HTC Touch Pro at Sprint
If you have been waiting for this great device, it is here and on the Sprint website. A decent price reduction along with a rebate and a 2 year contract can get you one of these very cool devices.
The HTC Touch Pro is the most business-oriented of the popular Touch family of phones. From the slide-out 5-row keyboard, to the security and device management features of Windows Mobile™ 6.1, to the ability to present your company’s PPT presentation using the Video Out capability, this is the touch-screen smartphone that will keep your business humming.
Get free shipping and free activation when you purchase a device with a new line of service online!
You can get your HTC Touch Pro here!
Sprint ACE gets WM6.1 Upgrade!
And speaking of Windows Mobile 6.1 …. if you have the ACE (SPH-i325) from Sprint there is an upgrade available so you can enjoy the features of Windows Mobile 6.1.
You can download your upgrade here.
The Touch Diamond is available at Sprint
The Touch Diamond by HTC is available at Sprint with the following price details:
| Regular price | $549.99 |
| Instant savings | -$200.00 |
| Mail-in Rebate | -$100.00 |
| New price | $249.99 |
| Requires 2-yr Agreement | |
A cut above the rest
With the touch of a finger, check your work and personal email, surf the web on the 2.8″ touch-screen and access your personal photos, videos and music stored on the 4GB of internal memory.
Mail-in rebate requires an Everything plan, Talk/Message/Data Share plan, Data Premier add-on or PRO Pack add-on. Get free shipping and free activation when you purchase a phone with a new line of service online!
Highlights
- 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera and camcorder with zoom
- Windows® Mobile 6.1
Key Features
- Sprint Music Store
- Sprint TV enabled
- GPS enabled
- Web, email capable
- Built-in camera
- Speakerphone
- Bluetooth
- External display
- Voice dialing
- Broadband speeds where available
Full Feature List after the break
Choice Offering from Sprint
Speed, Ease of Use, Exclusive Content and Worry-Free Pricing
Three wireless phones debut with Sprint’s exclusive One Click interactive user interface that allows one-step access to favorite content, including Google search
Sign up for the latest information on these new holiday phones at www.sprint.com/newphones
Sprint is making three key announcements, all of which reinforce speed, simplicity and exclusive access for customers - benchmarks of Sprint’s Now Network(TM):
- The availability of One Click, a simple and customizable user interface available on three multimedia devices - LG Lotus(TM), Samsung Rant and Samsung Highnote.
- The launch of the much-anticipated HTC Touch Diamond(TM) and HTC Touch Pro - two additions to Sprint’s robust Windows Mobile portfolio.
- The upcoming arrival of several new iDEN devices, including the Motorola i576, extending Sprint’s leadership in push-to-talk technology.
These devices and One Click represent new value packed into Sprint’s Now Network, which already features Nextel Direct Connect’s sub-second connectivity, Simply Everything’s unprecedented worry-free pricing, and Sprint Mobile Broadband’s immediate access to exclusive content.
Read the rest of the release after the break
Official - Sprint Announces the Touch Pro and Diamond
Posted by Chris Leckness on 09/10/08 in HTC, Sprint
Well, we knew that they were coming to Sprint, but now it’s official. The HTC Touch Diamond will be available in September and will cost $249.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate. The HTC Touch Pro will be available in all Sprint retail channels beginning Oct. 19 for $299.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate.
An excerpt about these two hot phones from the HUGE PRESS RELEASE… Thanks Jessika!
Palm Treo 800w Review
Posted by breley on 09/5/08 in Cell Carriers, Companies, Devices, Frontpage Tabs, Mobilitysite Reviews, Operating Systems, Palm, Pocket PC Phones, Sprint, Windows Mobile 6.1
I’ve got a little confession to make: I’m one of the unwashed masses who has never handled a Treo device before. I was tempted last year by the Treo 700wx when I was looking for a suitable upgrade path for my Motorola V3m, but decided in favor of the Samsung SCH-i760, the only Pocket PC phone with Windows Mobile 6 available from Verizon at the time. In any case, permit this neo-Treo user to share his thoughts on the new Treo 800wx Pocket PC phone via Sprint.
Read on for more information on this new Windows Mobile offering from Palm.
Sprint’s HTC Touch Diamond: September 14 for $249
Posted by Chris Leckness on 09/5/08 in HTC, Sprint
According to an article a PC Magazine article on Yahoo, the Touch Diamond will be available on Sept. 14 from Sprint for $249.99 with a two-year contract and $100 rebate. This pricing info and date were leaked out by the Wall Street Journal folks who reviewed the phone. I won’t talk about this laughable review though. Anyhow, Sasha Segan from PC Magazine had this to say…
The Wall Street Journal broke the news today about Sprint’s version of the HTC Touch Diamond, a Windows Mobile smart phone with a touch screen and a new, 3-D interface.
The Touch Diamond is a small, slab-style smart phone with a 2.8-inch high-res VGA screen, and it puts a cuddly interface of large icons over Windows Mobile’s PDA-style home screen. TouchFlo 3D isn’t just a home screen, either; HTC and Sprint have written a custom YouTube application, a customized version of the Opera Web browser, and a customized media player to try to make Windows Mobile more palatable to consumers.
I don’t really care what the WSJ has to say about something not made by Apple and I hope that you would do the same before casting judgement on the HTC Diamond.
Treo 800w USB and Battery Charging Update
There is an update available for the Treo 800w for USB and battery charging. It is designed to address the following:
USB
If your device fails to detect any of the in-box USB accessories such as the power adapter, headset or sync cable, this update will resolve most of the detection issues.
Battery charging
When plugged into the charger, the device may not charge a completely discharged battery. This scenario is most likely to happen if you leave a dead battery for a few days before trying to charge it in the device.
If the device will not turn on to install the update, you should “trickle charge” the battery by connecting your device to a PC via the USB sync cable. The device will charge slowly by using the PC’s power. When the device’s battery indicator shows 25% charged, you can proceed to install the update.
This update is highly recommended for all Treo 800w devices.
Effect of resets
If you install the Treo 800w USB and Battery Charging Update and perform a soft reset no action is necessary. The Treo 800w USB and Battery Charging Update remains installed after a soft reset.
If you install the Treo 800w USB and Battery Charging Update and perform a hard reset, you will need to re-install the Treo 800w USB and Battery Charging Update.
You can get the Treo 800w USB and Battery Charging Update here.
Easier MMS for your Sprint WM Smartphone
Wayne Schulz from Gear Diary gave a heads up on a program available for the WM platform that automates the process of navigating to the Sprint picturemail web site to view photos. sMMS automatically detects and downloads incoming MMS and displays them on your phone.
This application can be used to send MMS (Picture Mail) for Sprint Customers. Messages will be sent via “Sprint Picture Mail”. It should be an easy solution to the MMS issue, for most users. You still have the same limitations as Picture Mail, not Video support and only able to send JPEGs.
Supports sending messages to Phone Numbers or Email addresses. Messages sent to Email addresses will send a link. Which will allow users to view the pictures in their browser. Messages to Phone Numbers should work like anyother MMS for most providers, Sprint has a list of supported providers.
This is definitely worth checking out if you are a Sprint customer. Click this link to see more and download sMMS
Sprint Drops Price on 2 Smartphones
Posted by Jack Cook on 07/21/08 in Pocket PC Phones, Smart Phones
If you were hesitant to get the HTC Touch or the Samsung Ace when they rolled out last Fall because the price was just a little high for your finances then you made good decision because now Sprint has dropped the price to $100 after rebate with a 2-year contract. Chris let all of us know about this a little over a week ago but I thought it was one of those items worth mentioning again … especially since my son just asked me what phone should he get. Either one of these two devices is a neat device and at $100, they are terrific!
If you remember, the Touch initially cost $250 after rebate with a 2-year service agreement so waiting a bit has saved you a few bucks. The Samsung Ace, a Windows Mobile smartphone, originally sold for $200 after rebate with a 2-year contract and is now $100 too. The Ace is not a touchscreen device but it does have a QWERTY keyboard and a 2.3-inch QVGA display.
While $100 is a pretty good deal for either handset, Sprint’s latest release with Samsung, the Instinct, is only $30 more if that device strikes your fancy.
Sprint Palm Treo 800w Video 1st Look
Posted by Chris Leckness on 07/14/08 in Mobility Site Videos, Palm, Palm Treo, Sprint
I apologize in advance for a couple things… a) The delay getting the video online. 250mb takes a while to upload to YouTube, b) some minor mistakes I made in the video and c) The length of the video. 20+ minutes is a lot to sit through. Of course, if you are in the market for the Palm Treo 800w, it’s worth it to watch.
Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions.
Palm Treo 800w Hands On Photos
Posted by Chris Leckness on 07/14/08 in Palm, Sprint
The Palm Treo 800w may have showed up on Sprint’s Website yesterday, but the device showed up at my office late last week. I’ve had a little time to play/test the phone and so far, so good. I am uploading a 20 Minute video unboxing and 1st look right now too, so make sure to check back later.
Pros and Cons and More photos after the jump…
Palm and Sprint Introduce the Treo 800w Smartphone
Latest Windows Mobile Treo from Sprint Provides a Fast, Feature-rich, Out-of-the-box Experience
Palm, Inc. and Sprint today introduced the Palm Treo 800w, Sprint’s newest smartphone with Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. Designed for business users who depend on their smartphones for high-speed productivity on the go, the Palm Treo 800w operates on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network(1) and comes out of the box with support for EV-DO Rev. A data speeds, WiFi for data and GPS capabilities.(2)
The Treo 800w is Palm’s most business-friendly phone yet. IT departments can simplify infrastructure and lower costs with a direct connection to Microsoft Exchange Server, giving users up-to-date email, contacts, calendars and access to other productivity applications. Palm designed the Treo 800w for easy-to-use mobility with a full QWERTY keyboard, five-way navigation and one-touch buttons to the most-used applications, making it a smartphone people want to use.
The Proof of the Pudding is the Picture …
… and Engadget Mobile got the picture! That’s right folks and this picture was “in the wild” as they say and so if you are a Sprint user you can start thinking about that upgrade.
Treo 800w Confirmed Sprint Roadmap
Posted by Chris Leckness on 03/29/08 in Palm, Palm Treo, Sprint
Well, it’s not really news that the Treo 800W is coming, but it’s become quite a bit more official seeing this roadmap and while the carrier has been rumored to be Sprint for a while, this too is now confirmed. I am evaluating the Sprint version of the BlackJack II, the Samsung Ace right now, but I am really looking forward to this release. Palm Treos have done a ton for the Windows Mobile community and the form factor and implementation of Windows Mobile has been excellent in the past. The Verizon 700w offering at CES 2006 was ground breaking for Palm. Bring it on Sprint!
Source: Engadget Mobile
