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Phone(s):
1: Palm Pre
2: Blackberry 8230
3: Blackberry 9530
Provider(s):
Bell
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,123
HTC Touch Dual. August 8th release. $399.95 retail
Bell is introducing the exclusive HTC Touch Dual Smartphone that operates on Canada’s largest and fastest network.
This sleek and sophisticated smartphone uses the TouchFlo interface which delivers a revolutionary and intuitive touch experience that allows you to quickly browse through e-mails, messages, music and images by using finger gestures, making navigation a breeze.
The HTC Touch Dual also features a stunning design with slide-out keypad. Instantly access the keyboard with smart features including word completion, auto spell check and more.
The HTC Touch Dual will change the way you use your phone with everything you need at your fingertip
Features
Touchscreen with TouchFLO technology and slide out 20 key QWERTY keypad
GPS Nav with full audio and visual instructions,
TV, video and radio,
MicroSD Expandable Memory up to 8GB,
Megapixel Camera and Video,
Stereo Bluetooth®
Operates on EV-DO Rev.A network for data
Full HTML browsing with Opera Mini
Wireless Modem Capable
Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional with Windows Live Messenger and Email
Included in package
HTC Touch Dual smartphone,
travel adapter,
standard lithium-ion battery,
charging data cable,
stereo headset,
holster,
Quick Start Guide,
Read First Poster,
extra stylus,
multi-function audio cable, and
LCD screen protector.
And what everyone really wants to know.....
The HTC Touch Dual is compatible with the $30 Unlimited Personal Email & Internet plan.
Clients who subscribe to the Full Track Music, TV, Radio, Video, or GPS Nav services are highly recommended to subscribe to $30 Unlimited Personal Email & Internet plan to avoid out-of-bundle charges.
Note: The HTC Touch Dual is not compatible with FUN Bundles or the $10 Unlimited Mobile Browser feature
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Phone(s):
1: Blackberry 8100 Pearl
2: Sony Ericsson W380
3:
Provider(s):
Rogers Fido
Joined: Jul 2002
From: London, ON, Canada
Posts: 10,208
Quote:
Originally Posted by enermac
uhh no 10 dollar plan.. No thank you.. Bell sure knows how to shoot a product before it's even for sale.
thank you for proving my point from some time ago...i always said that most people (if any) would actually buy the Touch if they had to pay $30/month (or more) for the data feature...the ONLY reason people buy the Touch is for the cheap data plan...period.
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Bell's new marketing slogan: Over promise, Under deliver. "System Access Fees are charged by all wireless companies to help pay for the network and the ongoing software, technology and other upgrades to that network. Generally, the higher the fee, the greater the opportunity to invest in network quality to enhance your experience. Just one more reason to choose Bell. "
Phone(s):
1: Active: HTC Touch Diamond (Telus), HTC Touch (Bell), BlackBerry 8220 (Rogers), iPhone 3GS (Fido)
2: Retired: BlackBerry Curve, LG Keybo, Motorola W385, HTC P4000, LG 8100
3: Retired: Audiovox 8900, LG 520, Sony Ericsson T206, Motorola V2267
Provider(s):
Telus, Bell, Rogers, Fido, (no Wind b/c I'm 3 blocks away from coverage)
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,315
Quote:
Originally Posted by dirtyjeffer
thank you for proving my point from some time ago...i always said that most people (if any) would actually buy the Touch if they had to pay $30/month (or more) for the data feature...the ONLY reason people buy the Touch is for the cheap data plan...period.
Of course the $7 feature was the only reason I have a line with Bell. I already had a P4000 with Telus at the time, but unlimited data for such a low price got me to open a new line with Bell.
That said the HTC Touch is still an Excellent phone. I'd take it over the similarly priced BB Pearl any day in the week, with or without the $7 feature.
It's one of the smallest WM device out there and you can do a lot with WM. Heck, my deactivated P4000 is still getting some usage because it is still a full featured PDA.
However, it is sad to see Bell will not be supporting the $7/$10 features on the Touch Dual. Eventually I will get bored of my Touch and want to upgrade. If they don't offer some new PDA's that can use the $7 feature, I will eventually close my account and go back to Telus for data service.
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Phone(s):
1: BlackBerry Tour 9630
2: HTC Touch (w/ NFSFAN ROM WM6.5 v10) & Google Android OS
3:
Provider(s):
Bell Mobility
Joined: Aug 2002
From: GTA
Posts: 339
Quote:
Originally Posted by dirtyjeffer
thank you for proving my point from some time ago...i always said that most people (if any) would actually buy the Touch if they had to pay $30/month (or more) for the data feature...the ONLY reason people buy the Touch is for the cheap data plan...period.
When are you changing your nickname to DirtyJ_CapitainObvious? Most people have been agreeing with this statement for a while, yet you phrase it like you're the only one that can see this glaringly obvious fact (which is not the negative that you make it out to be -- lower the price to anything and lots of people will buy it only because it's cheap).
I wouldn't have gotten the touch if the data charge was $30. The fact that the plan was cheap, and I heard amazing reviews about the phone COMBINED was what made me want to buy it. I had never used a smartphone at that point before.
Even now, I would take a regular phone over a smartphone that cost $30 for data/month. I'd just get a RAZR or more likely a ROKR.
I used to work for Bell for many years.. And really the only reason Im still with them is my monthly plan is pretty old and its great value for the money. Unfortuently my Sammy A-680 lol is old and its time to get a new phone. It kills me when bell who is laying off 2500 people can't even come out with a competitve product...
Im curious why on early they would position the Samsung Instinct as the phone to have?? The sprint reviews and the typical samsung "buy it and you cant mod it" style leave me wanthign something else..
What is Bells deal with Samsung why do they seem like best buddies?
07-28-2008, 16:11
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