What phone should I get to replace my Tilt?

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I just received a huge bonus at work and the touch screen on my Tilt has seen better days. What phone should I get to replace it? Here's the qualifications:
1. Not an iPhone.
2. Not an Android phone.
3. I use my phone as a PDA FAR more than I actually spend talking on it.
4. I do not use my phone for watching video.
5. I like having a lot of apps available.
6. I am on AT&T and I'm not interested in buying an unlocked phone, though I imagine whatever phone it is, I'm sure I can unlock it through this site.
7. I want something better than QVGA.
8. In your suggestions, imagine that money is no object.
What do you suggest? Thanks.

oscarbum said:
I just received a huge bonus at work and the touch screen on my Tilt has seen better days. What phone should I get to replace it? Here's the qualifications:
1. Not an iPhone.
2. Not an Android phone.
3. I use my phone as a PDA FAR more than I actually spend talking on it.
4. I do not use my phone for watching video.
5. I like having a lot of apps available.
6. I am on AT&T and I'm not interested in buying an unlocked phone, though I imagine whatever phone it is, I'm sure I can unlock it through this site.
7. I want something better than QVGA.
8. In your suggestions, imagine that money is no object.
What do you suggest? Thanks.
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xperia but i dont know about app compatibility because of its weird screen resolution

oscarbum said:
I just received a huge bonus at work and the touch screen on my Tilt has seen better days. What phone should I get to replace it? Here's the qualifications:
1. Not an iPhone.
2. Not an Android phone.
3. I use my phone as a PDA FAR more than I actually spend talking on it.
4. I do not use my phone for watching video.
5. I like having a lot of apps available.
6. I am on AT&T and I'm not interested in buying an unlocked phone, though I imagine whatever phone it is, I'm sure I can unlock it through this site.
7. I want something better than QVGA.
8. In your suggestions, imagine that money is no object.
What do you suggest? Thanks.
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I would suggest
1.- Buy an HD
2.- Wait a few months till 09 HTC great models arrive
3.- Read here: http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=pdachooser
Good luck,

dont be a idiot get the Iphone it has all the Latest Cracked Apps and 100's of 3rd party hadware, and a unix shell /bin/sh , there is probably more apps than winmobile & palm & blackberry combine, and clone your sim so u can still use both your modded tilt

orb3000 said:
I would suggest
1.- Buy an HD
2.- Wait a few months till 09 HTC great models arrive
3.- Read here: http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=pdachooser
Good luck,
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I've been looking at the HTC Touch HD, but I think I may just hold off to see what's coming out soon. My Tilt should hold up even though the touchscreen is started to not respond.
kohala said:
dont be a idiot get the Iphone it has all the Latest Cracked Apps and 100's of 3rd party hadware, and a unix shell /bin/sh , there is probably more apps than winmobile & palm & blackberry combine, and clone your sim so u can still use both your modded tilt
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I have an iPod touch, so I have the positives of an iPhone and I use my Tilt as a wifi router. Best of both worlds.
I think I should word this differently. What would YOU get?

oscarbum said:
I've been looking at the HTC Touch HD, but I think I may just hold off to see what's coming out soon. My Tilt should hold up even though the touchscreen is started to not respond.
I have an iPod touch, so I have the positives of an iPhone and I use my Tilt as a wifi router. Best of both worlds.
I think I should word this differently. What would YOU get?
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I´ll wait to HTC Rhodium comes out, and then I´ll get it!!

orb3000 said:
I´ll wait to HTC Rhodium comes out, and then I´ll get it!!
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Yeah, that's a beauty. May have to wait the 6 months til it comes out.

kohala said:
clone your sim so u can still use both your modded tilt
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interesting, how do u clone a sim card?
op, at least wait for the WM world conference announcements in February...

xperia looks like a good choice. but i would wait a little bit for the new generation of devices they should be much faster than current qualcomm 7200a devices(diamond,touchpto,new touchcrouise,hd and xperia). just look at the crazy performance of new Asus phones to see what i mean http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=475616
also samsung are adding a keybord to the omnia and are upgrading their nice i780
waiting seems like a smart thing to do (unless you can get a really really cheap price on the x1 or the hd)

As of today, jan 30th 2009, SONY XPERIA X1 is the king of the hill
You should hold one on your hand to feel the metalic case and stare at the beautiful and crisp Sony WVGA screen.
Not that thick and has plenty of memory onboard (I have loaded tons of apps and still have > 120 MB free mem)
But most of all: it has a REAL audio jack, microSD slot, and full arc-sliding keyboard
After you have it, no more doubt...

I would WAIT !!!
In a few months, we will see more models. It is not like your Tilt is dead now. Just hang in there. That's what I would do. Actrually I am doing it now.

Thank you all for your suggestions. If I get impatient, I think I will go Xperia. Get the full experience of the new PointUI.

I'm in the same boat, I really want to replace my XDA Stellar as the mini USb is really flaky, but the X1 doesn't have an accelerometer, but the Touch Pro does. All in all though, neither offers much more than the Kaiser does.
Lets hope the next gen kit is really fast and had battery life you can measure in days rather than hours...

Seriously, you could get the fuze, but I would wait till the 09 series comes my friend.

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Should I get one or not?

Hi all, I'm usually over at the vox section, but my daughter wants one of these tornados. I know nothing about them and was wondering if this would be a good purchase for $109.00 usd. Can you tell me good/bad about these phones if possible. Thank you all for your help!

Come on people, 26 of you have viewed this, I REALLY need an answer soon! Can you recommend this phone or not? PLEASE!

If you mean $109 including shipping and almost new phone then yes go for it, otherwise add $20 more and get new one from ebay.
About this phone:
Well I am sure others know more about it, but I am going to say that only thing missing in it is GPS. I mean I dont see what can any new phone do more than this one. You can use wifi for free internet (that means free skype calls all over the globe), watch movies in great quality, play music, put so many optional home screens and so many free programs as it's a windows based phone etc etc
You actualy might say its a mini notebook phone
Me and my wife both have them and we love them.

bllohin said:
If you mean $109 including shipping and almost new phone then yes go for it, otherwise add $20 more and get new one from ebay.
About this phone:
Well I am sure others know more about it, but I am going to say that only thing missing in it is GPS. I mean I dont see what can any new phone do more than this one. You can use wifi for free internet (that means free skype calls all over the globe), watch movies in great quality, play music, put so many optional home screens and so many free programs as it's a windows based phone etc etc
You actualy might say its a mini notebook phone
Me and my wife both have them and we love them.
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I agree with bllohin and recently bought a brand new one for my son for almost the same amount; see my sig at the bottom of this reply
The only issue is the camera is not much as compared to more expensive models. If you are (or your daughter) is brave enough to flash modified ROMs which are released in this forum then there is much improvement (but not the camera because it is hardware dependant).
Thanks

polarbair said:
Hi all, I'm usually over at the vox section, but my daughter wants one of these tornados. I know nothing about them and was wondering if this would be a good purchase for $109.00 usd. Can you tell me good/bad about these phones if possible. Thank you all for your help!
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It's superb phone and I really like it. Upgraded to WM6.1.
Has tons of free programs / games that you can add.
I pity those brainwashed people who buy iPod while they can get a better phone for like 7-8 times less

Go for it! I bought it a few weeks ago, at first , i still feel unsure on this phone and O2 Graphite ,but i finally choose this one, for it mostly include all the functions on a cell phone ,and there are lots of resource on net.if a new one cost $100, it is much more cheaper than mine.... so go for it ~~ you will soon enjoy it~~

I love my tornado to be honest with you, i don't really need to upgrade it. Especially with all the ROM updates you can get here, they really put new life into the phone! especially the new 6.1 edition.
HOWEVER
I'd also like to get my hands on the new S730 that is basicly identical but has boosted up features and the slide out keyboard, which for me would be great as i do more typing then talking on the phone.
Other then that, i don't see any other reason. This phone is SuperB! has everything in it!

I agree that the Tornado is one of the best smartphones HTC ever released. I have the Tempo variant running 6.1 and I like it as much as my Touch Diamond! The only things I will say against it are that the RAM/ROM is a little low (64/64) and it could be a little thinnner than it is. And it would be nice if it had built-in GPS/3G.
The price you are being offered is a little on the high side. I just bought mine for about $100 new.

HTC T-Mobile G1 or Sony Ericsson Xperia X1a

My mind has been stuck on this question for weeks. Im still getting the money to purchase one of the devices, i just cant decide which one. Ive even got the pdadb.net comparison sheet set as my home page. I cant decide for my self which one i should buy. I want the G1 because i really like android and from what ive seen at the T-Mobile stores, its a pretty solid phone. But the Xperia is a very loaded phone, and i want windows mobile because im so used to my applications, and im just very adjusted to it. But Android seems very innovative, i just think id like it. Im not exactly in love with windows mobile(but then again, who is?!?), i just dont want to get something totally different and not know how to use it. Honestly, im still using the device that started my love with mobile technology. My HP iPAQ hx2495b. Sometimes i feel like im being lied to, because even though TCPMP says the clock speed 520Mhz, it dosent feel that way AT ALL. Anyways, the whole point of this is to help me decide, HTC T-Mobile G1 or Sony Ericsson Xperia X1. Im looking for a straight answer. Thanks!

Simple answer. If you want win mobile, buy X1. It's easier to flash/change/modify/connect to pc, bigger app support and etc. If you want to experiment with new OS, buy G1. It's interesting, but in different way Or wait for new T-Mobile G2

I'd go for the xperia (in fact, thats what I got) simply because android still has a long way to go.
anyways, the xperia is ****ing fast. those hp hx2xxx are the ****. I got one also and is slow as hell... tried lots of roms, differente winmo versions (2003, 5.0, 6.0) and all are slow.
also, when applications start using the 3d chip support, they will be faster (core player next version)

G1 is still too "beta" imho. I would go with the X1. Good luck!

Agree G1 is too beta now
I´ll take the X1, but there are better options than this ones: HD for example

orb3000 said:
Agree G1 is too beta now
I´ll take the X1, but there are better options than this ones: HD for example
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definately agree...for now! stay tuned for 2009 new device release's!

galaxys said:
definately agree...for now! stay tuned for 2009 new device release's!
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Yep!
09 can bring us some very nice surprises!
Perhaps HD Touch Pro......
Cheers,

Yhea, i was hoping that the Touch HD Pro would come around, but it might be WAY too expensive for me. If the Touch HD is 800$ then the Touch HD Pro will probly be into the thousands. Nothings really holding me back, other than funding issues.

New to Fuze need some help/advice (Fuze vs Iphone 3G w/ new 3.0 update)

Hello everyone, I just recently purchased a Fuze and had some questions and concerns. Well to start off I first had a Tilt (8925) and oh man was that awful that thing would never work when i wanted to and it was huge. Later i got an Iphone 3G and I have to say I was surprised. I had low expectations from it specially since apple locked it down, but then I jailbroke it and it worked pretty well, but there was still somethings i didnt like about it:
1. No landscape sms [biggest concern i have large fingers and typing on that was pretty hard. got used to it after a while but it was way better on safari when i could landscape]
2. No MMS
3. No peep 2 peer transfers
4. No bluetooth or stereo bluetooth. [whats the point if of having an ipod in my cell phone if i have to have the damn headphones plugged in
So I gave the Iphone to my brother and just used a regular BlackJack for a while. So I got my brother to upgrade his line to a Fuze and give it to me since I gave him my Iphone [it will be arriving tomorrow]. But then later I go on the apple website and see that they're coming out with Iphone OS 3.0 that will enable all the features I wanted and yet even more! So now im like wtf should I just return the Fuze for an Iphone or give my fuze a try. The only thing is that i would like to customize my fuze with a different rom, themes and programs. Pretty much make it better thatn the Iphone. So what are so popular roms, apps, and things of that nature you guys like using. Like is there an app to watch youtube, add games and all that good stuff?
My main use for the phone will be texting, taking pictures and browsing the internet. I could care less about word, musicID and all that other bull**** att decided to **** up their PDA's with.
Thanks

I'm going back and forth with my Q9H and my fuze. the only thing that is killing me about the fuze is the crappy battery life.

this is a tough call, but I'd say fuze is winning slightly compared to iphone 3g.
Texting: Fuze >>> Iphone 3g
Picture: Fuze >>> Iphone 3g
Browsing: arguably iphone 3g > Fuze (depends on personal preference)
I like what they did to OS 3.0 - it literally got everything I'd want in an iphone. But the #1 deal-killer is still lack of user-replaceable battery. And iphone doesn't have the ability to turn off 3G automatically, which results in battery drain. If you listen to music and rent itunes video as well, I'd prob go with iphone since it'll satisfy more of your needs; otherwise I'd stick with the fuze for now. You can always sell it later and get the 4th gen iphone! (which hopefully will have better camera and battery life)

well the fuze has a better camera in my opinion... it has a physical keyboard... and the fuze has way more customizing options... the iPhone is cool but i say stick with the fuze

the biggest wins for me of the fuze over the iphone is the PHYSICAL KEYBOARD.
i can't do on screen keyboards for more than a text message. It's annoying too cuz you ahve to always look at where your fingers are. i love that i don't have to stare at my keyboard when typing.
the next biggest thing for me is the ability to tweak the $hit out of the fuze. ROMs, radios, themes, registry tweaks. So much you can do with it...
the battery life issue can also be fixed with the fuze depending on hwo you set it up. depends on your rom, whether or not you have 3g enabled (which you CAN turn off!) gps use, etc. The iphone doesn't let you control any of these other factors.
Besides, how many people do you know with iPhones? they're all over the place...

Another plus for the fuze is the amount of support there is. You know that when Windows Mobile 8 will come out (eventually) there will be somebody who has ported it to the fuze. I called up ATT and they sent me a new battery, and all that for free. The only thing you lose is the great music playback.

PwnCakes193 said:
Another plus for the fuze is the amount of support there is. You know that when Windows Mobile 8 will come out (eventually) there will be somebody who has ported it to the fuze. I called up ATT and they sent me a new battery, and all that for free. The only thing you lose is the great music playback.
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how did you get the battery for free? did you need to send your old one back? I could use a new/free/extra one!!!

Since you've played with the iPhone 3G... use the Fuze for a month. First thing I would do is download a Windows Mobile 6.5 upgrade from the ROM Forum. Give that a go.
You have 30 days to test and play with it. In the end, if you feel the iPhone is better suited for you then exchange it.
Although I've been following up on the iPhone and I think they're gonna have a new model this year that is faster. I was gonna buy one for my wife, but not until I know for sure if the new model will be better or not.

player911 said:
Since you've played with the iPhone 3G... use the Fuze for a month. First thing I would do is download a Windows Mobile 6.5 upgrade from the ROM Forum. Give that a go.
You have 30 days to test and play with it. In the end, if you feel the iPhone is better suited for you then exchange it.
Although I've been following up on the iPhone and I think they're gonna have a new model this year that is faster. I was gonna buy one for my wife, but not until I know for sure if the new model will be better or not.
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yea ill probly do that.. i actuallu have been checking up on the new iphone.. its ment to be realeased for June 29 so actually not to long from now.. the big diffrerences will be the new operating system and a much better camera at 3.2. also its rumored that it will have a camera on the front for ichat [video conferencing] so guess will have to wait and see how good it is and if its worth the price

Well there was this pretty nuetral site that compared the iphone 3g with the 3.0 os and a fuze with windows mobile 6.5. the fuze won by a land slide. really the iphone has nothing to offer. its just a big screen with a ton of animations. if u want the iphone i would wait though. a new iphone is supposed to come out in June or July and will cost $99

assassin82492 said:
Well there was this pretty nuetral site that compared the iphone 3g with the 3.0 os and a fuze with windows mobile 6.5. the fuze won by a land slide. really the iphone has nothing to offer. its just a big screen with a ton of animations. if u want the iphone i would wait though. a new iphone is supposed to come out in June or July and will cost $99
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a link would be great if you could dig it up. sounds interesting!!

nhshah7 said:
how did you get the battery for free? did you need to send your old one back? I could use a new/free/extra one!!!
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lied and said battery lfie was poor and overheated. No need to send it back.

PwnCakes193 said:
lied and said battery lfie was poor and overheated. No need to send it back.
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amazing, i'll try that!

nhshah7 said:
amazing, i'll try that!
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Ive got two batteries sitting next to me right now . Its also how I got my Fuze, if you're phone breaks enough times, they offer you 3 different phones. For my old Q9h they offered me the Centro, the Curve, and the Fuze. You can also use the method of telling them that something doesn't work and they'll replace your phone for free. Thats how I get out of a phone with scratches.

http://www.nicholasoverstreet.com/2009/04/att-fuze-vs-iphone/
That might be the link you're looking for

PwnCakes193 said:
Ive got two batteries sitting next to me right now . Its also how I got my Fuze, if you're phone breaks enough times, they offer you 3 different phones. For my old Q9h they offered me the Centro, the Curve, and the Fuze. You can also use the method of telling them that something doesn't work and they'll replace your phone for free. Thats how I get out of a phone with scratches.
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PwnCakes193 said:
http://www.nicholasoverstreet.com/2009/04/att-fuze-vs-iphone/
That might be the link you're looking for
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thanks for the link
and don't they send you refurbs though?

nhshah7 said:
thanks for the link
and don't they send you refurbs though?
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yeh, but their refurbs are all right.

i know im going to either get laughed at or yelled at for flamming but, how do u flash a phone using nbh file with out an sd card.. all the other roms ive used i just click on it and follow directions but this one i downloaded doesnt do anything

also how do u find the programs when touch flo 3d is turned off... i cant seem to find them.. all i see is like a list like media, messages, weather, and all that but no progrmas. also when i go to start i cant find them either.. only under touch flo 3d

vgarcia25 said:
also how do u find the programs when touch flo 3d is turned off... i cant seem to find them.. all i see is like a list like media, messages, weather, and all that but no progrmas. also when i go to start i cant find them either.. only under touch flo 3d
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To flash a rom without a sd card. you need a raphael wrapper.exe file. put the .exe file inside the folder the .nbh file is in and run the .exe