Ok guys, I've got a serious dilemma on my hands. As most of you in this thread, I have been committed to Windows Mobile for a long time. My first device was the HP iPAQ 1945, and my first actual Windows Mobile phone was the Apache. I've loved the customization capabilities of Windows devices for years. I love that we have been able to tell carriers to stick it with every HTC device that has come out thanks many hacks that enable the disabled features that you would normally have to pay for (GPS, wifi-tether, etc). The minds at ppcgeeks and XDA are incredible.
Having said all that I've come to terms that I need to move away from my TP2. It's just too slow and I don't think I want to wait for WP7. I'm considering getting the Droid X but I have my doubts. First and foremost, it's not an HTC device. I've become very loyal to HTC over the years. How do you all feel about switching to Motorola from HTC? Everyone is talking about how great the switch from Windows Mobile to Android has been, but not about how it has been to move from HTC to Motorola? Maybe it is just me but I've always associated Motorola with the RAZR. I know that's not quite fair but my perception of them is a manufacturer who makes cheap phones. But how can one blame me? They are pretty fresh in the smartphone market.
My second point is the lack of hardware keyboard. Has it really been that smooth for you all to transition? I don't think anyone can argue that the TP2 is simply the best hardware keyboard that has ever been put onto a phone. Anyone who has used it will find that it is very easy to type without even looking, just as someone could on a PC. Is there really that much ease with the on-screen keyboard? Are you able to type without looking? When I type messages, I'm not really the type to use acronyms or "text slang". I like to type out full sentences usually. How often do you find yourselves misspelling?
And for my third and final point...shouldn't I just wait for this phone?:
Gorgeous, mysterious, EVO-ish HTC device headed for Verizon « Boy Genius Report
This is basically the Droid X by HTC. Or you could also call it the Verizon Evo. I'm going nuts not knowing any dates about that phone or even if it will ever materialize, but as you know when you see screenshots like this you can probably expect the phone to release in 1-4 months.
So to all of you, what should I do?
Thanks for reading, sorry for the long post, and I'm looking forward to some good replies.
Thanks.