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- Lots of features
- Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
- Good battery life
- QWERTY keypad
- Bulky and heavy
- No 3G support
- So-so multimedia support
The T-Mobile Wing (manufactured by HTC) is a few years old. But at its launch, reviewers called it the top smartphone choice for T-Mobile subscribers. Manufactured by HTC -- makers of touch-screen devices including the HTC Touch Pro and Touch Diamond -- the Wing features a large (2.8-inch) touch-screen display, a full QWERTY keyboard, a media player and a 2-megapixel camera. It's a quad-band GSM smartphone that also boasts integrated Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity but can't use a high-speed 3G data network. Its Windows Mobile 6 operating system should prove an advantage, according to reviews. While email support is good, T-Mobile subscribers whose main priority is access to corporate email might be better served by the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320, the Curve 8900 or the T-Mobile G1.
As for voice quality, PC World's Melissa Perenson calls it "terrific." CNET and PCMag.com reviewers agree, but PCMag.com's reviews notes that reception is weak. Battery life is also well rated. Most reviewers find the device itself to be a bit bulky, yet another reason to shop around for newer, slimmer devices. Both professional reviewers and some users complain about balky software that makes the device seem sluggish.
The best reviews of the T-Mobile Wing can be found at CNET and MobileTechReview.com. Editors at both sites do a great job testing the Wing and provide nicely detailed reports. We also found useful information at PC World, PCMag.com, Consumer Reports, InfoSync and Money Magazine. Amazon.com has the most user reviews, at nearly 50; there are also owner reviews at DigitalTrends.com and Letstalk.com.
Our Sources
1. CNET
CNET's report on the T-Mobile Wing is long and detailed. Reviewer Bonnie Cha notes that the T-Mobile Wing is a bit bulky and can get bogged down when running several apps at once, but she says that the addition of Windows Mobile 6 is a boon. Users give the Wing an average of 2.5 out of five stars; many of the complaints from both positive and negative reviews are about the balky software that freezes and crashes frequently.
Review: T-Mobile Wing, Bonnie Cha, May 21, 2007
This review of the T-Mobile Wing is detailed and well-illustrated. The Wing receives a rather average rating of three out of five stars, but reviewer Lisa Gade classifies it as a "competitive" smartphone.
Review: T-Mobile Wing, Lisa Gade, May 22, 2007
3. PC World
PC World's review of the T-Mobile Wing is on the short side compared with the reports above, but conclusions are supported by testing. Call quality and battery life are called impressive, but some design issues are a concern.
Review: T-Mobile Wing, Melissa Perenson, May 21, 2007
4. PCMag.com
PCMag's review of the T-Mobile Wing is similar to those from CNET and PC World. Reviewers Lendino and Segan compare the Wing to its predecessor, the T-Mobile MDA, noting improvements to the camera, screen, design and OS, but they note that "Unfortunately, T-Mobile left the slow CPU intact, making this otherwise powerful handset feel sluggish and sticky to use."
Review: T-Mobile Wing, Jamie Lendino and Sascha Segan, May 22, 2007
5. ConsumerReports.org
The testing in this report meets Consumer Reports' typical rigorous standards. However, while the report does a better job discussing individual smartphones than we've seen here in the past, virtually all other reviewers offer more detail still.
Review: Cell Phones and Smart Phones, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Sept. 2008
6. CNNMoney.com
The T-Mobile Wing earns a grade of B- in this five-smartphone comparison. Reviewer Kate Ashford's bottom-line assessment is that the Wing is strong on feature content but doesn't match its competitors on multimedia functions.
Review: Genius Phones, Kate Ashford, Feb. 1, 2008
This review of the T-Mobile Wing rates a number of important considerations such as features, performance, call quality and more, and it discusses how those ratings were achieved. The article includes a pro/con summary for shoppers who aren't interested in reading a lengthy report.
Review: Review: T-Mobile Wing Business Smartphone, Philip Berne, May 22, 2007
8. Amazon.com
The T-Mobile Wing gets nearly 50 reviews at Amazon, resulting in an average score of 3.5 out of five stars. Like other sources -- both professional and owner reviews - the main complaint is the sluggish software; other users dislike the slide-out keyboard, yet others find the touch screen overly responsive. One owner summarizes the Wing thusly: "I go between loving the wing [sic] and occassionally [sic] wanting to throw it out the window."
Review: T-Mobile Wing Phone (T-Mobile), Contributors to Amazon.com
