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Phones with keyboards - Android or WM, any manufacturer

Hey guys
I won't bore you with a long story so here goes the short one: I need a new phone, I currently have an Acer M900, I could buy another M900 but why not try another?
must have KEYBOARD!
Current choices and ruled out:
Omnia 2 - b7whateveritisbuthasakeyboard - No diferent to my Acer and no chefs
Milestone/Android - serious concerns over its keyboard, market access for non-network locked. Ruled out.
TP2 - lesser model than my current Acer and its HTC which i refuse to buy having been burnt several times.
So, are there any other top of the line phones with a keyboard i haven't considered?
Thanks!!!

Have you looked at the Sony Ericsson X2?
But only the TP2 has XDA developer support

Monty Burns said:
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TP2 - lesser model than my current Acer and its HTC which i refuse to buy having been burnt several times.
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Not heard of an X2 so will take a look but I know the X1 was somewhat of a disaster and also made by HTC.

omniapro b7610. its basically an omnia2 with a keyboard. (slightly smaller screen and internal storage...)
LG Expo (IQ). 1Ghz Snapdragon and wm6.5.
and yeah the xperia x2. looks really sweet but using old processor. not made by HTC.

Monty Burns said:
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Omnia 2 - b7whateveritisbuthasakeyboard - No diferent to my Acer and no chefs
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Ruled that out.
The X2 does look good but you have just said my very first glance - old slow processor.
Any idea when the X10 is out? That looks spanky...

^just read on gsmarena it will be available in the uk next month.

start or end or no idea? I'm only back in the country for the first few days...... argh!

arghhh!!!
Very pricey and April

X2 will be awesome, and it's coming soon in the States (not sure about elsewhere).
The Expo too is a good phone for sure, what with Snapdragon and a nice keyboard.

From the actual ones: Rhodium!
From the upcoming: Tera, specs: http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/NyoR/2009-12-0619-24-13_0023A.jpg
From the best in the history: Universal
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From the actual ones: Rhodium!
From the upcoming: Tera, specs: http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/NyoR/2009-12-0619-24-13_0023A.jpg
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Orb, i don't know how many times in the past I have told YOU I will never have another HTC manufactured device. I've also mentioned it in the original post. So thanks but, no thanks!

chambo622 said:
X2 will be awesome, and it's coming soon in the States (not sure about elsewhere).
The Expo too is a good phone for sure, what with Snapdragon and a nice keyboard.
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I looked at the X2 and all I can do is hope the processor is wrong on all the data sheets i've seen. How can they design a spanky phone like that and then put a processor in it thats older than my grandmother!
I can't find anything about the LG Expo, can anyone supply me a link? Is it out or due out in the next few days/weeks?

Monty Burns said:
Orb, i don't know how many times in the past I have told YOU I will never have another HTC manufactured device. I've also mentioned it in the original post. So thanks but, no thanks!
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Sorry I forgot that...
but no need to get mad, I also pointed to a non HTC device

looks very stylish but, that snap on keyboard is not going to be handy when I need it as it will back in my draw in the office or something....
and only a 3mp camera in this day and age????

Yes but a VGA front camera!
And for the KB we should test it before having any 2nd thoughts...
Peace,

Still doesn't change the fact that the keyboard is not permanently attached - no matter how it "feels". Its not going to be with me all the time and a lot of that time will be "I wish I had my keyboard with me right now"

Monty Burns said:
Still doesn't change the fact that the keyboard is not permanently attached - no matter how it "feels". Its not going to be with me all the time and a lot of that time will be "I wish I had my keyboard with me right now"
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Also, I am not too fussed with that big blob in the middle of the keyboard.

What is your favorite device?

Hi everyone, I have been wondering what people think is the best phone on the market and why?
This thread is designed for those who want to purchase a new phone, but don't want to buy something that is only hyped and has no substance. By the people, For the People!
Please state the phone and your reason why it is your personal favorite. (Note: It could be any phone, even the iPhone 4.)
Thanks To all those who post!

I thought the Motorola Dynatac 800X was pretty coollio, last week!

My favorite phone by all means is (because I own it) HTC HD2. Mines is a TMOUS, but if you are planning on buying one get the world version its universal. Here is a video (not mine) on why the HD2 is better than iPhone 3GS in versus type explanation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9cOMoouatY&feature=related . The HD2 is a versatile device. It has the capability of running Windows Mobile 6.5, Windows Mobile 6.5.x, and new to the device many versions of android. I personally enjoy its big 4.3 inch screen. It has a pretty good 5 megapixel camera with a dual LED flash.
Exception: The phone overheats alot!

That's funny,
PurpleSmurfLlama said:
I thought the Motorola Dynatac 800X was pretty coollio, last week!
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That nice real nice.
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There are way to many phones out there to choose from. Money is also a variable. I have a HTC Doual Touch and I am happy with it for now. I am aware that it is not the best but it is good enough.

Slicerwolf said:
That nice real nice.
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Whats funny is this was a monutmental breakthrough in cellular phones. The precvious model looked like a car battery with a phone on top. My neighboor got the first car/cell phone ever made and showed it off to the neighboorhood. It was funny because no one ,,,, got it. No one understood what that big ass cynderblock represented and what it would lead too. So when ever I see the older cell phones I think back to the original and laugh thinking, if you'd been carrying that car battery the past 2 years this thing looks like its from startrek.

I here there will be a new Brick just around the corner

Slicerwolf said:
Exception: The phone overheats alot!
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WTF, mine never overheated, and im using it so hard >.<!
my favorite is the htc hd2 too, but thats because i love winmo, and i love the option to boot android too (wich works just awsome, better then i thought).
but for a totaly new person, i wouldnt recommend to buy a winmo 6.5 phone, cause that OS is sadly dying more and more, and the hd2 will probably the last winmo device.. ;(
i would wait for a new phone to come out..

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=599210

I'd go for the hd2, I don't own it. But I like the device.
sent from my x10i that is banging for a 2.1 upgrade. ...

Now i have a motorola dext. pretty good phone, really.
But i love the NexusOne and the HD2, if i have money i buy one.

I love my HD2. Even before I Android running on it. WinMo is smooth as silk on it. I love options too.

I love my diamond,if i have money i would buy a desire!

Well,mine is the Desire.I own it,I love Android,I love the device itself and would recommend it to everyone!

Thanks for the Replies

Wow, everyone seems to LOVE the HD2 here, and HATE it on howardforums.
I really don't know what to do. :/

i just got my new n shiny galaxy s n i m just lovin it..

To me:
Android: Dell Streak
Winmo: HD2
WinPhone 7: whatever next from HTC

I love my X10a, it's super good looking

I have a vibrant and hd2...I don't like my hd2...I would say any of the new samsung galaxy s phones with the new bright colorfull screens!
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Am I the only one who wants a good candybar qwerty android?

http://shop.sprint.com/mysprint/sho...0012&flow=AAL&planSKUId=&ptn=&tabId=dt_phones
Like that but GSM for T-Mo?

Blackberry or a slider is about all you'll get on T-Mobile.

Ok - how about even AT&T? It is just nuts that there is no demand for this I feel like. It would help move people from BB.

I believe the Verizon Droid Pro can be unlocked for use on AT&T? I know it has a GSM radio in there somewhere!
My ultimate ideal is the Dell Venue Pro with Android. I'll keep dreaming

juzz86 said:
I believe the Verizon Droid Pro can be unlocked for use on AT&T? I know it has a GSM radio in there somewhere!
My ultimate ideal is the Dell Venue Pro with Android. I'll keep dreaming
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I looked into that - the last time I checked using it on AT&T was a no-go. Could have changed since then.
I would absolutely love one of these styles to show up, rocking a largish screen and decent internals with a stock build of Gingerbread.

hah2110 said:
http://shop.sprint.com/mysprint/sho...0012&flow=AAL&planSKUId=&ptn=&tabId=dt_phones
Like that but GSM for T-Mo?
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Try Samsung Galaxy Pro
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_pro-3850.php
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theo80 said:
Try Samsung Galaxy Pro
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_pro-3850.php
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That GP looks nice. Probably would be a much better choice than a Moto.

The dell venue pro is the best phone you'll get for t-mobile, fortunately for me and unfortunately for you its not running android.

http://www.htc.com/es/product/chacha/overview.html

orb3000 said:
http://www.htc.com/es/product/chacha/overview.html
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Would be my choice
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Both Galaxy Pro and Facebook phone are underpowered, tiny/crappy screens. We need a REAL phone in those formats. The one for Sprint is perfect format.

you should wait for motorola pro then, but its probably expensive. http://gsmarena.com/motorola_pro-3781.php

theo80 said:
you should wait for motorola pro then, but its probably expensive. http://gsmarena.com/motorola_pro-3781.php
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No T-Mo 3G and crappy camera and screen.

hah2110 said:
No T-Mo 3G and crappy camera and screen.
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lol its basically same phone (but with bigger internal memory, and bit smaller) than the one in your original post yet its still crappy for you. if you want a better screen just go full touch. otherwise the phone would be too expensive to market, not to mention too large.

Sony Xperia S (official)

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4.3" HD Reality (1280 x 720, 342ppi) Bravia Engine
dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8260 1.5GHz
12MP Exmor R f/2.4 (1080p), 1,5 sec to take a shot
Front camera 1.3MP (720p)
32GB
HDMI
NFC chip
PlayStation Certified
2.3 Gingerbread (update to Android 4.0 ICS in Q2 2012)
Battery 1750mAh
128 x 64 x 10.6mm
144gr

galaxy s 3 all the way?
i only really liked the xperia play

TheLastMirana said:
galaxy s 3 all the way?
i only really liked the xperia play
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The success of that phone depends on its price launch...it cannot compete with GS3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wUVKrJUQjg&feature=player_embedded

Coming to the UK in March, so pretty much in line with the Arc last year. Will need to have a similar lower launch price to the Arc if it's going to make any kind of impact.
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/hands-on-sony-xperia-s-review-1053275

now i have sony ericsson arc ..my next phone would be Xperia S

Nice phone, design is little old but 1,5GHz dual core cpu, 1gb ram and adreno 220 will eat all phones

Design is great! I liked both phones that Sony has announced.

Very nice design, hopefully it will have a decent price
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Is Snapdragon better than exynos?
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I love the dedicated camera button. Why launch the device with GB though? Weird thing to do when every phone coming out at that time will come with ICS. Why use the Snapdragon SoC? That's going to be "old" technology come March. It seems as if Sony Ericsson always find a way to mess up a perfectly nice looking device. :bangs head:

It's the X10 all over again.. Nice screen, nice camera, good chipset, but launches with an old OS and in 3 months the new Galaxy S launches and no one cares about him any more.

francois36boris said:
It's the X10 all over again.. Nice screen, nice camera, good chipset, but launches with an old OS and in 3 months the new Galaxy S launches and no one cares about him any more.
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Not everyone is going to be wowed that just because it has a quad core.

francois36boris said:
It's the X10 all over again.. Nice screen, nice camera, good chipset, but launches with an old OS and in 3 months the new Galaxy S launches and no one cares about him any more.
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After dealing (and continuing to deal) with my problems with my captivate (original galaxy s) I will not buy another samsung phone for a least quite some time. On top of that I am a sucker for looks and this phone is beautiful.
The only thing I'm bummed about is that this isn't the one launching on AT&T, I guess it looks too nice to be. I guess I'll just have to shell out however much extra to get one of these unlocked instead.

Beautiful hardware, needs better software.

If just it had the touchpads of a play *daydreaming*
I used mah awesome Xperia Play R800i w/ CM7 to write this

I believe the S stands for sexy not just Speed like cough iphone 4s cough
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Awesome. Another phone from Sony that does NOT support T-Mobile USA 3G. That is hsdpa 1700
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i think this phone is cool or at least the concept of it is the design isnt bad but im not completely won over to the sony bandwagon yet.

I've had my Xperia Arc for half a year now, and when it gets old and I want to replace it I'll probably get another Xperia phone if Sony keeps making them as good. I'm ok for now, though.

Nice device

[AWARDS] Most Powerful Phone of 2012 so far (ELECTED)

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This thread has been created to select the most powerful phone of 2012 so far. This is the first installment of many 'award' threads to come. Sorry, in advance, if this has already been done for 2012.
Before I list the nominees I will first state the parameters meant by 'powerful': Battery power and Overall Performance.
Please Vote in the POLL
Winners of all awards will be announced in a final thread and all of these singled threads will be on a request for close within a month so vote fast​
Nominees:
The Samsung Galaxy S3
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The HTC One X
The LG Optimus 4x HD

Uhm why aren't the xiaomi m2 and the optimus G on the list they are both coming out this year..?

Zedd247 said:
Uhm why aren't the xiaomi m2 and the optimus G on the list they are both coming out this year..?
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I said so far. they haven't come out yet my friend. I was thinking about the huawei ascend d quad but that isn't out either.
Please Vote in the poll.

One X. After the 4.0.4 update and Sense 4.1. Its an absolute BEAST. Benchmarks better than the SGS3 now and Tegra 3 optimized games will give it the edge in gaming over a slightly better GPU in SGS3
When it all comes down to it. Pure power is so close that software optimizations will be the difference maker IMO
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One X. After the 4.0.4 update and Sense 4.1. Its an absolute BEAST
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Was notification light ever fixed? That you couldnt manage the colours of the LED notification light made the one X useless, and even if they did they made the light so hard to see......what a pity

Galaxy Note II should theoretically beat all of them (depending on what you mean by "so far").
Not sure anything beats the Razr Maxx in terms of battery.

Xperia V , T and TX benches higher than those phones... lol!

As far as raw power is concerned it´s the S3 , the international - quad core Exynos version .
The Xperia T and V are S4 , so they are at the same level with HOS , american S3 etc.

+1 for mi2

The unlocked HTC One X has my vote. Technically if we're talking about to this date though, its the Galaxy Note 2.

iPhone !

Ofcourse the SGS3. Plenty of power. Just hoping some better optimizing with Android OS.

gs3 absolutely

I vote for One X.
When the Optimus G and Mi2 come out, they will really be the fastest. After doing a bit of research on the processor in them, I would say they will be around 70% faster than the One X or S3.
Its quite annoying, not only is my One X getting outdated fast, its going to be outdated by a lot... Phones move to fast now :/ you can't keep up.
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
I'd say it would safely handle any of the current games and apps and anything that android can throw at it so far.

My vote goes for samsung galaxy s3

Sony Xperia V!!

galaxy s3 for sure

If youre talking about hardware most people would say the sgs3 but the meizu MX and another phone I can't think of right now (not the one x) are slightly stronger. For the normal phone you word find in stores, it would be the sgs3
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SGS3 withouth a doubt

S3