Hi all,
Ive been thinking about getting the Touch Pro 2 for quite a while now, but then rumors appeared that Telus and Verizon versions will have a 3.5mm port on it seperately.
Now before i buy the Touch Pro 2 here in Germany, i was wondering what you guys think. Will the Touch Pro 2 with 3.5mm port ever be sold in Europe?
I'd even be happy with importing it IF it is unbranded (Hardware wise, ROM wise i can use HardSPL, which will be out by then )
Julian
My TP2 From T-Mobile Germany does NOT have the 3.5 port
Looks like it will be for the U.S market only.
I was curious about this myself, so I emailed HTC and this is what they said:
"There are no plans to do this that we are aware of.
It is possible, but nothing has been said about it.
best regards,
HTC Europe Support"
The "it is possible" bit gives me some hope, but not much.
edit: I was asking about the UK version
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Several readers are wondering when the new HTC Touch Pro 2 will be released by carriers, and which carriers will offer it.
HTC is currently planning to ship the HTC Touch Pro 2 to European customers in late May or early June, featuring Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and the latest version of TouchFLO 3D. FCC recently revealed that HTC is also planning to offer an unlocked version of the HTC Touch Pro 2 supporting AT&T's 3G network this summer.
I have also included the link. http://www.infosyncworld.com/news/n/10233.html
that's great news!!! I'm really thinking of buying an unlocked one, but only as long as it supports AT&T's 3G network. the only thing holding me back is that if I do buy an unlocked one I won't have any insurance or warranty on it. wait, does anyone know if any form of insurance or warranty is offered if you buy an unlocked version of a phone?? (sorry I've never bought an unlocked phone before) cos it's getting pretty hard to wait for fall to come so I can buy the subsidized TP2. and plus, by then AT&T will most likely have messed around with the hardware and appearance of the phone.
poppinpengawen said:
that's great news!!! I'm really thinking of buying an unlocked one, but only as long as it supports AT&T's 3G network. the only thing holding me back is that if I do buy an unlocked one I won't have any insurance or warranty on it. wait, does anyone know if any form of insurance or warranty is offered if you buy an unlocked version of a phone?? (sorry I've never bought an unlocked phone before) cos it's getting pretty hard to wait for fall to come so I can buy the subsidized TP2. and plus, by then AT&T will most likely have messed around with the hardware and appearance of the phone.
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Im in the same boat. I prefer an unlocked (untampered with) phone, but worried about the lack of Warranty
I have bought a Tytn, Tytn II and a Touch Pro direct from HTC, certainly in the UK their warranty is good, its longer than a year certainly (I think 2 but dont quote me). I will be getting the Touch Pro II direct from HTC again, Im bored of being held to ransom by the operators.
i know that if we buy an unbranded TP2, it will more than likely come with a 1 year manufacturers warranty. that sets me at some sense of ease. but does anyone know if an unlocked TP2 will support U.S. AT&T's 3G bands? i've been hearing 2 different answers: some say it will some say it wont. can anyone supply some evidence? i'm trying to compile all the evidence and reasoning i can so i can make my final decision as to buying it unbranded or just waiting for a subsidized version that i know will work with AT&T's 3G bands here in the U.S.
also, does anyone know if HTC will sell it for less or more than those sites like expansys and such?
If they release an unlocked one directly to the US, I am sure it will support either both AT&T and T-Mobile, or they will have 2 separate ones that support either.
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Hi All,
I am new here so hi.
I am thinking of getting a TP2 and possibly getting the VF TP2 since they seem to have some good tariffs, better than my current fruity operator !!!
However....
I am very concerned about their version of the TP2 and the mods that they have made to it. Does anyone know what these are like the VF red/white UI.
I am seriously wondering whether it may be better to go for an unlocked version from somewhere like Clove or Expansys but I still need to buy the network access package which apparently costs the same ie around £30/month.
Thanks in advance,
Sam
I'm toying with the idea of getting one of these Telstra TP 2 handsets off eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-HTC-TOUCH-P...ones?hash=item27abd2042f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
I'm currently an AT&T customer living in San Jose California.
What would the downside to this purchase be?
I'm also tempted to get a TMobile TP 2 to get the 3.5mm jack, but I'm not sold on that idea yet ... I prefer the look of the original HTC over their brownish version.
BTW - I truly hate the keyboard mod AT&T made with the original TP which is why I'm not all that interested in waiting for the Tilt 2 ... jsut been waiting for prices to become a touch more reasonable.
T-Mo version does not have the 3.5MM jack.
...one less for the list...
Thanks for the tip ... I thought I had read somewhere that the T-Mobile version did, but I hadn't bothered to go see it yet.
That keeps my selection pretty much narrowed down to the Telstra TP2 or maybe jump ship to the Omnia II or Hero. And yeah, I know it's pretty silly to hate the keyboard of the Fuze/Tilt 2 that much but I do.
From what I understand, it seems like this phone should work jsut fine for 3G with AT&T in California and since I'd be buying without contract the price will probably not be significantly higher for the Auzzie model.
Have a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550431
if you dont plan on swapping the rom, then dont get this version. i have a telstra one and im on telstra so its not that bad, but if you arent on telstra it would get very annoying very quickly.
Well it was ridiculously expensive compared to the std 3G version but it is coming down in price.
If you want the faster 3G speed and don't mind the price then go for it.
I prefer it's styling and keyboard layout to the others and it comes with all the HTC software that many other carriers leave out. I also like the blue theme and have been able to remove most of the anoying Telstra branding with a few registry hacks.
It doesn't have the 3.5mm jack but I prefer to use a dedicated PMP anyway.
@esseff
I recently acquired Telstra version as well and dont want to flash any roms just yet.Can you share how you were able to remove telstra customizations. I would like remove as much as possible.
Thank You in advance
ok so im in australia, and want to upgrade my touch pro, to a tp2, however the cheapest ones i can find on ebay are all tmobile. Just wondering if anyone knows if there is any significant diff between the normal tp2 and the t-mobile one?
cheers.
T Mobile version looks little bit different, and doesn't have front camera.
Hi there, anyone know where can i get a htc tilt 2 non camera from? Or anyone selling a used one?
Cheers!
I don't believe the Rhodium was ever made without a camera. I could be wrong, but I've never heard of a camera-less model. It is rare to see any smartphone without one now.
i also dont think they have ever made a rhodium without a camera, in fact, i cant name any recent phone without a camera, since 2005 i've had a camera on my phoen and they've mostly been just basic, you could just get a regular one and smash/take out the camera part!
I contacted HTC and received two replies. They are listed below.
Danielle from HTC said:
I appreciate your interest in the HTC TouchPro 2 and you were wondering about the Windows device without a camera. I know that AT&T has offered the HTC Tilt 2, which is their version of the HTC TouchPro 2 without a camera. You might check with a local AT&T retailer and see if they have some still in stock or you can look on-line on the AT&T Wireless shop. The decision concerning the availability of device features is up to the service provider.
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Jeffery from HTC said:
Thank you for your reply. I understand the importance of knowing if there is a camera-less version of the Touch Pro2. To my knowledge, we did not mass manufacture a version of the Touch Pro2 without a Camera. If one is made, it was specially ordered. In our systems, we do not have a Model number for this specific product. I hope we have answered your questions in detail.
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Tilt 1 has a camera less version.
I have one on ebay right now.
AT&T Tilt 2 With No Camera
It is definitely right about At&t having the Tilt 2 with no camera. When I got my Tilt 2 about a year ago the version w/o the camera was available. I am pretty sure that AT&T was the only carrier that had the non-cmaera version. Good luck in your search...
I inquired to AT&T about the Tilt 2 availability when I was searching for the device, and was informed that this device (the one w/camera) is nolonger sold in their retail stores/outlets and is only available online directly from them. I managed to find mine by purchasing for $300.00USD on eBay. Would have been cheaper online at the AT&T store if I qualified for an upgrade.