[Q] Is the DVP really that bad of a device?

[Dajinn]

I have an HD2 that I've used Mango on, and I do have to say that I enjoy it. But I always seem to find posts cropping up that the DVP is old, and that is just isn't that good anymore, and that you shouldn't spend the money on it unlocked or on contract. I realize that the hardware in the DVP is dated, and would be a "sidegrade" from my HD2, but the main appeal I have for it is that I want to get off the 80 dollar contracted plan on T-Mobile, and use their 60 dollar unlimited talk, text, and data plan on an unsubsidized phone.

The T-Mobile DVP can be found for 240$ bucks new right now...so I mean, what's really the big deal? I think that's a fair price considering the storage you get(8GB) and the premium build of the handset. Is the battery life decent with Mango now?

More reasons that I just happen to be attracted to the DVP include that it has a reasonably large screen with a keyboard. Most unlocked handsets are typically 3.7, 3.8, which don't get me wrong I'm sure there is a great market for those sizes, but I just find that anything less than 4.0 is too small. And the unlocked Titans are overly expensive in my personal opinion. Considering the Lumia will be AT&T exclusive...well that's just another problem. AT&T charges more and you get less than with a carrier such as T-Mobile.

What are your guys' thoughts and opinions?

 

[nicksti]

I know there was one WP faithful who had his DVP as his sig and he seemed to love it. Cannot remember his name now. But on the other hand I have heard complaints. Here is a nightmare article.

If the DVP is going to run $240 unlocked, then why not look at your options? HTC Radar or the Lumia 710?

 

[Dajinn]

Im not really a fan of their screen sizes.

 

[sure haven't]

I always thought it to be the best looking of the first gen phones.

Never used it though.

 

[magicsquid]

There's some good advice here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473143

 

[jhoff80]

Since Mango, there really aren't any issues other than a few missing features:

-No compass support
-No Internet sharing

And then, there's not too much developer support at the moment, so there's no way to Interop unlock it.

But the major issues, like those mentioned in the article linked above, don't exist anymore.

Personally, I'll be using my DVP until someone else comes out with a Windows Phone with a portrait QWERTY.

 

[Tdeljr]

Mind me asking where did you find them for $240?

Sent from my MIUI.us Sensation 4G using XDA App

 

[prjkthack]

Its certainly not a bad device, as long as you get one that doesn't have any of the issues that a lot of people seem to experience. Its a solidly built, unique, first-gen Windows Phone device.

Great for someone who just wants a device that works with no bells or whistles (aside from the great portrait keyboard).

If you are looking for a device to mess around with (unlock/ROMs/registry/etc.) then its probably not the best choice since there is little to no development work or support for the device itself.

There are other choices available, and better ones, considering that gen-two devices are out right now.

Still hard to beat that price though.

 

[Dajinn]

Its certainly not a bad device, as long as you get one that doesn't have any of the issues that a lot of people seem to experience. Its a solidly built, unique, first-gen Windows Phone device.

Great for someone who just wants a device that works with no bells or whistles (aside from the great portrait keyboard).

If you are looking for a device to mess around with (unlock/ROMs/registry/etc.) then its probably not the best choice since there is little to no development work or support for the device itself.

There are other choices available, and better ones, considering that gen-two devices are out right now.

Still hard to beat that price though.

the 9 dollar chevron unlock supports Mango, i think it would work with the DVP which would allow xap sideloading, right?

 

[jhoff80]

the 9 dollar chevron unlock supports Mango, i think it would work with the DVP which would allow xap sideloading, right?

You mean the $9 Chevron unlock that's sold out?

 

[Dajinn]

ffff.......

 

[prjkthack]

the 9 dollar chevron unlock supports Mango, i think it would work with the DVP which would allow xap sideloading, right?

Sideloading XAPs is one thing. You can do that with any phone by simply paying the $100 for an AppHub account and getting an official developer unlock.

But to be able to do more (interop or full unlock), you're gonna need a device that has some people using it, and unfortunately, the DVP is not one of those devices. And with little help from Dell, you won't get much support in the future for the device either.