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Hi , having been an avid HTC user a while back, rom changing etc, I got an iphone and have used that since. I once went back to a HTC touch pro 2 but didnt like it so ended up getting an Iphone 4 on release. Since then I still have a longing for HTC so am wondering whether to get another? I want to get away from the iphone to tinker with HTC again but cannot decide, what do you guys think?
I was looking at a desire Z because I want a physical keyboard so am hoping to swap for my Iphone 4.
My phone is in as new condition with box and accessories bought from Apple so is unlocked to all networks.
Let me know if interested, cheers. Stu.
Just looked at this lol
http://forum.iphone-developers.com/general-discussion/541-iphone-htc-desire-z-swap.html
I got a Z today, and I must say it's an amazing phone
Of course hTC Desire Z!!!
Stick with HTC
This should be self-explanatory, Desire Z FTW!
HTC Mogul (old)> iPhone (any model)
i had the same choice here in canada, went with the desire z and no regrets so far. though i briefly used swype on my friend's captivate and it was definitely impressive and with a larger screen thats nice... but no flash on the camera is a downer. iphone... meh
Isn't it pretty dumb to ask a question like that here at XDA? The people here will, of course, vote for the HTC. Looking for Android fanboys? Well, XDA is the place. You won't get a single objective answer here.
That's like asking the guys at Mercedes if you should get an Audi. The answer won't surprise you.
No no no, bazooka, I stated that I had HTC touch pro 2 previously and didnt like it. I just wanted a subjective view if things had improved since then.
Oh, i see
The answer is yes. HTC has improved since the Touch Pro 2. Check out some videos on YouTube or something, or take a HTC out for a spin. HTC and Android matches perfectly, and HTC has improved big time the last year(s).
I love my Desire Z (T-Mobile G2) that I just picked up, but they keyboard probably isn't for me. I think I would prefer an HTC Glacier (MyTouch 4G) instead.
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No no no, bazooka, I stated that I had HTC touch pro 2 previously and didnt like it. I just wanted a subjective view if things had improved since then.
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Thanks Bazooka, I looked around and they do look better on video, so hopefully will get some interest for my iphone and go back to the good old days of rom flashing etc.
Was'nt too sure about the android OS , but seems to have come on a lot with the apps growing and growing.
I love the physical keyboards, had a wizard first off and had others all with keyboards.
Just something I am comfortable with .
Stu308 said:
Thanks Bazooka, I looked around and they do look better on video, so hopefully will get some interest for my iphone and go back to the good old days of rom flashing etc.
Was'nt too sure about the android OS , but seems to have come on a lot with the apps growing and growing.
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Android is great, but IMO it's not "there yet". Don't get me wrong, it's good, but it can get better, and it will.
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Isn't it pretty dumb to ask a question like that here at XDA? The people here will, of course, vote for the HTC. Looking for Android fanboys? Well, XDA is the place. You won't get a single objective answer here.
That's like asking the guys at Mercedes if you should get an Audi. The answer won't surprise you.
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He did also ask the 'Audi' of this
http://forum.iphone-developers.com/general-discussion/541-iphone-htc-desire-z-swap.html
Just no replies
Haha! Nice job!
Hi people,
I am a htc hd2 user and I am planning to get a Htc Inspire 4G or Desire HD. But I have a few questions regarding the inspire 4g before making a definite decision.
Coming from a Touch Pro2, my HD2 sound and call quality were much much much lower than the TP2 which was a disappointment, and sometimes it was really hard to hear the caller's voice in a crowded street. The music also was no good because it was so low and had to install SRS Wow to make it a little bit louder - still the quality is a let down.
I have also read that the Inspire 4G fails in low light conditions with noisy/grainy pictures and the flash was too bright. In my opinion, the photos taken in low light conditions with/without the flash are well below the quality of the HD2 - anyone can confirmed?
I would like to ask people if the call/music quality is louder/clearer than a HD2 and is the camera really below the HD2? These 2 factors are very important for me in choosing this phone and I would appreciate if anyone can give their opinion on this. Is it worth to change from an HD2 --> Inspire 4G?
Thanks people!!
wow 67 views and 0 reply? talk about being ignored in this part of the forum .........
Final5k said:
wow 67 views and 0 reply? talk about being ignored in this part of the forum .........
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Or it's possible that no one who has used an HD2 to compare to an Inspire has popped there head in yet. If someone is able to answer your question, they will. Patience, young Padawan. This forum is full of some of the most helpful people I've come across, if someone can help you, they will.
Unfortunately that person is not me
I will say that I think the call quality and the camera are both great. But I can NOT compare that to an HD2
Coming from a Tilt2, I can say I do miss some Windows features especially outlook tasks which is not available on Android.
Low light pics with flash do suck with this phone. But I don't use it as my main camera. Calls & sound however, I am very pleased. The thing I love most about this phone is Flash. I am able to stream from soccerlivetv.net and watch my games.
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I also came from the HD2. Unfortunately, I don't take a lot of pictures but of the few I've taken there isn't anything about the Inspire's pictures that made me say "Wow, that's good picture quality".
As for the sound, to me it seems comparable to the HD2, no better no worse. But my hearing isn't what it used to be so I'm not much help for you.
Overall I thought the HD2 was an awesome phone and had I lived in an area where I could get AT&T 3G service with my HD2, I probably wouldn't have gotten an Inspire.
I like my Inspire as much as my HD2, plus now I get 3G speeds! Other than that it is a very similar experience.
I also liked having the choice of OS with the HD2 (WinMo, Android, and WP7).
Thanks for your ouput! Very appreciate them Guess I'll keep my hd2 unless the inspire 4g next update corrects the camera bugs and adds something more than what we currently have on the Hd2.
i also came from a hd2(tmobile version on att) and i loved that phone. if i could have had 3g on it i would have stuck with it til something awesome like a 3d phone came out. the sound on the inspire is a little bit better than the hd2 but not much. and as for the camera the inspire has a little edge over the hd2 imo. but if you have 3g i would stick with the hd2 all day(pretty much the same phone when you have android nand on it). hope this helps
i'd def have to say the camera leaves much to be desired but i don't know how it compares to hd2 thou.
HD2 to Inspire 4G
I have had iphones, every version, nexus one, hd2, nexus S, etc etc.
I ultimately ended up on the HD2, absolutely love it. except battery life.
I just got my Inspire 4g today, and its so much better, used it all day, still have 60% battery, it is so much smoother, and i haven't even installed optimized ROM yet.
was torn over the Desire HD or the ATRIX, after playing with a ATRIX for 5 minutes i felt it was cheap plastic crap, and TELUS was being dicks about selling me a DHD outright, so i went for the INSPIRE 4G AT&T. not looking back..
HTC-INSPIRE_4G = Happy Camper..
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Guilty
I didn't have anything to bring to the thread, I was just looking for a good compare/contrast review. If it means anything, I have the Inspire 4G and love it. Idk anything about the HD2 though.
i hope this helps
i recently came from hd2 and i LOVED my beloved hd2. there are days- like this morning when i am angry i sold it. then there are other days when i love my new inspire- and the adventure that lays ahead.
IMO- the camera on the inspire is insane, after flashing a rom- my sound improved, i receive mms whereas with the hd2- i had to find a fix, my inspire is smooth, fast, less buggy and there is a great group of people over here in the android portion of xda who are willing to answer questions and help out those needing help.
there are plus sides to both phones. it's a matter of personal taste.
I never used a TP2, but I can tell you that I traded out of an HD2 to an Inspire and I'm not looking back.
What you can expect from the Inspire is a significant overall improvement in user experience. Running an Android ROM off nand on an HD2 wasn't nearly as robust or reliable as the Inspire's next generaton Snapdragon CPU on a phone designed to run Android natively.
Even when running a 'cooked' ROM (RCMix 5.x) the phone is reliable and responsive. So far, everything just works. Period. I do think that the camera takes more crisp pictures than the HD2, but I haven't tested it in low-light conditions.
Whatever the shortcomings any given phone might be, I always remind myself that it's a phone. Not a function-specific device like an MP3 player, camera or GPS unit. To have all that functionality in one place at the same time is priceless and one needs to put the expectations into perspective.
I traded my hd2 and $100 for a new inspire. Yeah it was very customizable as there was/has been several roms and such for the device. But about 2 days ago my friend Jessica bought a hd2 and I put Android on it (desire hd port to be exact) and I then remembered,the lack of functions of the Android,and hassle just reminded me y I didn't miss it. Market apps wouldn't download or install correctly. Wouldn't read SIM card for contacts,etc. So get the inspire,its fast,strong,and beautifully designed.
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Overall I thought the HD2 was an awesome phone and had I lived in an area where I could get AT&T 3G service with my HD2, I probably wouldn't have gotten an Inspire.
I like my Inspire as much as my HD2, plus now I get 3G speeds! Other than that it is a very similar experience.
I also liked having the choice of OS with the HD2 (WinMo, Android, and WP7).
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Same here i had a Tilt 2 pro great phone running WMCore rom(sergio) then my buddy sold me his HD2 had it running Driod but loved the phone every little thing but only EDGE so im a sososososo proud owner of a Inspire 4G.
The deal breaker for me is no true 4g other then that great phone.
I came from an HD2 to the inspire, if you like sense, particularly the latest version with skins, go for the Inspire 4G. If you prefer a more vanilla Android experience like Cyanogen, I don't see any major advantage over the HD2. I'm a massive Sense fan and can tell you it runs far smoother on the Inspire. That said, I did try Cyanogen and between the two you would be pressed to notice much of a real world difference between the two.
Krisbo
I came from a euro TP2 and can tell you the following:
* here in the states my battery life isn't that great in comparison. I kept the TP2 on EDGE all the time and it was quite miserly.
* I like the thinner package much better.
* I adjusted quickly to the on screen keyboard.
* I like the flash but it is a bit greenish if left to auto white level.
* the speaker audio is better on the TP2, but I really like having a 3.5mm plug.
Bottom line- I won't go back. Too much goodness with Android and the Inspire.
Sent from my CM7 Inspire 4G with that special XDA app.
Hey All,
I am a TMo user with a MT4G, but my wife doesn't like TMo and wants a verizon phone. I don't know much about their lineup and was wondering what is the best Android phone for Verizon.
Any help appreciated!
Thanks!!
I would say the Th-bolt
Of course many people may prefer different one, depending on what you really need and daily using ( features).
I'm going to go with the thunderbolt right now. I'm currently on ATT however so I don't really keep up with all the phones. The Arc is coming/ is out on Verizon right? If so, you should definitely look into that.
Amazing design, amazing screen, and an amazing camera. If I weren't planning on getting the Galaxy S 2 (and if i was on Verizon of course) I'd definitely think about picking one up.
Of course the Thunderbolt is a great phone too; if you live in a city where you can get 4G, you should definitely take that into account.
I still think if you can pick up a Droid X, go for it, I know people who will live and die for that phone
I like my Incredible 1 personally, still by far gets the job done.
Thunderbolt may be your best bet for the top of the line though at the moment.
Thunderbolt IMO
Thunderbolt if you're in a 4g area. If not the Incredible 2, while not a huge improvement from the original, looks pretty nice and is coming out soon.
Even if you don't have 4G currently in your area I don't think it will be long so keep that in mind.
Yeah, I say the Thunderbolt also. It's actuallu an HTC Desire HD with slightly altered appearance and is HTC's flagship phone.
I'd see when the Droid Bionic is launching if it still is
Im pretty sure the bionic has been scraped and moto is now gonna focus on the targa as its next flagship phone
I agree with you guys Thunderbolt is definitely the best option as of now
I did forget to mention the Thunderbolt only if you're in an area with 4G or getting it very soon.
So my wife needs a new phone.
I have been very keen of the HTC Sensation and been finding an excuse to pick one up. Her new phone is just another new toy for me!
I know HTC will soon release an unlocked bootloader for the Sensation, which makes me wanna pick up one of these babies even more!
But with the released of Moto Droid3, I am itching to play with one of these too! I used to have the Atrix, and I terribly HATE motoblur. People have been saying Motoblur has improved with the D3 though.
Overall, I am still more likely to pick up the HTC Sensation, but I just wanna hear some of your thoughts between the two devices.
Thanks.
The Droid 3 seems to have a really weak antenna for a Moto phone. In the Verizon store it switched over to 1X where nearly all of the other phones stayed on a weak 3G signal.
I'd take the Sensation in a heartbeat. The newest Motoblur is way improved over what it used to be, but it's still ugly.
Thanks for the responses!
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I'd take the Sensation in a heartbeat. The newest Motoblur is way improved over what it used to be, but it's still ugly.
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This is true. I have never been too fond of the Droid/2/3 series look and design. In fact, I personally have a disdain for physical keyboards too!
But the plus side of the Droid3 is it works in China and it works on Verizon. We travel back and forth frequently as both our jobs require us to.
We are on Verizon back home too.
But also, I think if we pick up at Droid3, we wouldn't be getting the Verizon model, which leaves us with Milestone 3. And I'm not sure if Milestone 3 will work on Verizon.
In China we are on China Unicom.
I would definitely skip the Milestone. Motorola is real slow when it comes to updating overseas (outside of US) phones.
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I would definitely skip the Milestone. Motorola is real slow when it comes to updating overseas (outside of US) phones.
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oh really? this i did NOT know.
Good to know. Motorola isn't the greatest in updating even in the US.
Alright, HTC Sensation it is.
Thanks, heygrl.
Yeah the original milestone has a horrible update history, identical to the DROID which was updated quick and often.
The US DEFY got 2.2.1, overseas models didn't get it and if they did it was months after.
So I've been eyeing this phone for a while since I first heard about it but I don't have the money to just buy it right now. Ever since my first Android phone I've been a fan of HTC phones. I started off with the mytouch 3g 1.2 and then progress to the mytouch 4g. Now I'm considering the Sensation as my next phone but I'm not sure about it because I have yet to play with the phone in person.
My personal choice of dual core phones right now are either the Samsung Galaxy S II or the HTC Sensation and honestly I would rather have the Sensation because of the Notification LED and because I like HTC phones. However those aren't the only reasons I would choose the Sensation.
I was wondering what you guys thought of the phone? Is the phone worth it? Is there anything that's bad about the phone? What about good things?
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So I've been eyeing this phone for a while since I first heard about it but I don't have the money to just buy it right now. Ever since my first Android phone I've been a fan of HTC phones. I started off with the mytouch 3g 1.2 and then progress to the mytouch 4g. Now I'm considering the Sensation as my next phone but I'm not sure about it because I have yet to play with the phone in person.
My personal choice of dual core phones right now are either the Samsung Galaxy S II or the HTC Sensation and honestly I would rather have the Sensation because of the Notification LED and because I like HTC phones. However those aren't the only reasons I would choose the Sensation.
I was wondering what you guys thought of the phone? Is the phone worth it? Is there anything that's bad about the phone? What about good things?
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There are plenty of threads like this already. I'm sure if you search through them you will find that because you asked this in a sensation forum most people are going to say yes the sensation is better. Htc's build quality is far better Imo. I would rather have the qhd screen instead of that super colorful screen that the gs2 has. It makes things look fake to me. Plus somebody just mentioned that CM7 is getting "sensational" =D
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I had a Nexus One last year....
Got a G2X this year and HATED EVERYTHING ABOUT IT.
I got this phone and the only complaints I have are: I don't like HTC Sense, and boot-loader is locked. I'd much rather have vanilla Android. Build quality is far superior to the other phones listed.
I have to say hat the Sensation is a very nice phone, especially compared to the g2x, which I traded for it. And I too, am a big fan of HTC phones. But I have to say that outta all of the HTC phones I've had... G1, MyTouch 3g, Nexus 1, HD2, and G2... the Sensation is both the best AND the worst out of them all. I actually use my G2 more than the Sensation. I'm only keeping it because like the HD2, I'm sure that later on down the line as development progresses it'll be an awesome device. But as of the time being, it really does nothing that I can't do on my G2.(.02ยข)
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