What would you replace your Kaiser with? - Just curious

[tfdeere]

Hi everyone,

Ok, let me first say this thread is just for conversations sake only...I'm not wanting to start an HTC bashing thread...althoug my opinion of them isn't the best at the moment...

OK, so I have an At&T tilt. I generally like the phone, but am disappointed that my older HTC Apache can outperform it graphic-wise. I've been waiting and hoping that HTC was going to surprise us all and release a driver for the Kaiser...however my hope is fading fast. It appearse that HTC will not release a driver for whatever reason. It may or may not be thier fault...I don't know. This has made me leary of HTC, so it got me to thinking what would I replace my Tilt with...if I was to replace it that is. I went after the tilt right away, because I loved the apache, and I liked the thought of the size of RAM the tilt has, as well as the full GPS integrated into it. I find myself not using the keyboard at all, so an HTC touch cruise would have been good too at the time. Since I want to stay clear of HTC, what phones might any of you recommend? I'm drawn to the IPHONE...although it doesn't have GPS. It's interface just looks really cool. I know it's not a contender for all the Kaiser/tilt does, but I'm not a power user like most of you are. I've seen several other phones out there from sony and e-ten, but nothing seems to be as good as the Kaiser in terms of all it can do.

Again, I just want to start this thread for conversations sake. I'm sure a lot of this info is already in a bunch of threads. And maybe HTC will surprise us all....I highly doubt it...but you never know....

[dgduris]

I have a Tilt. I'll replace it when the SE Xperia X1 comes along.

[hollywould]

Either the Xperia X1 or the Advantage x7510. They both have their pros and cons, so its kinda hard to deside.

[Geo_Ros]

I was doubting between the HTC TyTN2, the LG Viewty and the iPhone.
Finally, it became the TyTN2 cause of the specifications, WiFi (which the Viewty doesn't have) and GPS (iPhone and Viewty don't have).

If I'd known about the bad video quality of the TyTN2, I'd chosen for the iPhone I guess.
If the proper drivers still come out, by HTC itself or some smart guys here at the forum, it would be no doubt at all; TyTN2:)

[cushcalc]

I have a Tilt and a Samsung Blackjack II. If I could fuse the two together that would be awesome, because I like the slim form-factor and the always there keyboard of the Blackjack II, but the touchscreen is more important, so I use the Tilt.

The ASUS P527 would be awesome if it had the power and memory of the Tilt, because it's touchscreen and has a number keypad which would be great for most use, as I use the touchscreen keyboard for extensive texting anyway.

So I am waiting for the i-mate 8502 or the HP iPaq 914c - they both have the speed, the memory, GPS, and the form-factor I want. I think I like the i-mate 8502 better because of the portrait screen orientation.

If the Samsung SCH-i760 became available in a GSM version (it's EV-DO only now), that would be a definite contender too.

[XtreMe_G]

i am replacing my tilt with a firefly

[grandpareza]

i am replacing my tilt with a firefly

"Store up to 50 numbers including dedicated keys for Mom and Dad."

50 numbers. Damn, kids have a lot of friends these days. What are they going to talk about? Shapes?

[richardlai]

I was doubting between the HTC TyTN2, the LG Viewty and the iPhone.

I tried the LG Viewty in Harrods and was very disappointed by it: slow interface response (can't beat the iPhone at all), felt cheap, hard to understand interface. Yes, video recording is good, but it just doesn't outweigh the other factors.

[greenbrd]

I suspect that by the time I'm ready to upgrade in 18 months or so, the market will be littered with WM phones that offer similar form and function to the Tilt. (Note to self: be sure it comes with the damn video drivers).

I can guarantee that my next purchase will not be an HTC product.

[StellaDel]

I can guarantee that my next purchase will not be an HTC product.

I have the Kaiser but my sentiments are the same as above, I have 12 months left on my contract but if the iPhone goes 3G then I'll buy one. Personally I have had enough of HTC and their couldn't give a s#@t attitude over the Kaiser driver problems has switched me off to them.

If I had the money now I'd buy a Samsung i-780 ;)

[rickytr23]

Check out this link nice I can't wait
I'm getting this phone when it comes out in the summer


:Dhttp://www.engadget.com/tag/meizu/:D

[rev3nant]

Something like a Universal successor (Omni?). Don't understand why HTC doesn't release a new device in this form factor.

[srmz]

I wanted to replace my Kaiser for its poor EDGE performance. First I considered the HP 614 but reports of low external speaker volume and dodgy navigation wheel put me off. Then I thought of the Imate 9502 but there is something seriously wrong as it has a free program memory (RAM) of 30 MB only which just does not tie up with its total RAM of 128 MB. The Samsung i780 another option, but again there are reports of some programs not compatibe with its uncommon screen size and that it is only tri-band. So I will be waiting for the Xperia and in the meantime hope that HTC releases a ROM upgrade which solves my slow EDGE connection problem and relieves me of the need to upgrade.

[mchapman007]

I have a Tilt. I'll replace it when the SE Xperia X1 comes along.

Even though I haven't received my Tilt yet, (FedEx is saying today) the only phone I would replace it with would be the Xperia X1...

[JwY]

Nothing at the moment, but maybe the X1 like everyone mentioned, or the TyTN III.

[vibranze]

Nokia N95 & Xperia X1.

N95 screen is simply amazing although without touch screen but it's outperformed the screen of most PDA devices.

Cheers,
Vibranze

[tbfl]

Must have everything on my TyTN II: GPS, QWERTY (better designed - don't put the 0 and the . on the same key...) , WiFi, Bluetooth, U.S. GSM and HSDPA bands, touchscreen.

Would want:
At least a 320x480 or larger touchscreen (miss that from my old TX)...
More responsive graphics - not take 3 seconds to switch landscape to portrait
A camera that actually is worth taking pictures with....
and my #1 complaint - A Normal Headphone jack.

[!Kernel Panic!]

:D
http://www.slashgear.com/gallery/data_files/7/4/HTC_Omni_1.jpg

http://www.pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=790

specs:
Microprocessor, Chipset
CPU: Qualcomm MSM7200 (Chipset)
Width of Machine Word: 32 bit
CPU Clock: 528 MHz
CPU Core: ARM1136EJ-S
Instruction Set: ARMv6

Memory, Storage capacity
ROM type: Flash EEPROM
ROM capacity: 256 MB
RAM type: SDRAM
RAM capacity: 128 MB
Hard Disk capacity: Not supported

Graphical subsystem
Display Type: color transflective TFT
Display Color Depth: 18 bit/pixel (262144 scales)
Display Resolution: 800 x 480 (384000 pixel)
Viewable Area: ? x ? (0 x 0 millimetres)
Audio Subsystem
Audio Channel(s): stereo sound
Analog/Digital Converter
(Recording): 16 bit quantization (nominal)
44100 Hz sampling frequency
Digital/Analog Converter
(Playing): 16 bit resolution
44100 Hz holding frequency
Microphone: mono
Speaker: 1 loudspeaker (mono)
Audio Output: Proprietary plug
Cellular Phone
Cellular Networks: GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS850, UMTS1900, UMTS2100
Cellular Data Link: CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Cellular Antenna: Internal
Call Alert: 128 -chord melody (polyphonic)
Vibrating Alert: Supported
Speakerphone : Supported
Control Peripherals
Positioning Device: Touchscreen
Primary Keyboard: Built-in QWERTY-type keyboard, 65 keys
Primary Keyboard Backlight: Automatic keyboard backlight (upon press of any key) and ambient light intensity sensor
Directional Pad: Not supported
Scroll Wheel: Not supported
Interfaces
Expansion Slots: microSD, microSDHC, TransFlash, SDIO
Supports memory cards with capacity of up to 32GB
USB: USB 2.0 client, Full-Speed (12Mbit/s)
USB Series Mini-B (mini-USB) connector
Infrared Gate: Not supported
Bluetooth (802.15): Bluetooth 2.0 , Internal antenna
Wireless LAN/Wi-Fi (802.11): 802.11b, 802.11g (54Mbit/s)
Internal antenna
Multimedia Telecommunication
Analog TV: Not supported
Analog Radio: Not supported
Satellite Navigation (GPS)
GPS Protocol: NMEA 0183
Paralell Satellite Channels: 20 channels
GPS antenna: Internal antenna
Built-in Digital Camera
Main Camera: CMOS sensor, 2048x1536 (3.146 million pixels)
Autofocus (AF): Not supported
Optical Zoom: 1 x
Macro Mode: Not supported
Built-in Flash: Mobile light (LED)
Recordable Image Formats: JPG
Camcorder: 320x240pixel
Recordable Video Formats: 3GPP, MPEG4
Secondary Camera for Video Calling
Secondary Camera: CMOS sensor, 640x480 pixel
Recordable Image Formats: JPG
Camcorder: 640x480pixel
Recordable Video Formats: 3GPP, MPEG4
Power Supply
Battery: Lithium-ion , removable
Additional Details
Additional Features:

* rotatable display
* GPRS Class 10
* voice command
* video out (XGA)

[rorydaredkign]

I gt a Tytn II [vario 3 branded] and an athena [ameo branded] in the last 2 days, intending to only keep one. Its amazing how, having got the kaiser the day before the athena, i thought id keep it over the athena, but today my athena arrived, and theres no choice to make. It's just better. So what would I rpelace my kaiser with? an athena. or even the new athena for about 400 quid more :o
Rory

[maevro]

The sad thing is that there is not much out there that tempts me right now. I am a distributor for all of the major brands like I-Mate, Sony Ericsson, Nokia, Etc and paying cost helps a lot.

Right now I am using a Black N82 and an Atom Life. I am really happy with the Atom Life. I would probably have the Touch Cruise but I like the size factor of the Atom Life over the Touch Cruise (& that MWg sent me one on the house).

The X1 like everyone said looks great, but I am not the biggest fan of slide out keyboards.

I hope that the I-Mate 8502 and 9502 can live up to the hype, I really do. HP could have done so much more with the 614 and 914, personally I feel they let me down.

If the Atom V had tri band HSDPA, I would be all over it. I think its much nicer then the Touch Cruise. To replace the N82, ill grab the Nokia E71 - which is a GREAT Phone. Got my hands on one for a few minutes and I think it will sell very well.

[treoreloaded]

i would get the i-mate 8502:)