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Customer Rating: 
Summary: ATT may nnot cooperate
Comment: I tried ording this phone and signing up for two more years with ATT. Although my last contract ran out over a year ago and my account is in good standing ATT refused to grive me a new contract. Yet they said if I cane to their store I could get a new contract and phone at their price with no problem.
What ever happened to appreciation for loyal customers?
Customer Rating: Summary: Works GREAT as a bluetooth modem for my laptop!
Comment: I'm writing this using the Tilt as my bluetooth modem with my Dell laptop...works great!...and it works just as well as my AT&T (HTC) 8525 (still have that phone with my other phone number). At first I thought the Internet Sharing option wasn't on the Tilt, but it is. I just had to find it in the Windows folder (File Explorer, My Device, Windows, Internet Sharing-IntShrUI)...I made a shortcut for it and placed it with the APPButtons for easy access.
Once you pair your phone with your bluetooh enabled laptop, with the phone you'll just select Internet Sharing... Bluetooth... connect... Then,with your laptop(Vista)...Go to Start, Connect to....set up a connection or network...connect to a Bluetooth personal area network (PAN)...click Next...select your phone...click Connect...and you're surfin' the Net.
Overall, I love this phone, mainly because it is so similar to the 8525, which I still use, and that it works so well as a bluetooth modem (which was the main reason I got both phones). I pick up AOL and Verizon email, in addition to using it with AT&T Navigator (TeleNav)and the 3MP camera is nice!
I haven't had any issues of freezing with either phone as some users have had, nor any of the negative issues. One thing I did find that another user commented that she could not do...I found it possible: to keep the CAPS lock on be pressing CapShift+Fn...then start typing...it stays on until I press CapShift again.
I'll admit it is a little strange having the keyboard move from the opposite direction from the 8525 but there is an option to keep the screen landscape and change from left hand user to right hand user, so that's nice (Settings, System, Screen). If you're accustomed to the 8525, change the landscape to LEFT-HANDED so the buttons are on the right.
That's about it.
BJ
Customer Rating: Summary: Excellent Smartphone, packed with features
Comment: I recently upgraded to this phone after a long search of all the different options open to AT&T customers.
Ultimately, this phone stood out for a few reasons:
1) The unique design. This phone definitely stands out among the many RZR look-alikes, but that's only one good point. Specifically, the inclusion of both a touchscreen and a full QWERTY keyboard are huge benefits. If you're like me, you generally prefer a quick text to voice calling. The keyboard here is very nicely done, though it does take a little getting used to. The only problems here that you might run into are that the two option buttons on the keyboard (at the top) can be difficult to press if you have the screen fully tilted. If you leave it parallel to the keyboard part, it's not an issue. Texting is fast and easy to do.
2) The software. The Windows Mobile setup works really well. I was able to sync my Gmail account to this thing VERY easily, and the ability to edit Word documents on the fly is highly useful to students and businessmen alike. The organizer is highly functional, with many options for alarms and entering contact information. The Media Player is functional (though I probably wouldn't use this as a replacement for an MP3 player).
3) The features. This was BY FAR the most important part of the phone. Specifically, the inclusion of built-in WiFi is the best thing about this phone. Rather than being tied to a data plan (like with the iPhone), the Tilt only needs a WiFi hotspot to get on the internet. Since those hotspots are practically everywhere nowadays, lack of access is hardly ever an issue. Even if you don't have access, the 3G network means that you can always get access to the internet so long as you're receiving a cellular signal (although their network DOES charge you, I believe by the amount of kB you download). While I don't utilize it (in order to save money), the built-in GPS is a welcome bonus feature to those that travel often.
The downsides of this phone? Most notably, it's somewhat heavy compared to other phones, but it's really not a major issue. The built-in memory of this phone is pretty low, so if you want to put your own music on here, you'd best invest in a MicroSD card. Another downside of this phone is likely the fact that the camera lacks a flash, making the usefulness of the camera limited in low light. Finally, the one irritation that gets to me is the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack. You need to buy an adapter in order to use a regular set of headphones with this phone, which is a bit irritating.
Overall? An excellent piece of technology that I've successfully used as a substitute for hauling my laptop around campus. I can get the internet, my music, my mail, and my documents managed all in a package that fits in my front pocket. I don't have any regrets about picking this up.
Customer Rating: Summary: top noch
Comment: okay....i recently got this phone a few months ago. before i got the tilt i had the phone that looked exactly the same...i believe it was the 8727 at&t phone. but i returned it because it froze on me. when i got this phone, i thought it was amazing. the camera worked good...for a phone. when you slide the phone so you could type on the keypad it tilts up for you which could very helpful. the speakers on the phone are really loud so if your someone who doesnt answer your phone because you couldnt hear it ring....won't be that type of person with this phone. i love its amazing just try it out for urself
Customer Rating: Summary: The best phone up-to-date
Comment: I've had MS Smartphones and Pocket PCs, and this one is the best.
Pros:
1. Huge number of features,
2. Finally phone lock is done well. There is a dedicated Power/Lock button,
3. Many hardware buttons (10 buttons + d-pad + jog-wheel). You can handle many functions with one hand. Buttons can be redefined.
4. Good back-lit keyboard. It has some useful special keys (OK, Tab). All special characters (@?:;...) are easily accessible through Fn key.
5. Very good GPS with quick lock. They have a method to speed up GPS lock. It works better than dedicated GPSes,
6. Quick and reliable WiFi,
7. Sturdy metal sliding mechanism,
8. Micro SD memory card
9. Standard mini USB data and charging,
10. Easy PC sync,
11. Fast processor and large memory,
12. Finally, OK fully closes programs.
Cons:
1. Lack of profiles. Can be fixed with PhWeaver that offers unsurpassed functionality,
2. ATT bloatware. It can be removed by resetting the phone. Check the web.
3. Internet Explorer. Install Opera Mobile.
4. Heavy (on the other hand it is a pro, because the phone is very solid).
5. Original phone keypad not great. Replacements can be downloaded.
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