HTC Desire HD
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- Anonymous
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- 08 Dec 2010
I don't understand why everyone is praising this phone... it was a HUGE disappointment. I loved my nexus one, and I thought of upgrading it to a desire HD because I wanted an even bigger screen. the screen is big alright, but resolution matters! think twice before just considering the size. the same 3.7 inch screen with 480x800 resolution is just fine, but that same resolution on a 4.3 inch screen doesn't cut it. especially when looking at contact photos, they just get blown up and the pixels are really noticeable. on top of that, the screen is just LCD, which sucks even more. most of the colors are grayish. compared to the first generation nexus ones which used amoled screens, this one SUCKS. the only good thing about this phone is it comes with android 2.2 and the beautiful htc sense, and it is fast. oh it's not well built at all, especially when compared to the HD2 or nexus one. the back cover which covers the sim and sd cards can be pushed down, causing it to cave in. and the battery cover flips up on the top and is really loose when there's a battery inside, but really tight when there's no battery. the camera is capable of taking really good pictures sometimes, but you have to adjust it, and what sucks is after if takes a picture, it looks really bright, but when you go back to review it, it becomes grey. THINK TWICE BEFORE BUYING THIS PHONE!!!
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- Anonymous
- nEV
- 08 Dec 2010
jl, 08 Dec 2010can any kind soul teach me how to off the vibration while t... moremenu, settings, language and keyboard,touch input, text input, untick 'vibrate when typing', should be the 6th option down
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- whags
- t7W
- 08 Dec 2010
oni69, 07 Dec 2010In the country where I live and work, htc Desire HD it cost... moreoni69, are you sure its only HK$ 4,900 cuz i bought mine @ Fortress HK$ 5,500 :( shit!!!! i wished i wait few more days it dropped HK$600 , that's alot of savings indeed
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- Anonymous
- 2Z1
- 08 Dec 2010
[deleted post]saqib - hang on - probably a week at max. 35k is what i hear. Warranty is a must with the fragile back cover.I'm not succumbing to the temptation of a grey mkt piece as yet - even though price is similar
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- Anonymous
- fwd
- 08 Dec 2010
This is one awesome phone! Very satisfied with it. Caught myself staring at its glorious screen today.
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- Anonymous
- iL}
- 08 Dec 2010
Anonymous, 08 Dec 2010how good this phone to compare with iphone 4 , nokia n8 , a... moresound through speaker is awfully low needs a fix real quickly
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- jl
- ucx
- 08 Dec 2010
can any kind soul teach me how to off the vibration while texting a message? Thnx!
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- Ness
- spy
- 08 Dec 2010
0v0, 07 Dec 2010Cool mate,
Congrats.
The most important review we want:... moreHi mate,
First, I think it is WORTH to mention that I came from an iPhone, so I got RID of my iPhone and its limitations, and now I'M FREE!
Regarding to your questions, here is my review:
SCREEN: First of all IT IS Mind Blowing! Forget SAMOLED OR SLCD, whatever people say out there! The size and resolution of screen makes you to forget other things! It is simply Perfect screen, also the proximity sensor work great :)
SOUND QUALITY:
With Headphones: Again, mind blowing, just like Home-theater, and don't forget I had iPod in my iPhone so I think I can make the best comparison, so with headphones sound quality is simply perfect!
With Speaker: Not so bad as I thought when I was reading comments from others, it is on par with iPhone, BUT BUT, there is something as you know DOLBY MOBILE and SRS SOUND!
SO: You MUST set DOLBY MOBILE setting when you listen music from SPEAKER, and you MUST set SRS SOUND when you listen to music from Headphones!
why I say MUST, is because SOUND QUALITY depends so much from this settings! so DON'T FORGET THIS ADVICE!
INTERNET BROWSER:
Will it be enough if I say this phone has MUCH BETTER browser than "iPhone"? I think this is much worthy than explaining more!
MUSIC INTERFACE: ON PAR with iPOD! Everything you expect frm music player: Playlists, artists, genres, all songs, Cover-flow, equalizer, DOLBY & SRS sound! AND AND, so worthy to mention IT IS FAR FAR EASY to add songs to Desire HD than in iPhone (iTunes sucks) I just Copay and Paste musics from my pc to SD card of Desire HD! :) this makes me so happy :)
APPLICATIONS: I didn't have so much time to test so many apps but until now that I got some apps they are just as perfect as in iPhone! Really :) and there are SO MUCH FREE apps than in iPhone :)
SENSE UI: OH MY GOD! Now I blame my self why I was using the BORING iOS! there is just SO SO MUCH options and possibilities to customize this phone, everything you can set just as you want it! Ringtones, notification sound, alarm sound, wallpaper (even live wallpaper), folders, skins, scenes, etc etc! :) so far so Happy :)
CAMERA: WOW! since I got this phone I forgot where I left my Digital Camera! REALLY! Just imagine 8 megapix., flash, and lots of Effects, AAANNDD HD Video Recording :), also the UI of Camera is so Fluid and easy to use, everything is where it must be.
CALLING: Crystal clear voices! yep! :)
I was playing Bowling last night and the ambient was so noisy BUT when I answered to my phone I was hearing the voice so Clear and much more interestingly the other side was hearing my MUCH CLEARER, because of Active Voice Cancellation! :)
MESSAGING: Great messaging, it is so easy to write with HUGE keyboard! and because of the screen size it is much more easier to write in Desire HD than in iPhone :) and don't forget the """SIZE"" of keyboard in LANDSCAPE MODE!! WOOOW!!! :):):)
BATTERY LIFE: I don't really I don't know why some people keep complaining about the battery life! There is NO such a thing as battery life problem with this phone! and also WORTH to mention I DID a BATTERY FORMAT! it really works :)...and I say that YOU must be happy with ONE DAY (24h) usage with single charging cuz' SCREEN IS HUGE and it consumes the most of the battery!
THAT's ALL FOLKS! :)
If you have any further questions don't hesitate to ask me, you are always welcome :)
Regards,
Ness.
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- Anonymous
- ps3
- 08 Dec 2010
In Portugal where I live and work, HTC Desire HD it cost 679,90€.
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- Mustafa
- fkg
- 08 Dec 2010
Hey guys! I just got the phone and I can tell you, it's excellent in every way you could think of! Go for it and you won't regret it! :) HTC For Ever :)
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- Anonymous
- nau
- 08 Dec 2010
Nath, 07 Dec 2010Hey people, can somebody else login to there htcsense.com a... moreUSE Internet Explorer in compatibility mode
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- Anonymous
- uCk
- 08 Dec 2010
Do u guys think that the DHD will fully support Google Maps 5? Cause it's not in the list of the supported phones, kinda weird.
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- 0v0
- Let
- 08 Dec 2010
Anonymous, 08 Dec 2010how good this phone to compare with iphone 4 , nokia n8 , a... morewill tell you 1 word:
(Excellent)
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- Anonymous
- PS6
- 08 Dec 2010
how good this phone to compare with iphone 4 , nokia n8 , and blackberry..? plz tell me a.s.a.p
need to buy new phone....SIR
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- 0v0
- Let
- 08 Dec 2010
oni69, 07 Dec 2010In the country where I live and work, htc Desire HD it cost... moreJust wait till the price goes down. Cos now the Nexus S will be released so the Desire HD definitely will drop in price.
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- Nath
- 3Ha
- 07 Dec 2010
Hey people, can somebody else login to there htcsense.com and see if all the tabs are there (Dashboard, Footprints, People, Messages)
For some reason I have no tabs at all...
Just a map which shows where I am plus lock phone, Forward calls and messages and ring??
Cant access any of my people or any other tab as there just not there??
HELP!!!
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- oni69
- t04
- 07 Dec 2010
If the price of this htc Desire HD drops to HK$3,500.00, I will buy it immediately!
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- oni69
- t04
- 07 Dec 2010
0v0, 07 Dec 2010Yea mate,
me too. i am facing the same as your problem (... moreIn the country where I live and work, htc Desire HD it cost only HK$4,900.00.
What do you think guys? Is this expensive? If yes, then I will wait till the price drops!!!
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- So sad
- t7G
- 07 Dec 2010
As of now this is the best android phone among s.e. lg,moto, samsung and etc, But please be friendly with the selling price, its really expensive, All i gonna do now is to have that phone in my dreams :(
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- 0v0
- Let
- 07 Dec 2010
Trinified, 07 Dec 2010Thanks for helping me make this decision. I am so tired of ... moreYea mate,
me too. i am facing the same as your problem ( price ).
i will wait till the end of Dec.
it is really the best Android phone to-date.
Regards