Recent content by SHildebrandt

Thanks FClue....... Yeah, I've already discovered its weaknesses (especially camera).... Tethering not an issue (DVP is a "backup phone").... I've noticed it gets alot of attention in public (but not as much as my original Dell Streak did back in the day) LOL

Sorry slow response..... An unexpected project came up that required all my time/effort Hacer, thank you VERY much for the Seveneighter info.... I'll check it out for sure tonight!

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Well, I installed Zune, and all it did when I plugged in the DVP was recognize it, then erase all 187 of my contacts with absolutely no input from me whatsoever. Also, it says my WP7.5 is current and there are no updates available for my phone }:-[ It appears a custom ROM is clearly the way...

Hey Hace...... Thanks for the advice...... I forgot about installing Zune to backup / update the Windows Phone OS (duh).... I like your idea about locating the backup inside Zune so I'll have a bread crumb trail back out of the woods in case 7.8 is too dysfunctional for my tastes :) I'll mess...

Hey All...... Received my DVP from FedEx last night..... I'm actually shocked because the phone appears to have never been used (either that or they replaced every panel and component on / in it)... For $89, there isn't a mark/scratch/blemish on it anywhere. Also, it all came in an original...

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Hacer..... That's excellent info! I'm a member over at XDA (peacecorpssteve), but I didn't realize they hosted WPx development as well (duh)... I agree 100%.... Flashing a custom ROM is clearly the way to go (learned that process converting some old giant-screened (for that time), HTC Windows...

Thanks again, Xandros...... Smartphone tinkering is my hobby..... I don't smoke, drink and since the divorce, even given up sex..... So I figure the whole total $100 (DVP & repl. warranty), is cheap entertainment (compared to the marriage/divorce fiasco) ;) Thanks, David P2..... and I have...

Hey Xandros, thanks for the info & greeting :). I am a bit of a smartphone tinkerer and am aware that updates for DVP stop at 7.8...... that's OK.... still looks cool as heck (and won't be my main phone).... I just want to get it as current as it can get. Paid extra for accidental damage...

Hello all...... Longtime Android user and prior to 2.2, an IOS user (all I unlocked to run on T-Mobile :) I had the chance to order a factory refurbished, unlocked DVP from TigerDirect for $89. At that price, I HAD to order such a cool looking device.... The listed specs say the device ships...