Hands-on: Samsung Propel Pro

[Pete Paxton]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.wmexperts.com/hands-samsung-propel-pro' target='_blank'>http://www.wmexperts.com/hands-samsung-propel-pro</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"Oh, Samsung, we'd had decent hopes for your Propel Pro. But once we got it into our hands, we're left wanting. Don't get us wrong - we like the form factor and the speed of the device seems up to snuff - but some of the design details are a little disappointing."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/spt/auto/1239169239.usr11642.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #d2d2bb;" /></p><p>I guess their opening statement of their review pretty much gives away how WMExperts feel about the new Samsung Propel Pro. And while they're not jumping for joy they do think it's a good texting device and they are pleased about the screen. What didn't they like? You'll just have to click on over to find out. I'll say this though: I think this is going to push a bunch of people toward the Snap.</p>

[mboone]

I haven't seen the Propel Pro in person yet, but I think I am getting one. They talk like it's huge, but here's the specs:

Propel Pro: 99 x 61 x 15 mm, 137 grams
HTC Snap: 116.5 X 61.5 X 12.0 mm, 120 grams

So the Propel Pro is shorter, about the same width, 3mm thicker, and 17 grams heavier as compared to the Snap. Of the two I think I'd prefer the Snap, but the Propel Pro has the 320x320 screen, and is soon to be available on AT&T. I like the idea of a sliding keyboard if it is pocketable. The Dash (which I use now) never did make it to AT&T officially.

OTOH I would prefer the rubbery coating of the Snap to the fingerprint magnet that the Propel Pro looks to be....... I guess what I am saying is, they both look like nice phones.