Hello,
I currently own a HTC Touch HD and I hate it with a passion. It is slow, bugy, the screen goes from to sensitive to unresponsive is a millisecond so it is nealry impossible to scroll down the contacts without picking the wrong one or flying past the one you want etc. When I first got it I had a lot of problems with it connection to the 3G all by itself although that is mostly under control now. I have no real issues with the Windows operating system but it is clearly out of date these days.
My question is the Desire HD everything that my Touch HD wasn't? Is is quick, smooth, easy to use and so? Is the touch screen on a par with an IPOD Touch?
Please help as I dont know whether HTC are bad or just that I had a bad phone?
Has anyone bought phones from these guys as they seem cheap enough?
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I changed from the Touch HD and can honestly say its a completely different experience - I continue to be blown away by my Desire HD.
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This phone is great, but I'm starting to consider htc as a bad company. I don't like the way they keep blocking the root exploits. As much as I love the sense ui, I will probably start buying nexus phones from now on unless htc want to allow rooting.
If you do decide to buy, at least try and get a phone with 1.32 firmware so you can root it.
Sent from my performance enhanced Desire HD.
I am a beginer at all this technical stuff, what exactly is rooting and why would I want to do it?
Wardy257 said:
I am a beginer at all this technical stuff, what exactly is rooting and why would I want to do it?
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Google it as "What is Android rooting". Briefly it provides you to have SuperUser access on the phone and install custom ROM, some spesific apps etc...
Firstly I recommend you to read much and gain information about Android platform then you operate on the phone. I have read forums approx. 1 month before I buy an Android phone.
I upgraded from the Touch HD to the Desire HD too and I will never look back!
My only concern is that a normal desire would have been enough due to the smaller size and better battery life. I've yet to reach 48 hours on one charge with minimal usage...and I don't make many calls!
Hello I had a Touch HD, and now Desire HD. I like my touch hd, but desire is much more better.
Only one thing i missed. I have logitech bluetooth handsfree and it doesnt work with desire. It works perfect with touch hd....
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Hi,
HTC Touch HD to HTC Desire upgrade worth it?
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what do you guys think?
jazz
Perso I got a Touch HD and I'm waiting for my Desire.
So, of course, I think it's a good idea buddy ;-)
I’m one of the many long faces, today i didn’t receive my desire
The HD is not bad device but is little bit sloWwwwwWWw
Yes I’m changing it for HTC Desire.
Yea I have ordered a desire, coming from a HD. HD is a beautiful device, but lags quite a bit. Only way to use it smoothly is running wm6.1 with m2.1, which just sucks anway lol.
If only a new version of the hd came out with snapdragon, android etc. Would be nice. Still feel the HD is one of the sexiest devices....
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Yea I have ordered a desire, coming from a HD. HD is a beautiful device, but lags quite a bit. Only way to use it smoothly is running wm6.1 with m2.1, which just sucks anway lol.
If only a new version of the hd came out with snapdragon, android etc. Would be nice. Still feel the HD is one of the sexiest devices....
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That's a HD2 more than a HD.
I had my HD for around a year, it died on me due to constantly flashing, hard resets and WinMo in general.
I would be going towards WinMo ever again ... unless WP7 is leagues ahead and even then I prefer the Android freel (I own a Zune HD).
I think the Desire is going to be miles better in so many ways. Such as:
REAL FLIPPING KEYS! I hated the fact the HD didn't "catch" my touches sometimes.
Better camera, the HD camera was slow and a pain.
Android > WM 6 or 6.5
Faster ... that's a given ...
Sense; the real Sense UI!
That's just a summary list off the top of my head.
Same here, i'm moving from Touch HD to Desire and can't wait for it.
Even thou last sense ui version extracted from touch pro 2 is smooth and light, on touch hd animations and the overall usage of the phone is still a bit slow for my tastes.
I sold my HTC Touch HD few weeks ago because this phone, now I use one old Nokia E51 and I'm waiting HTC Desire to become available in on-line markets I have pre-ordered it about a 2-3 weeks ago,
I think that change is worthed:
Faster device,
As beautiful as HD,
Android is better,
Better screen,
Hardware buttons (this is better for me).
Personally I would move from any Windows Mobile device, Android is far superior in every way. Put it this way, I have a Hero and I am upgrading to a Desire.......
As the title suggests i have a HD2 and can get a new phone from Vodafone, wondering if the texting is better than the HD2 (its my biggest gripe with the HD2).
Also slightly concerned that the screen isn't as good now in the newer desire's is this really an issue ?
I love my HD2 but i had an android phone before and i really like android too, i have the android desire rom also on my HD2 so i have been playing about with android on it also, but my missus has got a HD mini and the screen seems more accurate to use than my HD2 even though its smaller...
Anyone used both, and how would you compare the phones, i have no issue's with the HD2 other than texting...
Do i get a desire or do i wait anything else coming out soon...
Cheers for any info...
I've got both (HD2 stock 1.66; Desire stock Froyo)
What is your texting problem?
The HD2 keyboard wasn't the best but I recently returned my phone because I had display problems and HTC installed hotfix 08787, which greatly improved typing accuracy. Having said that I've got swype on both so its not much of an issue anyway.
I mostly use the HD2. When I swap to the Desire I have a couple of days of 'wow this is great' but then I always go back to the HD2 because
1. The desire screen is tiny in comparison
2. I can tweak things on the HD2 that I can't on the Desire (not rooted yet). My HD2 is exactly how I want it; my Desire isn't. OK if I root perhaps I can get the same level of customisation...perhaps.
3. I use Winmo app 'Secubox' everyday and there's no Android equivalent
I haven't installed Android on my HD2 yet, but the point is that you can, giving you the best of both worlds?
I have installed the Hotfix and it has helped but it can be very laggy when texting...
I'm running the energy rom as he doesn't use the HTC messaging which improves the lag, but its still not as fluid as say an Iphone.
I have an early HD2 don't know if the screens are the same on all hd2's but as i've mentioned typing on my missus HD mini is so much more pleasant...
I don't like swype tried it and its not for me...
I had an HD2 and got so p*ssed off with winmo and the texting problem that I got a desire (free upgrade).
The HD2 is now on ebay a month after having the Desire.
Different class.
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Had the HD2 for 7 months, only worked properly after I baked my own custom ROM.
Desire, out the box, is amazing! Forget about the HD2 screen, Desire is more than big enough and you can use it in one hand!! The colours are another level (not seen the SLCD Desire so can't comment on that) and Android is just a better phone.
I also had major issues with the HD2 keyboard basically ignoring what I was pressing and doing it's own thing. Don't get that on the Desire so that alone is worth swapping.
Never been happier! I've just today gone back to the stock 2.2 ROM as there was a slightly newer version out. Will most likely root again once the S-OFF hack has gone public
I had an HD2 for 5 months I loved the screen! That was basically it..but overall it was a great phone! (hated WinMo)
But i am so much happier now with the desire
You won't be dissapointed.
Wait for the upcoming Desire HD ... September 15, 2010.
HTC will announce it in London.
I have both the HD2 and Desire - HD2 screen cracked and got the Desire as the store had no HD2s in stock.
Both are good phones - I actually prefer the Sense implementation on the HD2, but that's most likely because I'm more used to it. The screen was obviously a nice bonus. While the Desire felt small at first and probably still does, it is entirely an artifact of coming from that huge screen. App choice is far better on the Desire though.
I'm on Vodafone as well. I'd say wait for the Desire HD - from what's been leaked it's a Desireified HD2/Evo, lso you'll get the best of both worlds. You don't gain that much going from HD2 to Desire, not enough to burn an upgrade on, especially not so close to a new release
Yeah sounds like good advice didn't realise till today that HTC are making some announcements on the 15th, will defo wait for now...
Hi Guys
I was on WM till a year ago (Blackstone) and then switched to an iPhone 3GS (jailbroken) which has been good but restrictive in terms of how I want my phone to look and work.
I have been watching the development of Android and think that the time is right to now switch to this OS.
I am just wondering that as my first Android device should I go with the Desire or go for the new Desire HD?
Will I be able to use all the existing Android Aps on the DHD or am I better of in terms of Aps choice to stick to the Desire?
Don't get me wrong the DHD's bigger screen size and faster processor and upgraded UI are appealing but at the end of the day this phone is used to run my business and life so its critical for me.
Thanks for reading and responding.
Kaid
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Hi Guys
I was on WM till a year ago (Blackstone) and then switched to an iPhone 3GS (jailbroken) which has been good but restrictive in terms of how I want my phone to look and work.
I have been watching the development of Android and think that the time is right to now switch to this OS.
I am just wondering that as my first Android device should I go with the Desire or go for the new Desire HD?
Will I be able to use all the existing Android Aps on the DHD or am I better of in terms of Aps choice to stick to the Desire?
Don't get me wrong the DHD's bigger screen size and faster processor and upgraded UI are appealing but at the end of the day this phone is used to run my business and life so its critical for me.
Thanks for reading and responding.
Kaid
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the desire hd does have more horsepower than our desires, but saying that the desire is no slob, the desire HD also has a bigger screen, but on the other hand the desire already has a massive community here, steps have already been taken to port the desire hd rom and sence to our devices, if you get a desire hd, you will be waiting a good few months before things really kick off in terms of development
I would go for Desire. Coming from iphone 3GS, Desire HD might feel excessively large and not practical. Besides, Desire already has a good community behind it.
Some say there is no big enough screen. I say D HD is quite big. Played with it yesterday. Big.
Go for Desire! You will love it!
So, as the title suggests i would like to know how many of you are thinking of buying the new Desire S.
I have a DHD now but i don't like it as much as i liked th Desire so i'm thinking of buying the S one.
Hope it will be as fun as the old classic Desire...
No
Desire was the best mobile phone last year at that time, Desire S is only avarage today. I will replace Desire with probably Galaxy S2.
Desire S is just a replacement, not an upgrade so I am not going to waste money on just a little more space and a little better stuff. Dual or even quad will be my next phone in a years time.
I'm just hoping HTC will bring out an NFC phone in time for my next upgrade, otherwise I don't know which manufacturer I might have to turn to. I still want an android but don't want to give up Sense.
HTC Desire S is a nice phone but not an upgrade to Desire , it's just for older phone owners.
I don't think I will ever buy a Samsung. Unless they keep monoploizing the amoled supply.
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No. It only have 256 mb of ram more, some internal and newer snapdragon. I don't know why HTC doesn't have any dual core cpu.
And I prefer trackball + physical buttons, not the capacitive ones.
Motorola Atrix looks intresting, but probably it will be hard to hack.
I will wait probably to 2012, Desire is now perfect for me.
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And I prefer trackball + physical buttons, not the capacitive ones.
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I think that trackpad is awesome on the Desire and should be kept on ALL HTC phones. I don't like how they have gotten around the problem by adding arrows to the keyboard. It just uses up screen space which sucks. WTB trackpad please
No, definetly not.
I love my Desire, best phone I've ever had. There's too little differences between the phones that would make a difference in choice.
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No, definetly not.
I love my Desire, best phone I've ever had. There's too little differences between the phones that would make a difference in choice.
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same.
If only it had a bit bigger internal memory
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same.
If only it had a bit bigger internal memory
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which i think doesnt really matter, since you have as2d+, data2ext and all that stuff.
i love my desire
I am not ready to change yet. My Desire still dos everything that I ask of it (and more) and whilst the low memory affects me more than I would like for now there is nothing out there to tempt me.
But I think it is fair to say that my next phone won't automatically be another HTC.
One thing I have learnt with the Desire it that Android is Android and the current software setup I have and screen layout cold be achieved on ANY Android device.
So the whole HTC Sense thing (which on my previous Winmo HTC phones was essential) adds little value for me on Android.
So a naked Nexus type device would be tempting keeping me bang up to date but with full control but not just yet.
Nope just got my desire and not ready to change but to be honest i see the s as the way the original desire should have been ie more Space . Hopefully when it's time for me to upgrade there will be something worth saying i upgraded to out but if it's one of these honestly i think i would just end up flogging it on ebay lol
No go for me either.
I'm very satisfied with my old Desire (tweaked it a lot though).
I'm getting the LG Optimus 2x soon to play with.
But I'm keeping both phones.
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So, as the title suggests i would like to know how many of you are thinking of buying the new Desire S.
I have a DHD now but i don't like it as much as i liked th Desire so i'm thinking of buying the S one.
Hope it will be as fun as the old classic Desire...
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hey
I wanted to ask you why do you like the classic htc desire (bravo) more than the desire hd? I have the classic desire with a amoled screen and I actually want to sell it and buy me a DHD but now you are saying that the desire classic is better I don't know what to do anymore so can you tell me why it is better to stick with the classic one? thnx in advance
Absolutely not. I had to go through so much trouble just to get some free memory while Samsung and others are delivering 16 Gb of internal memory. I think HTC is cheap and is missing the point. Of course I have rooted and ext2 but still...
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If you look at the HTC Desire specs and the Desire S specs there's not much which is different. Just some memory added and a front facing camera.
We know the Desire S comes with Gingerbread but the normal Desire will be getting it soon too.
Desire has been around for around 1 Year and till today it is one of the top phones.Me,personally wouldn't go for the Desire S but it's personal choice at the end of the day.
I've heard good things about the Galaxy S 2,being the thinnest smartphone with a Dual Core Processor .
There needs to be something revolutionary introduced on the phone market for me to switch from my Desire
No way am I getting Desire S. I don't think HTC intended to entice the Desire users with Desire S. I have a funny feeling HTC has an upgrade-worthy phone but decided not to show it at the convention.
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No way am I getting Desire S. I don't think HTC intended to entice the Desire users with Desire S. I have a funny feeling HTC has an upgrade-worthy phone but decided not to show it at the convention.
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That would be the rumoured 'Pyramid' then.
Which one of the four Desires is best?
HTC Desire or HTC Desire S or HTC Desire HD or HTC Desire Z?
Comparison table drawn here: http://www.geekword.net/htc-desire-s-vs-htc-desire-hd-vs-htc-desire-z-vs-htc-desire/
Personal preferences except for the normal desire, that one is old.
If you want big screen HD.
If you want physical keyboard Z.
No keyboard and 4" to big S.
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both desire Z and desire S loose against desire HD. desire S is simply 'refreshed' desire for a lot of money, it is better to go for HD instead. desire Z compared to desire HD also looses. original desire... well if i was to buy a phone now i would not choose it because of it lacking true multitouch.
long story short - for me, the Desire HD is the winner here (and about its size... it is not that much bigger compared to other devices listed here, and it sports best specification at a reasonable price)
Desire S for me...i've had the Bravo since it was released and i still love it (i also had the Desire Z for a few weeks)
4.3" screens are too big for girl's hands, so if i were to upgrade it would be to the Desire S for the ff camera and more RAM
I really want a physical keyboard. So I guess than Desire Z is for me. My gf has HTC Evo Shift 4g (HTC Knight). Its the same screen size, but has a slide out keyboard. Perfect!
Unfortunately, although my carries has great service and price, it sucks at bringing new phones to customers. After all we did not get the Desire until late August 2010.
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I really want a physical keyboard.
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i found the Desire Z way too heavy
I just wish that the original Desire had more internal memory (and maybe a tad more ram)
the S's non-physical keys is a shame - but the S / Original for me.
front facing camera i can live without as I never used it on the Blackstone
Desire s i think
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both desire Z and desire S loose against desire HD. desire S is simply 'refreshed' desire for a lot of money, it is better to go for HD instead. desire Z compared to desire HD also looses. original desire... well if i was to buy a phone now i would not choose it because of it lacking true multitouch.
long story short - for me, the Desire HD is the winner here (and about its size... it is not that much bigger compared to other devices listed here, and it sports best specification at a reasonable price)
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I would vote for Desire S. It's screen is smaller than HD's, but it has the same pixel count, so the images will look better. It also has front camera, which will be useful in near future. The hardware in both phones is the same, but since S is newer, it may be longer supported by HTC.
If there is a senseles phone, it is Incredible S, which is Desire HD with front camera and doesn't worth its money.
I actually bought the original Desire a month ago and I can honestly say its the best thing I have ever had. Even though its a year old now, its still awesome. I even flashed it with the latest RCMIX HD rom so it now has all the features of the desire hd, plus its literally twice as fast. I also repartitioned the sd card, so the internal storage is like 800MBs.
To be honest, I checked the other phones before I bought this one, and I found the HD too big and expensive, and didn't like the keyboard of the desire Z. As for the S model, it doesn't seem to be anything special with the fact that its expensive too.
So if you're looking for the right sized phone and don't want to spend big bux yet still have a beast in your hands, the original desire is the way to go. Remember, as long as you can flash it, you'll never miss all the fun of the new phones.
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i have original desire.. what i miss the most is proper multitouch. .apart from that it is great.. perfect weight and size! htc desire hd is too big imo.. if you want keyboard get the desire z but heard it's a bit heavy... i would recommand desire s
Just buy the mobile what you think is the best for you.
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I still have old desire. I`m thinking that i would be missing trackball in other desires
Yup I like the optical trackball too. Bear in mind that desire's multitouch is not good at all.
Desire is my choice, have one for alomost half a year now and I am super happy with it. Didn't test desire s and z, but I test HD one, and I don't like him at all, a little bit new software then desire but very clumsy made, and it's too big to put him in normal pockets, only if you are rapper and have that big pockets.
In my opinion the original Desire is the best if you consider the prices. If you already have the original Desire or an older phone and you want to make an investition, i think that the best choice is by far the Desire S.
The Desire Z is too big and heavy and has no big improvements and the HD is too big for what it is capable of.
My next step will be the Desire S for sure, in a few weeks :-D
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The original desire wins for me . I'm due an upgrade , so i decided to be brave and try rooting it and flashing a new rom , now i don't need a new phone . It's opened a whole new fun world .
desire hd if you like the size
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In my opinion the original Desire is the best if you consider the prices. If you already have the original Desire or an older phone and you want to make an investition, i think that the best choice is by far the Desire S.
The Desire Z is too big and heavy and has no big improvements and the HD is too big for what it is capable of.
My next step will be the Desire S for sure, in a few weeks :-D
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not holding out for the Sensation?
If my Desire/Bravo had proper multitouch support and an hdmi out I'd keep it for another 2-3 years..
Pleased as punch with the orignal desire, came to it from the blackstone.
Yes a faster processor would be nice, yes being able to play PSP quality games would be nice but ulitmatley its a phone and web browser which desire 1 does well.
I don't think I'll be getting the itch to change phones until battery life under load is measured in days not hours and OTA data network infrastructure improves and by that I mean High speed (3.5 and 4G) coverage and cost.
Google maps is a toy, it would be great to use when abroad in foreign cities but at £3-8 per MB its unusable.
One example I have is when I got lost in geneva, was in a rush and nobody was around to ask for directions so I fired up data roaming to quickly find out where I was - I had satelight view with a couple of layers as well still set from wehn I use it at home - £5! for about 1minutes usage!!!!