New phone - Page 2

iCraig · 23-06-2009, 00:14

Are they like Co-Pilot? I had that free with this XDA and it was a bag of ****. It's why I actually went out and got TomTom. I'm willing to give others a go if they're definately good though.

Mark · 23-06-2009, 00:46

While I'm sure the G1 is a fine piece of kit (HTC stuff tends to have that reputation), the problem with the G1 is that it's a first generation phone, and like all first generations, they have their pitfalls. With the G1, it's the hinge on the screen. I also didn't think much of Android's aesthetics. Definitely a personal choice decision, however.

As for the phone choice, it all depends what you mean by stupidly expensive. You almost always pay lots for WM phones, whether that's up front or in the contract. If you want to stick with XDA-like, then the obvious thing to do would be to have a look at HTC's website*, find the phone you want, and then find a contract to match.

* Other WM phone manufacturers may exist.

Aboobie · 23-06-2009, 08:35

HTC HD

I've flashed mine to win mobile 6.5 as well so it looks even better (imo).

I run Tom Tom on mine and it runs like a dream.

A Place of Light · 23-06-2009, 18:37

^^^
That or the Touch Pro.

Nice devices, the pair of 'em.

Joe 90 · 23-06-2009, 18:54

Touch Pro 2 tbh.

oh, and quick tip time.

I've been comparing phones for a while now on http://www.gsmarena.com/
Great site for phone news and specs etc

and for comparison i use this chrome bookmark which loads two urls (first is current page by default) side-by-side in a tab;

Code:

javascript:A14nH=location.href;L3f7=prompt('Choose%20File%201',A14nH);R1Gh7=prompt('Choose%20File%202',L3f7);if(L3f7&&R1Gh7){Fr4Q='<frameset%20cols=\'*,*\'>\n<frame%20src=\''+L3f7+'\'/>';Fr4Q+='<frame%20src=\''+R1Gh7+'\'/>\n';Fr4Q+='</frameset>';with(document){write(Fr4Q);void(close())}}else{void(null)}

A Place of Light · 23-06-2009, 18:57

^^^
Personally, I'd take the Pro too.

Joe 90 · 23-06-2009, 19:04

i wouldn't. despite the fact its a great phone, i've had a TyTNII for 18months now and want to downsize.

the pro 2 is a great device, but is a bit 'big' for most people - i don't mind the size, but still would rather lose the hardware keyboard now.

LeperousDust · 23-06-2009, 19:56

Personally i just couldn't be bothered with the hassle of WinMo, always seems so much hassle and so bloated

The magic is looking very interesting but i still feel android needs time to mature properly. Iphone is silly prohibitively expensive, which only really leaves me with my good old symbian smartphones, theyre cheap (disregarding the n97

) and can do anything any other smartphone can do

Wryel · 24-06-2009, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aboobie

HTC HD

I've flashed mine to win mobile 6.5 as well so it looks even better (imo).

I run Tom Tom on mine and it runs like a dream.

Is it easy to flash? I've had a look on the XDA forum but never figured out how its done.

Matblack · 24-06-2009, 14:12

Holding out for a Hero?

http://www.htc.com/www/product/hero/overview.html

MB

23-06-2009, 00:14	#11
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	Are they like Co-Pilot? I had that free with this XDA and it was a bag of ****. It's why I actually went out and got TomTom. I'm willing to give others a go if they're definately good though. __________________

23-06-2009, 08:35	#13
Aboobie Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beverley Posts: 749	HTC HD I've flashed mine to win mobile 6.5 as well so it looks even better (imo). I run Tom Tom on mine and it runs like a dream. __________________

23-06-2009, 18:54	#15
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	Touch Pro 2 tbh. oh, and quick tip time. I've been comparing phones for a while now on http://www.gsmarena.com/ Great site for phone news and specs etc and for comparison i use this chrome bookmark which loads two urls (first is current page by default) side-by-side in a tab; Code: javascript:A14nH=location.href;L3f7=prompt('Choose%20File%201',A14nH);R1Gh7=prompt('Choose%20File%202',L3f7);if(L3f7&&R1Gh7){Fr4Q='<frameset%20cols=\',\'>\n<frame%20src=\''+L3f7+'\'/>';Fr4Q+='<frame%20src=\''+R1Gh7+'\'/>\n';Fr4Q+='</frameset>';with(document){write(Fr4Q);void(close())}}else{void(null)} __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

23-06-2009, 19:04	#17
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	i wouldn't. despite the fact its a great phone, i've had a TyTNII for 18months now and want to downsize. the pro 2 is a great device, but is a bit 'big' for most people - i don't mind the size, but still would rather lose the hardware keyboard now. __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

23-06-2009, 19:56	#18
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Personally i just couldn't be bothered with the hassle of WinMo, always seems so much hassle and so bloated The magic is looking very interesting but i still feel android needs time to mature properly. Iphone is silly prohibitively expensive, which only really leaves me with my good old symbian smartphones, theyre cheap (disregarding the n97 ) and can do anything any other smartphone can do __________________

23-06-2009, 00:46	#12
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	While I'm sure the G1 is a fine piece of kit (HTC stuff tends to have that reputation), the problem with the G1 is that it's a first generation phone, and like all first generations, they have their pitfalls. With the G1, it's the hinge on the screen. I also didn't think much of Android's aesthetics. Definitely a personal choice decision, however. As for the phone choice, it all depends what you mean by stupidly expensive. You almost always pay lots for WM phones, whether that's up front or in the contract. If you want to stick with XDA-like, then the obvious thing to do would be to have a look at HTC's website, find the phone you want, and then find a contract to match. Other WM phone manufacturers may exist.

23-06-2009, 18:37	#14
A Place of Light Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,247	^^^ That or the Touch Pro. Nice devices, the pair of 'em.

23-06-2009, 18:57	#16
A Place of Light Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,247	^^^ Personally, I'd take the Pro too.

24-06-2009, 14:12	#20
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Holding out for a Hero? http://www.htc.com/www/product/hero/overview.html MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

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