Has anyone seen a good phone running windows mobile?

Nope not me. But my last disappointing purchase (XV6800) brings up one last
thing a good phone should have; stereo.



"Pegleg" <brian.pegleg.jones.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Todd wrote:
>> Has anyone seen a good phone running windows mobile?
>>
>> I feel like Verizon has given up on Windows Mobile.
>>
>> I would like a large screen Like a BB or IPhone, 3"-4", usb, wifi, BT,
>> SD.
>>
>> Does it exist?
>
> I've been wailing about this forever...I thought you were the one that was
> up-to-speed on all the phones?

"Todd" <theiks RemoveThis @Hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Has anyone seen a good phone running windows mobile?
>
> I feel like Verizon has given up on Windows Mobile.
>
> I would like a large screen Like a BB or IPhone, 3"-4", usb, wifi, BT,
> SD.
>
> Does it exist?

Not that Verizon can utilize- the closest thing that fits your requirements
seems to be Sony's Xperia X1, and that, as of yet, does not exist in a CDMA
version, just GSM. Sony sells it unlocked for $800. As far as USA carriers
go, it's compatible with AT&T, and quasi-compatible with T-Mobile. T-Mobile
uses a new frequency allocation for 3G, AWS IV, which no WinMo device
currenty offers, so you'd be stuck with with EDGE (2.5G) data speeds on the
X1.

Rather than give up on WinMo, I'd say Verizon has a pretty good selection-
the Samsung Omnia, Saga, VX-6800, 6900 (Touch), etc.

The real advantage of GSM is not being limited to only the handsets your
carrier chooses to offer.

On Dec 3, 10:57 am, "Todd" <the....TakeThisOut@Hotmail.com> wrote:
> Has anyone seen a good phone running windows mobile?
>
> I feel like Verizon has given up on Windows Mobile.
>
> I would like a large screen Like a BB or IPhone, 3"-4",  usb, wifi, BT, SD.
>
> Does it exist?

There are many Great Phones out there, the ATT - Tilt(TyynII) Fuse
(Touch Pro), Verizon - Omnia, ? - X1. The weak points are the
modifications that the carriers do to the Os, and Windows Mobile
itself. There are many 3rd Party applications available to remedy the
bugs, but they should be be taken care of at the source.

On Wed, 3 Dec 2008 13:57:41 -0500, "Todd" <theiks.RemoveThis@Hotmail.com> wrote:

>Has anyone seen a good phone running windows mobile?

Reviews that discuss actually phone quality (ability to get signal,
quality of sound) suggest that many Windows Mobile phones are sub par.


>
>I feel like Verizon has given up on Windows Mobile.
>
>I would like a large screen Like a BB or IPhone, 3"-4", usb, wifi, BT, SD.
>
>Does it exist?

I see you started a thread about the XV6800 that suggests you have
one. It's specs sure look close to what you stated.

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The XV6800 does not have a big enough screen, its mono, No good ring tones.
Why can't a PDA utilize mp3's for ring tones?

I spend $1,800/year (plan + device) and I had to sign a 2 year contract.
It would seem to me that for that kind of money I could get a little more
value.

The Omni was not available when I got my XV6800.

-Todd

<r_z_aret.RemoveThis@pen_fact.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 3 Dec 2008 13:57:41 -0500, "Todd" <theiks.RemoveThis@Hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Has anyone seen a good phone running windows mobile?
>
> Reviews that discuss actually phone quality (ability to get signal,
> quality of sound) suggest that many Windows Mobile phones are sub par.
>
>
>>
>>I feel like Verizon has given up on Windows Mobile.
>>
>>I would like a large screen Like a BB or IPhone, 3"-4", usb, wifi, BT,
>>SD.
>>
>>Does it exist?
>
> I see you started a thread about the XV6800 that suggests you have
> one. It's specs sure look close to what you stated.
>
> -----------------------------------------
> To reply to me, remove the underscores (_) from my email address (and
> please indicate which newsgroup and message).
>
> Robert E. Zaret, eMVP
> PenFact, Inc.
> 20 Park Plaza, Suite 400
> Boston, MA 02116
> www.penfact.com

Todd wrote:
> The XV6800 does not have a big enough screen, its mono, No good ring
> tones. Why can't a PDA utilize mp3's for ring tones?
>
> I spend $1,800/year (plan + device) and I had to sign a 2 year
> contract. It would seem to me that for that kind of money I could get a
> little more value.
>
> The Omni was not available when I got my XV6800.
>
> -Todd
Seems to me you didn't do due diligence before
making your purchase!

At 05 Dec 2008 08:03:36 -0500 Todd wrote:
> I'm not looking for two speakers, I thought it should have a stereo
> radio plug. I did not see that stereo BT was available for it.


Both BT, and wired stereo heeadphones. The latter requires an adapter
dongle for HTC's stupid proprietary "extended USB" connector. Belkin makes
one for about $20, but I've used eBay knockoffs without a problem. Google
(or eBay search) "HTC audio adapter" and you should find it. It plugs into
the USB charge port and has three connectors: USB charge port (passthrough,
so you can listen and charge at the same time), 1/8" stereo plug for
headphones or audio cables, and USB headphones port for the proprietary HTC
headphones Verizon saved $3 not including in the box with your $300 phone.


> I appreciate your help. I will do some research on the ringtones.

Check the device with File Explorer- there's probably a "Rings" or
"Ringtones" folder under \Windows- they usually go there. Anything Windows
Media Mobile can play (.wav, .mp3, .wmv) should work.

I had to go with Verizon, I had to get a windows mobile, I had to get the
largest screen offered, I had to have a physical keyboard. The XV6800 was
the only option. Not much due diligence to do, but thanks for the comment.

I am glad to see the Omni is available from VZ just a few weeks too late.

"Pegleg" <brian.pegleg.jones.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> Todd wrote:
>> The XV6800 does not have a big enough screen, its mono, No good ring
>> tones. Why can't a PDA utilize mp3's for ring tones?
>>
>> I spend $1,800/year (plan + device) and I had to sign a 2 year contract.
>> It would seem to me that for that kind of money I could get a little more
>> value.
>>
>> The Omni was not available when I got my XV6800.
>>
>> -Todd
> Seems to me you didn't do due diligence before making your purchase!

On Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:05:50 -0700, Todd Allcock
<elecconnec.RemoveThis@AnoOspamL.com> wrote:

>At 05 Dec 2008 08:03:36 -0500 Todd wrote:
>> I'm not looking for two speakers, I thought it should have a stereo
>> radio plug. I did not see that stereo BT was available for it.
>
>
>Both BT, and wired stereo heeadphones. The latter requires an adapter
>dongle for HTC's stupid proprietary "extended USB" connector. Belkin makes
>one for about $20, but I've used eBay knockoffs without a problem. Google
>(or eBay search) "HTC audio adapter" and you should find it. It plugs into
>the USB charge port and has three connectors: USB charge port (passthrough,
>so you can listen and charge at the same time), 1/8" stereo plug for
>headphones or audio cables, and USB headphones port for the proprietary HTC
>headphones Verizon saved $3 not including in the box with your $300 phone.

I bought something similar from eXpansys:
http://www.expansys-usa.com/d.aspx?i=158519

I also bought a far smaller (but less versatile) converter:
http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=01945&cat_id=0312&dept_id=002
I'm not sure whether I bought it from Brando, but I have bought other
things from them, including some good screen protectors.

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At 06 Dec 2008 09:37:57 -0500 r_z_aret.TakeThisOut@pen_fact.com wrote:

> >Both BT, and wired stereo heeadphones. The latter requires an adapter
> >dongle for HTC's stupid proprietary "extended USB" connector. Belkin
makes
> >one for about $20, but I've used eBay knockoffs without a problem.
Google
> >(or eBay search) "HTC audio adapter" and you should find it. It plugs
into
> >the USB charge port and has three connectors: USB charge port
(passthrough,
> >so you can listen and charge at the same time), 1/8" stereo plug for
> >headphones or audio cables, and USB headphones port for the proprietary
HTC
> >headphones Verizon saved $3 not including in the box with your $300 phone.

>
> I bought something similar from eXpansys:
> http://www.expansys-usa.com/d.aspx?i=158519
>
> I also bought a far smaller (but less versatile) converter:
>
http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=01945&cat_id=0312&dept_id=
002
> I'm not sure whether I bought it from Brando, but I have bought other
> things from them, including some good screen protectors.


I've bought the smaller type on eBay, as well, but my Tilt is such a
battery hog I rarely use it as a media player without needing to charge it
simultaneously!

> The XV6800 does not have a big enough screen, its mono

Very few WinMo phones are stereo - the ones I know of - Universal, Wizard,
Flame - are all outdated (and, speaker-wise, still way inferior to, say, the
Nokia N95).

I've been constantly telling HTC to include stereo speakers just like Nokia,
but they just wouldn't listen. Well, it's their problem - my next purchase
will be a Nokia N97 and not the HTC Touch HD, then...



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--
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Please see the Pocket PC Mag Expert Blog (including mine) at
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/ - you will definitely like it.


"Todd" <theiks.RemoveThis@Hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> The XV6800 does not have a big enough screen, its mono, No good ring
> tones. Why can't a PDA utilize mp3's for ring tones?
>
> I spend $1,800/year (plan + device) and I had to sign a 2 year contract.
> It would seem to me that for that kind of money I could get a little more
> value.
>
> The Omni was not available when I got my XV6800.
>
> -Todd
>
> <r_z_aret.RemoveThis@pen_fact.com> wrote in message
> news:8j5gj4lj6uhnomo10f4p9103frj6f46f2v@4ax.com...
>> On Wed, 3 Dec 2008 13:57:41 -0500, "Todd" <theiks.RemoveThis@Hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>Has anyone seen a good phone running windows mobile?
>>
>> Reviews that discuss actually phone quality (ability to get signal,
>> quality of sound) suggest that many Windows Mobile phones are sub par.
>>
>>
>>>
>>>I feel like Verizon has given up on Windows Mobile.
>>>
>>>I would like a large screen Like a BB or IPhone, 3"-4", usb, wifi, BT,
>>>SD.
>>>
>>>Does it exist?
>>
>> I see you started a thread about the XV6800 that suggests you have
>> one. It's specs sure look close to what you stated.
>>
>> -----------------------------------------
>> To reply to me, remove the underscores (_) from my email address (and
>> please indicate which newsgroup and message).
>>
>> Robert E. Zaret, eMVP
>> PenFact, Inc.
>> 20 Park Plaza, Suite 400
>> Boston, MA 02116
>> www.penfact.com
>

> I've bought the smaller type on eBay, as well, but my Tilt is such a
> battery hog I rarely use it as a media player without needing to charge it
> simultaneously!

Did you try switching to a media player consuming less battery life
(CorePlayer, iPlay/Phantom, TCPMP etc.)

--


--
Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen - Microsoft MVP - Windows - Mobile Devices
Please see the Pocket PC Mag Expert Blog (including mine) at
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/ - you will definitely like it.


"Todd Allcock" <elecconnec DeleteThis @AnoOspamL.com> wrote in message
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> At 06 Dec 2008 09:37:57 -0500 r_z_aret DeleteThis @pen_fact.com wrote:
>
>> >Both BT, and wired stereo heeadphones. The latter requires an adapter
>> >dongle for HTC's stupid proprietary "extended USB" connector. Belkin
> makes
>> >one for about $20, but I've used eBay knockoffs without a problem.
> Google
>> >(or eBay search) "HTC audio adapter" and you should find it. It plugs
> into
>> >the USB charge port and has three connectors: USB charge port
> (passthrough,
>> >so you can listen and charge at the same time), 1/8" stereo plug for
>> >headphones or audio cables, and USB headphones port for the proprietary
> HTC
>> >headphones Verizon saved $3 not including in the box with your $300
>> >phone.
>
>>
>> I bought something similar from eXpansys:
>> http://www.expansys-usa.com/d.aspx?i=158519
>>
>> I also bought a far smaller (but less versatile) converter:
>>
> http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=01945&cat_id=0312&dept_id=
> 002
>> I'm not sure whether I bought it from Brando, but I have bought other
>> things from them, including some good screen protectors.
>
>
> I've bought the smaller type on eBay, as well, but my Tilt is such a
> battery hog I rarely use it as a media player without needing to charge it
> simultaneously!
>
>

If you like the XV6800 then have you considered the newer version with slide
out keyboard? HTC Touch Pro, HTC make the XV6800 and the Touch Pro is the
new version, GPS, touch-flo gui, it's beautiful.

http://www.htc.com/www/product/touchpro/overview.html


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without a laptop in sight
Mobile Internet features - surf and download at broadband speed with HSPA
and Wi-Fi®.
2.8-inch touch screen, VGA resoultion, with four times the resolution of
most phones - 640 x 480.
Vibrant TouchFLOT 3D user interface.
Five-row QWERTY keyboard for quick and easy text entry.
3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera with flash light for quality stills and
video.
microSDT slot for expandable storage.
Integrated GPS can be used with maps software for a full turn-by-turn
navigation experience.


"Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen [MVP - Windows - Mobile Devices]"
<!ei.maileja@kiitos!> wrote in message
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>> I've bought the smaller type on eBay, as well, but my Tilt is such a
>> battery hog I rarely use it as a media player without needing to charge
>> it
>> simultaneously!
>
> Did you try switching to a media player consuming less battery life
> (CorePlayer, iPlay/Phantom, TCPMP etc.)
>
> --
>
>
> --
> Werner "Menneisyys" Ruotsalainen - Microsoft MVP - Windows - Mobile
> Devices
> Please see the Pocket PC Mag Expert Blog (including mine) at
> http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/ - you will definitely like it.
>
>
> "Todd Allcock" <elecconnec RemoveThis @AnoOspamL.com> wrote in message
> news:ghe9c1$4ah$2@aioe.org...
>> At 06 Dec 2008 09:37:57 -0500 r_z_aret RemoveThis @pen_fact.com wrote:
>>
>>> >Both BT, and wired stereo heeadphones. The latter requires an adapter
>>> >dongle for HTC's stupid proprietary "extended USB" connector. Belkin
>> makes
>>> >one for about $20, but I've used eBay knockoffs without a problem.
>> Google
>>> >(or eBay search) "HTC audio adapter" and you should find it. It plugs
>> into
>>> >the USB charge port and has three connectors: USB charge port
>> (passthrough,
>>> >so you can listen and charge at the same time), 1/8" stereo plug for
>>> >headphones or audio cables, and USB headphones port for the proprietary
>> HTC
>>> >headphones Verizon saved $3 not including in the box with your $300
>>> >phone.
>>
>>>
>>> I bought something similar from eXpansys:
>>> http://www.expansys-usa.com/d.aspx?i=158519
>>>
>>> I also bought a far smaller (but less versatile) converter:
>>>
>> http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=01945&cat_id=0312&dept_id=
>> 002
>>> I'm not sure whether I bought it from Brando, but I have bought other
>>> things from them, including some good screen protectors.
>>
>>
>> I've bought the smaller type on eBay, as well, but my Tilt is such a
>> battery hog I rarely use it as a media player without needing to charge
>> it
>> simultaneously!
>>
>>
>
>