TMobile Dash Issues
Posted by Administrator on Feb 22, 2007
I was looking for information on TMobile Dash issues, but kept finding reviews and third party software related issues. Here’s my take on the phone as I have now used two TMobile Dash phones.
My original Dash worked fine for about 30 days or so when it started dropping calls. I would be on a call with a customer and a 2nd incoming call would drop the first call. You can image the frustration when the first and 2nd callers keep calling back as they get knocked off the call.
I received my replacement DASH phone yesterday, but experiencing the same issue. The 2nd issue was incoming calls would immediately get rejected.
After going through TMobile PDA support several times I discovered there are several basic software issues; Software issue with the touch strip that controls volume on the DASH. This should be corrected with the upcoming release of WindowsMobile 6.
The touch strip issue is one possible factor in the DASH dropping calls. The short-term fix is to disable the touch strip. The second temporary fix is to go into your phone settings and then turn the call waiting feature off and then back on.
I’ve been a TMobile customer for a long time and like the service, and I understand new phones and software issues can occur. The part I don’t understand is how one person can seem to have all the information. It was my third PDA customer support person that knew what the issues were and what steps I could take to get them resolved…ARE YOU LISTENING TMobile? A replacement phone in this case would not and did not work to resolve the issue.
Here is a site that has some great information on the TMobile DASH: http://htcwiki.com - HTC or High Tech Corporation is the company that actually manufactures the phone for TMobile.
In closing, I have tested and used many smart phones over the years. One thing is certain, manufacturers don’t do enough testing before going to market with a new product. I would recommend you contact tech support for your phone provider before upgrading to the latest bleeding-edge phone and ask them about any known issues before making your purchase. A good tech will be honest with you about any issues.
For me, I love the TMobile DASH, but I can’t wait until sometime this Spring for a software upgrade. My solution? TMobile is allowing me to switch to the Blackberry 8700g, a different device, but my phone use is 90% business and I’m told by a tech that uses both the Blackberry will do a better job for me.
If you want a video camera, camera, phone, and all the other stuff….wait for the the upgrade this Spring as it will be worth it.
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Posted by Administrator on Jan 3, 2007
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Hard Reset - iMate SP3i Smart Phone
Posted by Administrator on Dec 22, 2006
Before performing a hard reset on your iMate SP3i, be sure to start with your phone powered off first and then follow the steps below.
1. Press and hold soft1 and soft2 keys.
2. Press and hold power button for around 1 to 1.5 seconds. Release power button. Keep hold soft1 and soft2 keys.
3. Later, screen shoould show instructions to ask user to press ‘0′ key to reset to factory default.
4. Press ‘0′ within the timeout period, which is only several seconds only.
5. If no instruction is shown on the screen, repeat steps 1 to 4.
The timing is sensitive.
It’s too bad the iMate SP3i manual has no instructions on hard resetting your phone.
Outlook Directory - Outlook and Outlook Express
Posted by Administrator on Aug 18, 2006
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Internet Explorer Help
Posted by Administrator on Aug 18, 2006
Internet Explorer / IE users can visit a new site being developed to specifically help IE users by providing a directory to Internet Explorer resources and a blog that will address specific issues users are experiencing with this web browser. Visit the site today at www.internet-explorer.net / Internet Explorer
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