http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/ Engadget Mobile Comments for Verizon's Touch Pro gets HTC-style introduction http://mobile.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://mobile.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/Nov 23rd 2008 1:49PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/Nov 23rd 2008 1:55PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/Nov 23rd 2008 1:58PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/
@Juggernaut
As far as I can tell, the hardware is not crippled as originally suspected. Though the additional $50 price tag has me a little miffed.]]>Nov 23rd 2008 2:12PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/
There was a leaked spec sheet that confirmed 192MB RAM (vs. 288MB in the Sprint/AT&T models, basically they took out a whole 96MB bank). No confirmation on the CPU speed, but history indicates that it will be a little slower, probably by around 20%, to improve what it likely to be a barely-adequate battery life.

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/11/12/touch-pro-launching-on-verizon-november-24-in-stores-december-1/

That said, rumors are floating about ppcgeeks and xda-developers that you can put the Sprint Touch Pro on Verizon with a lot of work -- and cooked ROMs are emerging with larger page pool sizes that significantly improve the OS performance on the device, which is something tech-savvy folks should look at regardless of their carrier.]]>Nov 23rd 2008 4:15PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/
While yes it is spec'd with a lower amount of RAM it is not clear at this time whether it is physically less than the sprint or att editions or if it is how verizon is choosing to report it. Basically the OS could be eating those missing 96MB which leaves 192MB for the user which is the number Verizon is touting. If this was the case though, I must say I fail to understand the logic of it.

That being said I could be way off, but that was my impression so far.

I do remember reading on boygeniusreport.com that the processors are essentially the same, one being a revision that avoids Broadcom patent infringement. There has not been any underclocking as was initially speculated.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/11/12/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-verizon-wireless-touch-pro/]]>Nov 23rd 2008 4:36PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/
Interesting...the WM Experts' review of the Fuze lists 288MB RAM...but then indicates ~200MB total available. Though it says at most 72MB is taken up by Windows Mobile and Touch Flo 3D.

I guess we'll just have to wait until after December 1st to know for sure about the Verizon Touch Pro.

...I'm still getting a cooked ROM for the page pool increase though. :-)]]>Nov 23rd 2008 8:11PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/Nov 23rd 2008 2:55PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/Nov 23rd 2008 4:32PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/
What in your right mind makes you think that VZW has anything to do with HARDWARE changes...

the Keyboard was HTC's call not VZW's..]]>Nov 24th 2008 4:34PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/Nov 23rd 2008 5:08PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/Nov 23rd 2008 5:22PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/
See the Fuze http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_viewer/0,1205,l%253D233849%2526a%253D233847%2526po%253D2,00.asp

See the Sprint Touch Pro
http://www.pcmag.com/image_popup/0,1871,s%3D1713%26iid%3D218039,00.asp

I love my Touch Pro the battery life sucked until I used the always trusted ppcgeeks websites. After some great hacks it works even better.]]>Nov 24th 2008 8:43PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/Nov 24th 2008 8:48PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/Form - looks less hand-friendly than my Sprint T-Pro]]>Nov 23rd 2008 7:00PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/Nov 23rd 2008 9:50PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Verizon-Tech-Tour---Fall-and-winter-lineup-article-a_3457.html

It makes mention of a Verizon rep who states an "around January" release for the Touch Diamond. That's what i'm waiting for. With T9 entry on screen, I can't justify the extra cost with having a QWERTY keyboard with a messed up layout, and an accelerometer.

I bet the price will be way lower too since it won't be the "pro" version, and it'll be after the popularity of the Storm settles down.]]>Nov 23rd 2008 11:21PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/Nov 23rd 2008 11:58PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/
As for that keyboard, it looks identical to the GSM Touch Pro. Not sure why VZW decided to keep it. The prototype VZW device that I used had the same keyboard as well, not sure if the production one will ship with it, though.

The phone is slated to be released 11/24. ]]>Nov 24th 2008 2:15AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/
Assuming I can't get around the Verizon GPS gimp, is it possible to buy an unlocked phone that will work on the Verizon network?]]>Nov 26th 2008 1:35AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/23/verizons-touch-pro-gets-htc-style-introduction/Dec 13th 2008 4:44PM