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T-Mobile Wing is a Windows Mobile 6 phone, alright -- and the specs aren't anything to write home about, especially not for $400. 200MHz CPU, EDGE data, QVGA display. And yet we find ourselves mysteriously attracted to the T-Mobile Wing. It's nigh-sticky soft-touch finish, it's thin profile (for a WM QWERTY slider, anyway), it's divinely clicky d-pad and keys, it's rubbery keyboard that we just didn't think HTC could make any better. Check out the pictures, decide for yourself; but if you're a T-Mobile customer, if you're willing to plunk down this thing is kind of a no-brainer.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Todd @ May 22nd 2007 3:43AM
As someone who owns a SKII thats in dire need of an upgrade (and no way in hell would I ever get a SK again) I had been waiting to see what Tmobile would replace the MDA with. Guess now I know not to wait. For $150 I can get the better 3G 8525 (400Mhz!) w/ Cingular on Amazon. So I really don't get it. Can someone explain to me why anyone would get this Wing?
Unseen Llama @ May 22nd 2007 7:18AM
It's thinner than the Tytn (8525), and if you don't need the 3g speed or faster processor it's a good upgrade.
Bryan @ May 22nd 2007 10:10AM
I don't get it either, nor would I buy it, being a customer for ANY GSM service! Honestly, this phone is only different in the fact that it's thinner than the MDA/8125 and has the no slip coating... and to be truthfull, I prefer my cell phone to be the size of the likes of the 02 XDAIIs, THAT was a nice phone. It felt comfortable in the hands & was actually viewable with the larger screen. If only HTC would make THAT model with the features of their TyTn but able to accomadate either a full size SD or Mini SD (for the large storage size)as well as using the regular headset connector as aopposed to the propriatory stuff comming out. Also, a 4 or 5 MP cam would be good as well as a higher processor & at least 512 megs of ram. Also FM/AM/radio TV (non subscription)or XM radio built in, (Yes there are those of us who still listen *COASTTOCOASTAM ROCKS!!!* LOL)then I'd be happy! The newer stuff they are comming up with just isn't up to snuff. The newest ones with the mini hard drives, I don't trust cause it includes movable parts that can be easily damaged if dropped. Hands down HTC is the best on the market, but they just arent up to snuff with what a PDA/Phone ought to be.
grammar nazi @ May 22nd 2007 10:17AM
it's its confusion much?!
KoozyK @ May 22nd 2007 12:59PM
my next phone is going to be of the htc variety, but not this phone, that's for sure. the phone is slow and i don't like it as much as other htc varieties for some reason.
henry @ May 22nd 2007 4:21PM
I really like the design of this phone, it's quite sharp. But a bit pricey for what it is.
Im far more interested to see what T-Mob has in store for a replacement to the SDA. They're basically giving them away at this point (they were $150 a few days ago, now free after $50 rebate) so they're pricing them to clear out. I hope they have something as equally cool lined up as the SDA replacement, as it's a truly awesome phone.
synwpn @ May 22nd 2007 6:51PM
just got mines. but i'm replacing a nokia 6820. so far it looks great.
and at 300, its still cheaper than what i paid for my palm when it first showed up.
Brad Hyatt @ May 24th 2007 1:34PM
Does T-Mobile let you use the WiFi at home or where-ever, or does it have to be one of their hot spots?
Greg @ May 29th 2007 1:21AM
The phone allows you to connect to any hotspot but if you want to get connected to a T-mobile Hotspot you have to either have the data plan (29.99 /mo) or a wifi account (10.00 /mo).
Pete S. @ Jun 15th 2007 11:42AM
My brother uses his Wing with his wireless access point at home. When he visited last month, he was happily surfing with my Dad's AP as well. Seems wide open to me.
killerkhatiby009 @ May 25th 2007 5:43PM
This is a pretty neat phone, i really want it.
Pete S. @ Jun 15th 2007 12:00PM
Any chance this will come out as a Verizon offering? I hate to switch Carriers AGAIN, and GSM coverage around here is horrendus -- despite what AT&T and TMobile claim.