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HD3 Mockup Theme on HD2

I think this looks really smart so would be delighted if someone could make a theme similar to this. Or infact if someone has already started to link me to that thread.
http://www.mobilechronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/htc-hd31.jpg

Nice concept...for the phone, I think I don't like the silvery part on the back...It's kinda too much...

adamdridi said:
I think this looks really smart so would be delighted if someone could make a theme similar to this. Or infact if someone has already started to link me to that thread.
http://www.mobilechronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/htc-hd31.jpg
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Damn.. I want to bash my HD2 every time I think about the HD3.... in any way, as long as winmo7 is not in it, it will kick the HD2's ass and make me regret putting so much money on it ><

Luggruff said:
Damn.. I want to bash my HD2 every time I think about the HD3.... in any way, as long as winmo7 is not in it, it will kick the HD2's ass and make me regret putting so much money on it ><
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Well officially there isn't any news about a hd3 at all, and the only unofficial rumor i have heard was that someone found a "hd3" name in some random system (what am i missing) so i doubt that we will see a HD3 for quite a time, and i am more than just pretty sure that it will not have the specs of that concept, as it seems too unrealistic for me
And when the HD3 comes, i am also pretty sure it will be shipped with WM7, and not WM6.5.x, since WM7 is the newest from microsoft, and also seems to be the most user friendly, which, whether you like it or not, is what gives the most customers Us powerusers is not the main audience, the casual user is

I will buy Win7 phone only if someone confirm some Win7 hack's or downgrade possibility to win6.5(.x) I dont wanna having cool, modern, but unuseless (restrictions) phone.
I think better is change fav platform to Android, coz it have future and it shoot itself to foot like Micro**** do.

Looks cool but a 4.7 screen is just too big I think.

reocej said:
Looks cool but a 4.7 screen is just too big I think.
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I'd agree there. The HD2 has the screen size pretty much spot on. Any bigger and it's going to stop fitting in pockets and become a bridge device between phone and tablet PC.
If HTC want to make a tablet PC though, I'm fine with that As long as they make it out of strong alloy so i can use it to beat iPad fanbois round the back of the head with

the concept has 4 led flash wtf

Dave Trouser said:
As long as they make it out of strong alloy so i can use it to beat iPad fanbois round the back of the head with
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Nah. You wanna beat them round their head with their own ipad or you could purchase one of THESE LOL

Is it actually possible to condense the manila slider icons as shown in the pic? That looks really nice.

that looks rather good. I like the Icons In the top left showing what's open

not bigger
iam sure the hd3 stay whit same dimmention vs hd2
i take evo 4g in my hand and i prefere my hd2
evo is to heavy and biger i not change my lovely hd2
i wait for hd3 but no more bigger please .

I am really interested in the green background.
It is pretty nice

One of the nicer mockups I've seen

optiknerv said:
Nah. You wanna beat them round their head with their own ipad or you could purchase one of THESE LOL
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Class LMFAO

lol i agree 4 LEDs is pretty crazy. why not just a xenon flash or something like that? apart from that.. looks nice. and yes probably a bit too big. i would think the same size as our hd2 now, maybe even a lil thinner, with the AMOLED or even super AMOLED from samsung would be really nice. would help save a lot of battery consumption too. then of course.. faster processor, more RAM. sweet!

optiknerv said:
Nah. You wanna beat them round their head with their own ipad or you could purchase one of THESE LOL
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Oh Yeah!!!! So where might I purchase such a fine Apple Fanboy beating instrument my good man? And does is come in a variety of colors to choose from? LMMFAO!!!! Freaking sweet man! Classic!

Engadget Review

They were pretty harsh, but they had to give props grudgingly...
http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/05/t-mobile-mytouch-4g-review/

Engadget hyperbolizes opinion over being subjective, news at 11!

JCopernicus said:
Engadget hyperbolizes opinion over being subjective, news at 11!
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Yeah. I think the black is far from ugly, it is slick and close to Nexus appearance. The browser is "butter" and so is HTC mail pinch to zoom. I would of gave it a 9, but that is based on my preference. I am loving the hardware, processor and available rom, which makes this 10+...that's is what really counts, the way the device runs. Plus I love Sense. And the Desk clock, Flip Clock.

I agree with them that most of the colors look like pieces thrown together into one phone, but the black looks cohesive and awesome!
As far as the mySense UI, I prefer stock Android, but this UI has some very cool features, that they completely dismissed.

Overall I agree with most of the points just not to the same degree.
Engadget made a much bigger problem out of things that aren't that big of a deal in my opinion. I got the g1 when it first came out and replaced it with the Nexus One. Had that for almost a year when I got the G2 which I now switched for the mytouch 4G. I like the mytouch better and will keep it although engadget praised the G2 and kinda trashed the MT4G.
Like the review said, the negatives are mainly opinion based (its hard to argue with the awesome specs and other hard facts). Its just that engadget seems to have surprisingly strong opinions on the little stuff.
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I really wouldn't let the "opinions" deter anyone from making up your own mind. Again, the specs are awesome, the rest comes down to personal preference.

My guess is that that they are upset they weren't given a unit to review for free and this was their temper tantrum. This phone is pretty slick and if it weren't for the nand issue, it would be one of the best devices out right now.

This is the sickest phone I have ever used and that engadget review was probably the most biased I've ever read so it doesn't even deserve to be acknowledged.

This is the sickest phone I've ever had. I've been through the g1, hd2, g2.. I love this phone.. Fast responsive and looks sick in white
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Aspeds2989 said:
This is the sickest phone I have ever used and that engadget review was probably the most biased I've ever read so it doesn't even deserve to be acknowledged.
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Same here, something was up with that review. He bashed the smallest things.
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Engadget wrote again a bs review. The black and red mt4gs are not ugly at all. I had a n1 before and that was in my eyes not really pretty. Taste is different. Engadget sets form over function, they are morons. Have you ever hold an iPhone 4 in your hand? Horrible and they praised that crap.
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They are all apple fanbois, the phone doesn't feel or look cheap. Engadgets reviews are always biased against t mobile. What's up with everyone bashing on sense?
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I read the review and it's honestly scaring me, primarily because it's telling me that the phone doesn't actually work AS A PHONE.
How true is what Engadget says about poor voice quality, not-too-loud speakerphone, and badly distorting speakerphone at loud volumes?
I don't expect the tiny speaker to be stunning audophile-grade gear, but basic functions like that need to work and have some headroom.

malefactor said:
I read the review and it's honestly scaring me, primarily because it's telling me that the phone doesn't actually work AS A PHONE.
How true is what Engadget says about poor voice quality, not-too-loud speakerphone, and badly distorting speakerphone at loud volumes?
I don't expect the tiny speaker to be stunning audophile-grade gear, but basic functions like that need to work and have some headroom.
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Their review is ****ing bull**** man. I think they are just mad because the myTouch 4G is the real iPhone killer. It has all the great features, great hardware, great software, ffc, customizable LED, and a superb design. In the review they bashed it for being cheap and plasticy, but only the white one has plastic on it. They fail to mention **** like that. It really makes me mad how they were hating this phone right from the get go. Someone that biased should not have written the review!
This is hands down the sickest phone I've ever used!
They also bashed sense which is funny. I consider myself a hardcore android user so of course I like stock android a lot. But honestly, when compared to Sense, stock android doesn't have nearly as much functionality or personality. Their review is hardly credible.
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I agreed with you guys...they went cucu here..i love this phone..and I had many ****ing cellphones...i used to be a engadget review fan..not any more...i think the phone deserves way way better review...
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Usually I like Engadget but I feel like they really had an axe to grind here. Why pick on Sense when Motorola is still doing Ninjablur (or whatever their new flavor of terrible is called)? This wasn't a review of the phone, it was an editorial against non-stock Android.
Also, I like how the review wrap-up is on the whole negative, but the phone still gets a 7/10.

When signal strength is high, or while using WiFi calling, the earpiece is crystal clear and surprisingly loud. I haven't really tested it while trucks or busses drive by, but overall, it's the loudest phone I've ever owned.
The speakerphone is also surprisingly decent. GPS navigation is loud and clear, while driving on the highway, listening to music. Talking on the phone while in the car works just fine, for me. There is a slight distortion on max volume, so I turn it down a notch. Overall, I find it to be plenty loud and plenty clear. For a reference, I find the phone to be as loud or even a bit louder than the Galaxy S. Maybe a little more 'tin' in the speaker than the Galaxy S, but way better than the terrible speaker on the G2. It's not the best speaker in terms of quality, and it does distort at the highest volume, but it is plenty loud and usable for phone functions.
I'm a big Engadget fan, but I have to say: Paul was the wrong person to review this phone. The entire review is simply a complaint about aesthetics and carrier customizations. I too would prefer less carrier bloat on my phones, and the speaker grill is really ugly and the genius button should be optional for those who prefer stock Search. Even so, it's hard to deny that this is a hot little phone.

Engadget Review
Yet another glaring example of the need for instant replay in major league baseball.

I usually like engadget's reviews, but this time I'm going to have to disagree with them.
I think the mytouch 4g is stunning. One of the best looking phones currently available.
I also really like the espresso sense ui. It's so much more polished than stock android. And this is coming from a person who has been using stock android since the g1 days. Maybe gingerbread might change that, but I personally love the espresso ui.
Just using the contacts app as an example. The sense version is so much nicer than the stock contacts app. The mail app again is significantly more polished than the stock mail app.
I've owned the g1, mytouch 3g, nexus one, and my wife has a g2. The mytouch 4g beats all of them.

dwang said:
I usually like engadget's reviews, but this time I'm going to have to disagree with them.
I think the mytouch 4g is stunning. One of the best looking phones currently available.
I also really like the espresso sense ui. It's so much more polished than stock android. And this is coming from a person who has been using stock android since the g1 days. Maybe gingerbread might change that, but I personally love the espresso ui.
Just using the contacts app as an example. The sense version is so much nicer than the stock contacts app. The mail app again is significantly more polished than the stock mail app.
I've owned the g1, mytouch 3g, nexus one, and my wife has a g2. The mytouch 4g beats all of them.
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Thank you! People just wanna hate and act like its automatically terrible because it isn't stock android. Like you said, mySense is a lot more polished in many areas.
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[Q] HTC Desire z or Iphone 4?? (Swap)

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.

Stu308 said:
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.

BazookaAce said:
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!

Atrix 2 = Ugly Sensation knock off

I was reading Engadget today and came across pics of the Atrix 2, Motorola's successor to "the world's most powerful [for a couple of weeks] smartphone".
Guess what? It's sporting a display with the same curved glass edge as the Pyramid/Sensation, with a similar 4.3 aspect ratio and QHD resolution.
Check out the pics: http://goo.gl/Dmdgt
And on Engadget: http://goo.gl/QkPya
Now I kinda know how iPhone fans felt when the Galaxy S came out looking exactly the same as the 3G and 3GS. It's kinda annoying when somebody rips off your favourite design...

Still the best looking handset Moto have produced!! Even if it does look a LOT like the Sensation

yep. and has a good looking dock too. i'd say motorola phones are much more stable than htc but yeah, i have the sensation too and loving every part of it

HTC need to sue Motorola for copying there phone

vitusdoom said:
yep. and has a good looking dock too. i'd say motorola phones are much more stable than htc but yeah, i have the sensation too and loving every part of it
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interesting! I guess everyone has completely diff opinions. I had the atrix.. after about a week - instantly sold that off and bought a sensation! I love the sensation 100000x more. Atrix/motorola was just stupid. Motoblur was absolutely terrible. 16gb internal was awesome! However I couldn't use it to how I liked it because it treated the internal as an external sd card -_-.. Some people like it but heck I couldn't stand it. The best thing was the rotation animation!

I like the back.

germ38 said:
HTC need to sue Motorola for copying there phone
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You mean Google who bought Motorola! They should have bought HTC instead!

Come come fellow HTCers, let's not become legaltards like Apple, so they made a phone that has similarities to the Sensation, so what? when people read the reviews they will see the truth, the Sensation is the greater. And thus, did the Atrix 2 fall into disrepute, so shall it be, amen.

Antimus said:
Come come fellow HTCers, let's not become legaltards like Apple, so they made a phone that has similarities to the Sensation, so what? when people read the reviews they will see the truth, the Sensation is the greater. And thus, did the Atrix 2 fall into disrepute, so shall it be, amen.
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Exactly... And it's not like HTC hasn't ehm, borrowed from others in regards to design. Everybody gets inspired by everybody else, that's how the industry works.
16gb internal was awesome! However I couldn't use it to how I liked it because it treated the internal as an external sd card
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Then I'm afraid you won't like future handsets from HTC. That way of treating the memory is called MTP, as far as I recall. And it's the future. All handsets manufacturers have plans to use it. Some people say it's better than what HTC uses now. I personally don't like it myself a whole lot either...

I'm not being a "legaltard" - I didn't say HTC should sue Motorola, just that the design is so obviously derivative it's laughable. There are only a few ways to seperate a rectangular piece of metal (or, in their case, plastic), but it's kinda funny when their solution is to fairly blatantly rip a phone that's only been on the market a couple of months.
I don't think there's any competition between the two, btw. I just thought it was weird how similar the designs were.

EddyOS said:
Still the best looking handset Moto have produced!! Even if it does look a LOT like the Sensation
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more like an OEM product from a single manufacturer

OK I can KINDA see the similarity, but I really don't think they're THAT much alike. The Atrix 2 also kinda looks like the Nexus S, if you ask me.
Most of the HTC-specific design cues are on the back of their phones anyways, though I haven't seen a picture of the Atrix2's rear.
There are only so many ways you can differentiate a 4-4.5 inch touchscreen slab with no physical buttons. As long as they don't go out of their way to look different from each other, I'm not going to complain. Cause that's when you end up with the really stupid ideas. Like the rumoured three button Samsung redesign...

Why is the sensation popular?

What are your thoughts and opinions? Also, why do you like the phone?

Is like to ask the reason you bought an iphone in the iphone section.. Kinda useless
I think sensation is popular because is, so far in commerce, the most powerful htc phone, cool design and great community..

Cause it rocks ur mutha fukn sox off! LOL im tmobile so i cant have an iphone. plus its supposed to be htc flagship, or it was. s'all good.
edit: be sure to say thanks if this actually helped anyone in the entire, whole worldz at all....

-Was HTC's flagship for most of 2011
-beautiful design
-large community
-excellent specs
-excellent weight and size
etc...
It was, imo, the best overall phone of 2011 especially if your take its design into the equation. HTC also has a huge following of loyal fans, myself included.

erto90 said:
Is like to ask the reason you bought an iphone in the iphone section.. Kinda useless
I think sensation is popular because is, so far in commerce, the most powerful htc phone, cool design and great community..
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Until the Rezound showed up. Only that, the Rezound is sold in US. For people outside of US or Rezound's specified carrier, they'd have to get it through online sources lol.
I wish Rezound would have sold here in Taiwan

IMO the design and the solid build quality is amazing
On top of that its one of the best phones of 2011 if not the best
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Presumably this HTC has sold well, so has more users, therfore better ROM development community ;-) ARHD FTW!

Because sensation gives use use a feel of sensation. lol. i choose Sensation over SGS2 due to aesthetic designs. :/

while the sensation is a bit slower than the gs2, I still went with it due to the build quality. I prefer the overall feel of the sensation over the gs2. I recently had a chance to get the Amaze (for a trade) but decided to stick with the sensation, also because of the feel and the community and rom support (amaze is still stuck with sense 3.0/3.5 and rarely any aosp)

It's a solid phone with battery life being it's only big weakness, and that one was at least mostly solved by this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226016

I chose it for the sexy design, solid build quality, its screen resolution (as great as SAMOLED is, I can't go with another HDPI phone, had to do qHD.. plus, SLCD isn't that bad, better than TFT), and its awesome development community. I can't buy a phone without a great dev community.

It is simply because it was the most widely available, top of the line HTC phone for most of 2011, world-wide. You could get this phone anywhere.
Edit: as for my opinon of the phone.
It's good. Not great.
Wi-Fi is a real pain on this phone. Literally just holding this phone in landscape mode will weaken your already weak wi-fi signal. Cases also hurt your wi-fi signal.
Also comes preloaded with sense, which I hate.
Other than that the phone is awesome. Great speed, decent battery life, great camera, and great community.
Oh and the speaker volume sucks until fix has been applied.