Silly question about the Pro 2

[nitrotrike]

Hey guys, it's been a while since I posted, mostly because the Mogul has been behaving well, up until now that is. I think it's time to upgrade.

The Pro 2 seems to be the only one available for sprint with Windows Mobile (that's what I am familiar with, so That's what I want!) that isn't hideous looking.

I've watched a bunch of videos, and read dozens of reviews, but cannot find an answer...

Does it also have the small on-screen keyboard like my Mogul? I rarely use the slide out keyboard on the Mogul, and prefer the stylus.

There is no mention of an on-screen keyboard or a stylus anywhere, and the sprint rep on the phone was, well, useless.

My only other option is a Symbol pda phone, but those things are bulky, and mucho expensive.. but a barcode scanner would be cool :/

PLEASE, I need an answer before I pick one of these up!

As always - thanks in advance guys!

[Darkness231]

yes there is a on screen keyboard and a stylus

Yes it does, Both a stylus and multiple on screen keyboard layouts.

Do it.

[nitrotrike]

Originally Posted by adam12

Yes it does, Both a stylus and multiple on screen keyboard layouts.

Do it.

Was the stylus an afterthought and it doesn't have a holder on the phone itself? I am looking at so many pics of this thing, and can't see a stylus slot / hole? Is it the odd-shaped light grey thing on the lower right of the slide? Is the stylus like the moguls - sturdy and aluminum?

How is the signal on the Pro 2?

My mogul barely works in my house (can't even talk on the phone in some rooms, but texting works). I tried the palm pre, and that has to be used outside to make calls, but texting also works indoors.

Sorry for all of the questions, but I'm REALLY picky when it comes to my electronics lol

[Holyman007]

If "holder" means that you can slide the stylus into the body, then yes. It is made of strong aluminum and of all the styluses I have from my htc diamond and tp2 (around 6) none of them have broke.
The stylus snaps into the body very nicely and pulls out very easily as well. Although it does not magnetically retract into the body (like the diamond and pro), it still snaps in very easily and securely.

Btw, you can always change your on-screen keyboard by downloading one here or off the web if you dont like the stock one, but it's still very good.

Signal is about the same for all my htc devices...I believe you probably have bad coverage in your area/house and probably not a problem with your devices.

[nitrotrike]

Originally Posted by Holyman007

If "holder" means that you can slide the stylus into the body, then yes. It is made of strong aluminum and of all the styluses I have from my htc diamond and tp2 (around 6) none of them have broke.
The stylus snaps into the body very nicely and pulls out very easily as well. Although it does not magnetically retract into the body (like the diamond and pro), it still snaps in very easily and securely.

Btw, you can always change your on-screen keyboard by downloading one here or off the web if you dont like the stock one, but it's still very good.

Signal is about the same for all my htc devices...I believe you probably have bad coverage in your area/house and probably not a problem with your devices.

Oh I know it's not the phone, I am just in the middle of no where. I've been through a few different providers since moving here, and went back to sprint because that's all that worked. Tried the Pre, and it went back the next day.

I actually prefer the "stock" keyboard on WM5, not sure what WM6 even looks like, but i've been told it's just slightly rounded and prettier lol.

What is a decent price to pay for a used / new one?

I'm not going through Sprint to buy it, as I am month to month with them as far as contract is concerned.

[mswlogo]

Originally Posted by nitrotrike

Oh I know it's not the phone, I am just in the middle of no where. I've been through a few different providers since moving here, and went back to sprint because that's all that worked. Tried the Pre, and it went back the next day.

I actually prefer the "stock" keyboard on WM5, not sure what WM6 even looks like, but i've been told it's just slightly rounded and prettier lol.

What is a decent price to pay for a used / new one?

I'm not going through Sprint to buy it, as I am month to month with them as far as contract is concerned.

You won't prefer the WM5 soft Keyboard once you get used to the new ones.
But you can use the WM6 soft Keyboard too if you want and it's not all that different.

The phone is quite usable with no stylus (even with soft keyboard but not the WM keyboards as they are not finger friendly).

Look on Ebay completed list. Around $350.00 to $400.00

[nitrotrike]

I also forgot to ask.. headset adapters. My Mogul uses an adapter (which I have to replace about every 6 months) to use my boom style wired headset (I use it alot while typing). Do you use an adapter, or does it plug right into it? My headset is a 2.5mm, 3 'conductor' plug. I know many phones are also MP3 players, and you have to configure them for a mono headset instead of stereo ear buds, etc.

[Turnkeys]

The sprint version (I think it's the only one) has a standard (3.5mm) stereo headset adapter. You can also still use the HTC headset.

My main reason for jumping on this thread though was your keyboard question. The TP2's hardware keyboard is a big improvement over the Mogul's. And because of the big jump in resources, I've never missed a call 'cause the handset couldn't launch the phone app... was a big problem on my Mogul.

[nitrotrike]

OK, i finally got the TP2 after 4 different calls to Sprint. Anywho... is there an EASY way to copy my contacts from my mogul to the TP2 without using ActiveStink?

What "cleaners" can you guys recommend? I used to use "fast cleanup" and it seemed to what it is supposed to.