Love, Love, Love it! | T-Mobile Dash Smartphone (T-Mobile)

Cool phone with a few quirks | T-Mobile Dash Smartphone (T-Mobile)

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	• T-Mobile Dash Smartphone (T-Mobile) T-Mobile T-Mobile, 2007 average customer review:based on 61 reviews view larger image
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A nice little device

I bought mine at a T-Mobile store, so I didnt' get the great deal that is being offered. But I was upgrading. I've been a customer since they came to America in 2002 (Voicestream).

The form factor is nice to the touch. I have not dropped the phone yet, and it has not slipped out of my hands. The buttons are easy to use and respond very well.

The software overall is good. What I have to do is resist the urge to compare it to my laptop. It is not a replacement for my laptop. One piece of software I purchased through Handango is called "Bankarama." I love this, because I can enter my ATM purchases on-the-go, instead of saving receipts for entry into the PC later. I can export my data into a CVS for use in Excel.

Back to the phone.

CALLS: I haven't had any problems with receiving calls or making calls. Haven't had a call dropped yet, and I end up driving through the mountains at times.

TEXT/EMAIL: Incoming and outgoing, it has been relatively fast and reliable, compared to my Verizon MotoQ.

WEB: Not bad, even though it's not 3G yet. Using the WIFI delivers the pages to the device really quickly.

BLUETOOTH: Haven't had any problems with the Bluetooth headset (H500). I also use the Bluetooth to sync the device (ActiveSync) with my laptop. Look ma, no wires!

EXTRA: It came with a 1gig memory chip. This thing is about the size of my pinky nail and comes with a converter so I can plug it into my computer and manage the files. The thing holds a ton of pictures and music as well. I have 7 music albums and 200 pictures on it right now.

WEB EXTRA: Since I have their data plan, it allows me access at any HotSpot. So when I take my laptop to Starbucks, it connects very easily and quickly. No extra charge. My data plan with T-Mobile is $30. Compared to the Verizon plan, which is $44 and does not give you any HotSpot access, it's a deal.

SYNC: The Dash and my Outlook are always in sync with each other.

BATTERY: I turn on the Bluetooth and WIFI whenever I need them. The battery holds up for a full 24 hours for me, but I'd not go 2 days without charging it. I charge mine up every night, just to be sure. I don't have a charger at work or in the car. At this point, I don't need them.

I've had my Dash for a few months and have been very happy with it.

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Love, Love, Love it!

I've had multiple PDA's that have crashed and multiple phones in the past. I had a great Nokia phone, but wanted to combine into one unit so I decided to try the Dash about 6 months ago. So far, I've had no issues with service. Been able to make and receive phone calls, call clarity is excellent and with TMobile, I have service in my office unlike other co-workers phones. Everyone is jealous - their pda phones are much larger and not as nice looking. I really enjoy having the email and internet feature. The only issue I've had at all is with the volume control - when I'm surfing the net or playing ball breaker, I hold the phone and often hit the volume control. Everything else works as described and I'm very happy with my choice.

When I was looking to combine my phones, I was comparing this phone to the blackberry and after reading many reviews, I picked this one. I'm very happy I did.

[...] Just recently, I had SIM card issues..and even though TMobile hasn't given me a new one since 3 phones (and 7 years) ago, they are making me pay for a new one. I'm really unhappy with their customer service. They said I could have asked for a new one with each new phone (didn't know I needed to). Buyers beware - if you use TMobile and get a new phone, make them give you a new SIM card even if yours is still working.
9/08 Update - If you live in FL and have issues with TMobile's customer service, file your complaint with the State's Consumer Fraud line. TMobile wouldn't respond to me, but after the state contacted them, they sent me 2 SIM cards free of charge.

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Cool phone with a few quirks

This is my first SmartPhone and I've had a lot of fun with it so far. For being so small, the keys are remarkably easy to use. I often connect it to my laptop via a USB cable. If you have Windows XP along with MS ActiveSync 4.2.0, your PC/laptop will recognize it as a network device. A little bonus app on the Dash lets you share the Internet connection (granted you have the data plan) at no extra cost.

If you get the add-on micro SD card (about $80), you'll have no need to buy an iPod. Windows Media Player (which comes standard) works just as well.

It has a built in 802.11b (or g?) card. When I'm in range of wi-fi, I can use Skype and save my minutes. I hope T-Mobile doesn't read this since they'll probably patch that loophole :)

A few of the cons:

-There is no scroll wheel like on the Blackberry.

-The battery charge doesn't last longer than a day or so if you've got data push to Outlook enabled. If I forget to charge it at night, I'm SOL.

-The volume strip on the righthand side drives me nuts. I'm constantly hitting it by mistake. When I do, an annoying popup interrupts whatever I'm doing. You can disable the volume strip, but it's kindof important for certain apps like Skype and Windows Media Player. A simple classic volume dial on the side would be a huge improvement. The strip never seems to work right when I really intend to adjust the volume.

-The keyboard is nice, but a touch screen would be better for certain apps. There's no way to cut-and-paste.

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