really nice phone...

any shortcomings on the Touch?

Hiyrh0413,

Being a power-user, the Touch is really not for me. The RAM is just TOO SMALL to do any friggin thing other than the PIM functions.

But the ergonomics of ACTUAL usage (looking up contacts, scheduling appointments, making notes, listening to music) is just amazing! The shape, the size, the screen size... perfect! As long as u stick to the basic functions of a multimedia PDAphone.

IMO, this device is suitable for someone who is looking for a PDAphone with strong multimedia functions. But if u wanna fool ard with ur device, installing a whole lot of crap at a whim knowing that u'll delete them a week later, u'll definitely feel that the Touch is inadequate.

Hope this helps!

This post has been edited by kerazul: Oct 16 2007, 07:23 AM

HTC Touch is a very nice pda

Nice PDA. but that's not suitable for me. i'm looking for have 3G one.. then can do video call with family... Dopod 838 pro. dopod D810.. but if for burget. HTC price will more acceptable.. What you waiting for? Go ahead la!!!

I guess the Touch might fit my bill. I have been using my trusty Nokia N70 for 1 year+ and initially I have the same thought: install loads of Symbian apps. But in the end I removed all those apps and now my N70 is on factory default.

Oh ya some more questions to ask:
1. Can WM6 export SMS/MMS to text file or other file formats?
2. How much does a Touch spare battery cost?
3. How durable is the Touch? Which is the most fragile part?

I think the most fragile part of HTC Touch would be the Touchscreen..dun ever drop it & must handle with care!!!

Gentlemen,

I have an HTC Touch for sale. Excellent condition. Purchased end of June 2007. Letting it go as my office will be providing me with a Slaveberry.

- Loaded with the usual programmes.
- Still under warranty
- Location Bangsar

Asking price RM 1,500.00 ono.

This is not a sales thread. Kindly edit and post it on Trade Zone.

My sincerest apologies! My bad.

Cheers.

Hi all,

Noobie here and I'm contemplating on getting the HTC touch or the O2 Atom Exec.

Any thoughts? Which is a better buy?

hi yrh0413,

1. to import/export sms to txt or any other format, u'll have to manually copy n paste frm ur inbox to wherever u need d text. Can be done nonetheless.

2. A spare battery may set u back about RM180 - Rm299. Nt too sure bout the pricing.

3. The most sensitve part will be the screen. Although I've stated that the screen may be more durable than conventional PDA screens, this doesn't mean tht it can stand much abuse either. It's still a delicate part.


hi cutielynette,

what functions are most important to u? perhaps that way it'll be easier to recommend. If ur looking for a basic PDA phone with strong functions, u should go for the Touch. But if ur planning to use it more like a PC, then u should go for the atom exec

Hmm... is there some sort of program that allows me to export every sms out? Something like MsgStorer (exports all sms to a text file)?

Another Q, let's say i'm listening to music on handsfree or BT stereo headset, and there's an incoming call. Will the music playback pause and resume after I ended the call, or I need to manually pause and resume it?

p.s: sorry ya, a lot of questions to ask as this will be my first PDA phone

HTC TOUCH :

- Slim and sleek
- WM6
- only 200Mhz OMAP (a bit slow)
- WiFi G
- Battery can last 2-3 days!!!


Atom Exec :

- Cute, small
- WM5 (but can hack to WM6)
- Intel 520Mhz (great for video playback)
- WiFi B
- Battery lasts 1-1.5 days only
- FM Radio
- 2.5mm jack (can easily find stereo adapter)
- have IR Keyboard (not that useful)


I have used both devices and both are fine.. If you want more features then go for the Exec but if you use basic PIM go for TOUCH

hope this helps

This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Oct 17 2007, 11:03 AM

Hi there, im previously using o2 Atom exec for less than a year until i saw this beautiful htc TOUCH, i sold off my Atom exec.

For me, HTC touch is cheaper, sleek design, surprisingly slim n small in hand, crisp and clear mp3 ringtone even when u turn up the volume (Atom mp3 ringtone quality suck unless u put low volume), Windows Mobile 6 (This doesnt matter to me), camera better. The processor might be slower but i dont actually feel much diff.

I don think i got anything gd to mention about Atom Exec, i prefer slim and compact PDA and atom seems promising before HTC TOUCH is out. Not anymore..

Wow, thanks for the info everyone!

I understand that in terms of performance the Atom Exec is a better buy, as it's also cheaper than the Touch. I'm still asking myself if I want a PDA phone for it's performace or for the sake of simply having one again (I used to have a O2 Mini). I missed having a PDA and I can't wait to get rid of my N70.

Saw the review at CNET for the Touch, looks very sleek and cool, honestly but if my research serves me right, the Touch is pricier than the Atom Exec now.

So for me now it's like:

Pay more = Sleek but lacks performance (Touch)
Pay less = Normal cutie with better performance.

So if you ask me, I really can't decide.

BTW, what's the dofference between a wireless g and a wireless b? Can a wireless g device be used on a wireless b connection and vise-versa?

This post has been edited by CutieLynette: Oct 17 2007, 02:35 PM

wireless B is only upto 11Mbps while Wireless G is upto 54Mbps... whether the hotspot is B or G both can interconnect but its just the speed difference.

hahaha I bought my Atom Exec from kilikulu used it for about a month and then sold it off for a HTC Touch and then sold the Touch for Palm Treo 680 and then also sold the Treo to buy Fujitsu Lappy and now only using old W800i

This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Oct 17 2007, 02:41 PM

ROFL, i forgot i sold it to u bro it seems difficult to satisfy u, not happy with all those PDAs? Im happy with TOUCH so far untill smaller/slimmer PDA in market

hehehe I dunno laa bro I think I got a serious problem hehehe

I just like to try new stuff... the touch is a very good device slim and light.. and one of the most stamina high battery life out all the PPC Phones i've used before.

Hi yrh0413,

SMS Exporter may be what ur looking for. And it's free too.

And most bluetooth headsets behave in the manner that u've specified - pauses when a phonecall comes in and resumes after the call ends. But that is assuming there isn't some error somewhere.