I think I'm done. Getting a Blackberry

[AboveTheBULL]

Originally Posted by BrokenLimits

I had an HTC PPC-6700 and it was alright. I finally decided to get the HTC Touch Pro and it has been a nightmare. First it was just SLOW. So I changed out to a clean rom off here and then everything was better. Then one day it just rebooted itself and HUNG. I took it in to Sprint and they replaced it with a Refurb I guess.

The keyboard works when it decides it wants to (the entire purpose for having this phone) and the internet stopped working. Took it in to the Sprint store yesterday and of course the keyboard was working and now its not. They got the internet working again. Now today it is SO SLOW I cant even get it to SYNC before I hard reset it. So I lose a bunch of stuff I added to it.

I am just fed up. I wanted to believe in HTC but I just cant. I think its time for a Blackberry.

Damn, I really feel bad for you, man. I can really feel your pain. Some of these phones do have awful build quality, but I promise, when you finally get a good one, you'll never turn back. You might try contacting Advanced Tech Support at 877-345-7895 (at least that was the number three months ago), and just politely explaining what you've been going through. Also, make certain NOT to tell them anything about you flashing a custom ROM, as that will void your warranty... and you DON'T want them saving that info in your account notes. Anyway, the folks in advanced tech support might be able to assist you with getting a non-refurb replacement. I'd definitely try this before giving up completely on HTC...

BTW, during high volume periods, their overflow calls roll over to regular customer service. So it might just be best to ask if you've reached "Advanced Tech Support" before giving your entire spill. That way they can transfer you directly to the queue. Hey, I know I hate repeating a story over and over again to wrong agents...

Also, I'd like to piggyback on what Mylt1 stated about backup programs. Man, you absolutely can use PIMBackup (available FREE here --> http://www.dotfred.net/default.htm) to backup everything on your phone to your storage card. The only problem I've had was with SMS messages, and I figured out to simply disable threaded messages (and soft-reset) before backing up or restoring, then enabling it again (and soft-resetting) once finished. Beyond that, it's a GREAT option... highly recommended.

[chappy]

The grass is always greener my man.

I look at it this way. The Touch Pro is a Harley. It doesn't have the best ride, get the best gas mileage, crap falls off of it on a ride, but man is it cool.

The Blackberry is like one of those Honda touring bikes. It gets you around, and is reliable, but it's pretty boring.

[BrokenLimits]

Originally Posted by chappy

The grass is always greener my man.

I look at it this way. The Touch Pro is a Harley. It doesn't have the best ride, get the best gas mileage, crap falls off of it on a ride, but man is it cool.

The Blackberry is like one of those Honda touring bikes. It gets you around, and is reliable, but it's pretty boring.

I think im tired of calling the tow truck and just want the reliability lol

[havox22]

my brothers fiancee has the pearl and hates it she says she cant do anything that she need to on that phone...she got it for business purposes cuz she heard that blackberries were good for that, so maybe u want to look into a different blackberry then the pearl

[Elite Precision]

Originally Posted by chappy

The grass is always greener my man.

I look at it this way. The Touch Pro is a Harley. It doesn't have the best ride, get the best gas mileage, crap falls off of it on a ride, but man is it cool.

The Blackberry is like one of those Honda touring bikes. It gets you around, and is reliable, but it's pretty boring.

Man, you hit it right on head.....

[DaPeeps]

I feel bad for you, because I have heard similar stories from a lot of people. It sucks....I feel so friggin lucky that I got a good one. I LOVE my Pro. I absolutley am in love with it. I wouldnt trade it for anything (thats currently out). Its an awesome phone with so many features that I dont even feel the need to use my laptop anymore. This phone is my link to life...I use it in every aspect of my day...and I wouldnt trust that to any old phone.

I understand what you're saying...we all make decisions based on personal experience. But trust me...the Pro is an excellent device...there are not hundreds of crazy people on this site raving about a phone that sucks.

My advice is to give it one more shot, and make it clear that you want a NEW device. I guarantee...if you get a pro that is not defective...you wont see the issues you described.

It really is like the bike comparison made earlier in the thread. The Pro is freakin hot. Its just sexy Blackberries remind me of old executives, wall street stiffs, or people that have no idea what they actually want from a phone and think Blackberrys are the best thing out there.

Ahhhh Windows Mobile....the Red Headed stepchild of the mobile world....I still love you!

[BrokenLimits]

Originally Posted by DaPeeps

I feel bad for you, because I have heard similar stories from a lot of people. It sucks....I feel so friggin lucky that I got a good one. I LOVE my Pro. I absolutley am in love with it. I wouldnt trade it for anything (thats currently out). Its an awesome phone with so many features that I dont even feel the need to use my laptop anymore. This phone is my link to life...I use it in every aspect of my day...and I wouldnt trust that to any old phone.

I understand what you're saying...we all make decisions based on personal experience. But trust me...the Pro is an excellent device...there are not hundreds of crazy people on this site raving about a phone that sucks.

My advice is to give it one more shot, and make it clear that you want a NEW device. I guarantee...if you get a pro that is not defective...you wont see the issues you described.

It really is like the bike comparison made earlier in the thread. The Pro is freakin hot. Its just sexy Blackberries remind me of old executives, wall street stiffs, or people that have no idea what they actually want from a phone and think Blackberrys are the best thing out there.

Ahhhh Windows Mobile....the Red Headed stepchild of the mobile world....I still love you!

Decided to do what you said. Swung by Sprint and the manager chick remembered me being in there. She got me a brand new and gave me the box and all the accessories and everything. So now I have 3 sets of everything and a brand new phone. She was really nice (I think she was flirting) and she told me "hopefully 3rd time is the charm" haha.

I really like the phone when it works, I just cant keep having to stop and get a new one and crap like that. Maybe I just got two lemons and the third time will be the charm. If not its Blackberry time lol.

[elephant007]

Originally Posted by BrokenLimits

So now I have 3 sets of everything

I hope that the phone does work out for you, WTG!!!! Good thing they gave you a brand new phone, man now that's Karma...
Funny thing Karma, I see now you have 3 sets of everything and you've run into good fortune... I'd say, give all of your 'extras' away!

[GhettoBSD]

Quote:
Originally Posted by chappy
The grass is always greener my man.

I look at it this way. The Touch Pro is a Harley. It doesn't have the best ride, get the best gas mileage, crap falls off of it on a ride, but man is it cool.

The Blackberry is like one of those Honda touring bikes. It gets you around, and is reliable, but it's pretty boring.


Man, you hit it right on head.....

Damn dude, I disagree! 1st of all, this is my ride:



2nd of all, harleys are the worst bikes you can buy. Here's my irrefutable proof: on my way to laughin, all the road kings were stranded on the side of the road because they'd die and then their ignitions went out.

QC on harley's are horrible!

The reason japanese bikes get a bad rep is because they have "small engine sizes." Get a honda 1800 and then complain. Ride their rune and complain. Not boring at all. The problem with all bikes are the bolt on accessories.

I get all kinds of dudes on harley's come up to me and be like "what kind of harley is that?" They're only posers who don't know about bikes.

I'm also a 1% so that's why i can say what i say and actually be honest about it. The only guys who ride everyday to work with me are those on sports bikes, the harley guys are only fair weather riders or weekend warriors.

ANYHOW, the BB is just a trend while PPC's are more practicle.

TRENDY = pop music, all kinds of people like it because others think they like it

Practicle = something that works for you and lets you customize it how you like it.


Our phones might not be perfect, but how much free opensource software can you get on BB's or iphones? How many of their programs have community backed forums?

Someone once compared my bike to a fat chick, "you can have a lot of fun with them but don't want to be caught on one." Well, sometimes fat chicks can do more than others because they know it's far and few between riders! haahha :P

[gator352]

Originally Posted by GhettoBSD

Damn dude, I disagree! 1st of all, this is my ride:



2nd of all, harleys are the worst bikes you can buy. Here's my irrefutable proof: on my way to laughin, all the road kings were stranded on the side of the road because they'd die and then their ignitions went out.

QC on harley's are horrible!

The reason japanese bikes get a bad rep is because they have "small engine sizes." Get a honda 1800 and then complain. Ride their rune and complain. Not boring at all. The problem with all bikes are the bolt on accessories.

I get all kinds of dudes on harley's come up to me and be like "what kind of harley is that?" They're only posers who don't know about bikes.

I'm also a 1% so that's why i can say what i say and actually be honest about it. The only guys who ride everyday to work with me are those on sports bikes, the harley guys are only fair weather riders or weekend warriors.

ANYHOW, the BB is just a trend while PPC's are more practicle.

TRENDY = pop music, all kinds of people like it because others think they like it

Practicle = something that works for you and lets you customize it how you like it.


Our phones might not be perfect, but how much free opensource software can you get on BB's or iphones? How many of their programs have community backed forums?

Someone once compared my bike to a fat chick, "you can have a lot of fun with them but don't want to be caught on one." Well, sometimes fat chicks can do more than others because they know it's far and few between riders! haahha :P

Love the photoshop work!!