TP2 versus Imagio

bluruld · #1 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 04:37 PM

The Imagio was released today with WM6.5. Both devices are on Verizon.

The differences seems to be:
TP2 has a keyboard & lock key on top of phone.
Imagio has a 5MP camera.

Anything else?

HTC is pooing out all these devices to flood the market before they steam roll them all with the snapdragon.

8notime · #2 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 04:49 PM

* It appears that the Imagio lacks Straight Talk with dual mics and speakers.
* Both the Imagio and TP2 are world phones and use a SIM card.
* The Imagio includes a lot of extra media software including Media Flo so you can watch local TV stations
* Hopefully the Imagio doesn't get stuck in 1x like the TP2 does.

bluruld · #3 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 05:01 PM

It seems the Imagio is the Diamond 2 for Verizon?

8notime · #4 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 05:04 PM

I wouldn't say that. The Imagio is bigger and has a 3.5 mm jack. The Pure, on AT&T is more like the Diamond. Pocketnow did a comparison here: http://pocketnow.com/tech-news/veriz...-hardware-tour

Also the Imagio is very media centric with it's kickstand and software.

BigDiesel07 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 05:07 PM

Thread moved to Phone Comparison Forum

JSK0703 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 07:28 PM

I've been comparing the 2. Truthfully, just curious as the differences. Still in my 30 day Verizon return so I figured I'd at least see what the new phone can do.

As far as I can really see the advantages are small. The Imagio is obviously thinner because it has no sliding keyboard. It runs WinMo 6.5 with is a moot point once that gets released for the TP2. The Imagio has a better camera and can play mobile TV.

I might be missing something but that is about the only difference that I can see.

**yearn** · #7 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 09:57 PM

I think it all boils down to; do you wsnt a slide out keyboard or not?
Personally i do not, i prefer the thinner phone with a better camera. Plus i like the more solid feel of a phone without the slide out kb.

falkien · #8 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 04:14 PM

One huge difference I noticed was that there is no external lock key.

lzcztq · #9 (**permalink**) 10-29-2009, 03:28 PM

Imagio doesn't have the "Straight Talk" speaker, if it did I'd be all over it...

**deadwrong03** · #10 (**permalink**) 11-03-2009, 12:06 PM

the tp2 is better, it has better battery life, and a physical qwerty