Touch Pro Build Date

[tomemail]

build date....10/18

screen at corners, especially upper right seems to be less sensitive.

Battery isn't too bad
Everything else seems good.

[mykie]

Originally Posted by mykie

10/20/08:

Raised HOME button, makes a load "CLACK" noise when pressed
I get maybe 6 hours out of it, but hey it's new, and I've not put it down since getting it.

Straw that breaks the camel's back: The keyboard LED behind the 2&3 keys has gone out.

I'm going to see if Sprint will replace it.

I got my replacement the other day, build date of 10/30/08.

The first phone definitely felt like a "Monday" phone, the new one feels much more solid, the battery door doesn't creak, the buttons aren't raised, and the LEDs all work.

Sound quality is great as well, battery life is acceptable, and the heat is somewhat manageable.

[Raging Idiot]

10/25/08
no problems at all...

however, within 5 Minutes of taking it out of box I installed JDs latest ROM.

I do have to kill the minimized apps otherwise theyll run down the battery and slow the device of course.

also just found out that you can zoom in and out in Opera just by rotating your finger around the dpad...pretty slick.

[Raging Idiot]

Originally Posted by Raging Idiot

10/25/08
no problems at all...

however, within 5 Minutes of taking it out of box I installed JDs latest ROM.

I do have to kill the minimized apps otherwise they'll run down the battery and slow the device of course.

also just found out that you can zoom in and out in Opera just by rotating your finger around the dpad...pretty slick.

Figured I'd elaborate a bit more...
Software version: 1.03.651.3
Firmware version: 1.03.15F
Hardware version: 2

Other variables to consider:
I'm using JD's 11/6/08 Rom
These phones may be manufactured at different locations, and that has a potential to make a huge difference... yet no easy way to determine locations (that I know about anyway).
Don't let the silly screen name fool you, I've been a programmer by profession for 12 years, and have tested this phone to the hilt. However there may be issues that develop over time that can not be readily seen - like the Mogul which eventually develops bright spots on the display.

What I've gathered thus far, is that the problems are solvable, although it may mean going through 1 or 2 replacements and/or updating the ROM to a custom build such as the one I'm using.

As for the battery drain issues, well it may take a bit before we get an updated radio before we see much improvement on that. However, the custom ROM's out right now that I've seen do have some battery tweaks which seem to help a little.
The biggest battery drain is phone calls and especially in low reception areas. So camp in an open field with perfect reception and talk for hours longer, or put your phone in flight mode/radio off and you can play solitaire for days. lol
Or alternatively, plug it into a wall and do whatever until the power station drains out.
Really though, we need an updated radio before we'll see any serious improvements...until then, here's to hoping for an extended battery that fits the standard casing

[sp0nge]

10-17--- Battery very weak

[badkulo]

10/18/08 phone stops charging after battery getting hot. resumes back to normal only after being left alone/cooled.

[staticent116]

10/19/08

For all the heavy internet, texting, and phone usage I do, the battery lasts me up to a day without charging and that is really impressive. Like one person said on here, are some of you first time winmo users or coming from a previous device? As for the sensitivity around the edges, I don't have that problem. My phone is sensitive all around which is good cuz my Diamond wasn't that way. It had sensitivity issues on the sides. I have a raised "home" button on the D-pad as well and my device gets warm after long convos but not hot like my Diamond had. Overall, I love my touch pro and glad I traded my Diamond in for it.

[jimmytop]

Originally Posted by staticent116

10/19/08

For all the heavy internet, texting, and phone usage I do, the battery lasts me up to a day without charging and that is really impressive. Like one person said on here, are some of you first time winmo users or coming from a previous device?

No that doesn't have anything to do with it. My TP lasts about 6.5 hours from full charge to completely drained when it's just sitting on my night stand with the screen turned off. No usage whatsoever. You can't tell me that's normal even for a winmo phone....

[PogoStick]

We should all complain to HTC about this bullsh*t. Obviously the problems are from the manufacturing end with the lifted d-pads and what not.

[cyespocket]

10-13-08 home button raised. blown speaker..