I am very interested in purchasing the S743 but I have a few questions - since I have not had the pleasure of holding one in my hand can you tell me if the US Band S743 has the glossy battery back finish (Like the Fuze - which I dislike) or a more non-slip non-fingerprint magnet type finish. Thanks for any assistance. Please feel free to offer any other advice about the device - those of you who have had the opportunity of working/playing with one.
I haven't held one either but I believe the back is rubberized.
Here is a pretty good review
http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=reviews&id=1126
The hardware tour is near the bottom of the first page.
Thanks that answered my question - it does have a rubberized back.
Mine arrived yesterday. Completely rubberized.
I switch from the HTC Fuze to HTC S743
I spent a lot of time customizing my Fuze removing the ATT Bloatware, purchasing extra batteries and belt holsters - was one of the better ATT phones - but I really love this little S743 - the menu's are quicker good display - keyboard is a little worst than the Fuze (but that is not saying much as the Fuze keyboard is not that great either).
I love front keyboard for dialing and the sound quality is great.
Now my only problem is finding some one interested in purchasing my Fuze with all the accessories I purchased.
I'm with you. I much prefer the S743 over the Fuze. I had mine for a short time and I just can't stand WinMoPro and/or touchscreens.
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I’d like to know what you all think of our latest release. Any suggestions and/or comments are welcome. The 4 bracket design is new so I’d like to hear your thoughts on it.
Thanks!
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Looks good
Will there one of those funky skins soon too?
The way it holds the Device looks very good.
But you have made the same mistake as proporta with the magnetic strap You put it on the back so it acts like a really annoying claw on top of the device. When you take a call it really gets annoying as it first tries to cover the speaker when you put it to your head. Then after you have moved it out of the way it rubs on your head getting even more annoying.
IMO it would be better to have the strap on the front panel so it then fixes on the back (just like original XDAII case). This gives a lot cleaner look on the front and stops the annoying claw effect.
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Looks good
Will there one of those funky skins soon too?
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Hello sparkyxda,
a JAVOSkin (with strap) is coming in the near future, but unfortunately we do not have an ETA at this time. So please stay tuned!
Dingo said:
The way it holds the Device looks very good.
But you have made the same mistake as proporta with the magnetic strap You put it on the back so it acts like a really annoying claw on top of the device. When you take a call it really gets annoying as it first tries to cover the speaker when you put it to your head. Then after you have moved it out of the way it rubs on your head getting even more annoying.
IMO it would be better to have the strap on the front panel so it then fixes on the back (just like original XDAII case). This gives a lot cleaner look on the front and stops the annoying claw effect.
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Hello Dingo,
Thanks for your awesome suggestions and comments! I do agree with you on the strap, I will forward this to our product manager and bug him some more about the strap issue
I will keep an eye out for a new version :wink:
Javo said :
>I’d like to know what you all think of our latest release. Any suggestions >and/or comments are welcome. The 4 bracket design is new so I’d like >to hear your thoughts on it.
>Thanks!
>http://tinyurl.com/6448j
I really like the four bracket design but the magnetic closure is a pain - I'm never confident about leaving one of these near my wallet!
Does anyone have any pics of the device in the actual case?? Javoedge you know that alone would help people make up their minds.
also can you slide the keyboard out with this case?? include pics of that also
Hello everyone,
Thank you for your inquiries.
I believe the review of this case linked below will answer most of your questions.
http://www.clieuk.co.uk/gavincase.shtml
Please do let me know otherwise.
Thank you!
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also can you slide the keyboard out with this case?? include pics of that also
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I am afraid the keyboard cannot slide out while inside the case.
I apologize.
since you are asking our advice maybe you could give us a discount?? :lol: then it might get around the board a bit more :lol:
As well as looking smart, for my money a case must protect your device. It would appear from the pickies that the top left and right corners aren't protected (certainly not with any wrap around from the case). My XDA2 was seriously damaged after I dropped it - it inevitably landed on the top left corner and the on/off switch would no longer function (case cracked too). The aluminium case looks as if it would do the job (sorry to report that I bought a Proporta ally case - but only for the protection offerred - not for its looks). Fuctionality is also better with the ally case - I can use my phone and any other button assigned programmes without having to open the case. I would still much prefer a leather case if it offerred protection.
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since you are asking our advice maybe you could give us a discount?? :lol: then it might get around the board a bit more :lol:
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I will go ahead and contact the admins here to see if they are interested in running a contest for some discount coupon codes.
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since you are asking our advice maybe you could give us a discount?? :lol: then it might get around the board a bit more :lol:
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really, this is pretty much like a "small group survey" ... in marketing jargon
Not good case. protectionand accessibility. This case have 80% protection and 0% accessibility. I need to open front cover to access the buttons and make a call. Who need a credit card slots in PDA case? I think so far most successful case is Brando. If you would make the same idea but with transparent front, your case will beat up every other models, because is no any really good one on market today.
Hello everyone
I'm considering getting a S743 but I have one reservation...the robustness of the slide.
My friend has a Touch Pro and the top of the phone feels flimsy. When its closed the screen part of the phone will twist and when open it will flex. Overall, it just feels cheap and not very sturdy of a phone and in retrospect I'm glad I didn't buy one. I definitely don't want to spend ~$500 on a cheap feeling phone...even if it looks nice.
Can anyone here compare the build quality of the S740/S743 to a Touch Pro? How do your phones seem quality wise? Anything else concerning build quality you don't particularly like?
Thanks for your comments.
My s743 (the 5 days ive had it) feels very solid.
I went from a tytn II to this. The s743 has been awesome so far. The only thing that put me off was I was so used to the heavy tytnII when I use this I feel like its going to blow away in the wind, but im adjusting
Ok... Am I the only one who cant seem to find anything for this phone? No cases (besides the Body Glove which doesnt fit 100% and the gel skin you can buy at the T-mobile store) No cradles, no mounts, nothing pretty much no concern on T-mobile's part to make any nice things for this phone. I know its fairly new but c'mon the Mytouch launched with sky divers and and plenty of skins and cases and even a zipper cloth box. I paid alot and waited alot for this phone now i dont have any options on what to get. All that ebay stuff for the unbranded version from what i hear does not fit the T-mobile version any help or any posting of actual T-mobile touch pro 2 accessories and sites would help. Sorry for the ranting i feel a little better im kinda new at this so please try to keep the flaming to a minimum lol thanks. By the way the phone rocks!!!!
body glove case for tp2
I am one of those that purchased it for $25 at tmobile last Friday and I am the first to say I hate it. While it feels nice, the top part keeps coming off. Also, I noticed the "proximity sensor" (shuts off screen when you put it against your face when you make a phone call) does NOT work with this case. Looks like I'm returning it tmw. I'd love to find cover for tp2. So paranoid of breaking my tp2 with 4 kids.
i hear ya man thanks for chiming in. I was looking to get that case but i too didnt think much of it besides your right about the proximity sensor some people have drilled a small hole to compensate for what body glove didn't do. i did however stumble across this site : http://www.thinktouchpro2.com/tmobile.html
its the only site as far as i know that actually states that they have a dock for the t-mobile version of the touch pro 2 um yay?
Check out Golla bags on Ebay, I'm loving the one I got. Fits the phone perfect with another pocket for cards, and a zip pocket for cash or headphones. $5-7 shipped.
Maybe one of T-Mobile's ways of trying to get everyone to switch to Android.
Have you seen all of the MyTouch accessories @ Walmart.
Yeeeeeeesh!
yes i have its crazy how they are pushing these android devices i actually had a g1 for about 5 months and dont get me wrong i like android but the possibilities on a windows phone as far as programs and tweaking are endless. I need windows and i was so patiently waiting for the touch pro since my birthday is aug 13th and it dropped on the 12th it was my birthday gift to myself.
I just spoke to some folks at Seidio today and they notified me that their system has a note that the Tilt 2 for AT&T will never be produced as per their Product Management team.
This is an incredible let-down for myself, and I find it hard to believe that they can't just modify the case currently for the HTC Touch Pro 2 to allow for the PTT key, and sell everyone that case regardless of your service provider.
Anyways, if anyone but myself was waiting on this case,I guess we need to find something else which is a shame.
I was waiting for this case also. I emailed them weeks ago and the return email was on the line that they are in the process of developing products for the tilt 2. So yes, this news is disappointing.
My suggestion, don't spend the extra money for a half-baked case. There are PLENTY of alternatives out there on ebay. I have one and it's wonderful and cost about 1/10 of what any of these "upscale" brands charges.
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Yes, I purchased one of those and it did not come close to fitting my Tilt 2.
For those of us with a Dremel and too much time on our hands, is it possible to mod the Seidio case to a near OEM look. Seems like taking about 3/8 of an inch off the PTT side would be golden. Opinions?
I'm not personally interested in having to pay so much money to "make do".
What I've personally decided to try is the Seidio holster that works with out phone, and a GadgetShieldz full body protection. I was actually really impressed with how this phone looked and didn't want to hide it, so this might be a good compromise.
I use a hard case I found on ebay for about $9. It works wonders, combined with a holster side pouch I bought on the street in NYC for $5. Total $14.
MUCH less than anything Seidio wants to charge.
Just had live chat with Seidio and this is the result.
Angela: hello
Customer74: hello
Customer74: Will you be making the innocase for the tilt 2?
Angela: Yes, we will be, but we don't have an exact ETA yet.
Customer74: Thank you.
Angela: You're very welcome. Is there anything else I can assist you with?
Customer74: Not at this time, thank you.
I had a long chat with them within a day of the original post and they emphatically stated that they were not making it. Who knows....
methinks they're messing with you.
I spoke with them on the phone today (as apposed to the chat like last time) and they again told me that it was not going to be released. I was unable to get any more details.
By the time they get around to making it, it will be like wanting to buy a case for the original tilt - there will be another phone out all off us are moving to =P
I am afraid you are right.
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I'm not personally interested in having to pay so much money to "make do".
What I've personally decided to try is the Seidio holster that works with out phone, and a GadgetShieldz full body protection. I was actually really impressed with how this phone looked and didn't want to hide it, so this might be a good compromise.
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I just applied the GadgetShield a few hours ago and it's already looking great!
Going to wait until tomorrow to try placing it into the case - after feeling the new rubbery skin of the phone (which looks great) I'm not sure it will work together.
When I talked to them in early Dec, they told me at the end of Dec. :-(
Is it possible to use the Touch Pro II case and let it just cover up the other button?
I saw the post regarding modification, just wondering if its possible to ignore the button all together.
I had this case for my original tilt and hated it.
Going with a full phone gadget shield and then a slide-leather case.
the bulkiness of the innocase is just too much for me.
Is it me or is everything for the tilt 2 expensive and HARD TO FIND or un available. I love silicon cases right, so I wanted to buy one for my new tilt 2, CANNOT FIND ONE ANYWHERE! I found one for a T-Mobile touch pro 2 but it was black, not fitted for my device, ugly and EXPENSIVE! I tried to look for a spare stylus just in case, on Ebay I found ONE for $15!!!!!!! Tried to get a spare battery cover just in case something happened to mine, CANNOT FIND ONE ANYWHERE! Not on ebay, amazon or anywhere. I ended up ordering the european touch pro's battery cover for $20!! Batteries for the tilt 2 are hard to come across and are as much as $50 for one. I have never had so much trouble finding accessories for a phone as popular as this that is used on 4 MAJOR carriers. The pure, which is only supported on At&t has silicon cases in any color for maximum $5. Battery backs for $5-7 and the other accessories are even cheaper. Does anyone have an explanation for this, sorry for my rage I just need to express my anger towards this predicament.
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Is it me or is everything for the tilt 2 expensive and HARD TO FIND or un available. I love silicon cases right, so I wanted to buy one for my new tilt 2, CANNOT FIND ONE ANYWHERE! I found one for a T-Mobile touch pro 2 but it was black, not fitted for my device, ugly and EXPENSIVE! I tried to look for a spare stylus just in case, on Ebay I found ONE for $15!!!!!!! Tried to get a spare battery cover just in case something happened to mine, CANNOT FIND ONE ANYWHERE! Not on ebay, amazon or anywhere. I ended up ordering the european touch pro's battery cover for $20!! Batteries for the tilt 2 are hard to come across and are as much as $50 for one. I have never had so much trouble finding accessories for a phone as popular as this that is used on 4 MAJOR carriers. The pure, which is only supported on At&t has silicon cases in any color for maximum $5. Battery backs for $5-7 and the other accessories are even cheaper. Does anyone have an explanation for this, sorry for my rage I just need to express my anger towards this predicament.
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The issue stems from the fact that each carrier's version of the TP2 is just slightly different enough that many accessories will only work on one or two of them...so that presents the obvious challenge to manufacturers of trying to guess which models it's worth producing compatible accessories (like cases) for.
Boxwave does carry a line of silicone-like cases for the Tilt2, but I don't know if the styling will suit you.
I feel your pain. I want a rubber case for mine and I had thought I found one on ebay (it was the only one listed). I decided to send the seller a message just to make sure that it would fit a Tilt2. He said no, it was just for the TP2, EVEN THOUGH TILT2 WAS IN THE TITLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It does seem like everything is for the TP2 and not the Tilt2. But that's okay, I still love the phone.
Do you think the european touch pro 2 battery back will look okay on the tilt 2? I ordered it but haven't gotten it yet, but on the plus side the annoying PTT button wont be their (YAY FOR ME!). I hope it works..... I also hope my dream of silicon cases will come true
Eh, the PTT button is decidedly ungay. use Rhodium Keyboard Config to map it to do awesome **** like rotate screen on single click, disconnect data on double click, toggle wifi on triple, and bluetooth toggle on hold...
Really? Well, if I could find a Tilt 2 battery cover i'd use it. Otherwise not an option for me....
I'm quite sick of the whole situation myself
I totally feel your pain... and Hell, I live in L.A. where you'd think you should be able to find damn near anything on a shelf somewhere, but not a chance. Not even the AT&T stores here carry anything. If you have a Blackberry or an iPhone, then you have more choices than brains, but for anything HTC, good luck. And sorry, I'm not keen on shopping for some things online and accessories for this phone with so many variables is one of them. Someone is missing out on $$$
Okay, I have succeded a huge feat that only people's wild imaginations could think up. I have completed a challange so difficult, gorrillas and llamas will be terrified to death to think of the trouble and harshness I went through to complete this amazing acomplishment. This is no longer a figment of your imagination but a reality! I have found..... A SILICONE CASE FOR THE TOUCH PRO 2! I was searching in the Amazon for the mysterious silicone case when suddenly it popped out of no where! I found green, black, purple, pink, red, blue, and any other color of the rainbow. I was tempted to attack the deal and was just about to finish and proudly show my trophy when.... Amazon doesn't support paypal.... Oh well. Just a little over exaggeration. I did find them on amazon.com but no paypal support so ima have to wait
This site has silicone and rubberized for the tilt 2. http://www.talkietech.com/athtcti2ac.html
Where? The one I found was made for the t-mobile version and is $6.
If you're willing to do a little trimming (PTT button), then most of the Touch Pro 2 plastic, rubberized and silicone cases can be used.
TP2 Silicone case from a hong kong vendor on e-bay:
sorry I can't post link because I'm a new user.
OOh, put it as the title, put a space between every 3 letters or so. I dont have a ppt button anymore, gave it up for a new battery cover.