My company is buying me ANY phone I want--as long as it works in the U.S.

**ScrapMaker** · #1 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 12:52 PM

I am looking for a great workhorse PDA phone. I liked the Sprint Touch Pro, but it has way too many issues for me, as of now.

I looked at the Omnia, and it was promising, especially with the feedback on the on-screen keyboard. The problem with it, was the touchscreen had issues around the edges, like where the A key is on the screen, in portrait mode, and it kept pushing the S instead. I tried 3 phones, and recalibrated them as well. It's just the design--same as the Diamond and Pro.

Does anyone have a recommendation for me? This is what I am looking for:

1. Full Exchange support w/ certificates.
2. Great touchscreen.
3. Great autofocus camera that doesn't require babying or a tripod.
4. Fast. I felt like I spent more time waiting on Pro than actually using it.
5. The ability to load custom/3rd-party programs.
6. Unlocked GPS
7. Windows Mobile would be nice, but not a necessity. I have grown quite fond of it, and know so many tricks, and love the customization.

Any thoughts? What phone would you guys pick? Is there one coming out in the next few months that you would really want?

The Xperia X1 has really caught my eye...

http://www.sonyericsson.com/x1/

I would love some advice

Thanks!

-Steve

jimd144 · #2 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 01:05 PM

Aye Aye Aye. I have my eye on the I

munnarg · #3 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 01:09 PM

I would say the Touch Pro. If you want to speed it up then just turn off TF3D and call it a day. It has the best keyboard in my opinion by far. Almost all the reviews I've read about the Xperia say the keyboard isn't that great. The camera on the Pro is pretty good too. Just my personal opinion anyway though.

jimd144 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ScrapMaker

I liked the Sprint Touch Pro, but it has way too many issues for me, as of now.

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Originally Posted by munnarg

I would say the Touch Pro.

ummm ? He said it has too many issues.

**ScrapMaker** · #5 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 01:24 PM

Yeah, the keyboard IS great, but the screen is VERY insensitive around the edges, causing it to be hard to use the on-screen SIP, and scrollbars, and hitting okay, etc... There are horrible issues with overheating as well--and I don't want to get into that discussion.

I have owned 6 of them now, and after work today, I am returning my last Touch Pro. I have wasted way too much time trying to make this phone work for me.

I would be willing to accept a great on-screen keyboard, or a slightly worse physical keyboard, if it meant I would get a fast, reliable phone.

**ScrapMaker** · #6 (**permalink**) 12-09-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jimd144

Aye Aye Aye. I have my eye on the I

What's that?

cal_j · #7 (**permalink**) 12-11-2008, 05:40 PM

I've read of some of the issues people have with the Touch Pro's and don't understand.

I have a few customizations like the flip clock, flash light, octrotalk. I'm connected and emailing from our exchange server through out the day, phone calls and etc, and I really don't notice any issues.

The camera is great and I love that it has a flash on it.

Have you considered anything like a Treo 800w?

**CyberMonkey** · #8 (**permalink**) 12-11-2008, 05:43 PM

Blackberries are good business phones, and the new one (The Storm) is supposed to be pretty good.

I personally like my HTC Touch......

**ScrapMaker** · #9 (**permalink**) 12-11-2008, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cal_j

I've read of some of the issues people have with the Touch Pro's and don't understand.

I have a few customizations like the flip clock, flash light, octrotalk. I'm connected and emailing from our exchange server through out the day, phone calls and etc, and I really don't notice any issues.

The camera is great and I love that it has a flash on it.

Have you considered anything like a Treo 800w?

Yeah I looked at the 800w but the buttons are far too small for my taste.

The problems that people are having are mostly hardware defects. Have you tried a long phone call, like 1+ hours? You battery will drain, even while plugged into a charger. That's my biggest gripe. Second is the screen border issue, and third is the overall build quality.

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Originally Posted by CyberMonkey

Blackberries are good business phones, and the new one (The Storm) is supposed to be pretty good.

I personally like my HTC Touch......

I love my Touch too. I fought Sprint and eventually ended up with one that has a 180 degree viewing angle, side-to-side, top-to-bottom.

Unfortunately, I find myself writing way too many emails to use the sluggish onscreen stuff anymore. I need something with a keyboard.

If the Xperia X1 isn't all it's cracked up to be, I will probably end up staying with Sprint, and getting a Pro again later on, when these issues are taken care of.