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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

8 reviews
Sales Rank: 68229

Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone
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Model: Imagio XV6975
UPC: 044476810541
ASIN: B002TX6ZD2

Release Date: October 14, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

	3G-enabled touchscreen phone with 3.6-inch touchscreen and full onscreen QWERTY keyboard; powered by Windows Mobile 6.5
	Access V Cast Music (with Rhapsody) and Video services via fast EV-DO data network; GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions; Visual Voice Mail; GSM global roaming capabilities
	Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g); GPS location services; 5-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, MicroSD expansion to 16 GB
	Up to 5.3 hours of talk time, up to 324 hours (13.5 days) of standby time
	What's in the Box: handset, standard capacity battery, AC adapter, mini USB cable, SIM card, global support kit, international adaptor clips, spare stylus, quick start guide, user guide

Accessories:

Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset [Retail Packaging]

PowerMate Universal Car Charger with 7 Adaptors

Plantronics Voyager 520/V521 Bluetooth Headset (Blue)

Amzer Simple Snap On Casewith Screen Protector for HTC Imagio XV6975, Verizon XV6975 (Black)

Talon Phone Shell for HTC Imagio (Contempo Tree)

Key Features

Fast 3G connectivity thanks to the reliable Verizon Wireless EV–DO, Rev A network
Global roaming capabilities with data access in more than 185 destinations
GPS navigation capabilities via VZ Navigator service as well as Chaperone service for keeping track of your kids
3.6-inch touch–sensitive display with 480 x 800 WVGA resolution and 65K color support
On-screen QWERTY keyboard for fast and easy typing
Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system provides enhancements such as a touch-friendly user interface and improved browser with Flash support. Content and applications are just a fingertip away on the redesigned Start Menu and Internet Explorer Mobile supports the rich experiences you find on Web pages viewed on your PC. (Learn more)
Intuitive HTC TouchFLO 3D interface allows for easy navigation between menus (Learn more)
Fully-customizable home screen with ability to add applications of interest
5-megapixel camera with auto focus, panoramic mode, video capture capabilities and wide range of camera settings and tools
Digital audio player enables you to create and manage playlists right on the phone; compatible with MP3, WMA and unprotected AAC/AAC+ formats.
Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go
Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as hands-free headsets and car kits and tethering with your PC (with optional tethering plan). (Learn more)
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB
Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, and MSN)
Personal and corporate email includes up to five consumer email accounts and one corporate Microsoft Exchange email account
Download and edit Word, Excel, and OneNote files as well as download and view PPT, PDF and ZIP files
PC-like, full HTML web browsing with Internet Explorer Mobile and Opera Mobile web browsers
Voice command capabilities
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
Speakerphone

Vital Statistics
The HTC Imagio weighs 5.2 ounces and measures 4.65 x 2.43 x 0.55 inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.3 hours of talk time, and up to 324 hours (13.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as EV–DO, Rev A 3G frequencies. Additionally, this handset offers GSM global roaming capabilities with data access in more than 185 destinations (quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 plus 2100 3G HSPA).

What's in the Box
Handset, standard capacity battery, AC adapter, mini USB cable, SIM card, global support kit, international adaptor clips, spare stylus, quick start guide, user guide

Verizon Wireless Services

Global Roaming Capabilities: With this mobile phone, you can connect to wireless networks from Europe to South America to Asia thanks to its quad-band GSM/EDGE/GPRS connectivity as well as high-speed 3G HSPA compatibility (2100 MHz networks). It comes pre-installed with a SIM card, so customers who plan to travel abroad can activate global service at the time of purchase or by calling Verizon Wireless prior to leaving the U.S. For those who travel abroad frequently, the Verizon Wireless Global Value Plan offers discounted roaming capabilities with data access in more than 185 destinations.
VZ Navigator Capable: With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.
V CAST Music with Rhapsody: Access this exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks and for MTV Networks, which delivers unlimited monthly access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players and online on multiple PCs and Web browsers. For a monthly fee (billed on your Verizon Wireless bill), you can load and reload your subscription songs from your PC to your V CAST Music with Rhapsody phone as often as you want, and take your music on the go.
On PCs running the Windows XP or higher operating system, you can also browse, preview and purchase music using the V CAST Music with Rhapsody software, which is available as a free download from the V CAST Music with Rhapsody download website. Additional subscription charges applicable.
V CAST Video on Demand: This optional service enables you to watch full-length TV shows plus news, sports, weather and live entertainment video clips. It features more than 100 full-length programs from leading broadcast and cable networks, ranging from highly-rated drama and comedy series to reality programs and children’s programming. V CAST Video on Demand also delivers live sporting events, including NHL hockey games and an upcoming slate of college football games
The service offers unlimited viewing of Basic Videos and the ESPN MVP channel. You can choose from 14 categories, including Entertainment, Kids, Music, Sports, Comedy, News, Pop Culture, Information, Women, Latino, Home & Leisure, Multicultural, Cutting Edge, and Hollywood. Additional subscription charges applicable.
Visual Voice Mail: This innovative service enables you to delete, reply and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions. Visual Voice Mail is the ideal tool for the busy mobile professional who may need to prioritize which messages he or she listens to first. Features include on-screen access to voice mail message status, save up to 40 messages for 40 days (or archive permanently), create up to 10 different caller ID-based greetings, and reply via call back, text or even voice mail.
Mobile Broadband Connect: Use your smartphone as a modem for your notebook when you connect the two using a USB cable--or open a Bluetooth connection--enabling you to access the Internet or your company intranet. The Mobile Broadband Connect tethered modem capability is ideal when you're traveling and need to use your notebook to check email, access corporate networks, or download large files like presentations and reports. And with Mobile Broadband Connect, you won't have to buy an extra PC Card or other devices.

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HTC Imagio Controls and Ports

Top Features in Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional

Windows Mobile 6.5 combines entirely new features with many enhancements to help you stay connected and manage your busy life. From a more intuitive gesture-driven interface (you can tap, drag, click, and pan) to a revamped Start screen, access and navigation are fast and easy. And with the new Microsoft My Phone and Windows Marketplace for Mobile services you can easily back up your data to the web and download great apps. With Windows Mobile 6.5, you can see alerts even if you’re on a call or have password-protected your phone. You’ll see new e-mail and text messages, missed calls and voice-mail notifications, and the date, time, and next calendar appointment. Other enhancements include:

The new lock screen displays new messages and appointments without requiring that you enter a PIN when the phone is locked.
You can easily customize your Today screen to display and access new e-mails, text messages, and other high-level information with a simple tap.
The new Start screen provides ultimate access and control: quickly browse and open programs; easily customize program order (move the most used apps to the top) and add your favorite web sites.
Internet Explorer Mobile provides a full, rich web viewing experience similar to the experience on your PC.
The improved Windows Media Player Mobile lets you view full-screen video and provides audio and video playback enhancements, like pausing a song or video when you receive a call.
Use the new My Phone Service to sync your phone and data to the web so it’s backed up and accessible.
Express your sense of style with designer-theme-based phones (like the new Halo design) or create your own custom themes.
New MSN Widgets provide real-time information on weather and stocks.

HTC TouchFlo 3D Interface

The HTC Imagio gives you the choice between two powerful touch screen interfaces--Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional or HTC TouchFLO 3D. The device uses the default Touch FLO 3D user interface out of the box. Touch FLO 3D provides a Home screen that allows finger-touch access to the most widely-used functions, such as My Favorites, Messaging, Email, Music, and the Internet Browser. Simply tap Start to run programs or use other features.

Wireless Freedom with Bluetooth

This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server (additional charges or subscription applicable).

Customer Reviews:

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Fantastic tool for business November 19, 2009
Ken Sann (Los Angeles, CA)
29 out of 30 found this review helpful

I received this phone just days after Verizon released it, replacing a TouchPro as my personal phone. I also have a Blackberry Tour and was testing an iphone 3GS for our company at the same time. So I had three of the latest technologies in my hands.

The iphone was my first experience with touch-screen only, and I was really hesitant. But after using it for a couple days, I realized that it was actually very quick to learn to type with. I was sending decent sized emails quickly. But dang, the web browsing speeds were so incredibly slow compared to the other phones. The iphone interface was very easy to learn, and one strong point was moving from app to app didn't seem to slow the phone down at all. But I have multiple email accounts (work, and two personal), and to move between accounts takes several taps. Another thing that I did not like was the back cover is a shiny plastic, only way to keep it decent looking is to cover it. I don't like that.

The BB Tour had a learning curve that I was not expecting, it was not nearly as intuitive as either WM6.1 or the iphone, to move from function to function takes several clicks or motions with the trackball, move here, then there, then here, press this, then that, however, once learned, it is an incredibly quick phone. Lots of finger motion, but it is extremely fast to move from app to app. The fastest of the three, but it really feels that you have to work for it. This phone feels well made, a decent keyboard (though I preferred the keyboard on my TouchPro) so typing is decent.

Now, my newest toy, the Imagio, my first interaction with WM6.5. The phone feels really solid in the hand, much more substantial than any of the other phones. Plus the back cover has a textured surface, it is very easy to grab, and will not scratch easily, so no protector needed. The HTC navigation is very similar to my TouchPro, but it is even easier and faster. The screen is stunning, truly. I love the tactile feedback when typing (a very nice compliment to the touchscreen typing, a step up from the iphone in this way), the screen is extremely touch sensitive, slightly more so than the iphone, so it takes a while to learn just exactly how to brush the screen to initiate a scroll rather than selecting something, iphone was better at this. Rotation of the screen seems to take about the same amount of time as the iphone, no winners there, but the multitouch (expand, open, close, etc) of the iphone is nice, something that the Imagio does not do. There is a zoom slider area, but it only works in some apps, so it helps, but no match for the iphone in this way. But the killer piece, to go from email account to email account takes a single touch, I love it. This phone feels much more business oriented in the navigation than the iphone, I feel that it is a superior tool for my usage, and again, I love the screen, stunning. The kickstand feature is cool, but I really have no intention of watching stuff on it, but my 10 year old daughter thinks it is cool. One drawback, as you open lots of apps, the phone does slow down, so I often go in and actually close the apps rather than just switching apps (iphone excelled at this). Oh, and battery life is fantastic, better than the ipone, but not quite up to the BB Tour. First phone that I have had that I didn't have to recharge every single night.

Bottom line, the AT&T rep picked up the iphone, and I turned in my BB Tour, we just call forward to my personal Imagio, and for the first time in seven years, I carry a single phone (personal, it is my home phone too, and for work).

Yes, I am a very happy customer.

ken

5 out of 5 stars

The best phone out there March 17, 2010
Caden (Cambridge, MA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I'm serious. I've owned just about every kind of phone, and the Imagio is the very best, hands down. While a n00b might find it more than a little harrowing, those who seek a truly authentic, powerful and robust pocket computer will fall in love with the Imagio.

WHY I LIKE IT
-It is a global phone, so if you travel internationally, it works.
-It's feature set is awesome. The 5-mpx camera snaps great shots.
-It's customizable - unlike the iPhone, you can mod this baby all you want!
-There are five times as many apps for WinMo than any other platform.
-The stock Verizon ROM is actually very good. It's the first time I haven't been in a rush to flash a new one.
-Serious integration with Facebook. You can associate your contacts with those who subscribe to FB and it seamlessly and automatically updates their status and picture on the phone!

WHY YOU SHOULD GET IT
-Very easy to use.
-Quality is excellent.
-You'll find yourself using it for everything.
-Applications for every conceivable need.
-The WinMo platform is the most sophisticated.
-Verizon is the *the best* network, hands down.

HOWEVER
-One thing to keep in mind is that if you'll want to upgrade to WinMo7 when it comes out, you can't do it on the Imagio. I fact, you can't do it on any of the current phones that don't have Snapdragon (which is virtually all of them.). What was MS thinking?!?!

4 out of 5 stars

Great phone - picked over Droid, Blackberry, Palm Pre & Pixi January 24, 2010
Firstclassfreight (Tucson, AZ)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

After finding some standout features we decided on the Imagio.
First with Windows based phones we can view our security cameras at home on our
phone, for the first time with Verizon. (wi-life online) It is also the
only phone with actual live Mobile TV like Fox News which is an extra $15 a month,
but I am very happy to watch the news as it is happening. I really liked the Google maps on the Droid, but I was able to download and install that easily enough (m.google.com). The Droid (Motorola) has more features with Navigation, but I find the navigation to be unreliable so I started looking at the Imagio again.

When we started looking at all of the phones, I did not see many reviews on the Imagio. One said there was hissing during calls, but in fact the calls are great, clear, and reliable for the most part. (We tried iPhones which were the worst reliability in our area as well as driving from LAX to Disneyland, especially at Disneyland - just awful!) The Imagio as a phone is not the most ergonomic feel in your hand, but the speakerphone is great and there's always bluetooth.

The email is not supercool. It was confusing to set up because they have it in two places. I actually had to call Verizon for help. Now that it is set up, it is still not the most user friendly. I read in a review to try downloading and using SPB Mobile shell to replace the existing interface, so I plan to try that but haven't done so yet.

The Imagio touch screen is sensitive as the other reviewer says. I was very hesitant about having only the touch screen but it works fine overall. The setup for synching to my computer went on and on but eventually I figured it out.

As far as battery life goes, Verizon sells an extended battery and cover. I bought that and it doesn't add too much weight or size to the phone. The battery adds the extra time you need to make it not so bad on battery life. Removing the micro-sd is not that user friendly because you have to take the battery cover off and take the stylus out before replacing the cover or you will lock the stylus in and will have to take the cover off again to get to it.

Having less to do with the Imagio:

If you are buying your first smart phone I would just recommend that you find 3 really cool features about the phone that make you excited and want to put up with the phone's shortcomings. They all had some. This is where I found my peace with picking and feeling happy about a phone. We looked at Blackberry's which are probably the best for emailing and had cool radio station apps. We looked at the Droids which are really cool and have great potential. The Motorola was fun to scan the map, look for restaurants in the area. The screen is really nice on that phone. After comparing it to the Imagio however, the Imagio was just as cool.

4 out of 5 stars

complaints and programs you can use to make them go away April 13, 2010
Blackwolf (HELL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

It was awesome when i first got it, I bought it off the verison site, everything ran fast and i had no problems for a couple of months except I couldnt get photos texted to me, so I messed with the data settings and figured it out via web page searching. Its not easy to do youll probably have the same problem and panic since its blocked when you first get it for some reason just look up your problem on goggle your not alone I dont remember how to re do it that was years ago.

I like the youtube app, the internet and pics for everyone on my phone list, also the camera detail, the weather and animations, color scheme, apps, battery life, reception even the default sounds are great. Though most features it has are ruined by it turning slow and glitchy. The phone will slow down to a crawl, freeze and even merge pages together and images when glitching. I will write in the lagging, freezing, and glitching for reference to people who will or have experienced it like I have. It might happen eventually but wont be dramatic or a real problem if you keep up with cleaning your phone itll go away if you even notice any problems at all. Except the couple seconds it takes to go thru and load the phones menus, all memory problems can be avoided. Thats why Im still very attached to this phone. I did hate it when it was ridiculously slow until I searched on ways to fix my problems with it. Lag and memory problems can be fixed by downloading system cleaning apps and diving into the folders yourself with file explorer and deleting high memory files/programs that you dont use and arnt important to the system. Also using a storage card helps alot. Keeping all your downloads and pictures on that will greatly help your performance just like having a external hardrive on your computer. Though somethings downloaded will tell you theres not enough memory on it which is a lie and will save to your main memory. If that happens you should go back and cut and paste it into your storage card.

Phone calls, to get to your contacts you have to click phone, contacts, click on the person then click call. Which is slow at times to load. Most screens in this format can take up to 5 seconds to load for each screen for some reason, some times more. Thats why I use touch contact it has a much more visually appealing look and its lightning fast, as soon as you click or slide it happens. Also you could use avatar which gives you little thumbnails of your contacts iphone like look and you just click and click on call or text. If you have a image for them though. For the key pad itself, since that too takes too long to get to I use idialer, it comes up immediately and is just a full screen keypad.

Youtube, after your screen turns off it boots you out of the movie you were watching so youll have to restart it which is really annoying. Also in the windows/youtube folder itll save many thumbnails sizing almost 4 k each that you can only get rid of by deleting them in that file. Even programs like sktools cannot find them. I recommend getting sktools package for tweaking and keeping your system clean, though as said it wont find everything.

Internet, its the actual one opera which is great but a real pain with finger flicks and tiny link touching. You really should use the stylist for it. Say if your looking for a pic in google, click the thumbnail, the page will pop up but with the frame on it. You will not be able to scroll the rest of the page, you have to click on the image link or remove frame link in the frame which is very small, almost impossible to do with your nails let alone finger even tilted and itll dissapear if you zoom in. No flash installed on the phone for say myspace or others. Also you have to remember to delete the downloads in windows/opera/downloads or anything you download will be saved there too, making you loose double the memory you would have originally and saving it there till you delete it from that specific folder. There are also anti virus and such programs you can download if your afraid of that effecting your phone.

Email, didnt try didnt need, I used email for my old black berry pearl and was sick of getting junk mail every two seconds waking me up at night. I expect itll take up a load of memory too.

My favorites, I dont use. With a push it automatically calls them. I learned quickly NOT to have people in that since some how i kept pocket dialing them. A fix to pocket dialing is to set your screen to dim and lock automatically quicker. Itll save the battery as well.

Text messaging, the slowest response time ever if you dont use 3rd party programs. To answer a text you have to unlock your phone, click or slide to the message icon, wait for that to load, click on the message, wait for that to load up, click on the empty message and click on the keyboard icon, then type. For texting I use sms at hand cause its colorfull, shows all my texts bubbled and together and I can use it lightning fast compaired to clicking thru all the defualt text screens. Also theres a glitch in the system that youll notice right off that the light goes on and it means that theres a text you havent read even if you have read it, and it still says on the unread texts thing that you havent read some. Theres a download that fixes this its called fix unread count. Its not an official microsoft program, none of these are since theyre solution to fixing problems with phones is just making a new one and telling you to buy it, like the droid. I doubt they fixed any of the problems from this in it either. The phone can hold some 4252 messages, and just in the inbox which slows your phone down even more. You have to go into all messages and select all and delete them in your inbox which often freezes it and has been as bad as to a 1 number going up every 1-10 seconds example 1/90 selected..........2/90 selected. Then you have to delete the sent, and delete the deleted! After that there will still be messages on the first gray messaging screen that you deleted already, and the only way to get rid of those is to delete them one by one which just fking forget that. Itll say something like 1/25, but youll delete 25 and there'll be more so, youll have to ignore it. You can avoid all that deleting by using separate text programs like the sms at hand which makes them go to it instead of your phone. So you can easily clear them off its own program and leave your phones empty.

Typing, too fast, id say normal speed on imagio will lead to the phone lagging and putting in your letters slower sometimes and it either has some glitch where it puts v in between your words instead of spaces or the keys are just too close together so you have to go back and delete those. For that I use spd keyboard, it gives you smaller wider keys and a full screen keyboard that doesnt rely on tilt, it can if you want but you can also just hit the key to switch and ive only experianced delay keying once and it was nothing inconvenient.

The picture taking is slow, its defiantly not going to catch anything that happens suddenly unless your ready with burst on. So far, I might figure out how to speed it up, ill update later. I changed my music button to open the camera for convenience. It waits to auto focus before a normal shot but if it cant it will wait up to a minute to take and sometimes just doesnt auto focus at all and takes blurry pics of still things. It has photo, video, panorama, burst (30 pics in a row), sports(5 in a row), gps photo and more.

Video, is easy fast and nice though tricky. You have to and I recommend, take all your video with videomms, not with video. Meaning click show navigation, capture mode, mms video. Video mms: 59 secs is 1.1mb, a 59 sec video is 5.5mb! If you try to send that via mms even something 20 secs or smaller it will not work. You have to shoot in mms or forget it. I dont even know why video is an option, theres little if any difference in quality.

Album has nice scrolling thumbnails and you can click one and scroll for a closer look at all of them. Though if you want your pics saved to another location after getting a message from a friend youll have to figure out where it is in your phone via file explorer. Its all select one and cut and paste some where else. Its very tedious. Sending pic/video messages often slows the phone way down trying to get into the message screen, youll probably have to re push the button to go into it again.

The music section can freeze your phone clicking on your music or trying to scroll thru their albums if you have a lot on your phone already. Also some times using mp3s or custom ring tones or alarms can take too long to load up making them not go off at all when they should. Though that shouldnt be a problem if you keep up with your system memory.

Your lock screen wallpaper wont resize pics automatically like your main one, itll create 3 pictures of the same thing. They still havent fixed this for droid either, instead it zooms in on a corner of the image for that. So quickest solution is find a image, resize it on your computer and email it to your phone. (send a text to your email and send the picture back to the phone number) Or you can download a photo editor app for your phone and try and resize/crop it on it directly.

If you like the apps and email and internet, it all comes in the data package which you have to accept if you buy the phone so thats 30 more dollars youll be paying plus text and talk. Right now its about $70 for me with unlimited text and data and the lowest talk time possible.

The Imagios visually appealing, functional and fast at first but then you have to take care of it. Just like your computer, the more you use it, the more junk you put on it to slow it down. In my opinion it looks way better than the droid and iphone outside and in. Just doesnt have there apps. Yet anyways, Im still on the watch for someone to make it so. And those two phones will probably end up the same way the imagio can get in the wrong hands. The only major complaints I have I couldnt fix were the questionable auto save locations that didnt help the phone at all (youtube and opera mentioned before) that you can still delete but will always be a problem and the slow menu to menu. Slow compared to clam phones at least. Most menus can be avoided using other apps but theyll always be there.

So if I never tryed to fix my phone problems Id say this is the worst one I ever had. Which many people have, since it slowly degrades to a stand still if you dont do anything about it. Since I did, I dont want any other one. Looking back at the slow clam typing method and the black berrys shotty scroll ball, id so much rather point at something and make it happen then figure out a way around it. That and the phones far sleeker than any other phone ive had and with the apps to boot it out shines all of them.

Once you step onto touch screen and windows phones its less about the phone and more about user error. If you never serviced cleaned or tryed to update your cars parts is it your cars fault if it breaks down?

4 out of 5 stars

HTC Imagio XV6975 Windows Phone (Verizon Wireless) August 27, 2010
mickspace (High up on a Moutain in Tennessee)
HTC Imagio XV6975 Windows Phone (Verizon Wireless)
This phone requires an additional data plan, along with your regular cellular plan.
The first thing to do if you purchase this phone, buy a screen protector.
My screen has deep gashes and scratches from the stylus; I have read other reviews about this. I never read a review about this phone until after I purchased it.
I purchased this phone for the ability to share an unthered wifi to cellular connection (WMwifiRouter) it has Remote Desktop Connection, MS Office and a few other Microsoft things I like to use.
I am not a fan of Macintosh products, I don't care for the Iphone, and where I live, I have to drive 12 miles before an At&t phone can get a signal. (I have Verizon)
The original Rom I am unfamiliar with as I flashed it about the second day I got it. I am using an Energy Rom.
The settings are a bit confusing and you have to do a bit of digging to get to, there are 3 different places for various different settings. things such as touch screen sensitivity, vibrate when screen is touched, backlight setting, etc etc. I have this stuff disabled as it uses more power, and it is not interesting to me. I have it set up to be quick and long lasting battery life.
The back cover is a bit difficult to get off, there is a little spot at the top of the phone, pull there and it will pop off, I am thankful it is a bit difficult to get off, if it came off easily, that would be a problem every time it fell off, then people would complain it keeps falling off.
The SD card is inside the back cover, and again if it was in a place where it could come out easily, that would be bad.
You can install apps to the SD card, if you do get an SD card, get at least a Class 4, it works much better with the Class 4 SD card. (I tried a 2GB Class 2, not so good).
You can connect to the Windows Market place (with your live/hotmail id) and download apps.
The apps I use.
WMwifiRouter - there is a free trial, but once you set it up, works great.
Skyfire (browser) Use this to watch Flash videos. (Some sites such as HULU are blocked), most browsers will show full web pages, not the mobile version. Selecting links can be a hassle sometimes.
Google maps - Navigation, and maps.
Bing - has a great Navigation map / local search etc, and it is free. This only works if you have signal, if you have no signal you will get an error. I believe the Google maps is also the same; they use a web server to send data, no signal, and no data connection.
Internet Explorer mobile- Very similar to the desktop version.
Swype- Text Input for screens, the greatest typing tool for a touch phone.
MS Media Player - plays your mp3s, create a play list, sync with a PC.
The home screen has updating weather; it will show your current location and weather, you can add other places as well.
The camera is fairly decent for a phone; there are different options, such as pic size, various settings. The best feature is the panoramic ability. You can also record video.

Outlook email-
This is a bit of a confusing pain.
It sets up like any standard pop server email, it will also connect to exchange server.
Setting up email is easy; it will actually search and try to find the settings of the server for you. (It found all the Comcast settings) Or you can set it up manually. You can name it, have it send and receive how often you want, or manually. Be warned of this if you have it checking your email frequently (or push mail), it can cause problems, such as battery life, or if there is no signal there will be an unable to connect error.
The confusing part is once you sync the phone, if you set it to sync the email in your PC, then it sends and receives email from the server, you will have the same email twice. I no longer allow my PC to sync the email.
The Sync is easy, you can sync your contacts, mail, calendar, notes, pictures, files etc.
Other notable but useless apps, There is an FM/AM radio (requires head phones which acts as an antenna), audio boost ( for head phones), In Call recording, Voice Recording, Note Pad, Sticky Notes, GPS test, Solitaire, some Facebook updating crap, and Some You Tube thing.
My favorite feature, a Standard 3.5m head phone jack, if you receive a call while listening to music, the music lowers, the phone rings, you can hear the call over the head phones, you have to talk into the phone mic, I sometimes connect my home/car stereo to this. My mp3 player is obsolete.
Verizon offers Vcast, navigation, etc. Why would I buy this stuff, a little work I can find it for free?
Overall, I am happy and amazed with this little phone. With a little tinkering it can do some amazing things.

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