I was in a BestBuy in NJ this weekend. In the "unlocked phones" section of the cellular area, there was a mock-up of the Touch Dual. However, no price tag. The sales people not only didn't seem to know about the phone, they said that it isn't in their system and they have no idea why the dummy is out there for a phone that the store doesn't carry. Never mind the fact that one of the people I talked to turned out to be the very person who placed the dummy on the display rack :-)
I picked one up this weekend. Had to drive 2 hours to pick it up as the local stores don’t receive any, and the store I drove to only had 3 in stock. There was a dummy model on the floor but there was no price on it, no name either if I remember correctly.
Phillip, The phone has been listed as Pre-Order since around the beginning of May. I assume they are stocking the BB Mobile stores first and then it will be available online. That is pure conjecture though.
I am switching from a Smartphone, sans touch screen, so it is a bit of an adjustment for me. First though is that it works great as a phone (#1 priority for me) and for light email, texting, multi-media. Build quality is excellent IMHO and the packaging and included accessories is well sorted, although that would be expected in this price range.
Still getting use to the 20 key suretype keypad. The numerous onscreen options available are a nice alternative allowing for easy operation 1 handed or two handed, slider open or closed.
The touch cube is pretty cool. I would like to modify it just a bit to completely suit my needs, but out of the box it offers great access to the main function I am wanting out of the device. Much smoother and intuitive than the standard MS interface. The HTC home is nice as well. Once I get the phone configured to my liking, I can see only using those two elements to access everything I need.
Not really a review, just some random thoughts, sorry to digress. closing thought would; be so far it is a great device.
I had a chance to look at the Touch Dual this weekend. I wasn't a working model, but I have to say its compact.
With all of the high-end phones on the horizon, I actually found my self contemplating replacing my x800 with this. But then I decided to wait a little longer for the horizon.
It seems like a very nice phone.
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I just pulled the trigger on the Dual today. Its charging as we speak. I realized that other than the GPS, this had everything that I was looking for in the Cruise.
Hardware buttons aside. And the price was right.
I figure this will keep me happy for the next few months while Samsung and others get their deployments straightened out.
My girlfriend was not help of course. I usually take the conservative approach, but she thought it was so cool when she saw it. I couldn't not buy it.
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Okay, I know I'm slow, but I just figured out the predictive typing on the Dual. Its great! Half the time I don't even need to look at the screen. I spent most of the time trying to use multi-touch on the keys.
Also, does anyone know how to modify the phone profiles? I don't see a setting any where to do this. I suspect that sms and emails are not vibrating when I have the phone on vibrate.
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WM Pro does not have profiles like the WM standard (non touchscreen devices, I forget what they call it these days). To change the alert notice go to Settings > Sounds & Notifications (can be found under the Personal Tab) and click on the Notifications tab. You can assign the action under Ring type.
One other thought is that the vibrate is not very strong. I put the device in my front pocket, screen in. I have to check it regularly otherwise when walking or not sitting with the device pressed against my leg, I will miss notifications.
Typing on it rocks. I still need a bit more time on the ole learning curve to really nail it, but I feel pretty fast.
Only complaint to date is the little rubber flap over the charge port. Never have I had one that holds up and this one is not the exception. Why do manufactures insist on using them when they do nothing but look bad, get in the way and eventually fall off? Mine is still on, but is loose enough that it pops out of place in my pocket. I have had it maybe 1 month. I charge my device daily, sometimes more, so I have to move the flap every time and try and get it back in place. The euro one did not have a flap. What are they saying about the US? Sorry, [rant off/]
Only complaint to date is the little rubber flap over the charge port. Never have I had one that holds up and this one is not the exception. Why do manufactures insist on using them when they do nothing but look bad, get in the way and eventually fall off? Mine is still on, but is loose enough that it pops out of place in my pocket. I have had it maybe 1 month. I charge my device daily, sometimes more, so I have to move the flap every time and try and get it back in place. The euro one did not have a flap. What are they saying about the US? Sorry, [rant off/]
I agree about the flap, I have to struggle with opening and closing it multiple times a day to synch with my work computer. Then to charge it at night.
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