HTC Desire HD
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- Taz
- TkD
- 27 Oct 2010
I have had the phone for 5 days now and my first android phone...
Bad bits:
- Battery only lasts about a day..although I'm told it should improve after a few discharges and re-charges
- Screen is not as good as AMOLED ....but doesn't bother me
- It's VERY big to use with just one hand...most of the times I use two hands! or put it on a desk/table top and use it.
- the volume rocker should be on the right side of the phone becuse everytime I try to press the power/standby button at the top I end up pressing the volume keys too!
- Sound is not great..in fact my Nokia 5800 was twice as good when it comes to sound!
Good bits:
- photos and vids look great on the big screen!
- Android with the new HTC Sense UI kicks a**!
- Web browsing is awsome and quick!
- love the syncing of everything with my facebook and google account
- Very fast and fluid compared to my poor symbian nokia 5800
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- cris
- snQ
- 27 Oct 2010
Is this phone beter then HTC HD7?
They are very similar and in my opinion android is better at the moment, but I think win7 has a potencial to be beter....
please help me I'm not sure wich one to buy!! :))
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- Anonymous
- vIm
- 27 Oct 2010
Why doesn't GSM arena review Desire HD?
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- Anonymous
- iiY
- 27 Oct 2010
where is gsm review already??? cmon gsm get ur act together!
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- Anonymous
- 2x5
- 27 Oct 2010
WHY can't HTC increase on-board memory? If the dolts at apple can include 16/32GB then so can HTC. The card slot is good but "on-board" mem should be at least 16GB too. Otherwise, looking good!!
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- andrew.matten
- AeB
- 27 Oct 2010
Gingerbread was earlier rumored to require at least a 1GHz processor, 512 MB of RAM and a minimum screen size of 3.5 inches on devices that would run the operating software. This led to speculations that Gingerbread, which was again rumored to launch in mid-October, would be aimed at tablets, since most smartphones did not fulfill the hardware requirements for the software.
Gingerbread was also said to offer a resolution of 1280×760 pixels in devices that had screens larger than 4 inches in size. Android 3.0 would also incorporate a new user interface that would reduce the dependence on customized UIs from handset manufacturers, such as the MotoBlur and Sense UI. The user interface was said to be similar to the 3D Gallery app that is present in Android 2.2.
The clarification of the Android 3.0 Gingerbread rumors as being untrue, by Google employee Dan Morill, is being presently treated as the last word on the matter until more rumors surface, or Google itself makes an announcement.
Read more: http://www.devicemag.com/2010/07/02/android-3-0-gingerbread-rumored-features-listed-google-employee-plays-spoilsport/#ixzz13XIwzpFG
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- shydz
- 3sE
- 27 Oct 2010
Come on GSM - review the phone already! I want to get it, but need your review first!
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- BB
- mXF
- 27 Oct 2010
*buy
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- BB
- mXF
- 27 Oct 2010
Just got the Desire HD today, from my experience the phone is extremely fast and everything runs smoothly. The screen looks gorgeous and games look amazing, and there are plenty of great games on the market like Angry Birds (which is free). Furthermore, there are many great apps preloaded on the phone, which are very useful and add to the overall experience.
The build quality is exceptional, and even though the phone is very big, it doesn't feel that big in the hand and in fact feels very comfortable (maybe due to rounded edges or the fact I have large hands). Either way, the phone feels solid, and it is true to say that the phone is quite the looker! The new version of HTC Sense is, as always, exceptionally good, and it brings many customisable options such as widgets, skins and scenes to the phone home screens.
At this moment I cannot comment on the battery life as I haven't been using it long enough and lastly, it is true to say that the speakers are poor.
All in all this is a fantastic device for so many reasons, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to but a new smart phone.
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- Skyjack*10
- PF5
- 27 Oct 2010
[deleted post]Wow Droid terminator, this must one hell of a pocket rocket! Am very keen on this. Any idea of price?
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- Mex
- snU
- 26 Oct 2010
sajad khan, 26 Oct 2010come on gsmarena. review the beastHell yeah, we want the review :)
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- sajad khan
- utL
- 26 Oct 2010
come on gsmarena. review the beast
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- Mobilemaster
- Lax
- 26 Oct 2010
Anonymous, 26 Oct 2010That is not only related with the Google. Its the hardware... moreWhat HTC will announce some Gingerbread phones in December? Teh Gingerbread is the version 2.3, NOT the version 3.0.
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- Anonymous
- fn9
- 26 Oct 2010
bajaber, 26 Oct 2010i hve it here in kenya maybe you dnt knw whrer they ar foundyou could have at least said where you got it in kenya instead of saying you just have it! it would be really helpful i'm really interested in this phone and wana buy it.any drawbacks you've personally experienced with it?i have a samsung wave and love bada but want a taste of htc and android
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- Mr Bean
- Mx@
- 26 Oct 2010
i dont like this phone
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- Anonymous
- p2r
- 26 Oct 2010
Alex, 26 Oct 2010I don't think an Android compatible phone will ever be un-u... moreThat is not only related with the Google.
Its the hardware issue in some cases.
Maybe your eclair phone can't support android 3.0 depending on the hardware.
For example samsung & google still working on Galaxy S froyo update.
its just NOT that simple even if its 2.1 to 2.2 upgrade.
Then please imagine 2.x to 3.x.
its favourable to wait until december to see if htc android 3.0 phones are coooming. those phones most probably can be upgradable to 3.x series as well, so we can use that phone at least 1 year without beeing out of date :)
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- Anonymous
- Mx@
- 26 Oct 2010
Just had a play on this phone.
Is the daddy. Well built. Touch screen extremely responsive even more so than the desire.
768mb ram and you notice it.
Amazing device.
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- Wilson
- YPH
- 26 Oct 2010
There's news out not long ago that it'll be priced at $59/mth, promo price on Vodafone Australia but not release date yet
http://www.channelnews.com.au/Hardware/Mobile_Phones/A4G6D6Q4
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Desire-HD-Goes-Exclusive-at-Vodafone-Australia-162948.shtml
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- 0v0
- Let
- 26 Oct 2010
TC, 26 Oct 2010It is better to wait until Nokia come with a MeeGo-phone wi... moreOf-course mate,, i will wate for Nokia MerGo devices. but before that will take E7 & will play around the DHD & see . ( maybe will take it as well.. ;) )
Tnx