After retrofitting my old tmobile sda with the nice new OS, I want to be using the phone more, but frankly the outside compared to the new OS is quite ugly. Has anyone ever modded the case of this phone to make it look better?
try yourself!
a guy owning typhoon actually spray painted his typhoon to a black-yellow combination with racing flag like vinyl
I too am ready to do that but wanna see someone do it first
Frankly speaking, I just dont wanna do it coz of being out of cash (cant buy a spare one for original case and then try on mine)
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I am looking to get a new device. I am a low end buyer because i have little to no money. I bought a HTC Feeler device 2 years ago(SP3i) and it is still lasting me "ok" but I have finally saved up enough to buy a cheap PDA Phone to replace this smartphone. I flashed the Feeler with wm6 and now i would like the same OS on any new phone i get(OEM or not does not matter).
I was leaning toward a Siemens SX66, but I can not find any NEW ones for sale. I like this PDA because it has a QWERTY keyboard and because it is fast. I dont like that it only has wireless B(i want the WIFI edition not camera). I dont care about the phone being big as long as it is still manageable and i dont care about a camera.I also prefer the phone to be larger than it to be puny like the AT&T 8125(feature full but ugly and tiny).
What i was wondering was if some helpfull people from this forum(which i have looked at for 2 years but never posted on) could help me decide on a new device and point me to some good deals. I will be really grateful to get something up to $225. Beyond that is out of my reach.
Thank all of you in advance... I know that this is the proper place to ask.
Since I cant upgrade, I have to buy the phone at the no commitment price.
Both Cost basically the same (at least that what I think)
But this is kinda hard for me, maybe you guys can help me decide.
Fuze - Looks Great, its WM so I know it haves a great support, alot of free apps, easy to do things (I hate itunes program), I have a Tilt, and its not that its a bad phone, but the phone its always laggy, sometimes it crash, the screen its not bat, but I kinda hate it (sometimes it doesnt recognize me, sometimes it mark something NEAR were I really touch) and its so soft that get damaged very easy (my old tilt got a cut on the top plastic layer of the screen, change it for a new one, and this one already have a scratch on the screen 2 days after i got it, I couldntdidnt even got a chance to put the protector).
Iphone - Very Thin, comfortable on my pants, Very Fast, very simple and easy to use, cool features, but I dont know much about it, and I hate putting music or anything on it cause simply I Hate iTunes. What If then I find out the phone doesnt have something that I want!!?
Well I guess I can buy anyone and If I dont like it in a few weeks I can sell it a few bucks less than what I buy it...
Anyways I want to see what you have to tell me.
Also I was trying to enter here on my Bros Iphone and I cant. why is that? you people dont want Iphone users to read this forums?
This topic has been covered a lot here on the forum. Search shows up this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=443085&highlight=iphone . Hope it helps!
I'm in the market to buy something functional with a little flash for the girlfriend. I personally love my Touch Pro II, but I'm used to flashing/updating/dealing with the device, and I'm looking for something a little more rugged and friendly for her use.
Preferably WinMo, Phone edition would be fine
Physical keyboard, since she texts me almost constantly, and I think she would enjoy the upgrade
Non-slider
Basic camera is fine
AT&T
I've looked at the Palm Treo Pro, the HTC Maple, and the Samsung Jack, none of which really sold me, am I missing a killer phone for this segment?
Thanks! -Ian
That's a pretty tough decision...
I think WM is not very friendly, maybe you should consider buying an Android phone for her.
So for example the Motorola Droid? You'll have to unlock it though.
I think the Touch pro 2 is still the best decision, adding a nice theme to it would make it look good for your girlfriend.
Just for her
Buy the lovely one she most like.
Sometimes man likes, but woman doesn't like...
Maybe she likes a simple and fashion or cool cell phone.
So, you can ask her and give her the best one.
^..^
I currently have Galaxy S that I bought a couple of weeks ago. Now I have been thinking about getting a WP7. At the moment the only phone that interests me is the Omnia7 because of the amoled screen, it's just amazing on the Galaxy S. Also the Omnia7 is metallic compared to the horrible plastic cheap feeling Galaxy S. Don't get me wrong, I love the GS but I honestly want to make the switch for a couple of reasons:
1. Xbox LIVE games, achievements on the go
2. The metallic feel of the Omnia7, Im so afraid that the GS will broke if I drop it by accident lol
etc
is the Omnia7 worth getting? Is it supported anymore? Any updates coming to it? I know it will get Mango but anything after that? How much is the phones real value atm, so I don't get ripped off for paying too much for it? Under 200€? Over 200€? Under 250€?
Thanks in advance
Firstly if they're your only two reasons for getting a Windows Phone, then:
There are a few xbox live games, which in my opinion, are quite over priced. Hopefully as more people buy into the platform, the prices will drop.
The Omnia 7 does feel nice and sturdy, but the OS is a big jump just for the build quality.
However, if you're sold on Windows Phone itself for all of the other awesome stuff...
I have the Omnia and, yes, it's worth it. It will, as you say, get Mango. After that we, or at least I, don't know (as with all first gen devices). I think you can get it fairly cheap, but you should shop around. Maybe consider 2nd hand?
Casey
Well those aren't my only reasons to get WP7, I like the UI very much, the icons, the simple look of it I actually use the "UberMusic" app on my SGS that is almost an exact copy of the WP7 music player, I also have all my home screen icons like WP7, u know those white circles with the icon in them.
If you have hold the SGS in your hand, you will understand why I want the metallic case for the phone xd
I have looked some 2nd hand Omnia7's and they seem to go from 180-250€.. eBay uk has some but I'm not sure if they work here in Finland... Like if they are locked to a carrier etc
Thanks for your reply
Righty, my HD2 is about to go to where all good phones go when they meet their maker, the African sub-continent
Yup its time has come, the USB socket seems to no longer except data connections, (probably broken PCB/tracks) and the digitiser has started to act erratically
as much as id like to get out the soldering Iron and replace the digitiser it doesn't cost that much more to get a new one.
So I guess im coming here to pick your brains and gather up what the community feels is the best options
So the choices above are
get a cheaper HD2 and wait out for the WP8 device launch when I could then choose to get a cheaper WP7 device or get a WP8 one
Keep the king of all phones the HD2 and shell out on brand spanky new one
Nokia 800(cheaper)
Nokia 900(would rather)
Titan (cheaper)
Titan II (Would rather)
Something else, perhaps a Smaller HD2 comparable gem
Ive put those 4 on because im interested in what the general feeling of the community is on them, obviously the 900 and the Titan II are better but I suppose the question is, for those that know is it worth the extra money?
In terms of spec I don't care, they are all good, but if your suggesting another one then 3.7in is the absolute minimum screen size and CPU spec around that of the 3 year old HD2 is acceptable, I don't play games so a 1GHz snapdragon is ok and around 512MB of RAM is fine too, the HD2 has a bit less which is fine. screen size is what's important
Im aware those newer ones are not as mod able as the HD2, but apart from web based XAP installing I don't do that much on it that needs the Full unlock so would I miss it...I dunno, side loading some of my custom XAPs would be handy I guess....
One last thing, yes I can and have researched them, but im open to suggestions and im more interested in what you guys have experienced with them, good or bad. We XDAers tend to know out stuff a lot more than the average review site!
sooo..... over to you great chaps and lasses, what do you think?
I loved my HD2 and would still be using it if it wasn't for the social integration that wp7 holds, No going back now, But if you can pick up a cheap HD2 for now then surely its the better option being what ur familiar with and knowing wp8 hopefully has some nice surprises to look forward to later in the year.
I've got an LG E900. It works smooth, but has so many little flaws, that I would go for a cheap HD2. I don't know about the Titans. But after using WP7.5 I wouldn't consider to buy a new WP device which isn't capable of WP8.
Maybe you get an used WP7.5 device cheaper than an HD2 and consider this as an opportunity to test WP. Because I guess Android isn't perfect either, but you know of its flaws and there aren't any surprises. Like when I've got my first call. WP vibrates, then rings, then vibrates. When I wanted to change this behaviour I considered myself lucky of being able to at least choose a different ringtone.
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But after using WP7.5 I wouldn't consider to buy a new WP device which isn't capable of WP8.
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That story is not over yet Microsoft just kept quit and that's it...
Anyway, I'd buy another HD2. It's already quite cheap and still the best. And when WP8 hits the stores, I'd buy a shiny new phone with new specs (second gen devices have not made a big jump but WP8 is hopefully going to catch up with android handsets).
The HD2 will always be nice (even when you got a new phone) as you can really, really play with it.
thanks guys, Its looking like a return to the king moment with half the vote suggesting getting a cheap HD2 and waiting for 1st gen WP8 devices to see what happens.....
Ok, ive had another thought, now there doesn't appear to be any development on this one but its unlockable to deploy xaps, I don't think its full unlock but as I said im not too bothered.
So, the phone im talking about, is the Samsung Focus s
From all information that I can gather its pretty good, all beit has a plastic feel about it, anyone have any additional thoughts on the matter?
ive got a day to decide before my phone will probably pack in, USB socket just fell off the PCB all together such an undignified end to the HD2 3 year reign
Well that's sad - but even the hd2 is not invincible
I think Samsung makes pretty decent phones (I played around with an omnia 7 and galaxy s2). The only downside is that they feel really cheap and shaby as you said.
Don't know what you're paying for it, but if it's really cheap, I'd buy it. Otherwise I'd stick with an HD2 and wait for the WP8 release.
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Well that's sad - but even the hd2 is not invincible
I think Samsung makes pretty decent phones (I played around with an omnia 7 and galaxy s2). The only downside is that they feel really cheap and shaby as you said.
Don't know what you're paying for it, but if it's really cheap, I'd buy it. Otherwise I'd stick with an HD2 and wait for the WP8 release.
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well ive gone with the Samsung Focus S imported from the states, the screen size was the deciding factor, combined with the fact that dev unlock is fairly straight forward and interop isn't much harder. Titan was just too big, and the 800 was too small and inconsistent with what I was expecting, the 900 would have been great if I could have got one cheep, the Focus S ticked all the boxes bar the slightly plastic feel to them
theres sweet bugger all going on in development so perhaps ill try give something back to the community and learn a bit from the Gods on here
The HD2 is still holding in there, if I squash the whole lower portion of the phone very hard and remove the battery to charge it, it still kinda works, it just doesn't want to die