[mda71]

***UPDATE***

I opted to get a TP2 and just received is 4 hours ago. I drove to my carrier and put my new SIM card in. I will be posting my experience with this switch from the phone i love. To give you a recap, I have used my apache for 3+ years and i absolutely love it. I was a pleasure using it. After purchasing a Seidio 3200mah battery, menu customization & changing the rom, it transformed into my highly reliable and usuable phone. Initially when i purchased it I had the impression that I would have to change this unit every 6-9months due to the touch screen. I work in a industry that does installation and setup of networks. Many times I work in construction sites installing & testing cables. I never had a case and only had a screen protector 50% of the time. I would just place the apache on my pocket. My hopes is that the TP2 can be as reliable & usable as my apache.

***INITIAL THOUGHTS***

note: I prefer not to comment on the overall appearance. I would like to concentrate on features between the apache and TP2.

My biggest disappointment was that there are not enough buttons on this phone. Let me explain. The apache had 3 other buttons on the side. I mapped one of them to activate Voice Commander. I found this very useful when im driving. I can keep my eyes on the road and press that button to make calls out using my BT headset. Currently I dont know how to do this. There are only the volume control & on/off buttons on the side.

I'll update my experiences as much as I possibly can. If this is inappropriate, please move or delete.