Dropped Epic - Went to TP2

camtah · #1 (**permalink**) 09-02-2010, 04:44 PM

Folks:

I just got back from the Sprint store, having returned my Epic. I picked up a TP2 to replace it.

Now before you all go off and tell me I am missing a few cards in my deck, I really tried to have the Epic work for me. There is no doubt that the speed and display is first rate. But once I got beyond the eye candy, I realized that this device is for the "gee whiz" crowd. I came from the Treo Pro and used my device for business and personal use. I use navigation and outlook quite a bit and the Epic and Android OS leave a lot to be desired in this area.

Despite what most Epic diehards will say, I believe through my testing that the GPS still is an issue with the Epic. Outlook (non-exchange) integration is awful, despite using programs like CampanionLink, etc.

My experience with WM is with my former Treo and the few ROMS that I played with. I used both 6.1 and 6.5, with 6.1 being the preferred. I also use SPB Mobile Shell.

I intend to sit on 6.1 for a while until I am convinced that Sprint's 6.5 build is sane. Some like it, some don't so I will see how this plays out.

In closing, I do not dislike the Epic. I really enjoyed the display and speed. The keyboard was nothing special (I think the TP2 is the king here). My needs are better met on this old rickety platform with an infusion of a little nitro (ROMS) to wake it up...

Cheers...

revaaron · #2 (**permalink**) 09-02-2010, 05:23 PM

just don't have more than 1K text or your tp2 will be hosed.

JohnnyOnTheSpot · #3 (**permalink**) 09-02-2010, 05:31 PM

Pff mine would start going downhill at 50. The TP2 was like having a super hot girlfriend who only put out once a month.

**darren.wlsn1** · #4 (**permalink**) 09-02-2010, 06:23 PM

only read part of op's post but agree 100% with the "gee whiz" part, epic i have is only staying 20dys then sprint gets it back.

**slypher** · #5 (**permalink**) 09-05-2010, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyOnTheSpot

Pff mine would start going downhill at 50. The TP2 was like having a super hot girlfriend who only put out once a month.

ROFLMAO!!!

-s

fsp48 · #6 (**permalink**) 09-02-2010, 06:56 PM

This is an Android device so yes the Office integration is not like it is on WM, I wish it was. My brother uses exchange on his Evo with no problems as well as services many clients systems via remote desktop for Android. My other brother was pretty happy to be able to use connectbot to remote into his work as well. All I wanted was a GPS Nav system, an HD video/still camera, an "mp3" player, a pocket movie player, a pocket game machine, a visual storage device, a pocket internet and email device that can also make phone calls and chat via text or web with a real keyboard. Oh and it needs to be pretty quick. So if those are the Gee Whiz things you don't like well all I can say is to each their own I guess because for now this thing is the all in one I always wanted. Enjoy what you like. I Definitely will not be in a rush to want 2.2 on this since my paid Slacker radio sounds great again being on 2.1

ppcgpirate · #7 (**permalink**) 09-02-2010, 08:10 PM

damn, if you advertised before, i would have traded my tp2 for your epic. :-p

while it might be a gee whiz device, its browser experience & gmail integration is 100x better than the tp2 (even running opera mini).

BenC · #8 (**permalink**) 09-02-2010, 08:31 PM

I agree with the OP. My TP2 had no issues, required no resetting, et cetera in order to function. No problem at all with text messages. None. No problem with Exchange, POP/IMAP, et cetera. My Evo has a serious Bluetooth problem. My Evo wants to be turned off/on once a day to keep the transfer of calls to the Bluetooth headset working properly. I am so tired of touching the search button. I hate the on-screen keyboard. I hate that I had to purchase Documents to Go to become productive. I hate... The Evo is fast though.

BBAHunter · #9 (**permalink**) 09-02-2010, 10:48 PM

No offense but I consider anyone with less than three post trying to taint others opinion toward an inferior product as a potential paid spammer. Take your TP2 and shove it.

Then again, I only have 33 posts and an old Diamond (with hacked roms), so what's my opinion worth anyway.

Aleki · #10 (**permalink**) 09-04-2010, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBAHunter

No offense but I consider anyone with less than three post trying to taint others opinion toward an inferior product as a potential paid spammer. Take your TP2 and shove it.

Then again, I only have 33 posts and an old Diamond (with hacked roms), so what's my opinion worth anyway.

Seriously? I happen to agree with the OP on this. I use the M$ exchange service for updating my calendars, tasks, doc and contact information(not just the e-mail). While the Epic is a great device, I feel like android is an inbetween WM and iPhone(atleast its present builds). Dont get me wrong, the TP2 is a dinosaur when comparing hardware, but unfortunately, WM currently has more to offer me

BTW: whats up with the radios not shutting off after the apps closing? I found it quite inconvenient when I had to constantly monitor the gps 4g, and wifi radio to conserve battery life