Just got your hands on the cool new HTC Touch Pro (a notch up, in many cases, to the HTC Mogul)? Well, if you are cruising the web, you will come across many sites that tell you (or at the very least, suggest to you) which “Applications” are must have for your phone. Here, however, I am going to give you my list–which is more on a hardware side of things.

I try to accessorize my devices to the best of their abilities, hence the list should (hopefully) reflect that. So, without further adieu, here goes:

1. Screen Protector– I, personally, am not a huge fan of protecting just the screen. I want the whole she-bang plus the kitchen sink! So I opted to get FULL BODY COVERAGE of invisibleSHIELD from zagg. This would ensure that I do not scratch the back-side and also that it is in good shape when I do decide to sell it ($24.95 originally, but paid $19.96… w/ Free Shipping after applying coupon code).
2. A good holster– I am not too crazy about the holster that came with my Touch. It’s Velcro, and it’s stiff as hell. So I did some research and got me a clear/transparent  snap on hard skin holster case ($8.99 w/ Free Shipping).
3. Memory– Touch Pro comes with a 1GB microSD card. However, if you make heavy use of your device (i.e., use it as an MP3 player, or have other media that are space-hungry) then you need to upgrade yourself to a better storage option. I would personally recommend the 16GB microSDHC cards. However, these cards run anywhere from $45 - $80. So if this is too expensive, just get the 8GB one, which should cost you between $22 - $30 w/ Shipping.
4. Bluetooth headset– Your phone experience would not be truely complete until you buy a damn bluetooth headset. Bluetooth headset will allow you to do hands-free communication. So it’s quite essential.
5. And lastly, an Extended battery. Some extended batteries add as much as upto 50% more juice. So, just like a Bluetooth headset, it’s quite essential–especially if you are a heavy user. One name that kept coming up whilst I was doing some research on this was: Seidio Innocell 2000mAh Extended Battery. So, do some research/price hunting, and you should be able to get this for as low as $54.95 (at the Touch Depot, HTC Depot, and WMExperts Store)

UPDATE — 03/01/09:

Let me provide you with some useful links for current deals on the aforementioned item(s). I will update this list as I see more deals on any of the 5 mentioned accessories (provided: (1) Deal didn’t expired already & (2) Deal is for real). Also note: I have no affiliation with any of the sites listed below (other than, being a customer in some cases–as I might have bought an item listed below). That being said, some deals that might interest you, are:

• For Memory– Today, I came across a deal on Buy.com, which featured a 16GB microSDHC memory card w/ adapter for a mere $38.97 w/ Free Shipping! This is a good price because generally, you get 16 GB (as mentioned above) for around $45 - $80. One Caveat: This particular memory card is a Class 2. Meaning, it will be just fine if Music is as high (in terms of performance) you are planning on going. However, if you also plan on running movies off of it, it will be bad in terms of performance. If playing movies is that much more important for you, get the Class 4 (which would be quire expensive, might I add).
• For Bluetooth headset– Today, as well, I came across a deal for a bluetooth headset: BlueAnt X3 for only $26.69 + $4.61 S/H at Amazon.com.  Each place had different over-all rating for this product. However, over 130 people had rated this one at approx. 3.5 / 5 stars. Come on, now! You and I both know, you get what you pay for. However, what drove me to pull the trigger on this particular device was the fact that it was “guranteed” to work on my Touch Pro. Such peace of mind, coupled with the price was the deal-maker for me. That being said, if this particular design is not your cup-of-tea, please visit WireFly.com’s page, which lists all the bluetooth devices that are guranteed to work with your Touch Pro.

Hope this list helped you out and you now have a good idea of what to get for your brand new Touch

-RushiKumar

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