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I for one am looking forward to getting the Touch Pro 2 when it is released on Sprint, though the actual release date is still very much rumor.  There are dates ranging from June/July to November at this point!

I have read and watched several hardware/software reviews of the Touch Pro 2 and have compiled a list of some things that are worth knowing if you are a Touch Pro owner considering the upgrade:

Hardware

• According to reviews, the battery life appears worse than the original Touch Pro, despite having a larger battery (likely due to screen size)
• It weighs 13g more than Touch Pro (but doesn’t seem to be an issue)
• It is taller and wider than the original Touch Pro, but it is thinner
• The stylus is not magnetic
• The keyboard is more ergonomic, with staggered, spaced out & larger keys (but Ctrl and Tab keys are missing)
• The camera has no flash (it is replaced by a mute button)
• Massive 3.6″ screen dwarfs the Touch Pro screen and has higher resolution
• Soft-reset button is hidden under the battery cover (that is just plain stupid)

Software

• TouchFLo 3D works better in Landscape
• There is an improved Text Messaging interface
• There is a Unified Communication Screen - when in that screen, you can see all emails, calls and Facebook info for that particular person.
• The calendar integrates with weather
• Screen rotation is much faster
• There is a Push Internet feature, where you can set up web pages to pre-load
• Conference Call feature
• The device should be eligible for a free WM 6.5 upgrade once available

Have some things you want to add? Discuss it here!
 

Tags: HTC, Touch Pro 2

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