The thickness of this unit... - Page 3

**jethro_static** · #21 (**permalink**) 09-23-2008, 10:03 PM

CDMA Diamond is .1" thinner than the CDMA Touch pro. They have the same battery. .1" goes to the keyboard?I don't like KB's on phone coz it makes the phone a brick. But if it's .1" is the case, I'll just get the Pro. that's really stupid.

**Cicatrize** · #22 (**permalink**) 09-23-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jethro_static

CDMA Diamond is .1" thinner than the CDMA Touch pro. They have the same battery. .1" goes to the keyboard?I don't like KB's on phone coz it makes the phone a brick. But if it's .1" is the case, I'll just get the Pro. that's really stupid.

My thoughts exactly. When I saw how much thicker they made the Diamond compared to the GSM version, I wondered what the point of getting it was, since it's almost as thick as the Pro. They took away the sweet back cover and made it fat.

I no longer have an interest in the Diamond whatsoever.

**jethro_static** · #23 (**permalink**) 09-23-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cicatrize

My thoughts exactly. When I saw how much thicker they made the Diamond compared to the GSM version, I wondered what the point of getting it was, since it's almost as thick as the Pro. They took away the sweet back cover and made it fat.

I no longer have an interest in the Diamond whatsoever.

Yup. the diamond back cover.ARRGGHH!

elwuero · #24 (**permalink**) 09-23-2008, 11:00 PM

I cant visualize those measurements but the Pro "seems" twice as thick. I had a GSM Diamond and Pro and I know what the measurements state but the way it looks and feels just seems different. And unless you place a original Asian GSM Diamond next to Sprint version they seem to be the same by look and feel.

I am not trying to discourage you from the Pro just stating what I saw. I might switch to Pro also btw once its out on Sprint.

**jethro_static** · #25 (**permalink**) 09-23-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by elwuero

I cant visualize those measurements but the Pro "seems" twice as thick. I had a GSM Diamond and Pro and I know what the measurements state but the way it looks and feels just seems different. And unless you place a original Asian GSM Diamond next to Sprint version they seem to be the same by look and feel.

I am not trying to discourage you from the Pro just stating what I saw. I might switch to Pro also btw once its out on Sprint.

I hope so coz I really don't like bricks with KB's

BROOKNAM · #26 (**permalink**) 09-24-2008, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by labens

The smoothness of case and square corners on the diamond make it difficult for me to operate it with one hand while laying in bed. I have to hold it tight to keep it from sliding out of my hand and the bottom corner digs into the palm near the thumb. I suppose it will depend upon primary use as to each individual's experience. For me, I read a lot of e-mail and like to scroll using my thumb and the scroll bar. The Touch (vogue) is so much more comfortable for this. I haven't decided whether to keep the diamond or not. The wi-fi was the factor in purchasing, but I can't say as I haven't been able to do with out it on the vogue, especially after upgrading to rev A. Surfing with wifi on the diamond doesn't seem any faster.

the casing and the shape of the touch does make it easier for me to hold also. i've been having problems scrolling with the side of my thumb on the diamond, but things like that i expect to be adjusted overtime as the vouge also required tweaking. i dont use wifi or surf the web to much, but slingbox is much improved on the diamond, there is no tearing and my speeds are maintained throughout viewing.