How's the durability of the TP2 so far?

sl8763 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-31-2010, 01:42 PM

Hey all,

I'm considering getting the TP2 and I'm just curious what hardware problems have come up, if anything. I'm mainly worried about the keyboard lasting, because my last two phones have been HTC devices (XV6700 and the Mogul) and both keyboards eventually crapped out, with the keys refusing to work. Has anyone experienced any hardware issues?

Searched and couldn't find any big complaint threads, but I'm just wondering if there's something I missed. Thanks in advance!

rushco · #2 (**permalink**) 03-31-2010, 01:46 PM

Wirelessly posted (Opera/9.80 (J2ME/MIDP; Opera Mini/5.0.3521/1114; U; en) Presto/2.4.15)

After 6 months or so it is like a brick. This sucker has taken a couple falls and keeps going. No protection at all and kept in my pocket.

sl8763 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-31-2010, 01:46 PM

Thanks for the reply rushco. Good to know - I try to be careful, but stuff happens.

I did some more searching and found a few threads - seems like the USB connector is a bit touchy. My Mogul and XV6700 were like that too.

I'd still welcome any input on what the "dealbreakers" are, if there's anything like that.

**Dr.8820** · #4 (**permalink**) 03-31-2010, 01:49 PM

put it this way; i bought a tp new. sprint gave me a tp2 for it. i've had the same tp2 since october, i had 9 tps, 5 in the 1st 6 months!

neudof · #5 (**permalink**) 03-31-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sl8763

Ah, did some more searching and found a few threads.

I'd still welcome any input on what the "dealbreakers" are, if there's anything like that.

While none of these are deal breakers they are annoying to me..

No Flash for camera
No Ctrl, Alt, or Tab keys (sprint)
No Radio (Sprint)
Reset button under the battery cover
Power button (I always turn off the screen when typing with the hardware keyboard)

Improve · #6 (**permalink**) 03-31-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.8820

put it this way; i bought a tp new. sprint gave me a tp2 for it. i've had the same tp2 since october, i had 9 tps, 5 in the 1st 6 months!

Same here I agree with this statement 100% except I stoped dealing with the original TP and called sprint retentions after my second one gave me issues, thats how I got my TP2 for free as well.

Very solid device as Hardware goes. I have flashed the device more times than I can remember and no issues of yet either.

**jmorton10** · #7 (**permalink**) 03-31-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by neudof

Reset button under the battery cover
Power button (I always turn off the screen when typing with the hardware keyboard)

I drilled a small hole in the battery cover (& also my Seidio Innocase) to solve the first problem.

There is a software solution in the stickies for the 2nd problem (that drove me nuts too)

~John

**jmorton10** · #8 (**permalink**) 03-31-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by neudof

No Ctrl, Alt, or Tab keys (sprint)

that is fixable with the keyboard remapper app.

~John

BlaqMogul · #9 (**permalink**) 03-31-2010, 01:58 PM

There are some (understatement) lag issues with the new Official Sprint ROM (6.5). My advice will be to unlock the TP 2 and download http://http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/sho...d.php?t=115405. Its based off the stock 6.5 ROM.....its ALOT more responsive.

*my two cents*

QMeli907 · #10 (**permalink**) 03-31-2010, 02:03 PM

As for hardware problems, I had the microphone go out on my first phone in October. I had the rainbow banding in the screen in January. And now I'm on my third Touch Pro 2 with the rainbow banding again. Going to Verizon this Saturday and they will be shipping me yet another refurb (4) promptly after. Go with insurance for sure and you should be fine. As for keyboard, it has been great. No keyboard problems, just the mic and 2 bad screens. Good Luck!