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Dash Featured on TNT TV Series "Leverage"

I don't know if anyone noticed this, but the Dash phone seems to be pretty
popular on the TV series "Leverage" on the TNT network.
The girl of the gang has a Dash and a feature close-up of it is at the 18 minute mark of last weeks episode titled "The Lost Heir Job".
The model she has is not branded (not t-mobile), and has the "HTC" logo on the top left corner on the front and the logo again appears where the silkscreen for "T-Mobile" normally would be in the front center between the display and keyboard.
Just a FYI.

datz phat.

Cool was it pimped?

ha that just made my day HTC for the win

Here's a capture of the close-up shot they did...
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even after all these years, people still recognize it as one of the best phones ever made. Much respect to htc!

Well its not reeeeally a Dash since its not T-mobile, its an excalibur. But good find, I wonder what ROM its running.

roloracer said:
even after all these years, people still recognize it as one of the best phones ever made. Much respect to htc!
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Defo you only need to look @ the smartphones catagory to know the Excalibur is cult and will be for along time

Either they are just running a video in Windows Media on fullscreen (very probable)...
or there may be the insane chance they are using WebCam++ or something similar (I seriously doubt it). However that would be cool if the video was a direct feed of them videotaping another scene! Haha, movie magic

On topic but off is it anygood? as don't get in UK but sounds good from reading TNT weby...

If you look at the old Entourage episodes: Seasons 1-4 , Turtle uses the Dash
Its on HBO

Here's the 30-second video of the shot...
http://www.omnisoft.com/downloads/leverage_portion.avi

JohnCody said:
Here's a capture of the close-up shot they did...
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Sweeeet! HTC rocks!

jesusimbored said:
If you look at the old Entourage episodes: Seasons 1-4 , Turtle uses the Dash
Its on HBO
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Thats pretty cool - I'll have to re-check them out

JohnCody said:
Thats pretty cool - I'll have to re-check them out
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Funny how some of us are gonna start watching the show because one of the characters uses a dash.

stylez said:
On topic but off is it anygood? as don't get in UK but sounds good from reading TNT weby...
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i love the show, its kind of like ocean's 11

The first WM7S prototype phone from LG, with a full keyboard [with video]

Not much information at the moment, apart from the standard headphone jack, 5 megapixel camera and the usual three button configuration.
Video from the source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/27/exclusive-lgs-windows-phone-7-series-early-prototype-unveiled/
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The guy from Microsoft refused to answer a direct question: "Is the HD2 getting the upgrade?", his answer was "Come to MIX"

very ugly hd2 is the best

Cool ... but how big is the screen?
3.7" .... ?
It looks smaller ...

hoss_n2 said:
very ugly hd2 is the best
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HD2 MAKES THIS LOOK LIKE A MOUSE... i believe hd2 will get upgrade

From what I see is that LG already has the Software..
and the HD2 looks 1000% times better!!!

The front reminds me of the enV Touch, but it's pretty nice overall. The keyboard is meh, not quite as nice as the TP2's, seems decent.
Nothing amazing design-wise, but we are still questionable with these specs.
What is that screen size though???
Unless my eyes are completely deceiving me, it really doesn't seem that big: 3.2", 3.4" maybe??
I don't recall a physical size minimum, and it is really not necessary.
Yes, the HD2 looks nicer, but it is a different style phone.
Remember we still have hardware choices with WinMo.

kel16harris said:
HD2 MAKES THIS LOOK LIKE A MOUSE... i believe hd2 will get upgrade
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Didn't HTC say it was going to get the upgrade?

I love looking at all the new cell phones. I haven't liked LG because the quality hasn't been good in the past. HTC is my favorite and before them, HP.

I don't think I'd ever buy an LG product..it'll have to be HTC or nothing, hopefully I can just upgrade my TP2 (I know, I know, it may be too slow..but we'll see!) I'm surprised this has a keyboard..that is a must have for me and everyone I talk to says they are "out"..guess not!

trinest said:
Didn't HTC say it was going to get the upgrade?
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Some grunt in their Russia tech support dept "announced" that a while back. HTC head office immediately issued a statement saying this was incorrect.

very simple phone (old styled)

He looks like as LG Monaco but the buttons are new(search,windows flag,back) maybe it is Monaco but created for wp7s?

actually i like the style and especially the keyboatd layout. curious about how the next htc wp7s phone will look like.

I'll be waiting on the Touch Pro3 or whatever they decide to call the next landscape slider.

and where can we download this leaked rom LOL .

ceesheim said:
and where can we download this leaked rom LOL .
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Soon my friend, it will leak soon

VilDreamX said:
He looks like as LG Monaco but the buttons are new(search,windows flag,back) maybe it is Monaco but created for wp7s?
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Its actually interesting you say that, Windows Phone 7 Series may not be possible on the HD2 because of the actual button configuration.
Guys/Gals, please see post #28 via this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=637919&page=3
Let me know your thougts/opinions.
Thank you.

I don't like this phone too. It's typical LG-phone and there is nothing new in the phone.

It's really ugly. Can't wait for the first HTC WP7 phone (with a qwerty)

what is with WP7s and the words coming off the screen???? they are trying to be trend setters but it just looks tacky and unfinished!

T9 Multi tap Input?

Does anyone know if this is supported (old style 'real keys' texting)?
Like the image in this site (5th one down).
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I've never had an Android phone before so I don't know if it's QWERTY only, many thanks for the help!
I have done a search but can't find anything, plus for some reason the XDA side goes a bit 'wonky' on my work computer (links/image/searches` not showing).

You get 3 Options (much like on windows mobile) :
1) Full QWERTY (which works absolutely great btw)
2) Mini QWERTY (like on the blackberrys)
3) Keypad/T9

I would highly recommend the swype keyboard.
As a G1 owner I was convinced I wasn't going to get a phone without a real keyboard untill I used it - and it's only because I find it so easy to use, and fast, that I am now going to upgrade to the Desire.

See I went from a 'normal' phone to the X1 so I'm used to a 'really' keyboard or T9 multi tap and was worried about not being able to text correctly!
The other question I have (not really related to the keyboard) is about the resolution difference between the Desire and the Legend.
I prefer the look of the Legend and it's size however after having an x1 with it's high resolution (though tiny 3" screen) I'm worried that I would find the Legends lower resolution inferior to the x1, which had naturally lead me to the Desire, however I'm concerned about the overall size.
What do you guys think, does HVGA look rubbish on a 3.2" screen or is it fine compared to the like of the Sony Ericssons x1 3" WVGA?!?

jojosplace said:
...What do you guys think, does HVGA look rubbish on a 3.2" screen or is it fine compared to the like of the Sony Ericssons x1 3" WVGA?!?
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Obviously, the pixel density is significantly higher on the X1 compared to the Legend so you will notice a difference. I suppose the best thing for you to do is to go to a store and play with the Hero which has the same screen size and resolution. See if that's ok with you. Keep in mind that the Legend's screen will be supposedly crisper due to the AMOLED.
Personally, I think the pixel density on the Legend/Hero is fine. This is coming from someone who's used to high pixel density of the Diamond and Touch Pro2.

Many thanks for coming back to me, I might nip into a shop when the phones are out. The only problem is that I live in Northern Ireland and sometimes it's hard to find a shop which sells 'smart' phones, it's usually just iphones and nokias!

HTC Mondrian

Engadget
HTC Mondarian on the AT&T network
Perhaps a 1.3 ghz CPU?
Snapdragon QSD8650A processor
4.3" screen
I believe an aluminum casing?
If all that is true, then T-mobile can have their HD7. I'd be much happy with this.

More pictures!
Nothing breathtaking but maybe the best looking WP7 device by HTC so far.
Lets hope the rumors of a 1.3GHz Snapdragon processor and a 1400mAh battery is true.
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http://pocketnow.com/windows-phone/htc-mondrian-renders-for-the-press-surface-1#comments

nizzon said:
Lets hope the rumors of a 1.3GHz Snapdragon processor and a 1400mAh battery is true.
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It's funny how people build up unrealistic expectations and then get disappointed.
As Nietzsche once said, hope dies last, I would kill it first.

Thats unrealistic?
Looks like the Samsung Cetus has a 1500mAh battery.
But hey... lets hope it has the same specs as all the others, so we won't get disappointed.
Oh wait!... I have a better idea, lets don't care at all.
I wish I could quote some fancy philosopher here... or do I?

Samsung Cetus i8700 is prob the best looking so far and with really good specs. I just hope a 16GB flavour is offered for that model.

nizzon said:
But hey... lets hope it has the same specs as all the others, so we won't get disappointed.
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What's the point in hoping when you know already that it'll have the same specs. Don't know about the battery though.

vangrieg said:
What's the point in hoping when you know already that it'll have the same specs. Don't know about the battery though.
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hoping? there are multiple reports out claiming that it will be 1.3, no one is blindly speculating.some people see the cup half full, but I guess you see it as wheats the point of looking?

Whatever. Microsoft said all devices will use the same chip. You can fantasize about those "multiple reports" as much as you like. There have been multiple "leaks" reposting Photoshop renders made by xda members just for fun, with big blogs copypasting things without thinking. Most of these "reports" had the same source.

Of course many of the blogs out there are wrong and start chirping what the one before them said. But no one is blindly predicting or "hoping" something out of reach like a phone with a 3.0 ghz quad core with 1 gb graphics either. Regardless of what microsoft said it is very possible that there will be a phone with more than 1 ghz, possibly even a 1.3 ghz, within the next year.

Next year, sure. Just not at launch. If this Mondrian is launched this "holiday season" it's getting the same chip as others. Easy as that.

If only it had a qwerty keyboard =(

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Bezzletine said:
If only it had a qwerty keyboard =(
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Relax, there will be phones with qwertys.

ATTENTION AT&T USERS, the "Android Native Tilt2"

To all you guys on AT&T, just letting you know there is an HTC Android phone available that is nearly identical to the Tilt 2. It is called the HTC Desire Z. It has pretty much the same keyboard as the Tilt 2. The processor is much better too at 800 MHz. Now I know what you're thinking, "Oh but it isn't even a 1GHz processor?" Well, the thing is, this processor is actually underclocked, and runs flawlessly at 1.2 GHz and beyond. The reason for that is because it is a newer type of Snapdragon and is faster than other 1 GHz Snapdragons (like the HD2 for example) running at only 800 MHz. Check this phone out, it's worth it if you want Android native and that HTC keyboard.
Just a quick note, there are a few different versions of the phone, but you need one specific version to work on AT&T 3G. It must be the A7275 version. In other words, it must be from Bell Canada and unlocked. It can be found on ebay as low as $450 without contract. It's been out for a few months, but now down to a fairly reasonable price. Not trying to move you who love your Tilt2 away from it, just some info in case you want a similar device with native Android. Quick shoutout to the XDAndroid developers though, I've used it a lot on my Tilt 2 and it has come so far in these past few months. Great job by all of them.
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&*#^ canadians....

dirty_johnny said:
&*#^ canadians....
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Haha I know it, but I know a few AT&T users with the phone that love it, most of which came from the Tilt2.

slapshot30 said:
Haha I know it, but I know a few AT&T users with the phone that love it, most of which came from the Tilt2.
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Does it tilt?

latinohot said:
Does it tilt?
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Nope, but it does have a quirky little mechanism that makes the keyboard come out in a very cool way. It's called the Z-hinge, look it up on youtube, very interesting how the keyboard 'slides' out (although it doesn't really slide).
It has pretty much the same keyboard as the Tilt2 and a teeny bit bigger screen, but much less thickness. The processor is better and is actually underclocked. It runs perfectly at stock speed but is crazy fast when overclocked (overclocking is very stable on this phone). All games work perfectly on it without a hitch graphically. If you liked the possibilites of winmo, you will love the abilities to customize on native android with all the custom ROMs and such.