HTC Touch Pro 2 could be Better

[spectheintro]

The TP2 has one HUGE improvement over the TP, and is the primary reason I will purchase it: a SIM slot.

For someone like me, who has family in other countries, being able to take my own mobile with me wherever I go and just drop a new SIM into it is a massive advantage. If it didn't have the SIM, I'd only upgrade if I got it for free/excessively cheap. But the SIM slot has guaranteed my purchase--especially because once we get an HSPL unlocker, then I can use my phone on other US networks if I need to, which is always a plus.

[SolShade]

Well for a Verizon user like me it's a huge upgrade LOL

[brownhornet]

Originally Posted by mlin

Although the TP2 has many of the same specs as the TP it is still a large improvement over the TP and worthwhile upgrade. From my experiences with both devices, the TP2 is better in the following ways:
1) WAAAAAAAAAAAY better camera!
2) Bigger and better screen
3) Bigger and better keyboard
4) Better video playback, not as choppy as before (note the different chip set)
5) WAAAAAAAAAAAY better build quality. This thing feels solid!
6) Feels more responsive. I have not done benchmark comparisons but it feels snappier.
7) Much improved speaker phone.

I know on paper they look very similar, but in reality they are not. A 528 MHz processor can be quite fast when optimized correctly, the iPhone 3Gs only uses a 600 MHz processor and look how fast it is. My point is that the TP processor was nothing to scoff at, it just needed to be better implemented and optimized, hence the release of the TP2.

Other than that, HTC knows people will buy these devices. But honestly, how many devices are they releasing per carrier? It isn't that many. VZW essentially has two versions of the same phone: one with a hardware kb and one without. Sprint now has the TP2 and will hopefully get a CDMA version of the HD2.

Having handled a TP2 I really cant agree. To be real aside form the size of the screen and the fact that it tilts there really isnt much of a difference to me. That's the only reason I didnt bother to upgrade to it and will wait on a better phone to come out before I decide to use my upgrade. Yea, its nice but just really not worth the upgrade to me. I got one of the later build touch pros and havent had any issues with mine so I really saw no purpose of upgrading just for like a half inch bigger screen. I'll wait to see what else comes out towards the end/beginning of the year.

[elmerfudpucker]

If I get it as a replacement, cool, but I will wait. There is a slider Omnia in the works that will give the Leo a run for its money if it doesnt kill it outright. I am on my 2nd TP , and this one works good and no problems for a bit over 6 months now. If it keep up fine, if not, I will be Verizon bound, my contract on both lines has been done since Oct.

[gutrrob]

All of you stop lying to yourself, The TP2 is better in every-way. This thread was made to make you guys feel better about not upgrading and need assurance that its ok not to upgrade.

Bigger screen/More res with tilt, Bigger KB,Proximity senser, Dual mic/Dual Speakers, WM 6.5 official upgradeable, GSM compatible, Better Battery life, Shoots Vid at 640x480, Real Manila 2.5 port, Its optimized better/faster should I say more...

You guys say it not much of a upgrade LOL!!!

On a side note: The Ram is identical and it takes better Pics (In daylight)

[dschoenike]

Originally Posted by gutrrob

All of you stop lying to yourself, The TP2 is better in every-way.
(In daylight)

How well does the flash work on your TP2? I like being able to use it as a flashlight on my TP. Is that better also on the TP2? Thanks
dschoenike

[pimpsuprazx]

Originally Posted by dschoenike

How well does the flash work on your TP2? I like being able to use it as a flashlight on my TP. Is that better also on the TP2? Thanks
dschoenike

the tp2 doesn't have a LED/flashlight.

[dschoenike]

Originally Posted by pimpsuprazx

the tp2 doesn't have a LED/flashlight.

Really? But gutrrob said it was better in "every" way. Oh wait, i think he meant in "some" ways. Sorry pimpsuprazx, i really knew it didnt have the light/led on the back. I was trying to prove a point that, alot of what's better on a phone, is opinion. Thanks for responding though.
dschoenike

[pimpsuprazx]

Originally Posted by dschoenike

Really? But gutrrob said it was better in "every" way. Oh wait, i think he meant in "some" ways. Sorry pimpsuprazx, i really knew it didnt have the light/led on the back. I was trying to prove a point that, alot of what's better on a phone, is opinion. Thanks for responding though.
dschoenike

Oh I gotcha. I agree with you though, what is better on the phone is a matter of the user's personal preference. In my personal opinion, I'm not sure of its the system build(21052) but the phone itself (TP2) run's smoother during normal operations and heavy multi-tasking, better battery life as well. Also speaker is alot louder.

Although there are a few things I miss from my original Touch Pro: They are below.

LED Light on the back
Control and tab button on keyboard

[gutrrob]

Originally Posted by dschoenike

How well does the flash work on your TP2? I like being able to use it as a flashlight on my TP. Is that better also on the TP2? Thanks
dschoenike

Is that the best you can come up with Lol, I have a 2 dollar flashlight that does a better job than the TP. The TP2 don't need led flash because the screen is big enough to light up a room. J/K on the last remark, but really who wants to have $600 phone and there argument is (Well I have led Flash does yours) Lol thats funny you just made my day.

Did I mention the TP2 backlight is much brighter than the TP