HTC Touch Pro Sprint CDMA Review
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This review has been updated on 5 December 2008
This is our review of the Sprint's HTC Touch Pro CDMA,
if you want to read the review of the Verizon version, please click here.
if you want to read the review of the Verizon version, please click here.
Introduction:

Included in the box you will find:
- 1340mAh Li-Ion battery
- Stereo headphones
- Extra stylus
- AC Charger with USB port
- USB data cable
- 4 in 1 adapter (miniUSB to 3.5mm, 2.5mm, miniUSB headphone, miniUSB charging/data)
- Leather Velcro pouch
- 1GB microSD card
Design:
Unlike the Diamond, the Pro stays fairly true to the design of its GSM brother, though it is noticeably brighter. The dimensions are identical, and both ship with the 1350mAh battery found on the original Pro and CDMA Diamond. It is roughly the same thickness as the outgoing Mogul, but it slims down in both height and width for a much svelter look.

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The biggest difference between the Sprint Pro and the original are the colors. Like the Diamond, the GSM Pro was very dark with black and gunmetal being prominent. The Sprint Pro has retained the gunmetal face, but added chrome trim and a silver back housing. There are slight tweaks to the housing as well, such as the earpiece hole, but overall the devices look nearly identical.


The phone is trimmed in chrome, a move we’re not too crazy about. It draws unnecessary attention to the device, and goes against the understated design language HTC has moved towards. Furthermore, it is a fingerprint magnet and keeping this device clean is impossible. With glossy being in we’re used to that, but the bright chrome only enhances fingerprints. The finish also makes the device more slippery, especially since the chrome finish encompasses the whole side, unlike the Diamond whose soft-touch battery cover wraps around the sides of the phone.
The volume rocker is on the left side and is a bit loose, causing a rattle when the device is shaken. The only other button around the edges is the power button up top. Next to that is the cutout for the Pro’s single speaker, which is not as impressive as the Diamond’s. The miniUSB charging/data/headset port is found on the bottom of the device, thankfully next to a reset button.

The phone slides open to the right to reveal a 5 row QWERTY keyboard identical to the GSM Pro. The slide is a bit heavy with a touch of drag, but we have a feeling that will work itself out after some use. The keys, though a bit small, are very easy to type with and we enjoyed the slight rubbery feel. Though not staggered like the G1’s keyboard, the Pro offers a desktop-like feel with its key layout and dedicated number row. A nice touch is the Caps and FN status LEDs; like a computer they light up to indicate when these modes are active. We also appreciate the dedicated TXT and email keys, and FN key access to the web.
Despite being similar on paper, the Pro feels much bigger than the Diamond in hand. Its chrome finish also feels cheaper, and overall we were somewhat surprised with the build quality. It’s not that we feel the device is poorly constructed or that it will run into issues down the road, but the Pro just didn’t live up to the high standards HTC has set for themselves. If the Pro had the Diamond’s stainless steel frame we feel it would be much better. Still, it is a very nice device and those looking for a QWERTY keyboard won’t be disappointed.
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