HTC Desire Z
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- Anonymous
- mX1
- 18 Feb 2011
the e7 hinge is discusting it makes me feel sick thinking about it
its not even in the shaope of a z
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- Anonymous
- UDU
- 18 Feb 2011
If I read the comments here and see the score,than I need to smile. Have the phone about 1 month now at believe me it is really good. No unwanted open of closing keyboard, good speed, good battery life for a smartphone, keys are big enough, Androit is nice. Top mobile.
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- AnonD-123
- Ycu
- 18 Feb 2011
AnonD-252, 18 Feb 2011If you sit in a comfirable chair and lean back a little the... moreI use it while lying on the couch with my back against the arm rest. The way I hold it, the phone is generally below the height of my head. I never have problems with the screen closing on my even when texting. In any case, when I look at videos, I'm generally not texting anyway.
Generally, the keyboard is either in the fully open or fully closed position. You don't normally keep the keyboard in a partially open position for more than a split second anyway. When the keyboard is fully opened or closed, the ribbon cable is not exposed at all.
The Nokia N97 exposes the ribbon cable more when the keyboard is opened. The reason is that the screen tilts, so there is a gap where you can see the ribbon cable.
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- Stuntman
- Ycu
- 18 Feb 2011
AnonD-252, 18 Feb 2011If you sit in a comfirable chair and lean back a little the... moreI use it while lying on the couch with my back against the arm rest. The way I hold it, the phone is generally below the height of my head. I never have problems with the screen closing on my even when texting. In any case, when I look at videos, I'm generally not texting anyway.
Generally, the keyboard is either in the fully open or fully closed position. You don't normally keep the keyboard in a partially open position for more than a split second anyway. When the keyboard is fully opened or closed, the ribbon cable is not exposed at all.
The Nokia N97 exposes the ribbon cable more when the keyboard is opened. The reason is that the screen tilts, so there is a gap where you can see the ribbon cable.
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- AnonD-252
- 0TX
- 18 Feb 2011
AnonD-123, 17 Feb 2011The lying on your back while holding the phone above you po... moreIf you sit in a comfirable chair and lean back a little then the keyboard will close, and on all youtube-videos the keyboard only stay open if you do not move it at all but as soon as you start texting then the vibrations will close it.
Another problem with the z-hinge is that the datacable to the screen looks really exposed and could rather easily be damaged.
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- msantosm
- nd8
- 17 Feb 2011
AnonD-252, 17 Feb 2011I would miss the directional arrows on the keyboard. 180 g... morethat's because you haven't had a motorola flipout!!!
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- AnonD-123
- NGf
- 17 Feb 2011
Anonymous, 17 Feb 2011because i need a z hinge e7 is grim desire is amazing b... moreThe hinge on the E7 is similar to the Desire Z. The difference is the E7's hinge is built with larger and sturdier supports, the spring tension is higher and it tilts the screen. It's the premier Symbian phone with a keyboard right now.
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- AnonD-123
- NGf
- 17 Feb 2011
AnonD-252, 17 Feb 2011You should not hold IPhone4 normaly, and Z should not be us... moreThe lying on your back while holding the phone above you position will result in gravity closing the screen. I just compensate by propping the screen up with my index finger while still typing with my thumb. If you do not feel comfortable doing this, then perhaps you should choose another phone.
Personally, I rarely use the phone in this position and if I do, I'm comfortable propping the screen up with a finger while typing. Most of the time, the screen is facing upwards, so it is not an issue for me. If it is too much of a compromise to prop the screen up with your finger and you often hold the phone above your head a lot, then perhaps another phone with a different keyboard design would be better for you.
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- AnonD-123
- NGf
- 17 Feb 2011
AnonD-252, 17 Feb 2011I would miss the directional arrows on the keyboard.
180 g... moreMost of the demonstrations on these videos show the person holding the phone in an unusual way. If you plan to hold your phone by gripping only half of the edge and then flailing it around and expect it to not flop, then get another phone.
The way I use the phone, I don't have a problem with the hinge or the looseness of the spring. It doesn't open or close accidentally on me.
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- Anonymous
- mX1
- 17 Feb 2011
so far my desire z on first overnight charge after recieving it
has lasted 11 hours and still on full battery
do you think it would last even longer if it ran on symbian?
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- Anonymous
- mX1
- 17 Feb 2011
because i need a z hinge
e7 is grim
desire is amazing but needs symbian sybiam rulezzzzzzzzzz
also xperia pro is ugly
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- AnonD-252
- 0TX
- 17 Feb 2011
kitty, 17 Feb 2011i think that's only normal because of the weight of the LCD... moreYou should not hold IPhone4 normaly, and Z should not be used in bed or even holding it vertically because then gravity will close the keyboard? Every other phone can be used without any restrictions how you should hold the phone. Gravity and being used a lot will "damage" the phone, but that is after years, not weeks of normal use.
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- kitty
- t7G
- 17 Feb 2011
AnonD-252, 17 Feb 2011I would miss the directional arrows on the keyboard. 180 g... morei think that's only normal because of the weight of the LCD. also, it is not designed to be used while you are lying in bed. again, the factor for it is GRAVITY. remember that any movable parts when subjected to usage tends to wear out in time.
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- AnonD-252
- Sna
- 17 Feb 2011
I would miss the directional arrows on the keyboard.
180 g is a bit to much.
And i think Z and HD have the same problem as my Desire do have with keeping stable 3G and wifi-connections sometimes
But my biggest fear is the z-hinge.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCj6gyXsLfc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdj2y9Fx_5o&NR=1&feature=fvwp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvHE5lZ1tCs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb3IuAT4Jm4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYpAHb9nNaU
My problem with SonyEricsson Pro is the small internal memory and the 3.5 mm on the side not the top.
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- AnonD-123
- 4A$
- 17 Feb 2011
Anonymous, 16 Feb 2011im getting my desire z tomorrow, how to i get ti to run symbian?If you want to run Symbian, why don't you get an E7 instead?
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- AnonD-252
- 0Tq
- 16 Feb 2011
I will wait for SE XPERIA Pro, the internal memory is not large enough, but everything else is better than on Z. If xperia pro did not exist then I would buy Z
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- Anonymous
- mX1
- 16 Feb 2011
im getting my desire z tomorrow, how to i get ti to run symbian?
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- AnonD-252
- Sna
- 16 Feb 2011
AnonD-123, 16 Feb 2011The keys on the Desire Z are raised, so you should be able ... moreOk! Thanks!
I will wait a few days before I decide what is easiest, root Z or fix data2ext on XPERIA Pro.
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- AnonD-123
- 4A$
- 16 Feb 2011
AnonD-252, 16 Feb 2011Space between the keys is not enough to be able to text fas... moreThe keys on the Desire Z are raised, so you should be able to feel where the key ends. Also, you will definitely feel a click when you press the key.
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- AnonD-252
- 0Tq
- 16 Feb 2011
AnonD-123, 16 Feb 2011I'm not sure how fast is fast in your context. At my rate ... moreRooting Z is looks like really hard and risky work, but adding data2ext to SE experia pro will not be easy either, so ?