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Old 10-07-2009, 01:39 PM
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Im Torn Three Ways!!!! Opinions Please

Well, this is one of those "which device should i get?" threads. I have a HTC Vogue ATM and am looking to upgrade to a newer device but im so torn between three that im driving myself crazy almost LOL. I love a lot of things from each but each have a flaw thats a potential dealbreaker for me.... I just need opinions from the fellowship (i know its personal preference but it would still be nice)

heres my lineup and summary of each from experience and research.....

Palm Pre: I had one and sold it sadly since it lacked a lot of functionality i wanted in a device, but currently im finding myself regretting it more and more every day since 1.2 enabled web downloading capabilities and real universal copy paste as well a web picture saving which was crucial for me when i had it and it did not deliver. I LOVE WebOS, the look, the design, the multitasking and basically everything it currently does. Browser is the best i have ever had, 1.6 million color screen, capacitive, multitouch, SOOO Vibrant also.

Possible dealbreaker
- The CPU is nearly identical to the iPhone 3GS but since the OS is entirely based on javascript and web languages, there is no OpenGL or even a way to communicate with the GPU since its all java and java doesnt do OpenGL. So the CPU does all the rendering thust affecting not only gaming possibilities but overall performance making it choppy and taking a toll on battery life and heat. Plus the SDK is a joke so no native app support, no hardware access, we are limited to no better than widgets and webapps.... thust why a lot of complaining of not many useful apps available

HTC Hero - This device has created a lot of hype and caught my attention, not only SenseUI and, Android which proven itself to be a big dog in the smartphone market with googles support and tons of apps available (breaking 10,000 overall) that come in many flavors and useful as well with the robust SDK available (look up LAYARS, argumented reality app. the coolest app i have ever seen!!!) as well as ROM's, hacks and more. But also having a capacitive screen w multitouch, native flash support and more.

possible dealbreaker - a year old CPU?? IMO SenseUI and all its capabilities may be too much for it. It may be optimized, but software optimization helps so much, but its still the same CPU. Many robust widgets and apps open will defenetly take a toll on performance. Plus im not fond of the Android browser. slow and not as smooth as the Pre (or Opera Mobile for that matter) and the browser is a big PLUS for my use.

HTC Touch Pro 2 - WVGA tilt screen whoohoo!!!, best keyboard in the game!!! Touchflo3D 2.0 and all of htc, goodies in what probably might be the most complete overall hardware out now. I cant wait to put touchflo3d 2.5/2.6 on it since i fell in love with what it brought to the table, animated wallpaper with weather, sense look, twitter tab and more. Plus all the support of ppcgeeks and xda when it comes to hacks and roms.

possible dealbreaker - coming from a mogul, touch, touch pro windows mobile is looking worse and worse to me. its almost the same thing in a different package. i dont like the fact that we HAVE to hide the OS to make it enjoyable and smooth so im feeling like im lying to myself when i slap on a UI that replicates the core elements of the OS. same CPU than the older graphically challenged touch pro?? wow....

so what do you think fellow geeks???
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