About to take the plunge...

[KK43]

Well, my T-Mobile contract is almost up, and I've decided to switch to O2 and get the xda orbit 2. Are there any other networks offering the touch cruise? Any way of getting the HTC home application on the O2 version? Thanks.

[prank1]

I don't know about other networks offering the Touch Cruise (but I highly doubt any other network is offering it), but I do know you can get the HTC Home application working on the XDA Orbit 2. No roms, no flashing, just a simple .cab file that you put on your PDA, run, let it install, soft reset and there it is.

I have it running on my XDA Orbit 2.
You can get it from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47324&d=1187262723
Thats the one that I downloaded and installed on my XDA Orbit 2 with no problems.

Hope you make the right choice
Regards

[KK43]

Thanks! Went for it and now waiting for the phone to be delivered...

[kingsizeriz]

good choice switching to o2, much better coverage i have found.
i was going to get on contract and get a stellar, but decided to settle for a trion on payg :)
let us know what you think of the phone etc

[florinfr]

My advice: stay away from HTC devices.

Since you already went for the device welcome to the frustration club :).

(I'm the "proud" owner of a HTC Polaris very similar with your new toy)

[KK43]

Thanks for the advice, I'll return the phone as soon as I get it, or maybe not.

Well not the best start, called to check if it's been dispatched, CS said it's out of stock, but when they checked stock level it said several available. So they put the order through again and waiting to see wether actually in stock or not. There's no order tracking link in 'my o2' so guessing it's not gone through yet.

[prank1]

Thanks! Went for it and now waiting for the phone to be delivered...

Your welcome! I am sure you willl enjoy using the device as I have. As standard XDA ORBIT 2's come unlocked (they came unlocked for me) so you do not just have to use it on O2.

When it arrives though, make sure the first thing you do (after checking all package contents are there as they should be) is to apply the screen protector- that way you keep your screen looking brand new just like day 1 if you ever need to remove the protector!

[Tinnitus]

When it arrives though, make sure the first thing you do (after checking all package contents are there as they should be) is to apply the screen protector- that way you keep your screen looking brand new just like day 1 if you ever need to remove the protector!

I've never understood this, whenever I get a new device I never bother with the screen protector. What's the point? What's the worst thats going to happen - the device is there to be used and enjoyed - not covered over with sticky tape!

It reminds me of when people go to gigs and spend the whole time watching the band through their camera phone, recording and taking pictures - whats the point of going if you're not going to enjoy the moment?!!!

Each to their own I guess.

rant over!

[JNGold]

What's the worst thats going to happen?

How about permanently scratching the screen? Especially if you say "the device is there to be used and enjoyed", accidents can and WILL happen. Covered by "sticky tape"? Have you actually seen a screen protector lately?

I don't know...the putting on a screen protector does not mean you can't enjoy the device. As a matter of fact, you might enjoy it even more knowing that if you by some-odd chance you do scratch the screen then you can just remove the protector and get another one.

[hambola]

yeah seriously. device won't be nice to enjoy with a big fat scratch across the screen. the screen protector that came with the cruise is a pretty good one out of the box.

[Tinnitus]

The screens are designed to be scratch resistant - which makes a lot of sense when you think about it!

If you are going to do something so harsh to your device that it scratches then it will likely scratch regardless of the screen protector - its only a thin layer of plastic.

I've had my orbit for 12 months, it's fallen down stairs, off my desk in the office, behind my car seat (constantly...don't ask!) and it's hit the pavement when I've been out on more than one occassion - it's always amongst keys and conins in one of my pockets or bags and I've never gone out of my way to take extra care of it. The screen is fine, as was the screen on my I-Mate JamIN a year before that.

Why would any manufacturer build a mobile device to a design that will cause it to scratch its screen easily? Seriously, sticking a layer of plastic over it is not going to make a huge difference! Before long, I'd imagine it would just get tatty and start to peel away anyway.

[sonus]

I can second the no screen protectors ideology. I do fine w/o one and have had scratch free screens on all my phones. I think screen protectors look tacky, they remind me of those people that keep plastic covers on their furniture to keep them clean. They also remind me of the people that drive their cars with leather car bras ALL the time. Seriously, for what? Just so that the next owner can enjoy the fruits of your labor?

Besides, the screens truly are scratch resistant. There's little need to fret about them.

[JNGold]

The screens are designed to be scratch resistant - which makes a lot of sense when you think about it!


I don't know who told you that but I know from experience that is not the case. A plastic screen (not glass like the iPhone) can be scratched quite easily. Even putting your device in a case or pouch that doesn't have a soft interior can cause scratching.

Before long, I'd imagine it would just get tatty and start to peel away anyway.

I think you are making an assumption of cheap screen protectors that you can buy in Staples or something. A Writeshield from PPCTechs for example can last for years and looks (and feels) exactly like the plastic screen on which it covers.

Besides, the screens truly are scratch resistant.

Hmmmm....then why does HTC INCLUDE a screen protector with the device? That's a first that I have experienced.

[Tinnitus]

Hmmmm....then why does HTC INCLUDE a screen protector with the device? That's a first that I have experienced.
They do this solely to keep YOU happy!!!



If they didn’t, you would moan and whine and make a fuss and obviously “the customer is always right” – you would waste more time and expense than it’s actually worth when HTC can just package some sticky plastic in with the phone to keep you happy and stop you from blaming them when you screw up and brake it!

Some people spend far too much energy worrying and moaning about things rather than just enjoying them and getting on with it.

The Wii’s for example, people kicking up a fuss about the controllers slipping out of people’s hands – rather than take responsibility for not being competent enough to hold a controller, they hold Nintendo responsible. Then to shut everyone up because it’s the easiest option and they don’t want to get sued – we now all get free rubber covers with grips on for the Wii controllers! This is the kind of world we live in!

The other poster put it better than I did when using the car seat covers example – it’s just completely over the top.

Also all this quoting and taking my posts out of context is making me feel like I have to repeat myself! I was just stating my opinion; it’s not a personal attack or anything!

If it makes anyone feel safer to stick plastic over their phone then that’s their god given choice and I have no issues with them as a person, I was just making the point that I don’t understand why you would bother. My opinion hasn’t changed either!

[JNGold]

Hey its fine by me if you don't want to use a screen protector. Just don't come crying here if you manage to scratch the screen on your over 700 buck device.

[hambola]

I don't cover my furniture with plastic. and it's not like they have plastic covers for a car. haha. but if i get a scratch on my ride, i do get pretty pissed. i somewhat agree with you to just enjoy the device, which is partly the reason why I don't use that pouch that came with it. but if i can avoid a scratch on the screen of an expensive phone why not. i highly doubt that the cruise screen doesn't scratch.

hey but you're right to each his own.

[JNGold]

If put on correctly you cant even tell there is a protector on.