2009 HTC OEM Products

[stuphology]

Specs! What I want more than anything is a faster processor, followed by more system memory. A higher-rez screen would be nice if it was bigger overall - like edge to edge and as close to top to bottom as possible. And more programmable buttons than my Touch! I have a RedFly, so screen and keyboard aren't that big a deal (love the RedFly, BTW - I wish it could talk to my PC). Speed/memory and battery life are inversely correlated, I know, but I want both!

And yeah, I agree with a couple above posters that I'm not buying another WM6.0/1 phone, and I'm leery of a 6.5. Microsoft is so slow, and Verizon just compounds that with their extra 6-months+ delay rolling out new stuff. I bet it's 2010 before I see anything worth trading up for.

Heh...almost a rant, in reverse, kinda. Some of these units look great, I just wish we knew more about the insides....

[badchad]

This looks like fun. I'd certainly be interested in a hardware upgrade, and a bigger (e.g. 3.5") screen would at the top of my list.

Its going to be a lot of fun to see the timing of this hardware along with newer versions of Windows mobile, and Windows 7.

[Noir]

and to reiterate the phones are awesome
but what os will they run? WM 6.1 or 6.5? I would think 6.1 but if that's so please bump up the ram so we can increase our pagepool!
I find that to be a good balance
plus why are we so quick to dismiss wm6? I mean considering that we have very little details regarding compatibility of programs from wm6 -> 7 shouldn't there be a bit of a backoff until we know for sure the programs (thousands of them) are compatible with the new os?

[diplomat2387]

Those phones look killer...If they are coming for Sprint then I can't wait...I hope sooner than later...Maybe a phone with Android on it...LoL... ...Come on Sprint lets get it together...

[johnnycakes2]

Here's how I call it:

Topaz/Citrine = 2009 Touch Diamond (no wheel, all screen)

Rhodium/Tungsten = 2009 Touch Pro (no wheel, all screen)

Firestone/Whitestone = 2009 Touch HD

Jasper = Sprint's 1st Android phone

How do I know all this? Measuring the keyboards on the Rhodium/Tungsten means they are NOT the Touch HD Pro everyone has been waiting for. The screen is not big enough and the reduction in key quantity on the keyboard does not allow them to achieve the same dimensions as the Touch HD.

Same goes for the Topaz/Citrine -- take a closer look. No flash on camera, same size screen and layout in faceplate keys at the R/T: this is clearly the nextgen Touch Diamond. The guys @ wmpoweruser are close but wrong.

Finally, to prove that the Topaz/Citrine/Rhodiums/Tungstens are NOT the Touch HD, look at the Firestone/Whitestone models. Look at how their screens are larger, edge-to-edge. Also, did you know that the Touch HD's original model name was Blackstone? That says everything right there.

As for the Jasper C, this is the one I find most curious. Think about it, if the R/T is the Touch Pro, what is the Jasper C? I say it's Sprint's model for Android. The Hero and Sapphire will be on TMO, AT&T etc. Also, the Jasper is presented in the same chronological grouping as those phones, so it only makes sense the Jasper is Sprint's Android phone.

Look closely at the images and tell me what you think.

[foxnews]

Originally Posted by johnnycakes2

Here's how I call it:

Topaz/Citrine = 2009 Touch Diamond (no wheel, all screen)

Rhodium/Tungsten = 2009 Touch Pro (no wheel, all screen)

Firestone/Whitestone = 2009 Touch HD

Jasper = Sprint's 1st Android phone

How do I know all this? Measuring the keyboards on the Rhodium/Tungsten means they are NOT the Touch HD Pro everyone has been waiting for. The screen is not big enough and the reduction in key quantity on the keyboard does not allow them to achieve the same dimensions as the Touch HD.

Same goes for the Topaz/Citrine -- take a closer look. No flash on camera, same size screen and layout in faceplate keys at the R/T: this is clearly the nextgen Touch Diamond. The guys @ wmpoweruser are close but wrong.

Finally, to prove that the Topaz/Citrine/Rhodiums/Tungstens are NOT the Touch HD, look at the Firestone/Whitestone models. Look at how their screens are larger, edge-to-edge. Also, did you know that the Touch HD's original model name was Blackstone? That says everything right there.

As for the Jasper C, this is the one I find most curious. Think about it, if the R/T is the Touch Pro, what is the Jasper C? I say it's Sprint's model for Android. The Hero and Sapphire will be on TMO, AT&T etc. Also, the Jasper is presented in the same chronological grouping as those phones, so it only makes sense the Jasper is Sprint's Android phone.

Look closely at the images and tell me what you think.

wow, your logic is very convincing. I thought Topaz is HD and Tungsten is Pro. I will get teh firestone/whitestone then. Size is my top priority. anyone know which one will sprint have, firestone or whitestone? since Whitesone got 'W', it is not CDMA in USA? I heard someone said Japan.
but firestone got no 'C'

[hooover]

Originally Posted by foxnews

wow, your logic is very convincing. I thought Topaz is HD and Tungsten is Pro. I will get teh firestone/whitestone then. Size is my top priority. anyone know which one will sprint have, firestone or whitestone? since Whitesone got 'W', it is not CDMA in USA? I heard someone said Japan.
but firestone got no 'C'

Size Hmmm... that could be taken all wrong..LOL!!!


Seriously though I just want a larger screen too, but I DO NOT need a keyboard...

[johnnycakes2]

I'm not trying to break any hearts with this news, but I don't want anyone killing themselves if I happen to be right. If you need further convincing, checkout this sizeeasy comparison attachment for the Touch Diamond, Pro and HD. I can't imagine HTC building a Touch HD with a keyboard. You might as well carry a laptop in your pocket (and don't think I don't! )

Having said that, a full-screen Touch Pro isn't a bad thing, but it's not a Touch HD. The resolution won't be as great. And frankly having a moderately larger screen is not enough of a reason to upgrade to this. I'm thinking the Whitestone will come to Sprint, and that possibly that kickstand is also an antenna of sorts. We should find out everything next month at 3GSM.

[bryn987]

Rhodium/Tungsten = 2009 Touch Pro (no wheel, all screen)
Jasper = Sprint's 1st Android phone

I agree. I love the layout of the Touch HD and was hoping to get a Touch HD type phone to run Android. Looks like regardless of OS, I can get a similar phone on Verizon or Sprint but I really want Android. Don't really want the keyboard though but I'll take it

[BigDiesel07]

So what would be a good upgrade from the Touch Pro if a bigger screen is not it?