Official Sprint TP2 Pros and Cons thread...

[8notime]

Originally Posted by JZ*

Isn't there a registry hack to do this as well? Anybody remember? Thanks

Yes: HKLM\software\htc\phone\phoneextendsetting\keypadv ibration should be set to 0.

[tmac15]

The bulges on the battery door and the space bar clicking were issues that weren't noticeable immediately. I only noticed mine after i had put the battery door back on for the 4th or 5th time from playing around with the phone. I guess in time we'll see if its Telus only.

[8notime]

How about the keyboard lag in text messaging? It seemed to be gone on the T-Mobile TP2 but how about the Sprint version?

[soicy423]

Originally Posted by KrazyKevin76

Thanks for the info so far, keep it coming!! Has anyone noticed a increase/decrease of performance? Like watching video, or using different apps? Also, I know on the TP1 using google maps, the GPS lagged behind. Does this still happen?

Correct me if I'm wrong here, but it appears the only negatives so far is:
1. Not much of a upgrade from TP1 for the money
2. Some do not like the color of the tflo theme
3. Maybe less memory?
4. Loss of flash
5. Magnetic stylus gone? This could be an issue, but did HTC come up with a better
idea?

I haven't watched any videos yet but when i do i'll let u kno. Google Maps runs faster than it did on the pro the lagging is gone for me. its a great upgrade it's just kinda price. i think it's worth $350. Personally i hate the tflo colors...the orange is ugly. loss of flash is not that big a deal and i do miss the magnetic stylus but its fine without it.

Heres My Sprint TP2 Review:
I got mine yesterday and I think i'm in love . I like it much better than the touch pro. It has no overheating issues, a stronger signal, faster internet speeds, improved ui, bigger keyboard, bigger screen and the speaker is so much better than the touch pro. I also like the stock rom it's really smooth and it definitely is snappier and more responsive than the pro. I think the battery lasts longer too. When I had my touch pro at work it barley lasted a full 8 hour shift....most of the time it died after 6 hours. My pro2 lasts me the whole entrie shift and has about 40%-50% battery left(it may be due to the fact I get a stronger signal with it therefore my phone battery doesn't drain all the way down trying to poll the tower for service). I also don't have the old problems I had like getting text messages late and not having service in the food processing plant I work in.

[freeza]

Originally Posted by p-slim

1) you can fix the text thing by using these tips and modifications.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=78019

2) with the tp1 pressing the phone hard key will not turn the phone on either, so turning the phone on is the same as with the first tp1.

3) that does kind of suck using them both at the same time but to get a mini usb cable for a computer most people have 2 or 3 laying around, I have about 7 or 8. The mini usb cable from the 1st tp works or any mini usb from a camera or other phone or device will work also so this shouldn't really be a detorrent for anyone.

lol exactly. I have so many usb cords laying around it's unbelievable

[searcher61]

I don't know which phones many of you are coming from...but I had a diamond. I like this phone MUCH better than the Diamond. I am getting older and have big hands..(you know what they say..LOL). Love the screen, the keyboard, the responsiveness. The phone was expensive but it feels expensive. I love the way the keyboard lights up.... I did not realize that I used the D-Pad for so many things...so I am trying to get used to the lack of one. I hope 6.5 is more finger friendly...I hate using my stylus, though because the screen is so large I use it less frequently. So far I have to say this phone is a winner.

I gave my son my Diamond and we did an ESN swap to put it on his number. After that he did not have any internet. Was on the phone with SPRINT for 2 hrs to fix his Diamond, they told me to take it to the store. I did that today....while I was there I brought out my PRO2. WOW, you should have seen all the Sales people and even the Tech's wanting to look at it and touch it. Made quite an impression on them...most of them LOVED the phone, they had only seen it in pictures. They all wanted to know how I got it already..... I just smiled.

[tek818]

I love the TP2 for the most part compared to the TP1. I dont know if it is just my phone, but the space bar on the keyboard doesn't click as firmly as the other keys, so it is hard to know if it was a successful key-press without looking up at the message.

Anyone else experiencing this?

[jimmyz]

My 2 cents
Pro
1)screen size- this is huge, with the tp1 I never used the on screen keyboard- now I can use it easily when I need to do some quick text entry
2) the new touchflo is great
3) 3.5 jack is great- no more carrying an adaptor around
4) battery life seems better

Cons- these seem minor and fixable (expecially the sprint theme)
1) Sprints theme is horrible- why choose gray and orange? the clock doesn't stand out that well- imo the tp1 theme was so much clearer
2) TomTom 6 doesn't work- display is messed up- but on the other hand this forced me to switch to Garmin which works great and seems to include free traffic
3) no tab key on the keyboard

other- what rebate form is everyone using- the one that covers purchases through the 7th does not include the touch pro2 (probably cause it wasn't due out till the 8th)
Also- where can we go for sprint specific hacks- i.e. how to edit out the sprint music banner, how to tether etc

[JZ*]

Originally Posted by tmac15

The bulges on the battery door and the space bar clicking were issues that weren't noticeable immediately. I only noticed mine after i had put the battery door back on for the 4th or 5th time from playing around with the phone. I guess in time we'll see if its Telus only.

Are you removing the stylus first? I noticed when I took it off the first time, i didnt do that, I got ot off, but tweeked it...I now remove it! Anyway...maybe that helps

[JZ*]

Originally Posted by 8notime

Yes: HKLM\software\htc\phone\phoneextendsetting\keypadv ibration should be set to 0.

Nevermind...found it (search...Duh!)

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Inbox\Settin gs] Set SMSNoSentMsg to 1