Comments on: HTC Touch Pro 2, HTC Hero, or Samsung Moment?

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By: V.H.

V.H. — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:26:45 +0000

Thank you Maple Tree

By: DarkKnightH20

DarkKnightH20 — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:15:08 +0000

I’d recommend using http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/finder.php

To narrow down the results of the type of non-smartphone you would like.

By: V.H.

V.H. — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:52:40 +0000

So, what is the best phone I can get without getting the more expensive Sprint plan if I only need it for text messaging, not email, no web needs? What carrier do you recommend besides Sprint?

By: J.R. Wright

J.R. Wright — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:40:21 +0000

Thanks for the speedy reply. Well right now I have a Motorola i860 that I have had for ages, I’ve had a couple other phones throughout the time I’ve had it but it has always been my fallback phone and I hate to say it but it is on its last leg and its falling to pieces. I was originally going to get a new phone a couple months ago when finances were better then I had a bunch of unforeseen expenses come about. I currently have a few other things on my plate but with this crappy phone in the condition that it is in i can’t go on with it. Since I am forced to get a new phone I really want to get my first smartphone, and thats why I was originally looking at the Evo and the Droid X. I would really like to be able to watch and stream video on my phone, as well as be able to utilize web features and email. I like the Hero, but having a keyboard is a must, i really dont like typing on touch screens. So I guess I’m going to narrow the search to the Samsung Moment, the Motorola Droid, and the Motorola i1, they all have strong suits that appeal to me and on the price side they are attainable, I really wish the i1 did more though because I really don’t want another contract but that may be the price to pay, lol. Thanks a lot, you we’re a really big help. I’ll probably hold off a couple days while I weigh the options and look for factors that may push the decision one way the other.

By: DarkKnightH20

DarkKnightH20 — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:51:03 +0000

Is there a reason you happen to be getting a new phone? Or is it just that you happen to want a new phone instead? My recommendation would be if possible to try and hold out until you have enough money for the EVO 4G. I’m a HTC fan which is why that’s my recommendation The Droid X is very nice as well so you’ll be fine either way.

However, if you can’t wait or don’t want to wait (can’t blame ya! ) then np! The Motorola Droid is a great phone. You can’t go wrong with it. The i1, on the other hand, seems to be a bit of a mixed bag. While the phone itself is actually infamous for being built strong, it doesn’t boast much more than that. It isn’t good for texting and it uses Android 1.5 when the standard is 2.1. While that may not be a problem for some people, it may be for you depending on what you’re looking for. Also, the screen is 3.1″ compared to the Droid’s at 3.7″. You get a bit more touch screen space on the Droid, which is nice, but at the cost of the Droid being bigger. The Motorola i1 just isn’t really a multimedia’ish phone in comparison. It isn’t terrible though. A good bit of people are more than happy with it.

The Droid is the way to go if you want all the extras. It is also Android 2.1 compatible. Definitely would need a screen protector or case though. It’s too pretty to let it get scratched

By: J.R. Wright

J.R. Wright — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:21:42 +0000

Also what are the thoughts of the original Motorola Droid, since it’s only $99 do you think it is better than any of these other phones considering the price?

By: J.R. Wright

J.R. Wright — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:06:12 +0000

Everyone has such good comments, lol. I have been debating on buying a new phone, and I was really hoping to snatch up a Droid X or an EVO 4G, but money issues have knocked me back down into the second grade of phones. I’m leaning toward the moment, I’m interested in the TP2 and the Hero, and I am also considering the Motorola i1 since I currently have service through Boost and that will allow me to keep the same number and not have to worry about signing a 2yr contract or having a data plan. I really would still like to have the closest thing to a Droid X or EVO 4g though, but cost is still a concern. I figure sense you have such great advice, and everyone has really informed questions, maybe you guys can lead me in the right direction on this one.

By: DarkKnightH20

DarkKnightH20 — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 22:08:21 +0000

Thanks for the comment! So unfortunately the Samsung Moment is looking a bit iffy on flash support since the support will be tailored more-so around Android 2.2 rather than 2.1. However, applications such as Skyfire (http://www.skyfire.com/product/skyfire-2-0-for-android/) can be used on not only the Samsung Moment and HTC Hero, but also the Touch Pro 2 — and these support Flash pretty well. Skyfire is an internet browser and has been around for ages. It supports versions 1.5 – 2.2. Though I haven’t personally used Skyfire on the Samsung Moment, I did get to use it on the old HTC Mogul, and it ran well even with flash. It won’t run everything perfectly, but that’s to be expected.

By: LoLeech

LoLeech — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:06:36 +0000

So I’ve been debating between the Moment and the TouchPro2. What I am curious to know is if the Moment has Flash player or not. Im pretty sure the TouchPro does.