Possible buy a new TP2

miz@r · #1 (**permalink**) 12-07-2010, 02:11 PM

I am looking fordward to get a new TP2 to replace my old Diamond that was stolen from me.

I know it can be used both CDMA and GSM, I am in CDMA is it to hard to unlock it to upgrade it?

Can It be used both same time?

How good is the GPS signal?

And the battery life? coz in the Diamond was a pain so short.

Thanks

Miami_Son · #2 (**permalink**) 12-07-2010, 02:18 PM

The TP2 is a discontinued model. New ones are getting hard to find. They are not dual phones, you get either a CDMA or a GSM version. You can't switch from one to the other.

**imnuts** · #3 (**permalink**) 12-07-2010, 04:13 PM

Sprint and USCellular still offer the TP2 new. If you have to have a brand new one, those would be the only places to get it outside of eBay. You can probably find a good condition one that is used as well. The GSM TP2s are GSM only, the CDMA TP2 is CDMA/GSM, but you can't use both at the same time, and GSM isn't compatible with US Carriers 3G networks.

eric12341 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-08-2010, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by imnuts

Sprint and USCellular still offer the TP2 new. If you have to have a brand new one, those would be the only places to get it outside of eBay. You can probably find a good condition one that is used as well. The GSM TP2s are GSM only, the CDMA TP2 is CDMA/GSM, but you can't use both at the same time, and GSM isn't compatible with US Carriers 3G networks.

hes based out in mexico so this wont be a problem for him

miz@r · #5 (**permalink**) 12-08-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by imnuts

Sprint and USCellular still offer the TP2 new. If you have to have a brand new one, those would be the only places to get it outside of eBay. You can probably find a good condition one that is used as well. The GSM TP2s are GSM only, the CDMA TP2 is CDMA/GSM, but you can't use both at the same time, and GSM isn't compatible with US Carriers 3G networks.

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**mwalt2** · #6 (**permalink**) 12-08-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by miz@r

I am looking fordward to get a new TP2 to replace my old Diamond that was stolen from me.

I know it can be used both CDMA and GSM, I am in CDMA is it to hard to unlock it to upgrade it?

Can It be used both same time?

How good is the GPS signal?

And the battery life? coz in the Diamond was a pain so short.

Thanks

Since I also used to have a Diamond, I can comment on the rest of your post. GPS is the same or better. I didn't/haven't had any problems with either phone. In my experience, the battery is better for the TP2. The TP2 battery is bigger and lasts longer than the one on my Diamond (though it's not like you still don't have to charge everyday if you use it a lot or get poor signal). You can unlock the TP2 for free so that you can put custom ROMs on it. If you want to SIM unlock it, that costs money.

**imnuts** · #7 (**permalink**) 12-08-2010, 02:21 PM

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If you want to SIM unlock it, that costs money.

VZW will unlock the device for customers for free as long as they haven't unlocked another device within the past 6 months (unless you're getting a replacement) and are a customer in good standing. The Sprint TP2 comes SIM unlocked for non-US carriers as far as I'm aware. I can't comment on the USC TP2 as there aren't many people here with them it seems. If you want to be able to use US carriers on your Sprint TP2 though, that will cost money, and so will unlocking the device if you don't go through your carrier.