaming
For the last year or so I think my phone has been forced to Roaming and is always forced roaming over to Verizon as when on Automatic it would frequently drop calls. This is what is leading me to just go to Verizon.

Will I have an issue with my GPS being locked? I use Garmin Mobile GPS that does NOT rely on cell signal to provide GPS service.

Has the hardware in the Verizon version of the TP2 been neutered as it was in the ToucPro versions?

matchstickredgti · #2 (**permalink**) 08-09-2010, 04:02 PM

As far as I know, the CDMA TP2 hardware is all the same

**jmorton10** · #3 (**permalink**) 08-09-2010, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTBadDog

Has the hardware in the Verizon version of the TP2 been neutered as it was in the ToucPro versions?

No, Verizon has not crippled any of their phones since the original TP.

The Verizon TP2 is a pretty awesome phone.

~John

TTBadDog · #4 (**permalink**) 08-09-2010, 04:32 PM

That is what I needed to know. It now seems from reading that I will not be able to force roaming on Vrzn to Sprint. That should not be much of an issue as my roaming problem was other way around.
Thanks for the info.

Now just awaiting the word on the GPS if Verizon has it locked. I prefer to be able to use my Garmin on the phone instead of whatever version of navigation the cell company offers.

matchstickredgti · #5 (**permalink**) 08-09-2010, 05:02 PM

I'm not on the Verizon network, but I don't think it's locked. Someone correct me if I'm wrong

**jmorton10** · #6 (**permalink**) 08-09-2010, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mangomango

I'm not on the Verizon network, but I don't think it's locked. Someone correct me if I'm wrong

the GPS is not locked, I used GarminXT in my VZ TP2 & it workes super.

~John

**jmorton10** · #7 (**permalink**) 08-09-2010, 10:08 PM

By the way, if you want a mint condition Verizon TP2 with MANY extras send me a PM.

It has had a steinhal screen protector & silicone case from day one & is unlocked running an NRG ROM.

I was not planning on selling it, but since I gota DroidX I haven't turned it on once so I might as well sell it.

I have extra batteries/chargers/multiple cases & extra screen protectors etc etc etc

~John

muyoso · #8 (**permalink**) 08-09-2010, 11:15 PM

Is there a pressing reason why you are changing from a 2 year old phone to a 1 year old phone instead of switching to one of the faster more awesome alternatives?

TTBadDog · #9 (**permalink**) 08-10-2010, 07:43 AM

I work for a two letter computer company ending in P. We have a choice of "corporate approved" phones that I can use. We probably buy thousands of these and our IT dept does not want to support 20 different kinds of phones with security MMS, etc.
I would much rather get different phone even if I paid for it myself but they would spot on our intranet and shut it down.