HTC HD2 preview: First look

10 November 2009
The dragon in the HTC camp has awoken, ladies and gentlemen, and it’s time it shows what it’s capable of. Be it a dragon, or a lion, the HTC HD2 or HTC Leo as it has been codenamed prior to release is truly a spectacular device that...

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  • Anonymous
  • 0Bi
  • 12 Nov 2009

essensial, 12 Nov 2009What about AUDIO QUALITY??? Was that too difficult to review???it's preview!

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    • liquidmonkey
    • 39H
    • 12 Nov 2009

    please stop complaining about 720p playback or recording.
    for starters, this screen is meant for dvdrip playback, PERIOD. 720p is great on my 24" monitor for gods sake, not a little mobile phone.

    and 720p recording has only come to proper digital cameras in the last little while so it will be some time before we get the same quality from a mobile phone people.
    just like the stupid MP race, its not just about the number, QUALITY plays a HUGE part!

    u 720p playback people crack me up, hahaha!

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      • essensial
      • pTE
      • 12 Nov 2009

      What about AUDIO QUALITY??? Was that too difficult to review???

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        • Yuri
        • P47
        • 12 Nov 2009

        Heeey great preview, this htc is just all i ever wanted! And what about photos AND videos in the unboxing section ? :D

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          • Anonymous
          • PUT
          • 12 Nov 2009

          Vendetta, 12 Nov 2009A few questions: 1.) is the screen glass (i.e. REAL glass)... morenormally when you put the phone into ur jeans front pocket, the length of the ph is an issue, not the width. (no need to mention thickness since nowadays phones are slim enough). And this ph length is abt 120, i ph is 116 and samsung omniaHD is 123. you get the idea whether this ph can fit into the pocket.

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            • Vendetta
            • 4Zt
            • 12 Nov 2009

            A few questions:
            1.) is the screen glass (i.e. REAL glass)?
            2.) does it even FIT in a pocket? I'd be afraid to sit down.
            3.) is it safe to guess that ROM upgrades or WinMo7 will address the IE no-pinch and/or the Opera no-Flash issues?
            and lastly,
            4.) will it come to North America on bands compatible with AT&T 3G?

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              • rem
              • 3de
              • 11 Nov 2009

              Looks good, it`s compact, powerfull, a little too big for my tastes BUT I`m worry about one single aspect: How does the battery pack (1230mAh) perform having in mind those specifications?

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                • Tuur
                • mn6
                • 11 Nov 2009

                Maybe strange question but can you wear it comfortably in your front pocket in your jeans or pants? That's where I put my smartphone (samsung blackjack) all the time.
                Someone already tried that out?

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                  • DaMan
                  • m}K
                  • 11 Nov 2009

                  I definitely prefer a video of the unboxing. Photos are nice too of course but the video gave you a better impression of how it actually looks and feels. Photos show a clear view but it's not how it looks that's important IMO.

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                    • leventero
                    • MxN
                    • 11 Nov 2009

                    hello all..i wached a youtube video and it does support flash videos on websites.. 07:20 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fohZ4IajgtY

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                      • Kian
                      • IaF
                      • 11 Nov 2009

                      anonymous, 11 Nov 2009i dont like to hear anything about this phone i hate to see... moreCan iPhone lovers take the hate somewhere else? This is an amazing phone, if you are deluded by thinking iPhone is the best phone, good for you. No need to be illogical about the fact this phone has set the bar a lot higher than any other phone in the market.
                      There's no doubt there will be better phones in future but so far HTC has done a great job.

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                        • SolidSnake
                        • q{p
                        • 11 Nov 2009

                        math, 11 Nov 2009It says preview, not review.It should have been a REview instead of a PREview since the phone has been out for a few weeks.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • n%n
                          • 11 Nov 2009

                          i'd like the pics of the unboxing!
                          btw very very nice phone indeed! hopefully it will be mine in a coupla weeks:O:O

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                            • Anonymous
                            • wHU
                            • 11 Nov 2009

                            how much does this monster phone cost? an arm and a leg?

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                              • math
                              • 0Bi
                              • 11 Nov 2009

                              Anonymous, 11 Nov 2009Bad review - GSMARENA usually does a lot better than this. ... moreIt says preview, not review.

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                                • Wendy
                                • n2k
                                • 11 Nov 2009

                                I am totally confused with all the phones that HTC has released since the beginning of the year, which one is which? Does anyone feel the same as me?
                                These phone companies has driven the consumers crazy with 2000 new phones coming out each year, and I can say 70% of them has 90% similar functions (the remaining 10% has insignificant differences and characters)
                                Now I've heard a company called Emblaze is going to release a phone called Else in the end of November, it is suppose to be very different from all the phones available in the market right now. That's the thing, it's different. First of all, it has a totally different UI, fan-shaped, and it is designed so the users can control and operate the phone in the easiest and most convenient way.
                                That's something interesting and worth paying attentions to! Manufacturers, have some heart and think about something really creative.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • tVH
                                  • 11 Nov 2009

                                  Bad review - GSMARENA usually does a lot better than this. What happened? Did you guys run out of time or something?

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                                    • Dutchie
                                    • n%9
                                    • 11 Nov 2009

                                    Its just fun to see all the flames about this "crappy" phone.
                                    I have the phone and I say its amazing.

                                    If you have anything against WM then you should try this device and it will take all your negative feelings away.

                                    There might be alot of phones with better specs as in camera quality etc but there aren't alot (maby even none) that can match the user interface, feedback and responce that this device gives me.

                                    And who cares about 720p+ playback?
                                    If I want to watch a 720p+ movie I'll do it on a 40" HD-TV.
                                    What I do care about is watching youtube vids and that is a real treat on the 4,3" screen.

                                    Same goes for webbrowsing and alot of other things, as I said the UI and the feedback it gives to the user is great.

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                                      • anonymous
                                      • NaD
                                      • 11 Nov 2009

                                      i dont like to hear anything about this phone i hate to see someone fall for a phone that is so crappy

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                                        • wHU
                                        • 11 Nov 2009

                                        GSMArena Team,
                                        I suggest it is better in video. I mean the un-boxing. But, both should be the best.
                                        I can't believe it that it doesn't have a front camera for video calls. Big mistake. I am still waiting for my Omnia II.