Why is TP2 better than iphone - Page 19

mastahc411 · #**181** (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 02:45 PM

I have the best of both worlds, TP2 and an ipod touch 2g jailbroken. with wifi internet sharing, you can do anything that an iphone user can plus a whole lot more without dealing with att

**jmorton10** · #**182** (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mastahc411

I have the best of both worlds, TP2 and an ipod touch 2g jailbroken. with wifi internet sharing, you can do anything that an iphone user can plus a whole lot more without dealing with att

I agree, that is the same setup I have.

I have a jail broken 2nd gen 16 gig ipod touch that I connect to my Verizon unlimited data connection with WMwifirouter.

~John

pyro254750 · #**183** (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hidavi

What? Have you ever compared the audio quality of the iPhone to the Touch Pro2? It blows it out of the water. That was the whole main point of the iPhone originally; a phone that doubles as a full quality MP3 player.

Music on the TP2 is just a feature. The sound quality isn't bad, but its nowhere near as good as it is on the iPhone.

Yes, I have. I have a universal mount in my car, a VERY high end sound system (most people dont understand the term audiophile, but rest assured, if there is a system that can make your head explode using bouth volume AND clarity, it is installed in my car), and all the correct cabling to use the iphone, touch pro, or touch pro 2.

I have used the iphone, touch pro, touch pro 2, and an itouch all side by side in my car, with the stereo set to the same volume, eq, etc, meaning the only difference is the device playing the music. The touch pro ranked last. It needed some work, but it was not horrible. The itouch and iphone both had the same quality, and they both had the same problem. When the volume on the iphone is maxed out it creates alot of distortion in the signal, so you have to run the volume lower on the phone and crank the amp higher. Other than that, sound quality was fine. The touch pro 2 has no issues with maxing the volume, no issues with distortion, no issues with slow song change, no issues whatsoever. Furthermore, it has a better frequency response than the iphone. the iphone/itouch lack some of the highs and lows that really make a good sound system shine, the touch pro 2 delivers them fully, without a hitch.

These tests were performed using a jailbroken iphone 3gs, itouch v2 (not jailbroken), touch pro with silence 6.5 utilizing windows media player, and touch pro 2 with mighty rom utilizing the tf3d player.

Bottom line is, the touch pro 2 is the best sounding mobile media device i have ever heard, and dont get me wrong, the iphone sounded good until now.

chardog · #**184** (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 03:31 PM

Iphone's web browser is better than the tp2 mostly. Overall, I'de rate tp2 a better total package. Does almost anything better, with the exception of web browsing, and it's no slouch in that regard. Both phones are solid phones, but I'de take the TP2 with equal service any day.

The keyboard, internet sharing, and sync options put it over the top. Interesting feature I have not used is remote desktop. Havent tried it and dont know about vpn's working on the phone.

**x10guy** · #**185** (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chardog

Iphone's web browser is better than the tp2 mostly. Overall, I'de rate tp2 a better total package. Does almost anything better, with the exception of web browsing, and it's no slouch in that regard. Both phones are solid phones, but I'de take the TP2 with equal service any day.

The keyboard, internet sharing, and sync options put it over the top. Interesting feature I have not used is remote desktop. Havent tried it and dont know about vpn's working on the phone.

Yup, Mobile Safari is very nice.
Also wish we had the App store... Actually let me rephrase that. Wish we had an App store with the same prices.

**jmorton10** · #**186** (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pyro254750

Bottom line is, the touch pro 2 is the best sounding mobile media device i have ever heard, and dont get me wrong, the iphone sounded good until now.

that kind of surprises me, I think I'll have to try that myself.

I have a pretty high end audio sound system myself (I use to own a stereo shop & we sold/installed competition grade mobile audio stuff)

I have both a jail broken touch & the TP2, but I have never compared the two side by side hooked to a killer stereo....

~John

kabuk1 · #**187** (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 05:45 PM

I can't compare the iPhone's audio quality, but up until I pawned it back in february, I had an iPod & I can say the TP2's audio far surpasses it.

turbochris · #**188** (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 09:07 PM

I like NOT being handcuffed by iTunes, and I like being able to use any mini usb cable.

rorytmeadows · #**189** (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by turbochris

I like NOT being handcuffed by iTunes, and I like being able to use any mini usb cable.

Oh definitely. iTunes is absolutely terrible.

pyro254750 · #**190** (**permalink**) 12-09-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jmorton10

that kind of surprises me, I think I'll have to try that myself.

I have a pretty high end audio sound system myself (I use to own a stereo shop & we sold/installed competition grade mobile audio stuff)

I have both a jail broken touch & the TP2, but I have never compared the two side by side hooked to a killer stereo....

~John

im tellin ya man, the audio quality of the tp2 is awesome. I have not tried tethering it to my radio via bluetooth as ive got my mount setup with cables prerun.