Engadget - Hands-on with Sprint's Touch Pro

[Chillen]

Engadgets just released a hands on review of the touch pro.

With 12 sexy pix to drool over
gallery link - http://www.engadgetmobile.com/photos...nts-touch-pro/

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/0...nts-touch-pro/

"We're just going to get this out of the way upfront: this thing's got back. The version of the HTC Touch Pro gracing Sprint next month isn't going to win any awards for miniaturization -- but with the VGA display, extremely usable QWERTY board, and the time-tested, buttoned-up business efficiency of Windows Mobile, it's hard to argue that they really could've done any more to make it a ridiculously usable smartphone. Interestingly, the phone isn't actually any larger than its GSM cousin; the curves applied around the edges here definitely add a few optical pounds and it's still pretty pocketable (just don't expect to ever forget that it's in there). The keyboard is fantastic (as all HTC keyboards tend to be) and we were surprised at how tasteful -- nice, even -- the chrome rings around the around the edges of the two halves actually are when you see them. The backside is done up in a soft-touch grey that would probably look just a little better in black (or even the Touch Diamond's red), but at least the neutral shade keeps it just about as biz-friendly as they come.

Now here's the important part: after spending considerable time with both this and its QWERTY-free counterpart, we can definitely say that this one shouldn't simply be considered a "better Touch Diamond." The Diamond murders the Pro for total pocketability, sex appeal, and feel in the hand -- so you've really got to ask yourself just how badly you need that keyboard before you pull the trigger one way or another."

[Crossova]

Im all but sold on this phone. the rounded edges make this a definate winner in my book and look way better than the Squared-off-brick look of the GSM version that most reviews have been showing videos of thus far. the chrome (fingerprint magnet notwithstanding) is also a welcome plus, though all it means for me is that ill be buying a full body invisible shield for this thing. SOLD i want one NOW

[themuffinman]

I really can't wait for this to come out, brick or not this phone is sexy as hell.

[drexappeal]

Originally Posted by Crossova

Im all but sold on this phone. the rounded edges make this a definate winner in my book and look way better than the Squared-off-brick look of the GSM version that most reviews have been showing videos of thus far. the chrome (fingerprint magnet notwithstanding) is also a welcome plus, though all it means for me is that ill be buying a full body invisible shield for this thing. SOLD i want one NOW

I love the subtle styling changes that Sprint made also. Despite what engadget said about the color, I also love the light grey vs. the ugly burgundy-ish color. The thing I didn't like about engadget's report is they only state the "keyboard" as the reason to choose between one or the other, but they fail to mention the other functions that make the 2 differ (microSD slot, video out, etc...).

I just wish that Sprint had released this phone before I got the Mogul over a year ago...LOL.

[imneveral0ne]

these pictures give me a much better feel for what the device will look like than any other pictures i have seen.

[TheRealHotshot]

Still looks sexy to me

[winmobilelawyer]

I am foregoing upgrading to the Diamond, to hold out and see this phone in person. I have a feeling the chrome wrap around edges are going to be so annoying because of fingerprints. why on earth did they do that?!

[TheRealHotshot]

Originally Posted by winmobilelawyer

I am foregoing upgrading to the Diamond, to hold out and see this phone in person. I have a feeling the chrome wrap around edges are going to be so annoying because of fingerprints. why on earth did they do that?!

I like the chrome around it. Plus aint to many phone won't get finger prints on it so I really don't see the big deal. I find it funny ppl buy touch screen phones and scared when they touch em they gonna have a print on em. Lmao. And no this is not towards you just ppl in General who have touch phones n B**ch'in...Whine'in... And Complaini'n about prints on em lol

[drexappeal]

Originally Posted by Not_A_Stain

I like the chrome around it. Plus aint to many phone won't get finger prints on it so I really don't see the big deal. I find it funny ppl buy touch screen phones and scared when they touch em they gonna have a print on em. Lmao. And no this is not towards you just ppl in General who have touch phones n B**ch'in...Whine'in... And Complaini'n about prints on em lol

Right there with you, bro. Design is perfect for my tastes. Classy and clean, but stands out just enough for people to ask "what phone is that?"

Maybe the people complaining about fingerprints have OCD?...LOL. I got over that quickly when I got my mogul. Only thing that ever bothered me is if I accidentally dropped the phone and noticed a slight chip on the paint (just like a car). Hopefully, with the sleeve they provide, I won't have to worry as much (and the invisible shield that I intend on putting on it as well).

[Cicatrize]

It's beautiful. I wish the review was longer.