Im pretty dissapointed

rudygetz · #1 (**permalink**) 11-20-2008, 11:38 PM

I've owned a few PPC with WinMo and I've got to say, first day with the Pro and I'm pretty disappointed. There was a lot of hype to this phone...and well I feel it falls short, big time. I've been reading threads about hacks for better battery life, and hacks for performance, new roms, etc....

I just spent $300 on a phone that doesn't do everything right out of the box? wtf? I'm all for tweaking and all that crap but c'mon.

My main gripe my be a foolish one but it's driving me insane. When I text I type entirely too fast and the words on the screen are delayed to show up. That's retarded. My old Q was able to keep up...

I think i'm going to try out the Instinct next...I know everyone around here seems to hate it but thats cool...to each his own.

One thing this phone has going for it is that keyboard, it's amazing. Too bad the phone can't keep up with the keyboard.

saf100792 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-20-2008, 11:43 PM

most of your problems are fixed by hard resetting the phone once you get it and i know someone with an instinct and they which they would have waited for the touch pro

thesfactor · #3 (**permalink**) 11-20-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rudygetz

I've owned a few PPC with WinMo and I've got to say, first day with the Pro and I'm pretty disappointed. There was a lot of hype to this phone...and well I feel it falls short, big time. I've been reading threads about hacks for better battery life, and hacks for performance, new roms, etc....

I just spent $300 on a phone that doesn't do everything right out of the box? wtf? I'm all for tweaking and all that crap but c'mon.

My main gripe my be a foolish one but it's driving me insane. When I text I type entirely too fast and the words on the screen are delayed to show up. That's retarded. My old Q was able to keep up...

I think i'm going to try out the Instinct next...I know everyone around here seems to hate it but thats cool...to each his own.

One thing this phone has going for it is that keyboard, it's amazing. Too bad the phone can't keep up with the keyboard.

Whats your build date? Mine is 11/7 and there's not much keyboard lag...it lags at first for a second or two but then the phone catches up once it settles. You should try hard reset like the other poster said. However, I agree with you, this phone is a HUGE letdown, it's like watching a bad hollywood movie. It heats up when it's on the charger and the battery doesnt charge even if its plugged in. WTF?!?

orlandojumpoff · #4 (**permalink**) 11-20-2008, 11:49 PM

just remember if you go to the instinct youre disarming yourself from all the great things you can do on windows mobile... i heard the web browser is terrible on the instinct... but if all you need is to text then go for it.. i just dont see how you could be disappointed if youre coming from a 6700
no offense but the instinct is something id recommend to my mom lol

munnarg · #5 (**permalink**) 11-20-2008, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by thesfactor

Whats your build date? Mine is 11/7 and there's not much keyboard lag...it lags at first for a second or two but then the phone catches up once it settles. You should try hard reset like the other poster said. However, I agree with you, this phone is a HUGE letdown, it's like watching a bad hollywood movie. It heats up when it's on the charger and the battery doesnt charge even if its plugged in. WTF?!?

If it's such a huge letdown why not return it and get something else?

**darren.wlsn1** · #6 (**permalink**) 11-20-2008, 11:53 PM

ya, get the instinct. then report back. i had one, you think you got problems now. change your phone info also.

saf100792 · #7 (**permalink**) 11-20-2008, 11:57 PM

seriously tho the instinct is no where near as good as this phone can be. It does not even support .gif images!!!

thesfactor · #8 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by munnarg

If it's such a huge letdown why not return it and get something else?

I might just do that...I'm within my 30 day period, 11/7 build date is phone no.2 with the same heating issues. It's really sad because I was looking forward to this phone for a long time now. Anyways, let's see if replacement no.3 can make a difference, if not, I might end up returning it.

ohm4life911 · #9 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 12:10 AM

I'm not that disappointed but I might return my touch pro as well, I mean its really a great phone and love the extra ram compared to the mogul but I might just wait it out and see if a better phone gets released next year and upgrade then...

If i decide to keep it I get the phone for $175 + tax n shipping, if I don't decide to keep it and return it I still get $125 in credits and adjustments towards my account so either way its a win win situation.

Haven't really flashed or anything to it yet because still debating on if I should keep it or not and just wait and see to get the HTC Touch HD

orlandojumpoff · #10 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 12:27 AM

ha did they come out with anymore news about releasing the touch hd on sprint next year? i just remember hearing htc announced they werent going to bring it to the US at all