Diamond Vs. Pro HELP!
 

I did alot of research on both. I already know pro has expandable memory with 512 internal memory with keyboard. Diamond has the 4gig internal memory with no keyboard or expandable memory.

My father said that the pro floor model at bestbuy keyboard was loose and when you hold it the keyboard slides out. Of course this could be from people sliding it to much. But it concerns me.

Here are my questions

1. Do the diamond handle the same 3rd party software and etc as the pro?
2. Which one is faster (processing, multitasking, internet and etc)
3. Which should I choose

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honestly to questions 1 and 2 the easy answer is that theyre the same exact phones running the same hardware. You can run all the same software and they are identical processors and hardware for the most part, so neither is "faster." You pointed out the only major differences. it call comes down to do YOU want or need the keyboard/more than 4 gigs.

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Memory Question:
My TP says:
Storage: Total = 328.27 MB
Program: Total = 203.24 MB

Is this normal? What numbers do you guys have?

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If you dont use much memory and dont need a keyboard got with the diamond but if you need expandable memory and a keyboard go with the pro both have the same speed and run the same software and the keyboards goin to be loose and wigly if your using the keyboard alot but overall both are great phones

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you good man, check device info as well, you will see OS occupying about 80 mb or so.

If you do not care about SD and kb and you are ok with 4 gb go with the diamond.

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Does the chrome wear off as well on the pro?

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I do not think it should if you ask me it is too early for any new end user to know this question unless they are abuseive to the phone.


Shell

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if u drop it on concrete teh chrome paint will chip... i think you're able to return it for that reason even though it'syour fault

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this thread kinda gave me a headache. the phone at bestbuy was broken because it was broken. don't ABUSE your phone, and it most likely won't break. as for the rest of the questions... it runs windows mobile. it has a vga screen. for the most part, any app that is made for windows mobile, and for vga screens, will work. does do the diamond got which do to get cause the pro got sd card ram does still keyboard and forget not have tv out without pro. i hope that helps.

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thanks, i mention the keyboard because i wonder if it breaks just from everyday use not from abuse

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touch pro doesnt have fm radio either

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That only applies for the first few TPs that had a gap in the chrome siding to the unit. There is a specific range of TPs that can qualify for this return, and my first TP that had a 10/19 build date was out of that range... so don't go dropping your TPs on concrete because you want to return it, more than likely, it will get denied.


Oh for my opinion, having owned both the Diamond and Pro, If you aren't a super-heavy texter and can live with 4GB storage, the Diamond is the phone to get. It seems TF3D was designed with the Diamond in mind, and everything just looks and feels so natural. On the Pro in landscape mode, everything seems like an afterthought, from the sluggish KB in SMS, and the barebones menu in landscape. However, that 5-row keyboard makes life MUCH easier for a text ***** like me. Now only if someone (HTC) would release a real GFX driver for the device and fix the nagging bugs, we might just have THE device to get in 2008.

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That is why Insurance is such a great idea! :D

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Both are excellent phones. It is REALLY a personal choice.

Anyone who says definitely one is better than the other is just not informed.
Again, it really depends on what is important to you.

I was initially looking at the Diamond because of it's form factor.

But ultimately I chose to TP mainly because of 2 factors.
1. Expandable memory slot (the Diamond has a fixed 4GB memory with no expansion)
2. The Video-out feature. Not many people mention this but if you want to do simple Powerpoint presentations of the fly without a PC this is really a COOL feature.

Some of the Diamonds advantages:
1. Obviously the form factor - no keyboard gets rid of alot of bulk
2. FM radio (the possibly could get this in the future... but right now, nada)
3. a bit cheaper in price.

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I'm having the same problem. I bought the Pro two weeks ago, and my wife has the Diamond. I really like the smaller form factor, but I wanted the expandable memory for my music collection - to replace my dying Creative Zen, and I like the flash on the camera - I don't care what you say, this is a descent pocket camera!

I am now considering swapping my TP for the Diamond. I think the music player is just too akward, with the usb earbuds or a huge attachment for 3.5mm buds. I really like using the keyboard, but it makes the phone thick, and may not be a deal killer to be without it - the block recognizer, soft keyboards and T-9 work pretty well. Can I live on 4GB? I think so - I will probably get a separate MP3 player - maybe an iPod Touch so I can live in both worlds. ;)

I haven't made up my mind, just yet. BTW - Are ya'll sure the Diamond still has the FM Radio enabled? I thought that was only on the unlocked imports.

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fm radio is enabled and working great

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Now someone correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't our TP have video out that the Diamond does not have? I know this isn't a huge deal for most people but it could be for some.

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That is correct

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there are many different mp3 players available for WM, if you don't like the stock player just give a few of the 3rd party players a try... also the phone has a ad2p bt profile, once you go wireless you probably wont want to deal with another set of wired buds

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Moved to Phone Comparison.

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The FM Radio is a Sprint & ATT vs rest of the world difference, not a Diamond vs Pro difference, correct?