Is the touch really an upgrade to the 700wx

2canSAM · #1 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 06:07 PM

Currently using a Treo 700WX flashed with Windows Mobile 6. I am loving this thing, snappy and just works like I want. I am looking at upgrading to a Sprint Touch, but was wondering if this would really be an upgrade or not. I do not sync with an exchange server, only POP email and don't see myself using the GPS function too much. EVDO revA would be nice as I do a good amount of browsing and downloading podcast. My maximum budget is 250.00 so the diamond, treo 800w and touch pro are out. I previously had a centro and really miss the size of that phone. I just don't want to drop 250.00 and not be pleased.

noneedlessnoise · #2 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 06:13 PM

Well, it's a lot smaller, has more ram, faster processor, and such

you just have to decide if you can live without a hardware keyboard.

tantrum829 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 06:31 PM

Go for it.

You will get use to not having a hardware keyboard Believe me.

Make sure you look around the site for a good custom rom. Stock will simply not do.
There alot more you can get out of the touch if your willing to invest the time to customize it.

**darren.wlsn1** · #4 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 06:41 PM

the touch isnt 250 bux. not sure where you live, but in pa its under 130 to upgrade. touch is also a blast with all the info here.

2canSAM · #5 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by darren.wlsn1

the touch isnt 250 bux. not sure where you live, but in pa its under 130 to upgrade. touch is also a blast with all the info here.

On the Sprint SERO plan, and not eligible for the upgrade yet. Only been with sprint for a few months so will buying the phone outright.

GT! · #6 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 06:49 PM

My previous phone was the Treo 700wx (did not upgrade it to WM6.1). The Touch is way nicer. The form factor is so much more pleasant - doesn't make me look like a geek with an oversized phone, and more importantly it can fit in my pocket (no need to use a holster). The touchscreen is so much more accesible because it is flush to the case, unlike the Treo 700wx that has it recessed. You might miss the keyboard, but I do not regret trading that for a better device. You get used to the soft keyboard.

-GT

tantrum829 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 2canSAM

On the Sprint SERO plan, and not eligible for the upgrade yet. Only been with sprint for a few months so will buying the phone outright.

Wont the phone be like $400.00 or more if your buying from sprint at regular price ?

At least thats around what I payed for since like you I wasnt eligable for promotinal or upgrade discount.

GT! · #8 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 06:53 PM

You might also want to wait for the Touch Diamond at this point. I believe Sprint has announced they will be carrying it shortly?

-GT

crash383 · #9 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by darren.wlsn1

the touch isnt 250 bux. not sure where you live, but in pa its under 130 to upgrade. touch is also a blast with all the info here.

eBay, eBay, eBay!!! I got my Touch for well under 200 bucks.. I left my 700 and never looked back. It is so much smaller and the screen is great. If you want to hold off a couple of months I will give you a great deal on it when the Touch Pro comes out.

2canSAM · #10 (**permalink**) 07-30-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tantrum829

Wont the phone be like $400.00 or more if your buying from sprint at regular price ?

At least thats around what I payed for since like you I wasnt eligable for promotinal or upgrade discount.

Ebay has them for 250.00 New without Contract