Hands-on with Sprint's Touch Pro

**Vissionary** · 09-10-2008, 11:08 PM

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We're just going to get this out of the way upfront: this thing's got back. The version of the HTC Touch Pro gracing Sprint next month isn't going to win any awards for miniaturization -- but with the VGA display, extremely usable QWERTY board, and the time-tested, buttoned-up business efficiency of Windows Mobile, it's hard to argue that they really could've done any more to make it a ridiculously usable smartphone. Interestingly, the phone isn't actually any larger than its GSM cousin; the curves applied around the edges here definitely add a few optical pounds and it's still pretty pocketable (just don't expect to ever forget that it's in there). The keyboard is fantastic (as all HTC keyboards tend to be) and we were surprised at how tasteful -- nice, even -- the chrome rings around the around the edges of the two halves actually are when you see them. The backside is done up in a soft-touch grey that would probably look just a little better in black (or even the Touch Diamond's red), but at least the neutral shade keeps it just about as biz-friendly as they come.

Now here's the important part: after spending considerable time with both this and its QWERTY-free counterpart, we can definitely say that this one shouldn't simply be considered a "better Touch Diamond." The Diamond murders the Pro for total pocketability, sex appeal, and feel in the hand -- so you've really got to ask yourself just how badly you need that keyboard before you pull the trigger one way or another.

[via engadgetmobile]

**mandingomeatsteak** · 09-10-2008, 11:51 PM

Want. Badly

**MetsSFTF** · 10-29-2008, 10:54 AM

We just got these in

the slide feels like it will break easily(similar to the LG Rumor which has tons of problems because of the shitty slide)
i do like the keyboard, nice feel to it, and the full 5 rows is nice
i think i'd go with a touch diamond over the pro since a keyboard is not a big necessity to me
its much thicker than the diamond, as a comparison its the same thickness and most clamshell phone(same as my nextel i880)

**MetsSFTF** · 10-29-2008, 10:55 AM

I'll play around with it a little later, but i would imagine it will be the same as the diamond in terms of software

**CHAOS** · 10-29-2008, 11:04 AM

its just too bad sprint service sucks dicknballs.

**hozay09** · 11-03-2008, 08:01 AM

How are these selling for you guys Armando? I know we're expecting them in later in the month rebranded as the Fuze (I'm sure with different OS and stuff) and curious to see how they're moving.

**MetsSFTF** · 11-03-2008, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by hozay09

How are these selling for you guys Armando? I know we're expecting them in later in the month rebranded as the Fuze (I'm sure with different OS and stuff) and curious to see how they're moving.

i dont do sales, i work at a repair center
we get them in to replace defective ones

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10-29-2008, 10:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
MetsSFTF BONK!!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 10,791	We just got these in the slide feels like it will break easily(similar to the LG Rumor which has tons of problems because of the shitty slide) i do like the keyboard, nice feel to it, and the full 5 rows is nice i think i'd go with a touch diamond over the pro since a keyboard is not a big necessity to me its much thicker than the diamond, as a comparison its the same thickness and most clamshell phone(same as my nextel i880)

10-29-2008, 10:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
MetsSFTF BONK!!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 10,791	I'll play around with it a little later, but i would imagine it will be the same as the diamond in terms of software