Comments on: HTC Advantage On Order http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/ Everyone can understand technology; sometimes it just takes a little translating. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:19:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Judie Lipsett Hugheshttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18345 Judie Lipsett Hughes Thu, 17 May 2007 13:31:03 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18345 Yeah, I like the sounds of $800 a whole lot better! It is more in line with the price point I heard ages ago, but that I was beginning to give up on. :-) Ah well. I agree that it probably isn't "worth" $1200 (much less $1500); especially when you consider all of the sub $1K XP and Vista UMPCS coming out. :-P Battery life (among other things) had better be amazing. ;-) Yeah, I like the sounds of $800 a whole lot better! It is more in line with the price point I heard ages ago, but that I was beginning to give up on. :-) Ah well.

I agree that it probably isn’t “worth” $1200 (much less $1500); especially when you consider all of the sub $1K XP and Vista UMPCS coming out. :-P

Battery life (among other things) had better be amazing. ;-)

]]> By: blueshockey69http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18344 blueshockey69 Thu, 17 May 2007 13:21:04 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18344 Judie, Actually that price point I quoted is without a Mobile plan at all. I know Cingular is still considering carrying this device for business based scenarios for customers but it isnt confirmed yet at all. Honestly I doubt Cingular will carry it, even more so since they have at least 5 new WinMo 6 devices in the loop for release this year. And I will be very candid as well on one thing, I do not believe that the Advantage is worth $1200, yes it has alot of capablities, but $1200 for a rather large phone with Wifi, AGPS, 8gb microdrive and a couple of nice cameras, granted that price is cheaper that I have seen for sale elsewhere, some places are charging $1495, hell I can get an OQO Model 2 for that price with my discounts. Again darlin, only my opinion. I do hope you enjoy the device :) Judie, Actually that price point I quoted is without a Mobile plan at all. I know Cingular is still considering carrying this device for business based scenarios for customers but it isnt confirmed yet at all. Honestly I doubt Cingular will carry it, even more so since they have at least 5 new WinMo 6 devices in the loop for release this year. And I will be very candid as well on one thing, I do not believe that the Advantage is worth $1200, yes it has alot of capablities, but $1200 for a rather large phone with Wifi, AGPS, 8gb microdrive and a couple of nice cameras, granted that price is cheaper that I have seen for sale elsewhere, some places are charging $1495, hell I can get an OQO Model 2 for that price with my discounts.

Again darlin, only my opinion. I do hope you enjoy the device :)

]]> By: Judie Lipsett Hugheshttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18343 Judie Lipsett Hughes Thu, 17 May 2007 13:01:20 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18343

From my understanding it is possible that Best Buy in the States may carry this device as a standalone “pc”, price point will be around $799 from my understanding.

This would totally figure, after I just dropped $1199! ;-) Maybe that’s $799 with a T-Mo plan. I hope.

Thanks for the keyboard impressions! I have only ever played with one for a few moments, so I really didn’t get a chance to form a valid impression of the keyboard; this helps. :-)

]]> By: blueshockey69http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18341 blueshockey69 Thu, 17 May 2007 12:06:51 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18341 The keyboard took a little getting used to, it is one of those keyboards that feels like you have to mash the keys in to get it to work, but you dont, the keys are very sensitive, so in the end it was alot better then I expected, still took alittle getting used to. From my understanding it is possible that Best Buy in the States may carry this device as a standalone "pc", price point will be around $799 from my understanding. It is also my understanding that the business folks at Disney are gaga over this device. I will say this, it does have its strong points, but it still isnt quite that all in one device that alot of businesses are looking for like ours. But I think you will like it. The keyboard took a little getting used to, it is one of those keyboards that feels like you have to mash the keys in to get it to work, but you dont, the keys are very sensitive, so in the end it was alot better then I expected, still took alittle getting used to. From my understanding it is possible that Best Buy in the States may carry this device as a standalone “pc”, price point will be around $799 from my understanding. It is also my understanding that the business folks at Disney are gaga over this device. I will say this, it does have its strong points, but it still isnt quite that all in one device that alot of businesses are looking for like ours. But I think you will like it.

]]> By: Judie Lipsett Hugheshttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18304 Judie Lipsett Hughes Wed, 16 May 2007 19:29:15 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18304 Hi Jessica, I am glad to hear that the JAQ3 is working so well for you! Definitely get the WM6 upgrade for it! :-) @blueshockey69 - how did you like the keyboard for data entry? Did it wind up being more frustrating than you had expected? Or was it better than I think it will be? :-) Hi Jessica, I am glad to hear that the JAQ3 is working so well for you! Definitely get the WM6 upgrade for it! :-)

@blueshockey69 – how did you like the keyboard for data entry? Did it wind up being more frustrating than you had expected? Or was it better than I think it will be? :-)

]]> By: blueshockey69http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18302 blueshockey69 Wed, 16 May 2007 18:03:11 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18302 Judie, you will like this product, had the chance to beta test one for about a month for a possible all in one business solution, some of the nice things about this little beast, magnetic keyboard, VGA out for monitors and such, and HP JetDirect printing. Very nice. Enjoy. Judie, you will like this product, had the chance to beta test one for about a month for a possible all in one business solution, some of the nice things about this little beast, magnetic keyboard, VGA out for monitors and such, and HP JetDirect printing. Very nice. Enjoy.

]]> By: blueshockey69http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18299 blueshockey69 Wed, 16 May 2007 16:55:13 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18299 Judie, Had the pleasure of using one of these devices for about a month from HTC, we were looking at an all in one business solution, the one thing that really caught me by surprise was the magnetic keyboard, there are some really nice features on this device, including a VGA adapter kit to plug into monitors and HP's JetDirect system on it as well, granted the version we tested was only WinMo 5, not 6. Have fun with it when you get it. Judie, Had the pleasure of using one of these devices for about a month from HTC, we were looking at an all in one business solution, the one thing that really caught me by surprise was the magnetic keyboard, there are some really nice features on this device, including a VGA adapter kit to plug into monitors and HP’s JetDirect system on it as well, granted the version we tested was only WinMo 5, not 6. Have fun with it when you get it.

]]> By: Clinton Fitchhttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18297 Clinton Fitch Wed, 16 May 2007 16:38:13 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18297 Jessica, Glad to hear you like the JAQ3. It is a great all around device. Just so you know, there is a WIndows Mobile 6 upgrade expected for the JAQ3. I'm not 100% sure when (or if) but it is expected to be free. Jessica,

Glad to hear you like the JAQ3. It is a great all around device. Just so you know, there is a WIndows Mobile 6 upgrade expected for the JAQ3. I’m not 100% sure when (or if) but it is expected to be free.

]]> By: jessicahttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18296 jessica Wed, 16 May 2007 16:30:15 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18296 Oh Judie, that's just *pretty*...I can't wait to read your review. I'll just have to live vicariously through you. :-) BTW, still loving the JAQ3!!! I cannot imagine life without it at this point. Oh Judie, that’s just *pretty*…I can’t wait to read your review. I’ll just have to live vicariously through you. :-) BTW, still loving the JAQ3!!! I cannot imagine life without it at this point.

]]> By: Judie Lipsett Hugheshttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18295 Judie Lipsett Hughes Wed, 16 May 2007 15:16:32 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18295 Ha - I don't mind being the guinea pig. I wonder when it will actually show up, though. :-P Ha – I don’t mind being the guinea pig. I wonder when it will actually show up, though. :-P

]]> By: TrvlngDrewhttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18270 TrvlngDrew Wed, 16 May 2007 07:51:22 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18270 Well Well, finally replacing the Jasjar.. I've been considering it myself, but will wait for your usual outstanding review before taking the plunge.. I've been using the Jasjam after selling my jasjar since I could actually carry it on my belt without looking like I was carrying a sidearm! But the keyboard and the screen beckon! Yeah... About time.. :-) Well Well, finally replacing the Jasjar.. I’ve been considering it myself, but will wait for your usual outstanding review before taking the plunge..

I’ve been using the Jasjam after selling my jasjar since I could actually carry it on my belt without looking like I was carrying a sidearm! But the keyboard and the screen beckon!

Yeah… About time.. :-)

]]> By: Judie Lipsett Hugheshttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18222 Judie Lipsett Hughes Tue, 15 May 2007 13:59:13 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18222 Ha! If not, it will go on eBay. ;-) Ha! If not, it will go on eBay. ;-)

]]> By: Clinton Fitchhttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18218 Clinton Fitch Tue, 15 May 2007 13:25:38 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18218 I just hope you like it Judie (not with a Y) I just hope you like it Judie (not with a Y)

]]> By: Mitchell Okehttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18202 Mitchell Oke Tue, 15 May 2007 03:35:39 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18202 Yeah I know ;) I have a similar "arrangement" with the Universal, it does the heaving lifting when it comes to websurfing, but the BlackJack takes care of everything else. Its a real shame they didn't go with an 800x600 display. That would have just been amazing! Not to say VGA isn't great ;) Yeah I know ;) I have a similar “arrangement” with the Universal, it does the heaving lifting when it comes to websurfing, but the BlackJack takes care of everything else.

Its a real shame they didn’t go with an 800×600 display. That would have just been amazing! Not to say VGA isn’t great ;)

]]> By: Judie Lipsett Hugheshttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18201 Judie Lipsett Hughes Tue, 15 May 2007 03:32:48 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18201 Not <em>exactly</em>...Treo will now be voice, light email, and texting - while the Advantage will be data, eBooks, and surfing on the fly. As you know, the 240 x 240 Treo screen is some-kinda-lame for all of that! :-P Not exactly…Treo will now be voice, light email, and texting – while the Advantage will be data, eBooks, and surfing on the fly. As you know, the 240 x 240 Treo screen is some-kinda-lame for all of that! :-P

]]> By: Mitchell Okehttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18200 Mitchell Oke Tue, 15 May 2007 03:26:37 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18200 Haha. You have been drooling over this for so long, it was only a matter of time before your Treo drowned. Haha. You have been drooling over this for so long, it was only a matter of time before your Treo drowned.

]]> By: Judie Lipsett Hugheshttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18197 Judie Lipsett Hughes Tue, 15 May 2007 02:38:56 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18197 <em>Shaddap!</em> :smoke_tb: Shaddap! :smoke_tb:

]]> By: Mitchell Okehttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18196 Mitchell Oke Tue, 15 May 2007 02:35:30 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/14/htc-advantage-on-order/#comment-18196 About time ;-) About time ;-)

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