Upgrading from a Kaiser soon

[autonomous-inc]

And I'm not sure I want to stay in the HTC family if they haven't released graphic driver software that can actually make their phones usable.

The phone I'm looking to upgrade to is the HTC Touch Pro 2. So I'm wondering, does anyone have this phone? If so, does it have the appropriate 2D and 3D drivers it should (10fps for video is f**king insanity)?

Finally, if not, what would be a good upgrade from the Kaiser (and don't say the Touch Pro, because it was also released without it's drivers)?

[orb3000]

Regarding Touch Pro 2
Have a look on it´s proper section, you can read experiences and recommendations from several users

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=479

[coolVariable]

I am in the same boat - I can renew my contract at at&t and get a cheap new phone.
I really dislike HTC for the stunts they pulled with the Kaiser drivers.

I am actually eyeing the iphone. If they had it with a 1 year contract, I would jump on it in a sec (even if it was $100 more to buy).

[vma]

The iphone is a fascinating device indeed. I would love to have one, specially one of the recent 3GS with 32GB memory.

It comes full with functionality, there is plenty of software for it and above all, it has a great user interface and design. It is great to use.

But, there is a major inconvinience: it costs a fortune!

I mean 600 Euro or more for an unlocked iphone, or the equivalent level for plans is very expensive.

Add to that the vulnerabily of the device (never ever drop it, scratch it and take care to not grease the glass all the time), it is a headache to own one.

HTC devices, on the other hand, have two appealing characteristics: they can be obtained cheap (because they do have a long lifetime, so they end up cheap on ebay for a good value price) and they can be hacked, modded and expanded at your hearts will.

Conclusion:

1) If you have the money.
2) If you prefer to USE the device instead of HACKING it.

Get yourself the iphone. You will be happy with it.

Otherwise, just get the HTC one you fancy and live with its limitation, enjoying all the stuff you can do with it (new firmware, cooked firmware, lots of applications, customizations, etc.).

Cheers,
vma

[Maric]

The iphone is a fascinating device indeed. I would love to have one, specially one of the recent 3GS with 32GB memory.

It comes full with functionality, there is plenty of software for it and above all, it has a great user interface and design. It is great to use.

But, there is a major inconvinience: it costs a fortune!

I mean 600 Euro or more for an unlocked iphone, or the equivalent level for plans is very expensive.

Add to that the vulnerabily of the device (never ever drop it, scratch it and take care to not grease the glass all the time), it is a headache to own one.

HTC devices, on the other hand, have two appealing characteristics: they can be obtained cheap (because they do have a long lifetime, so they end up cheap on ebay for a good value price) and they can be hacked, modded and expanded at your hearts will.

Conclusion:

1) If you have the money.
2) If you prefer to USE the device instead of HACKING it.

Get yourself the iphone. You will be happy with it.

Otherwise, just get the HTC one you fancy and live with its limitation, enjoying all the stuff you can do with it (new firmware, cooked firmware, lots of applications, customizations, etc.).

Cheers,
vma

I am in the same boat as the original poster. I am looking for a new phone since my iphone 2g has the dreaded dead strip which is common for the iphone.

At first when it happened I instantly wanted to replace the iphone with another one however on craiglist the 2g were still going for around $150 to $200. However again these were used and most likely were going to start crapping out just like my current. On mine the volume buttons began get stuck and eventually from trying to plug them out ended up coming off. Then I explored the option of a newer 3g since it is better phone overall of the 2g with better form factor and speakerphone. However they were going for $250 to $300 but then again with no warranty. Also since I am taking it to tmobile it would be without 3g.

So yeah the iphone is expensive choice for me since the same plan I have now on ATT would cost me $65 more a month which is $780 more a year. If I decide to take with tmobile then I am paying $300 for an iphone that does not have a warranty. The one year warranty is ridiculous for a phone that retails for $600.

[galaxys]

get the touch pro 2 on tmobile 8/12 and be very happy :)