BlackBerry Storm 2 to be released in October

Yes, I believe the rumors out there. We should be seeing an updated version of the BlackBerry Storm this month. Let's hope it has more internal Flash RAM.

Windows Mobile 6.5 is a disappointment

It seems like many people agree that Windows Mobile 6.5 is a disappointment. I've been using Windows Mobile 6.5 for several months, so I forgot how it compared to 6.1. To be honest, 6.5 really doesn't offer much especially in smartphones made by HTC that integrate TouchFlo. In other smartphones made by Samsung and other companies, I think the update to 6.5 will improve finger touch-input and navigation, but you'll still need a stylus for certain applications.

Windows Mobile 6.5 disappoints

My colleagues now have the Touch Pro2

I went around recommending the Touch Pro2 to everyone, and now many of my colleagues who use Verizon Wireless have gotten the Touch Pro2. I'm eager to see what other new smartphones come out this fall on the Verizon network. For now, the Touch Pro2 is at the top of the list.

HTC Imagio coming to Verizon

The HTC Imagio is coming to Verizon this month. Looking forward to seeing other Windows Mobile phones on Verizon. I'm still using the HTC Touch Pro2 and I really like it.

Could I live without the hardware keyboard? Probably. However, the keyboard really typing much more efficient when I'm doing a lot of typing.

No flash on the Verizon Touch Pro2

I'm very happy with the HTC Touch Pro2 smartphone on Verizon Wireless. However, I really miss the LED flash that was on the older Touch Pro. I used that LED flash as a flashlight more than a camera flash. If I could change one major thing on the Touch Pro2, I would return the LED flash.

Easily switching smartphones on Verizon with *228 option 3

I was driving to work today and I realized that I left my Touch Pro2 at home. Well, no worries. I pulled out my old XV6900 (AKA, HTC Vogue or Touch) and hit *228 option 3. Within a minute, I was up and running on my old smartphone. There was no need to go back home and grab my phone.

It's become much easier to switch phones on Verizon. It's not as easy as pulling out a SIM card and moving it to another phone, but the *228 option 3 is very convenient. Now, I can use a small and light smartphone when I go for a run and then easily switch back to my larger Touch Pro2 for business use. Brilliant!

Touch Pro2 is the best smartphone on Verizon

I've used many of the smartphones offered by Verizon Wireless. By far, the HTC Touch Pro2 is the best one so far. I'm very impressed by this phone and although it's not perfect, it's by far the best one that Verizon has carried on their network.

I'm eager to see how other smartphones compare. We should be seeing newer versions of the Samsung Omnia along with several other Windows Mobile smartphones this fall.

So, if you're a fan of Windows Mobile, then make sure to check out the HTC Touch Pro2. Don't expect a perfect phone, but you can expect one that has some excellent features!

HTC Touch Pro2 (Verizon Wireless)

I am now using the HTC Touch Pro2 as my current smartphone. I just got it today and I have quite a few initial thoughts. Care to read them?

HTC Touch Pro2 (Verizon): initial impressions from day 1

I plan to write more each day as I test this device and install various applications on it. So far, it's a mixed review from my end...

HTC Touch Pro2 at Verizon Wireless

The HTC Touch Pro2 may be one of the best Windows Mobile smartphones this fall for Verizon Wireless customers. I'm currently using a Touch Pro and I really like it. It's probably the best smartphone I've ever owned. The Touch Pro2 has a larger screen and it will officially run Windows Mobile 6.5 (even though I'm running an unofficial ROM that contains Windows Mobile 6.5 on my current Touch Pro).

I'm eager to see how Verizon prices the Touch Pro2. In the past, they've had a habit of overpricing their smartphones. Now that other devices are averaging $200, will this new device be competitively priced?

Windows Mobile 6.5 coming in October

According to many rumors, the official version of Windows Mobile 6.5 is coming to smartphones in October. Now, does this mean that upgrades will also be available for existing smartphones? That probably won't happen for the older smartphones. Time to look for those custom ROMs that run Windows Mobile 6.5. Read:

Windows Mobile 6.5 coming in October