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richbutler1

richbutler1
8125Touch Screen Problems a design flaw please reply 2 get HTC 2notice
Nov 14 2007, 7:34 PM EST | Post edited: Nov 14 2007, 7:34 PM EST
I have spent a boat load of money on this 8125, and like many others have had the touch screen completely fail. I am also not the only one unfortunately out of warranty. Hundreds of others found while googling my problem. Please post a reply here to let them know you are not alone. If they do not make this right we should get together and begin a class action lawsuit. Even though I'm not litigious and not a huge lawyer fan, this is just NOT right. Any lawyers out there interested, let me know: richbutler1 *** at *** yahoo *** com ***
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Anonymous
1. RE: 8125Touch Screen Problems a design flaw please reply 2 get HTC 2no
Dec 24 2007, 9:07 AM EST | Post edited: Dec 24 2007, 9:07 AM EST
Regarding 8125 Touch Screen, on my first phone, the touch screen function failed after 4 months. The touch screen just failed on the 2nd phone after 6 months. I'll be headed to the service center to get a 3rd phone because I'm still within the 12 month warranty period. This model phone is a piece of junk
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browntannis
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2. RE: 8125Touch Screen Problems a design flaw please reply 2 get HTC 2no
Dec 24 2007, 12:05 PM EST | Post edited: Dec 24 2007, 12:05 PM EST
"Regarding 8125 Touch Screen, on my first phone, the touch screen function failed after 4 months. The touch screen just failed on the 2nd phone after 6 months. I'll be headed to the service center to get a 3rd phone because I'm still within the 12 month warranty period. This model phone is a piece of junk"
What are the details of the failure?
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Anonymous
3. RE: 8125Touch Screen Problems a design flaw please reply 2 get HTC 2no
Dec 25 2007, 11:09 AM EST | Post edited: Dec 25 2007, 11:09 AM EST
The touchscreen has completely died. It does not function at all when closed or in open position. My problem is NOT the alignment issue noted by some others here. I am forced to use the keyboard for all functions. This will be the last HTC based product I buy unless someone there makes it right. I have not abused or dropped it either. I'm an IT professional and this is definitely a design flaw around the the touchscreen connection in some way based on the feedback from others here and elsewhere on the internet.
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Anonymous
4. RE: 8125Touch Screen Problems a design flaw please reply 2 get HTC 2notice
Jan 29 2008, 11:13 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 29 2008, 11:13 PM EST
We had two phones replaces 3 times, I think I need to ask for a better alternative.
Rob P
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Anonymous
5. RE: 8125Touch Screen Problems a design flaw please reply 2 get HTC 2notice
Feb 6 2008, 1:12 PM EST | Post edited: Feb 6 2008, 1:12 PM EST
I also have had the touch screen fail and again just one month past the warranty period. I hate most class-action, but in this case would be interested in some recourse for this issue since it seems to be an unsupported problem by HTC. I like the phone's design, but it is a piece of junk.
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Anonymous
6. RE: 8125Touch Screen Problems a design flaw please reply 2 get HTC 2no
Feb 11 2008, 9:04 PM EST | Post edited: Feb 11 2008, 9:04 PM EST
I have HTC MDA (Insurance replacement) that I've had for about 6 months. It fades to white and becomes unresponsive. Had the same screen problems with two (2) prior MDA's which I received replacement units. Love the Phone but hate the screen reliability! I am with another carrier and not sure if insurance will even address the issue ? I find myself with a great idea for a phone but lack of reliability. I dont know if there is a solution for the problem but will not buy another HTC phone! Will go with a "RELIABLE" manufacturer this time...regardless of the cost. Too bad...great idea but bad execution and product !!!
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Anonymous
7. RE: 8125Touch Screen Problems a design flaw please reply 2 get HTC 2notice
Sep 29 2008, 2:43 PM EDT | Post edited: Sep 29 2008, 2:43 PM EDT
Like many of you, I am about 6 months into owning my HTC Touch, I love this phone except for the fact that the screen is starting to act whacky as I try to use transcriber. The lower part of the screen is creating vertical garbage and adding it to anything I draw or write. If I were to draw a line, left to right across the bottom, it would look more like an EKG or like I was trying to draw mountains. This also affects the ability to make a selection in this area. Having said all of this, sometimes it works fine.
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Anonymous
8. RE: 8125Touch Screen Problems a design flaw please reply 2 get HTC 2notice
Sep 29 2008, 2:46 PM EDT | Post edited: Sep 29 2008, 2:46 PM EDT
Does anyone know, or have you tried using a bluetooth keyboard with a Touch, or any HTC product? Will it work?
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Anonymous
9. RE: 8125Touch Screen Problems a design flaw please reply 2 get HTC 2notice
Sep 30 2008, 10:39 PM EDT | Post edited: Sep 30 2008, 10:39 PM EDT
"I have spent a boat load of money on this 8125, and like many others have had the touch screen completely fail. I am also not the only one unfortunately out of warranty. Hundreds of others found while googling my problem. Please post a reply here to let them know you are not alone. If they do not make this right we should get together and begin a class action lawsuit. Even though I'm not litigious and not a huge lawyer fan, this is just NOT right. Any lawyers out there interested, let me know: richbutler1 *** at *** yahoo *** com ***"
ebay has touch replacement with or without the lcd... there quite cheap.
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Anonymous
10. RE: 8125Touch Screen Problems a design flaw please reply 2 get HTC 2notice
Oct 26 2008, 4:36 PM EDT | Post edited: Oct 26 2008, 4:36 PM EDT
I just picked up my 8125 that I've had for 2 years and the screen has faded almost to white. I can barely read anything. Never had this happen before. Is this the problem everyone is talking about? If so, is there any fix or am I out of luck?
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