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_ Hardware Reviews _ Review :: Sprint HTC Touch (Final Thoughts)

Posted by: smeg36

Sprint HTC Touch
By http://www.america.htc.com/products/sprint_touch/default.html
MGN Rating -

Rating Legend

1 star: Find something else; save your money
2 star: Below average; not recommended
3 star: Average; performs as advertised but not inspiring
4 star: Good; worth the money
5 star: Great; best of its kind on the market

Review by Smeg36
Review Date / November 12th, 2007

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MGN has been doing a series of video reviews on the Sprint HTC Touch. In these reviews we cover many aspects of the Touch, and look at all that is unique and revolutionary about it. You can watch them here:

http://www.mobilegadgetnews.com/index.php?showtopic=14488

http://www.mobilegadgetnews.com/index.php?showtopic=14495

http://www.mobilegadgetnews.com/index.php?showtopic=14499

http://www.mobilegadgetnews.com/index.php?showtopic=14510

http://www.mobilegadgetnews.com/index.php?showtopic=14518

I have been using the Sprint version of the HTC Touch for a couple weeks now, and have definitely developed a high opinion of it. There are many pros and cons which can't be seen in the videos. Here's a quick rundown of the pros and cons before I give my final conclusion on the Touch:

Pros

-Very small size
-Flush touch screen is the clearest, brightest I've ever used. The flush part is really nice as well.
-VERY fast. The 400Mhz processor coupled with 128MB of RAM means you'll never want for speed.
-EVDO data, with future EVDO Rev. A upgradeable. Fast data is great.
-Fit and finish; the Touch just feels like a solid, very well build device.
-HTC Customizations; I love the HTC software that is included on top of the WM interface. TouchFlo isn't just a gimmick, it works great. All the additional software, today screen plugins, instant messenger, etc. are welcomed additions.

Cons

-On-screen keyboard isn't as nice as a hardware keyboard. While it does suffice, it just isn't as fast or easy to use.
-No wifi. I'm not sure if this is really a con so much as a missing feature that some can't live without. I can live without it, but have found myself wishing I had it a couple times. Not a deal breaker in my case, but it is in some people's.

Conclusion

I guess the best way to conclude this review is to state that I will definitely be replacing my Mogul with a Touch. The Mogul has some things the Touch lacks, like the hardware keyboard and wifi. But the Touch just outdoes the Mogul in every other way I use it. It is faster, more stable, brighter screen, build quality, and overall just feels like a better device. For my use, and my personal preference, nothing to date can touch the Touch (pun very much intended, and apologized for).

Posted by: abatis

Based on your review and RT's, my wife has decided to give the Sprint Touch a try. We ordered it today with a SERO plan.

Posted by: smeg36

Having spent even more time with it, I like the Touch better and better every day. I'm getting very quick with the on-screen keyboard, maybe even up to the speed I was on the Mogul. I'll be interested to hear how she likes it.

Posted by: glassr

QUOTE (smeg36 @ Nov 12 2007, 10:24 PM)

Sprint HTC Touch
By http://www.america.htc.com/products/sprint_touch/default.html
MGN Rating -

Rating Legend

1 star: Find something else; save your money
2 star: Below average; not recommended
3 star: Average; performs as advertised but not inspiring
4 star: Good; worth the money
5 star: Great; best of its kind on the market

Review by Smeg36
Review Date / November 12th, 2007

MP6900SP_LPI.gif ( 44.78K ) : 381

MGN has been doing a series of video reviews on the Sprint HTC Touch. In these reviews we cover many aspects of the Touch, and look at all that is unique and revolutionary about it. You can watch them here:

http://www.mobilegadgetnews.com/index.php?showtopic=14488

http://www.mobilegadgetnews.com/index.php?showtopic=14495

http://www.mobilegadgetnews.com/index.php?showtopic=14499

http://www.mobilegadgetnews.com/index.php?showtopic=14510

http://www.mobilegadgetnews.com/index.php?showtopic=14518

I have been using the Sprint version of the HTC Touch for a couple weeks now, and have definitely developed a high opinion of it. There are many pros and cons which can't be seen in the videos. Here's a quick rundown of the pros and cons before I give my final conclusion on the Touch:

Pros

-Very small size
-Flush touch screen is the clearest, brightest I've ever used. The flush part is really nice as well.
-VERY fast. The 400Mhz processor coupled with 128MB of RAM means you'll never want for speed.
-EVDO data, with future EVDO Rev. A upgradeable. Fast data is great.
-Fit and finish; the Touch just feels like a solid, very well build device.
-HTC Customizations; I love the HTC software that is included on top of the WM interface. TouchFlo isn't just a gimmick, it works great. All the additional software, today screen plugins, instant messenger, etc. are welcomed additions.
Cons

-On-screen keyboard isn't as nice as a hardware keyboard. While it does suffice, it just isn't as fast or easy to use.
-No wifi. I'm not sure if this is really a con so much as a missing feature that some can't live without. I can live without it, but have found myself wishing I had it a couple times. Not a deal breaker in my case, but it is in some people's.
Conclusion

I guess the best way to conclude this review is to state that I will definitely be replacing my Mogul with a Touch. The Mogul has some things the Touch lacks, like the hardware keyboard and wifi. But the Touch just outdoes the Mogul in every other way I use it. It is faster, more stable, brighter screen, build quality, and overall just feels like a better device. For my use, and my personal preference, nothing to date can touch the Touch (pun very much intended, and apologized for).

Just purchase the Sprint Touch. Slingbox tells that they do not support it yet. Which slingplayer software is best for it? Which did you use? They do not list the phone on their website. Thanks.

Posted by: smeg36

I used the newest version of Slingplayer on their site, http://downloads.slingmedia.com/get/download-spm-ppc.html. They don't have it listed in the recommended phones section, but it works.

Posted by: glassr

QUOTE (smeg36 @ Mar 14 2008, 09:21 AM)

I used the newest version of Slingplayer on their site, http://downloads.slingmedia.com/get/download-spm-ppc.html. They don't have it listed in the recommended phones section, but it works.

Thanks. Do you know if there is a micro wifi card available for this phone? Or, is that fiction that I've read about?

Posted by: smeg36

I've seen some sites listing them, but none that actually had them available to ship. I've not seen anyone that actually had one in hand, and tried it.

Posted by: abatis

I finally got around to updating my wife's Sprint Touch with the WM6.1 ROM from HTC. Very nice with Opera and the full Sprint Navigation. The update can be found http://www.htc.com/us/support.aspx.

Posted by: smeg36

I installed the WM6.1 ROM the day it came out, and it has made an amazing device almost perfect. It adds EVDO Rev. A data, and unlocked the GPS chip, among other things. Those two features were a huge upgrade though. I'm planning on getting the Touch Diamond when it comes out (supposedly August 28th or Septempter 2nd). So that would mean I had the Touch for almost 10 months. That's a record for me, which goes to show how good a device it really is.

Posted by: abatis

I may go for the Touch Diamond myself. Despite all the Sprint troubles they really have some good deals and their network is great in the USA. Also, lately I have gotten a real American to talk to from customer service.

Posted by: thomasz

interesting................

Posted by: chengangsheng

I would like to have a try, seems this spreint HTC Touch is great. Hw much is is?