T-Mobile Dash-A-Day Giveaway

[Gavino1212]

Actually, in the 'settings' menu there is a Volume Touch Strip menu and it seems that the sensitivity can be adjusted. Bear in mind I've only had the phone for two days...lol and am still learning it. I really do like it. It's the second 'smartphone' I've had, the first being the SDA.

I've had a Nokia 3560 I think it is, with the rounded bottom and circular keypad, it was a pretty cool phone but not really a 'smartphone'.

The touch strip can be disabled entirely, or not, and has an "Applies To" where it can be applied to calls only, or system and calls only.

Also there is an "Activation speed" setting which can be set from 'very slow' up through 'very fast'.

And the "Sensitivity/tap speed" which I've adjusted to 'slow'. Haven't tried it yet. I've been discovering this as I've been typing this post..lol. Yet to apply it.

It's a pretty good phone so far. I like the dedicated keys, messages, the full qwerty keypad far outweighs the SDA.

Before this phone, I hated the 'T9' functions as they never really predicted what I wanted. But this phone has the 'xT9' which pretty much writes my texts for me!!

Stop by a T-Mobile store and see a hands-on display if possible. Best way to preview it.

[Gavino1212]

Actually, in the 'settings' menu there is a Volume Touch Strip menu and it seems that the sensitivity can be adjusted. Bear in mind I've only had the phone for two days...lol and am still learning it. I really do like it. It's the second 'smartphone' I've had, the first being the SDA.

I've had a Nokia 3560 I think it is, with the rounded bottom and circular keypad, it was a pretty cool phone but not really a 'smartphone'.

The touch strip can be disabled entirely, or not, and has an "Applies To" where it can be applied to calls only, or system and calls only.

Also there is an "Activation speed" setting which can be set from 'very slow' up through 'very fast'.

And the "Sensitivity/tap speed" which I've adjusted to 'slow'. Haven't tried it yet. I've been discovering this as I've been typing this post..lol. Yet to apply it.

It's a pretty good phone so far. I like the dedicated keys, messages, the full qwerty keypad far outweighs the SDA.

Before this phone, I hated the 'T9' functions as they never really predicted what I wanted. But this phone has the 'xT9' which pretty much writes my texts for me!!

Stop by a T-Mobile store and see a hands-on display if possible. Best way to preview it.

[Kris Kumar]

Originally Posted by Gavino1212

Stop by a T-Mobile store and see a hands-on display if possible. Best way to preview it.

Are you sure you don't work for T-Mobile. :wink: :lol: Thanks for the feedback.

I am planning to step out in the next hour or so and one of the things I have on my things to do list is to check out the Dash.

[Gavino1212]

No I don't work for t-mobile...lol I've been with for 2years plusI'm a gadget freak!

[Kris Kumar]

Sorry, I was just kidding.

It is good to see a strong positive reaction for a device from our readers.

[Gavino1212]

I know you were just kidding!! But I do believe in supporting products I believe in. Like Wrigley's Kona Creme Coffee Flavored gum!! great stuff.

Still having problems with the touch strip, but I haven't played with it much. Pics don't look to me to be as washed out as the C/NET review says they are.

Anyone have the SDA? Or equivilant? How do you like it? Overall it still is a pretty cool phone, long way from the bulky walkie-talkie like things in the 80s.

[Kris Kumar]

I went to the T-Mobile store and checked out the Dash in person. :drool: I cannot :drool: express my :drool: emotion. :drool:

Wow! It is small, I love the rubbery feel. The contours on the back makes it feel even slimmer. Wow!

The keys are indeed spaced tightly and will take some getting used to. But they have the right amount of stiffness. The Q is really hard, plus the round surface made it hard to put pressure. But the Dash has flat keys, bigger keys, I love it.

I want one, I want one. :drool:

[Tim Williamson]

Originally Posted by Kris Kumar

I want one, I want one. :drool:

DO EEET!!! :lol:

[Mike Temporale]

Go Kris, Go! Go Kris, Go!

I would buy one, but they don't sell 'em up here.

[Kris Kumar]

Originally Posted by Mike Temporale

Go Kris, Go! Go Kris, Go!

I would buy one, but they don't sell 'em up here.

I called up MobilePlanet aka eXpansys, they have (in two weeks) the HTC S620 for $499. And T-Mobile is offering the unit for $430 + 8% tax (though I am doubtful that they will really sell the unit without service). If it were less than $400 I would have definitely got one. At $450+ it is a bit too expensive for me. :-(

[Kris Kumar]

I caved in. ops: (I am telling you Jerry has infected me) I was checking out Mobile Planet for a different reason and saw that they have T-Mobile Dash for $399 (without service). :rock on dude!: Just the kind of deal I was looking for, except that there is a 6 day wait. I hope it doesnt end up being a never ending wait.

Now to figure out a way to unlock this toy. :worried: