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User Submitted AT&T Tilt Smartphone (AT&T) Reviews (cont...)Date: 2008-08-14 Works GREAT as a bluetooth modem for my laptop! 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 Date: 2008-08-12 Excellent Smartphone, packed with features 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. Date: 2008-08-11 top noch 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 Date: 2008-08-11 The best phone up-to-date 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. Search the web for "10 tips on fixing common AT&T Tilt problems" Date: 2008-07-31 Worst phone I have ever owned. Wanted to love it, but can't. I pre-ordered this phone prior to it's initial availability. I have pretty extensive experience with other smart-phone and PDA devices such as the Palm, Treo, Nokia 6682, and iPhone. The feature set on this phone is amazing and offers unparalleled functionality and possibilities, unfortunately the implementation is so ill-conceived that this phone is nearly useless. What's wrong with this phone? Here are the lowlights: - Battery life. I am lucky to make it to 5:00 p.m. with any battery left. I charge it every night, and don't use WiFi or Bluetooth - No profiles. Most every phone I have had has had the ability to select and/or configure profiles of ringtones. For example, I may want to set the phone to only ring when someone in the "Family" group calls. This is only available as an added program with the Tilt - AT&T bloatware. The extra software that AT&T installs slows the phone down and adds little value. My phone locked up repeatedly until I figured out a way to remove the installed AT&T customizations - The GUI. If there is a counter-intuitive choice for an interface convention, you can be sure that's the default behavior for the AT&T Tilt. For example, the screen blanks out while I am on a call. When I make a call, the keypad disappears. - Built in IE. Slow and jittery. - The mini-usb port is weak and subject to breaking. I had to return my phone twice under warranty and my 3rd phone is already intermittent. These phones live in a leather case, and are not abused (I use a wired headset). - It's a big heavy phone. - Intellitext (or whatever they call it) when typing text messages is simply annoying - not helpful - Picture quality for a 3 Mega Pixel camera is very poor - Buttons are only partially customizable without add-in programs Is there anything that I like about these phones? A few things: - You can customize them fairly easily. More easily then the iPhone. I've had several "skins" on mine, and that's helped with usability a bit, but not enough. - This phone is pretty "hackable". For example, you can edit the registry to fix errors, or change some undesirable default behavior. - Jog wheel is occasionally handy - Exchange connectivity works pretty well (ActiveSync) I really, really wanted to like this phone. But this phone has become like an annoying coworker that I have to put up with. I need it to get my job done, but most of the time the best I can say about it is that it didn't prevent me from getting something done, as opposed to actually improving the way I accomplish something.
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