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I have to agree with the previous post regarding this device. I've been using this as my primary phone/PDA for the last 2 weeks and it's been a bit frustrating. I was expecting fantastic battery life, but truthfully, it's not better than my AT&T Tilt and maybe worse, despite the huge battery, which takes FOREVER to charge, BTW. It's pretty unstable, I can't seem to narrow down the issue to any third party software, either. For example today, I had only the stock email, contacts and calendar apps open, with Exchange AS push running. I turn the device on to check email and can't enter my password to unlock the device, no input allowed. Have to reset to use. I regularly have to reset, probably at least twice a day.
I also can't get sound notifications for new mail or reminders to stick through a reset. I set the sound and it works until I have to reset and then I'm left with no reminder notification sound, just a message above the left softkey. If I don't look at the device, I don't know there is new mail or an appointment coming up. Another complaint is HP's decision to remove the capability to rotate the screen rendering some software titles unusable, despite the somewhat standard resolution. I'm really growing tired of fighting with this thing and HP has an AWFUL record regarding upgrades to address issues such as I'm experiencing. I really have no faith we'll see any updates within the near future to address my concerns.
I love the form factor of the device, it feels solid and looks good, IMO, but these issues are probably going to lead me to return the unit and wait for either the Ommia, or the i788 to make there way to our shores. Hopefully Samsung will hit the sweet spot for a WM device. I've considered the Treo 800w, but the reported battery life really seems like a show stopper.
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