Hi Guys,
I currently have a Touch HD with Energy's Sense 2.5 GTX ROM - currently looking at what I should be upgrading to next though. I am in Aus - so on the Telstra Next G Network.
Currently I have been looking at the HTC HD2 and the HTC Desire.
If people could post some thoughts or suggestions that would be awesome!
I am in a similar position here in the uk on the Vodafone network and have been closely looking at the HD2 but having had loads of problems with my old XDA2 windows software have been holding back........is 6.5 more stable???
The Desire also looks like a fantastic phone but of course has a lot smaller screen which I really want the larger HD2 for......have you considered the X10?
I will keep a close look on this thread good luck on your purchase
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Currently using Artemis and have done for a while, Re-Flashed loads with new available software, can't fault it at all. Now, Here goes, Looked at xperia and the new O2 Serra, Like them both but was just wondering if there are more better or faultless handsets to upgrade to. With O2 at present and can upgrade any time, Cheers,D
droy68 said:
Currently using Artemis and have done for a while, Re-Flashed loads with new available software, can't fault it at all. Now, Here goes, Looked at xperia and the new O2 Serra, Like them both but was just wondering if there are more better or faultless handsets to upgrade to. With O2 at present and can upgrade any time, Cheers,D
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The Blackstone AKA Touch HD is also a viable option.
A friend of mine bought his from Mobile.co.uk (There's a thead in the Blackstone forum on Mobile.co.uk) on O2, got to keep his number etc.
Ta
Dave
Cheers Dave, Is The Blackstone, AKA Touch HD got the slide out qwerty, Think that would suit me better after pulling out the stylus from my artemis all those times, that's the only drawback with the texting i think. Had a look at a few handsets and was goin to go with what all you guys that are qualified had to say about the best on the market at the moment.
Cheers,D
I´ll wait a little bit
A few days ago has been leaked the HTC roadmap 09 and very very nice devices are coming!
my suggestion is waiting for WM7 to come out.
So I've been a smartphone person for a while and the last good phone I had was the Nokia N91 which broke. I've been using a crappy Samsung slider to make/take calls and send/receive messages.
I'm getting a new phone and have narrowed down my choices to 2.
HTC HD2 (Leo) or the HTC Hero.
Now, I love the HTC Hero but the only thing keeping me is what I've heard about it being very laggy (and ive seen some videos, opening the mail takes at least 5-10 seconds). I have used the Android OS several times at the store and really love it (recently tried the HTC Droid Eric by Verizon).
I have also used Windows Mobile and find it okay, but seem to like Android better. Also, HTC Hero will NOT get 3G in the US...
I'm looking at the HD2 because it packs a lot of horsepower... 1Ghz is pretty dang nice, and from the videos I've seen lag does not exist AT ALL.
So now I have this dilemma... should I buy the HD2 or Hero. I guess it comes down to whether or not WinMo is better than Android (FOR ME. Please don't start a android vs winmo flame war).
What do you guys think?
P.S. I need to buy an unlocked GSM. No other options. Will probably get it from Middle East/Europe. Availability in a certain region is not an issue for me.
Welcome to HTC XDA! We highly recommend HTC HD2 top of the line PPC!! See the LEO section for the specs, answers & info...
I am personally waiting for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 which runs android, a very high resolution, and the snapdragon processor, in my opinion it is superior to the hd2 and the hero
Thanks galaxys for the warm welcome.
I'm not sure what you mean by PPC, but why exactly is it that you recommend it? The superior hardware?
and thanks jad for the response... I have considered the X10 and think its pretty cool but I'm not willing to wait and need a new phone NOW
PPC means Pocket PC. Anything that runs Windows Mobile is a pocket PC. It's not a term you see much nowadays.
The HD2 is probably the best PPC/WM device out there at the moment. As far as I'm aware (others please correct me if I'm wrong) the Eris is the Hero in another casing spcifically for Verizon. If only the Leo ran Android....
Ah okay thanks TheBrit
Yes you are correct about the Eris. Just different case.
Also, I've really fallen in love with android... so I guess I'll go for the Hero.
There's also the Samsung Moment that runs Android and has a physical keyboard.
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... If only the Leo ran Android....
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http://pocketnow.com/thought/what-if-the-hd2-ran-android
Thanks guys, I decided to buy the Hero. It will be shipping soon
Good decision!!
Go to Leo section to start learning
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Good decision!!
Go to Leo section to start learning
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He said Hero not Leo
hey everyone, well im on the stretch for hopefully getting a new phone, question is, which device will be very worth upgrading from my FUZE?
Telstra HTC HD2(with AT&T 3G bands) or HTC Tilt 2
would be best if actual owners can help me out but everyone can give their input as well
[main question]what device has a better battery life??
will the HD2 be able to handle at least 5 hours of music playback since it will substitute for my ipod? or will the tilt 2 have a better advantage?
and how well is it to type on the HD2s screen compare to Tilt 2's hardware keyboard?
finally if possible please tell me what advantages & disadvantages do both of these devices have
money is NOT a factor here and im still keeping up with WinMo btw
looking forward to reading everyones answers thanks
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and how well is it to type on the HD2s screen compare to Tilt 2's hardware keyboard?
im still keeping up with WinMo btw
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Coming form Raphael, the natural upgrade will be Rhodium, a great device!
Leo have bigger screen and faster processor.
Rhodium have a real keyboard and multiconference (more buissness device)
On my opinion, typing on a real hardware keyboard will never beaten by any super multi capacity, ultra resisitive, super dooper on screen virtual keyboard (at least in a while)
Same here, staying with WM also, it´s a hate-love relation
My wife and I both have the Fuze with Energy ROMs. Our contract is going to be up soon and my wife is pushing for an upgrade of her phone which makes me consider it too. However I love the Fuze and am not sure if it's worth upgrading to any other model. The TP2 is nice, but to me it just seems to be more of the same with a bigger screen. Any recommendations on what to upgrade to?
Thx
Personally, I'm done with windoze mobile. I'm holding onto my fuze until several android phones hit AT&T.
I am also confused regarding the upgrade of TP. TP2 doesnt look like an upgrade to me. It only has bigger screen. Otherwise the processor and RAM and ROM are the same and it also lacks the flash. i even checked Touch HD and Touch Diamond and they also have to same specs.
I am not so technical but I have an idea in mind and would like a suggestion from the gurus here.... I think Acer's touch Neo is a nice consideration but only and only if LEO's sense can be run on it.
Plz help us to chose guys. Thanks
If you are looking to stay with Winmo, the HD2 or Omnia2 are pretty big upgrades. Don't know if you want a hardware keyboard though.
Thanks JesusFreak316 ... but HD2 is tooooo big.
Is it possible to run HTC's sense latest versions on Omnia2 or Acer Neotouch?
i want upgrade too, i was thinking about topaz. topaz vs rhodium .... 300 vs 400 Euro
Leo is very expensive for me, more then 500Euro.
Hello everyone;
hope you keeping well, I have HTC Touch Pro in mean time and I wanna replace it, so with what I should replace it, HD7 or Hd2 or HTC Touch Pro2 ? Please help me decide one and why?
Thanks in advanced
You really want WP7 without basic features? For example: No SD Card support, no copy and paste, no default browser selection, no multitasking.
WM6.5 is not supported by Microsoft, so there willn't be any new updates.
Think about alternative platforms Android, Bada OS.
But if you really want Windows, I'd choose HD2.
First of all are you a tmobile customer? Most likely I'd say. But give some more options to choose from. Hd2 and touch pro 2 are both outdated already. Even though hd 7 looks pretty tempting but nah windows phone 7 is still a pretty weak platform. Consider buy a g2 or my touch 4g or vibrant 4g instead. But here of you decide the vibrant make sure it's vibrant 4g not the original one ok?
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out of those two id choose the hd7..its much more current hardware wise and it has the newer version of the windows mobile os...also in response to AdmcPL, those features arent available now but they will be released in a major update due out this spring, and even more features will be out in another update later this year
Why not go with the HTC Desire HD?
It's basically the same phone as the HD2, but comes with FroYo
I'd say HD7 is good , but not good enough .. wait and get something like dual core with better screen .. because soon HD2 & HD7 will be last gen. smartphones.
good luck anyway
If you have only these 3 options I'd go for the HD2 without any hesitation (I had one before my Z and had a Touch Pro before that one). You'll be able to flash all kinds of ROMS and install almost every OS on it (Android, WP7 etc.). There's a lot of support for this device.
Touch Pro2: only if you want to keep both a hard keyboard and WM. Otherwise forget it. Too old as already said by a previous poster.
HD7: I really don't like WP7. It looks so boring and ugly. Will there be as much applications and development as for Android or WM? I don't think so but that's just my opinion.
On the other way if you are not against other options I'd suggest you to buy an Android device like the Desire Z or HD as Android is really the best OS. You could install it on the HD2 but IMO the physical buttons are not appropriate and make the user experience less pleasant than with the soft keys on Android devices. I noticed immediately the difference when I switched from my HD2/Android to my Desire Z.
Hope it'll be helpful
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out of those two id choose the hd7..its much more current hardware wise and it has the newer version of the windows mobile os...also in response to AdmcPL, those features arent available now but they will be released in a major update due out this spring, and even more features will be out in another update later this year
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I doubt that there is any difference in hardware between HD7 and HD2 except for the kickstand in HD7.
But if anybody would ask me I will tell then to get HD2.
It can run WM6.5, Android and WP7 as good as any other phone.
@all thank u so much guys seriously I'm so greatful , and yes I will go and buy the HD2 today. I'll give my touch pro away I really liked the keyboard on it, guess ill buy external keyboard for the HD2 and for andorid I don't know didn't really use it that much but ill give it a shoot on my next HD2 hehe ... Thank you so so much