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| AT&T Tilt Smartphone (AT&T) | 
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| Brand: HTC
Category: Wireless
List Price: $599.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  116 reviews
Sales Rank: 27
Color: Silver
Media: Wireless Phone
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Display Size: 4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Model: 8925
UPC: 821793000585
ASIN: B000UWDU5K
Release Date: October 5, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
 Good Hardware Poor implementation January 28, 2008
101 out of 120 found this review helpful
The hardware on this device is excellent, as is the ATT service. Unfortunately HTC chose to Not implement proper video drivers. The video is slow and is significantly outperformed by 3+ year old devices. When this issue was called to the attention of HTC (The device manufacturer) we were informed that they would not address the issue and re-iterated that the device delivered a "Rich Multimedia Experience". Odd how they redefined Rich Multimedia to exclude video playback and good screen re-draw performance. I'm a long-time HTC fan, but this experience is going to mean that my next phone purchase is NOT a HTC manufactured device.
 ATT Tilt January 28, 2008
2 out of 11 found this review helpful
The hardware aspect of the Tilt is outstanding. The bloatware that ATT puts on it needs a diet. After trying several versions of Windows Mobile 6 that are on the Tilt (HTC TytnII/Kaiser) which have been "cooked" (customized) by individuals, and settling on one, I enjoy using this device for everything. If you purchase one, google "XDA Developers" and see what people are doing with theirs. Your imagination is the only thing holding you back from making it an extention of you.
Don't buy this phone January 25, 2008
22 out of 29 found this review helpful
In theory, this phone would be great. I was very excited about the touch screen and keypad for texting and emails. However, the screen is hard to touch by hand. But the worst part is that the phone I received is defective and the screen is black most of the time even when it is unlocked. Pressing buttons and the screen wont turn it on, you have to slide it out then press buttons to get it to function. It is not user friendly and they don't offer a warranty on the product because they know it is POS. Don't be fooled by the supposed options it provides, since they are hard to use and some don't work!!!
Ordering Tomorrow, Few Questions January 24, 2008
1 out of 11 found this review helpful
I don't own this yet but I am ordering tomorrow (Amazons price is unbelievable!).
I have a question, and if no one answers it I will update this when I find out for my self.
I play to get this along with an HP H470wbt (Bluetooth mobile printer). I am hoping that I can Bluetooth Pocket Excel and Word files directly to the printer as well as email. Has any one had any luck printing via Bluetooth to any HP Bluetooth printer?
Any places you recommend for additional software, any tips/tricks or must haves for this smart phone? Any and all info will be appreciated.
Thanks
-Cameron
 Great multi-tasking phone! Esp. for medical professionals! January 22, 2008
7 out of 14 found this review helpful
I bought this phone as I decided I finally needed a combo unit so that I could stop carrying both a phone and a palm. I didn't want a blackberry because the programs I need (epocrates - medication, lab tests and diagnosis lists) doesn't work on blackberry. Pretty much the program only works on Palm and MS mobile platforms. I was initially nervous because of the mixed reviews, but I can say that so far I am exceedingly happy with the Tilt!
For a palm user, the set up is different enough that you can become frustrated trying to do things because it doesn't seem very intuitive. However, once I decided to actually read the instructions VIOLA! Everything worked perfectly and easily. SO! Absolutely read the instructions before using it - it may seem intuitive initially, but you will be frustrated by little differences that you can't figure out otherwise. All of my initial difficulties were user error, so if you're having issues I'm going to bet you still haven't read the instructions :o)
Like other commentary, I have found that the battery seems to increase in life as the days go by. The first day or two I had to charge it overnight, then after that It would last with a full day of use (both as a phone, browser use, and checking emails) and through the night and into the next day as well. (I've had the phone a week and it still seems to be increasing in battery life...)
My only complaints about the unit are:
1. The display page keeps flipping to horizontal w/o my telling it to do so. I'm thinking it likely that I'm bumping it somehow with my case since it's a touch screen.(I have the AT&T Tilt Designio Leather Case, Horizontal Flip Cover which I also ordered off Amazon and I really like...) There is an icon on the "today" screen which you can touch to flip it between horizontal and vertical, so I'm pretty sure it's getting bumped somehow. I'd like to remove the icon so the unit stays vertical except when opening to reveal the keyboard, but I haven't figured out how to do that.
My palm had the safari browser and I will say I liked that better than the one with this unit. With safari I could see an entire webpage in miniature. With this one, you only see a section of the page and have to scroll across and down both to find what you seek. Other than those issues I absolutely love the phone so far!
A few tips on things I found helpful: (esp. for google, gmail, and epocrates users)
1. Absolutely get the unlimited data plan! It's great that I can access the web anywhere and not worry about finding a wifi hot spot! You don't really even need wifi with the unlimited data plan.
2. If you use gmail, don't bother with the program the unit has for checking email. The google/gmail "mobile version" of gmail is far easier to use and it automatically senses you're on a handheld mobile unit and delivers delivers that very easy to use format to your tilt.
3. If you use google calendar you will likely need to synch google to outlook, then outlook to the tilt - I haven't seen anything that will do a direct synch between the two. As far as programs to synch google calendar to outlook, I use companionlink's conduit and it works nice and smooth. If you set it up to synch on a schedule each day, then it's no big deal to synch with the tilt and keep everything relatively updated with all relevant info.
4. If you use epocrates, the program for the MS mobile platform is great and it automatically updates its-self wirelessly through the phone data link each day - nice and smooth with ever current information at your fingertips. It's also great because you can access the web & email within the hospital setting as needed. (Now that many facilities are limiting access to their intranet only)
5. If you get the divisio leather case the clear part goes over the keyboard and the tilt screen slides OVER the plastic. I initially was trying to squeeze the whole thing under the plastic and couldn't figure out why it wasn't working.
So, my take home message would be:
Great phone with great web access and usability. Get the unlimited data plan with it and also read all instructions to prevent frustration with initial usage.
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