T-Mobile Dash now available
Right on time, the hotly-anticipated T-Mobile Dash Windows Mobile-based smartphone is now up for grabs direct from T-Mo, retailing for the expected $199.99 after the usual contract signings, instant discounts, and mail-in rebates. If you been following it as closely as we have, you no doubt know the specs like your shoe size, but for those not quite up to speed, it boasts quad-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE capabilities, WiFi and Bluetooth, a 2.4-inch TFT, 1.3 megapixel camera, myFaves support, 128MB flash / 64MB SDRAM, and a microSD slot for expansion, all in a slim 4.2 ounce, QWERTY-riffic package. If you're still on the fence about it, you can always take another peek at our review of the device, or bust out the credit card and do your own hands-on -- just don't forget the unboxing pics in all the excitement.[Thanks, Scott R.]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Henry K @ Oct 25th 2006 3:45PM
I want it, are they in tmobile stores?
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oakland510 @ Oct 25th 2006 7:12PM
What is the purpose of having wi-fi on a phone? Is it supposed to make up for the lack good data services? Just want to make sure I understand.
Slocko @ Oct 25th 2006 8:42PM
wifi is so you can use it wherever there are wifi spots. lots of airports now have free wifi spots you can use. i was in the mall the other day and they were offering a wifi spot (Aventura Mall in South Florida).
not everyone wants to spend money on a data plan. i know i don't.
Ben @ Oct 25th 2006 11:32PM
Also in the bay area they are going to offer basically city wide wifi. In San Jose, Google and other companies are working there self into the free wifi thing. Why pay for internet when you can get it for free. last i heard san jose maybe covered 100% by wifi hot spots.
Finished Law School @ Oct 26th 2006 12:44AM
I picked one up this morning and thus far I really like it.
WarWolf @ Oct 26th 2006 6:55AM
I showed up at the store at 8:30am to pick one up. Since I was upgrading my current phone/account they couldn't do it because the computer system wasn't updated, they said it was on west coast time.
Came back at noon and got everything taken care of. While I was there about 3-4 more people came in and bought one, so they definitely have a winner on their hands.
Grandpa @ Oct 26th 2006 7:25PM
WiFi is primarily for corporate environments and Europe, where dataplans cost as much as health insurance does here.
Judging by the howard forums comments people are loving this phone. Not like the many buyer's regret posts seen after the MDA launch.
theninthcloud @ Oct 27th 2006 12:27AM
is anyone selling a non-tmobile version of this phone? I'd get it, but I kinda like cingular...
mattr @ Oct 29th 2006 1:54PM
Had this since the 25th. Right now there is no other phone that combines size and features as well as the dash on American shores. I've had the pearl, the q, the treo, this one is the best, bar none. honestly as long as you don't have big fingers, there ins't a better smartphone out there.
Steve @ Nov 8th 2006 2:54PM
There's your Q vs. Dash compare. I guess it depends on what you're looking for in a device.
http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/compare.php?id%5B%5D=856&id%5B%5D=1041&id%5B%5D=&id%5B%5D=&id%5B%5D=
For those who are unaware, EV-DO speed is approximately 400 - 700 Kbps, while EDGE is 70 - 135 Kbps.
Mark K @ Nov 9th 2006 10:38AM
No buyers remorse from this normally picky gadget guy. even the guys in the T-mobile stores with a Pearl, said they suffered from Dash envy (mostly because of the built in wi-fi). Only drawback at this point is not with the device itself, but with available accessories because I can't find a silicone case manufacturer for it yet.
Devin Lussier @ Nov 10th 2006 7:32PM
Just got my Dash a couple days ago and it's fantastic. I honestly don't know how I lived before it (I had a MotoV3). I'm also very glad I chose it over the MDA/Wizard because it does everything I want and the size and one-handed-capabilities are much better.
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Mark K @ Nov 15th 2006 11:17AM
After my last post, and another week of playing around I want to inquire if anyone else has run into problems with the password on the device. I'm still happy with the device, but every week or so, the device won't allow me to type in my full password to unlock the device. It lets me type 2 characters in and then gives error beeps on each subsequent key entry. My only way around it was to take the battery out and reboot. It then allows normal entry of the password to unlock the device. Weird.
Related to the security password, it's seems antithetical to have the password displayed in clear text on the screen. I wish it would hide it with asterisks when I'm typing it in. but maybe that's just me...
Karl L. Gechlik @ Jan 22nd 2007 1:06PM
Does anyone know of a free solution to SIM unlock the dash? I have app unlocked it already and dont want to pay $40 for something that can be done for free! Help me! Reward to first person to help me out karl at sadlier dot com
todd @ Jun 10th 2007 10:45PM
how did you app unlock your dash?? i called Tmo and they gace me the sim unlock code but didnt want to talk about app.
thanks,
-todd
chantelle @ Jul 25th 2007 3:53AM
hi, could you pse tell me what you did to app unlock your dash. i downloaded a cab file from surreal, and installed it, and i can use google maps, and yahoo 2 go, but cannot use java programs like opera mini. opera mini was working, when i had windows mobile 5, then i upgraded to 6, and since then no luck. pse tell me what you have running, and what you did to app unlock. thanks in advance.
Derby @ Jun 15th 2007 3:36PM
I want to unlock the sim so that I can use any operator service.
Pls advise how can I get the Free unlock code fm the website or fm other sources???
April @ Jul 16th 2007 9:01PM
All you have to do is call T-Mobile and they will get the information on the phone from you, then they send it to the company that makes it and then the company will send it to you. When I bought the Dash I gave my mom(cingular) my phone and called and she said no problem. If you buy the phone it is legally yours and NO cell phone company can tell you that you can not have it. It would be like Wal-Mart putting a password on all tv's they sold and you having to get permission from them to watch it. The ladie I spoke with at T-Mobile store even told me that they have to provide you with a unlock code.
April @ Jul 16th 2007 9:01PM
Also a note on unlocking cell phones. Each cell phone will have a diffrent code, it will vary on the IEM number and the type. The T-Mobile reprsentitve that I spoke with said not to use the companies that try and sell you a unlock code they arte just out to rip you off. So don't scared to call your cell phone provided, by law they have to give you the unlock code for your phone.
Also I went from the razor to the Dash and I love it, just remember to back up your phone to your computer before updating the phone, you will loose everything you added.
ACEBOOGIE @ Jul 14th 2008 7:53PM
hey. the dash was given to me cuz my friend didn't want it n e more....so how do i get it unlocked, as i didn't buy iy from t mo and i don't think they will unlock it for me. what do you guys think?