HTC Touch Pro 2 from Verizon

**Don Landis** · 09-17-2009 12:38 AM

Just saw this tonight:

Verizon now has the much talked about TP2-

Here are some of the specs on their web site:

* EV–DO, 1X RTT capable (Rev. A capable); GSM Quad Band (GSM/GPRS/EDGE); UMTS/WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA
* Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional OS
* HTC Touch FLO 3D Navigation
* Microsoft® Office Mobile: Create and edit Word Mobile and Excel® files; view (not create) in PowerPoint® Mobile; create notes with OneNote® Mobile; Adobe® Reader® PDF viewer
* Qualcomm MSM7600A Processor, 528MHz
* Memory: Flash: 512MB; RAM; 288MB
* Wi–Fi Connectivity (802.11 b/g)
* Bluetooth® Wireless Technology (v2.1)
* Mobile Broadband Connect capable
* Browser: Opera® Mobile
* 3.6" Tilt, Touch–sensitive Display: 480x800 pixel WVGA resolution; 64K color support TFT–LCD
* Slide–out QWERTY Keyboard
* 3.2 megapixel camera with auto–focus and video capture
* 3.5mm 4–Pole Headset Jack
* microSD™ memory slot (up to 16GB)
* Straight Talk™ Speakerphone
* Windows Media® Player Mobile

* Voice command capable
* Text, Picture and Video messaging (MMS)
* Fast access to YouTube™ and Facebook®
* Visual Voice Mail
* VZ Navigatorsm Global Capable
* ActiveSync® capable (v4.5) and Windows Mobile Device Center®
* Wireless Sync capable
* WordCard Mobile – business card reader
* Total Equipment Coverage is Available

Specifications

* Dimensions: 4.57" (H) x 2.33" (W) x 0.68" (D)
* Weight: 6.35 ounces
* Standard Battery: 1500 mAh
* Usage Time: Up 318 minutes OR
* Standby Time: Up to 324 hours
* SAR: Head: 1.41 W/kg; Body: 0.589 W/Kg
* Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3

* Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional
* Domestic/International Voice, Messaging & Email Service (Global SIM pre–installed)
* Text, Picture and Video Messaging
* Global Ready
* VZ Navigatorsm Global Capable
* Email
* GPS
* Visual Voice Mail

Play with one

Best of all it's only $199 and I'm eligible now for the upgrade! I guess I might have one before you digiblur.

Please tell me what this Verizon version is missing. BTW- The GPS system includes traffic updates to the map.

**Don Landis** · 10-08-2009 11:57 AM

Says it is on backorder???? I got an e-mail offering me to upgrade but what's the point if it is not available?

**digiblur** · 10-08-2009 12:02 PM

I don't think the thing is gimped this time... and yes, you'll have one before me

I'm in no hurry though... I waiting at least until they bust it open, no way could I go with a stock ROM since I'm so used to custom ROMS.

**digiblur** · 10-09-2009 10:03 AM

I might get one sooner than I think...

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**Hall** · 10-09-2009 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by Don Landis

I got an e-mail offering me to upgrade but what's the point if it is not available?

Because they'll still honor the offer when it is back in stock ? You were too slow....

**Ramy** · 10-10-2009 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by digiblur

I might get one sooner than I think...

HowardForums: Your Mobile Phone Community & Resource - Important info for unhappy Touch Pro Owners

Nice. I am waiting for the HTC Leo/Touch Pro 3 or whatever it will be called by the time it comes out next year. It is supposed to have Android on it and it looks like all HTC's will be going away from Windows Mobile.

**Don Landis** · 10-10-2009 10:24 AM

digiblur- If you get one, I'd like to know how you like the camera without the flash? I use my flash on the 6800 often to get decent indoor pictures, including as a light when shooting video. The HTC TP2 does not have a light. Also, I understand that it doesn't come with the second camera for skype video.

**digiblur** · 10-10-2009 11:06 AM

Played with the Android and just didn't really like... I'm hooked on WinMo with the apps and customization you can do.

I'm going to miss the light... I didn't use it for pictures much as I really don't take video or pictures with my phone much. I use the HTorch flash light app quite a bit though!!! Going to be a bummer there.

**Don Landis** · 10-20-2009 11:40 AM

The new every 2 program allows me to upgrade to the TP2 for $99. BUT, they still are out of stock. Told me I could try it for free for 30 days and return it if I didn't like it. I'll let you know if I pull the trigger on this, when it's in stock of course..

I also discovered I have an old rate for my data plan that is only $30. If I downgrade or upgrade my service ( nothing to do with the phone upgrade) I will lose the $30 price and be charged the new data plan rate of $44.95. I was thinking of downgrading my service minutes since I no longer need it. Would only save me $15 per month. Just not worth it.

**Hall** · 10-20-2009 06:27 PM

The $45/mo data plan is the one that allows tethering and/or the sort of setup that allows access to an Exchange type server. Do you need that ? There is still a $30/mo data plan that WinMobile and BB phones have to get (today).