Comments on: HTC updates Sprint Touch: faster 3G, Opera browser, WinMo 6.1 http://jkontherun.com/2008/07/21/htc-updates-spr/ Using mobile devices since they weighed 30 lbs. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:46:14 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Christopher Welle http://jkontherun.com/2008/07/21/htc-updates-spr/#comment-6058 Christopher Welle Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:14:10 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/htc-updates-spr#comment-6058 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>I've noticed something about the Firmware update. My battery life has decreased 50%. I don't know what it is that is eating at the battery but its killing me. I missed out on a bunch of calls and pages that were very important. </p> <p>The only thing I can think that is the issue is the GPS since there is no place to turn it off at. </p> <p>Bluetooth is a heavy battery eater as well and I typically have that turned off too unless specifically using the bluetooth. </p> <p>I think I'm going to have to purchase the extended battery which sucks because it increased the width of the phone. Bummers. </p> <p>Chris</p></div>

I’ve noticed something about the Firmware update. My battery life has decreased 50%. I don’t know what it is that is eating at the battery but its killing me. I missed out on a bunch of calls and pages that were very important.

The only thing I can think that is the issue is the GPS since there is no place to turn it off at.

Bluetooth is a heavy battery eater as well and I typically have that turned off too unless specifically using the bluetooth.

I think I’m going to have to purchase the extended battery which sucks because it increased the width of the phone. Bummers.

Chris

]]> By: Christopher WElle http://jkontherun.com/2008/07/21/htc-updates-spr/#comment-6061 Christopher WElle Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:28:27 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/htc-updates-spr#comment-6061 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>I've been waiting for HTC update forever. Opera is not default. I've upgraded to the latest beta and its nice. </p> <p>GPS works nice. Google Maps works with it perfectly. Its pretty accurate. </p> <p>The Keyboard sucks as it takes up half of the screen. When on a web page entering information Internet Explorer doesn't scroll the form and so you have to type blindly into the fields behind the keyboard. I've changed my keyboard to the standard (Old) version that is to be used with the stylus. </p> <p>I haven't seen too many benefits to the EVDO but i just updated as of yesterday afternoon. </p> <p>Chris<br /> </p></div>

I’ve been waiting for HTC update forever. Opera is not default. I’ve upgraded to the latest beta and its nice.

GPS works nice. Google Maps works with it perfectly. Its pretty accurate.

The Keyboard sucks as it takes up half of the screen. When on a web page entering information Internet Explorer doesn’t scroll the form and so you have to type blindly into the fields behind the keyboard. I’ve changed my keyboard to the standard (Old) version that is to be used with the stylus.

I haven’t seen too many benefits to the EVDO but i just updated as of yesterday afternoon.

Chris

]]> By: Tosser http://jkontherun.com/2008/07/21/htc-updates-spr/#comment-6063 Tosser Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:32:28 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/htc-updates-spr#comment-6063 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>A friend of mine who did the update said that the Opera browser included with the new ROM is an older version. In any case, Sprint Touch is a pretty awesome deal at $99 after MIR.</p> </div>

A friend of mine who did the update said that the Opera browser included with the new ROM is an older version. In any case, Sprint Touch is a pretty awesome deal at $99 after MIR.

]]> By: GoodThings2Life http://jkontherun.com/2008/07/21/htc-updates-spr/#comment-6065 GoodThings2Life Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:39:19 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/htc-updates-spr#comment-6065 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>I updated my Mogul on Friday and have been testing and playing all weekend. Very nice job this time around.</p> </div>

I updated my Mogul on Friday and have been testing and playing all weekend. Very nice job this time around.

]]> By: Mackerman http://jkontherun.com/2008/07/21/htc-updates-spr/#comment-6067 Mackerman Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:04:23 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/htc-updates-spr#comment-6067 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>Love my HTC Touch, can't wait to get this download. iPhone is overhyped and lame. </p> </div>

Love my HTC Touch, can’t wait to get this download. iPhone is overhyped and lame.

]]> By: Gavin Miller http://jkontherun.com/2008/07/21/htc-updates-spr/#comment-6068 Gavin Miller Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:43:12 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/htc-updates-spr#comment-6068 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>@Bob<br /> I think Mark is referring to the poor chipset drivers for video playback, common to many HTC devices which struggle with higher res/bitrate video because of it.<br /> @Playcentric<br /> Have a look here:<br /> <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=380" rel="nofollow">http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=380</a></p> </div>

@Bob
I think Mark is referring to the poor chipset drivers for video playback, common to many HTC devices which struggle with higher res/bitrate video because of it.
@Playcentric
Have a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=380

]]> By: Bob http://jkontherun.com/2008/07/21/htc-updates-spr/#comment-6070 Bob Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:47:21 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/htc-updates-spr#comment-6070 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>I've had the Touch for over a month now, and love it. It's still got more capabilities than the new iPhone. Not sure why the previous post above is complaining about video; the iPhone doesn't have live TV, and cannot take videos. The Touch can do both.<br /> </p> </div>

I’ve had the Touch for over a month now, and love it. It’s still got more capabilities than the new iPhone. Not sure why the previous post above is complaining about video; the iPhone doesn’t have live TV, and cannot take videos. The Touch can do both.

]]> By: playcentric http://jkontherun.com/2008/07/21/htc-updates-spr/#comment-6073 playcentric Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:16:11 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/htc-updates-spr#comment-6073 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>Anyone knows if HTC plans to upgrade 7501 to WM6.1?</p> </div>

Anyone knows if HTC plans to upgrade 7501 to WM6.1?

]]> By: Mark http://jkontherun.com/2008/07/21/htc-updates-spr/#comment-6074 Mark Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:09:18 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/htc-updates-spr#comment-6074 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>HTC is a dollar short and a day late, as usual. Dollar short: They've done nothing to fix the video issue with the Touch and the Mogul. The "official" HTC fix is "buy the next phone". Seriously. Day late: I finally said enough of HTC's buggy hardware, threw away the Touch and bought an iPhone over a week ago.</p> </div>

HTC is a dollar short and a day late, as usual. Dollar short: They’ve done nothing to fix the video issue with the Touch and the Mogul. The “official” HTC fix is “buy the next phone”. Seriously. Day late: I finally said enough of HTC’s buggy hardware, threw away the Touch and bought an iPhone over a week ago.

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