Touch Pro 2 Continued

So I've been using the Touch Pro 2 for quite a while now. If anything, it has really solidified my love for Windows Mobile (I'm sure I'll love Windows Mobile 6.5 even more haha).

I really love the interface. HTC's Touch Flo 3D is really really nice. Of course HTC Sense is even nicer (but oh well).

There are a few programs that I installed that I think are worth mentioning.

Facebook for Windows Mobile
Gotta hit up FB while on the run right? Allows you to update status, view friend's contact details, upload mobile pics and vids, and pretty much anything and everything. Free of course...

Palringo
I was looking for a Yahoo Messenger client for Windows Mobile (wanted to stay in touch with a certain someone... :) ). Unfortunately, Yahoo! is too shitty to make one so I had to look for a third party client. I first started to look for pidgin (which I use for Ubuntu Linux). You do need to sign up for Palringo's own IM but after that, you can add other services to it. Completely free too. For Live Messenger, there already is a client for Windows Mobile (though I am sad to say it doesn't support multiple logins like the current desktop version - my PC is a 24/7 machine).

Microsoft MyPhone
Who needs ActiveSync with this program. Microsoft bring cloud computing to the masses (and free) who owns Windows Mobile devices. At every user determined period, MyPhone will back up your device (its contents) into the clouds and you can login and access your files online as well. Also offers (for a nominal fee) various security features if your phone is missing/stolen (think exact location, think file back up, think call/alert even if the phone is on silent mode, think locking/bricking the device). VERY powerful service. :)

HTC Touch Pro2!!!

Finally got it! My very own HTC Touch Pro 2! :D



Somehow I happened to get a really really good deal on it... :)

I really really missed having a PDA. No more scribbling notes on pieces of paper and stuffing em into my pocket. No more wondering what roads have bad traffic (google maps + 3G + GPS = WIN). No more wondering if something is cheaper online... :p

I really love the TouchFlo interface on this device. It is a great "skin" that makes Windows Mobile 6.1 a lot more finger friendly. Also, I love how you can sync up the contacts with their Facebook profiles (hey everyone has FB these days right?). Really cool stuff. :) Only apps I have installed apart from Google Maps is Facebook for Windows Mobile and Tiny Twitter. Let me know if there are other good stuff out there! :)

One thing though. That 1500mAH battery takes FOREVER to charge. Seriously... But at the same time, battery life seems to be way better than my old HTC device, the XDA II.

T-Mobile HTC Touch Pro2 = $350????

GTFO.

That's a stupid price. It's a good pda phone but not that good. At that price point, its marketed against pretty much all pda phones in the market with a 2 year contract in the US. A certain "fruit" branded pda phone is only $299 with a two year contract. Just a comparison.

I'm gonna go to bed now.

Read about the pda phone that I won't buy @ $350 HERE... If it drops to a more reasonable price, then I'll be waiting in line. :)

T-Mobile HTC Touch Pro2

So according to word on the street (aka press release), the Touch Pro2 is supposed to launch on Wednesday. I along with other T-mobile users will shout our loud "yay it's about freaking time dammit".

However, I am slightly peeved a bit. T-Mobile has always struck me as "Android" centered. Which in and of itself is totally fine. Power to the people who want to use the "free" Google OS. But there are people who need Windows Mobile powered devices. A fine example of the Android-centric nature is the new T-Mobile myTouch 3G which is powered by the latest iteration of Android and is pretty much touted as an improved "G1" sans keyboard. Before the myTouch 3G was released, it was already plastered across T-Mobile's website. I even got an email for a "special" pre-release sale for existing T-Mobile customers that would give me a discount and promise early shipment.

But what about the Touch Pro2's release? Nothing. Only thing I can see on the site is the press release linked at the top of this blog post. No pre-sale. No coming soon. No webpage. No nothing. All I hear is Wednesday at 10am...

If that isn't any double standards, I don't know what is...

Pictures of the Touch Pro2 to further tease myself (and you, the readers).