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i will be buying a new phone end of this month, i was thinking of the hd2 but after hearing about the desire hd, i really cannot decide, other than the specs, which i feel is sufficient on the hd2, is there anything i should take note of? ive heard that windows mobile is not that good, but how bad is it with normal use like email, web browsing? can anyone clarify, i can get the hd2 for about $600 while the desire hd for $900. is the desire hd really worth it? thx
theres not much difference in terms of hardware.If you want a native android phone then get the Desire HD,if you like the idea of a fun phone to tinker with and duel boot windows and android then get the HD2,you can so much with them.
Yup HD2 for OPTIONS!!! plus they are cheap enogh now (I got mine for $350 AUD on ebay) that it wouldnt take too long for you to save up again if you did decide you wanted a desire hd (but you wont lol) The only reeal thing the desire HD has over HD2 is the screen
HD2
I think getting HD2 is better option as it incorporates much better features.
One more for Leo!
You can have Android and possibly soon WP7 on the same device!
I would choose the desire gd just because I don't like WinMo
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+1 for leo
You can play more with HD2 since you can also get android working on it and there is also hope of getting WP7.
I vote for HD2.
I think you should buy HTC Desire HD2. It has more features and it is a more powerful device than Desire HD.
i will be buying a new phone end of this month, i was thinking of the hd2 but after hearing about the desire hd, i really cannot decide, other than the specs, which i feel is sufficient on the hd2, is there anything i should take note of? ive heard that windows mobile is not that good, but how bad is it with normal use like email, web browsing? can anyone clarify, i can get the hd2 for about $600 while the desire hd for $900. is the desire hd really worth it? thx
HD2 will be a good choose for you, U can install andriod on it 2.
Desire HD got a better GPU then HD2, multitouch support up to 4 fingers, 720p video recording, 8Mpx camera and official Gingerbread from HTC. So I would go for the Desire HD.
Ok heres my 2 cents,
I have an HD2 which i have dual booting with droid.
When i want it super stable and reliable i use the stock windows rom (great for business use for which it was really designed, email etc)
When im home i use droid, much more user friendly, better surfing web, market place is better (apps) etc.
Windows will always be my first choice, droid is for fun (angry birds etc)
Remember, the HD2 you can have both, with the desire hd your stuck with droid.
Windows is reliable, solid and functional, droid is more "iphonish" if that helps
Good luck
thx. i actually have an ipod touch for my apps and games, so my purpose of the hd2 is just emails, web browsing and phone calls. does the dual booting with android work smoothly(like on the desire) or is there some lags?
Like I said, desire HD got a far better gpu so games will do much better on desire HD (and overall smoothness). I'd definitely choose the phone that can do better performances then a phone that does windows mobile(which sucks IMHO).
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bl1995cy said:
thx. i actually have an ipod touch for my apps and games, so my purpose of the hd2 is just emails, web browsing and phone calls. does the dual booting with android work smoothly(like on the desire) or is there some lags?
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Works smoothly for me with a class 6 card
EleCtrOx666 said:
Like I said, desire HD got a far better gpu so games will do much better on desire HD (and overall smoothness). I'd definitely choose the phone that can do better performances then a phone that does windows mobile(which sucks IMHO).
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Like i said, purely subjective question and answer, i dont game and heavily rely on for business. That said, droid is very user friendly.
Chow.
I was in the same situation and had to choose between these 2 phones.
I wanted to have the HTC Desire HD first but had to save that money because its not that cheap.
Now I found a HTC HD2 for 300€ and Im gonna buy that one now. I can put android on it.
Now I can save more money and buy one of the great phones that will come out next year.
I want to buy a smartphone and I have narrowed it down to those to devices. Which one of the two would you suggest?
I want to be able to tinker it, trying custom roms etc...
So many views and no replies?
I would pick the desire
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Desire is your only choice...if you intend to customize it. The Moto is locked down. But even if it wasn't, the Desire would still be the best choice.
I've got a defy and i love it. If waterproofness is imporant for u it is a good choice. But if tou are looking for high customisation the desire is a better choice.
Desire best phone for me...
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Why is the desire more customisable? The defy cannot be rooted?
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The Defy can be rooted but the bootloader is locked, which causes problems trying to install custom ROMs.
That said, some people in the Defy section seem to have found an exploit that will allow them to install CM7 onto the handset, though it's understandably slow going.
So the Desire is easier to customise and has a slightly better camera but the Defy is rugged, has an absolutely spectacular battery life and seems to be cheaper to purchase.
Personally, I'd go with the Defy.
Then again, I did, so I'm biased...
I don't like motorola at all, so I would go for a Desire
Desire would be more elegant and a better performer ( I think) But the Deffy, Well it is pretty awesome, and is unlikely to show signs of wear, I hate it when my phone starts to get scratches etc.
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Desire would be more elegant and a better performer ( I think)
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The Defy uses an under-clocked TI OMAP 3630, running at 800MHz as opposed to the stock 1GHz.
Even at that lower speed, it gives the QSD8250 that the original Desire uses a run for it's money.
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The Defy uses an under-clocked TI OMAP 3630, running at 800MHz as opposed to the stock 1GHz.
Even at that lower speed, it gives the QSD8250 that the original Desire uses a run for it's money.
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Ahhh, Was never aware of that Thanks Damn... I sometimes wish I got a Deffy anyway I'd go for Deffy, Although I'm guessing the Desire would be a more popular choice
desire for sure.
has the bigger community behind it. way bigger!
Either is a good choice. Ive played with both, owned a defy for 5 months, and am now on an htc droid incredible (nexus one) the defy, with the right clock speeds and voltage via setvsel, can last for 4 days. Htc's seem to have worse battery life overall. And the defy is waterproof, a nice add on.
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I for one will never buy another MotoFAIL device. I had a Cliq XT and MotoFAIL cancelled the update to 2.1 on it.
I now have a HTC HD2 with CMYLXGOs Desire HD ROM on it. Will stick with HTC from now on!!!
The same HTC that are now locking the bootloader on their handsets?
Whereas Motorola have officially stated that they are going to look at the possibility of providing an unlockable bootloader.
A decision between two phones should be based on the merits of those two phones, not of previous devices but they're simply inconsequential.
glango! motorola owns! (except blur)
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The Defy uses an under-clocked TI OMAP 3630, running at 800MHz as opposed to the stock 1GHz.
Even at that lower speed, it gives the QSD8250 that the original Desire uses a run for it's money.
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That's not correct.The QSD8250,cpu wise,is faster overall than the OMAP 3630(and the Hummingbird) even when it's clocked at 1 ghz.The real downside of the QSD8250 is the gpu.Here the Defy takes the edge.Answering to the topic: Desire all the way.
I was thinking to buy the desire, but when the Defy came in my country I decided to buy it, it was cheaper and I liked that is scratch and water resistant and I didn't regret it ! It is very fast and smooth, battery is very good, signal is great, I have signal in places where newer had, no issue at all with it. I think it's best buy.
Hello,
My HTC Touch Cruise which I have used for tooo long, is slowly dying...
So, I'm looking for a new phone, my requirements being:
->Android
->Sim card (not sim-less! I regularly use 3-4 simcards travelling between countries)
->HTC (Sorry Samsung!)
Having done some research I have noticed that the main players are:
->HTC Sensation
->HTC Desire HD
Sensation, being a newer model, has higher specifications.
I would be grateful for help with some of my doubts:
1)Are there any other HTC models worth consideration?
2)Are you aware of any new models/developments worth waiting for (I don't mind waiting a month or two), like e.g. new Android series?
3)Are there any significant issues suggesting that getting HTC Sensation would NOT be a good idea?
4)Is there any difference between HTC Sensation models in UK and US?
Thank you for your help!
Best,
Theriel
You kiddin' right? Comparing Sensation to Desire HD?
Sensation belong to the new generation with dual core processor while Desire HD still belongs to the old single core generation.
The only problem with Sensation for being the newest flagship model is usual...the price...
If you can afford it, there is nothing which can beat Sensation.
Hi,
Thanks for the response, but... comparison between these two models has been only one of my questions. Also, not always newer = better, hence my question.
I still would be grateful if somebody could address other of my questions (especially 1,2,4)...
Best,
Theriel
Well, you could wait until HTC releases even better phones. I've got desire HD and it's a good phone, but sensation is much better (and worth more also). Of coure I haven't tested sensation but the specs says it all.
The Sensation is a much better choice than the Desire HD. If you are still interested in the older generation you should really look into the Incredible S2 as specs wise its identical to the Desire HD but has a better screen and much improved battery life. Also the Incredible 2 just received its root yesterday .
If you can afford it, get the Sensation. A dual-coure HTC phone with 1080p video recording, dual cameras and a qHD screen is an unbeatable combo I haven't used one yet, but it looks amazing.
I have the Desire HD and I love it, I upgraded from a BB Bold a few months ago.. If the Sensation was out then I would have bought it. It is definitely the more affordable option since it is older. Also, if you can do without the FF camera and super high resolution screen ( the one on the DHD is still good), then get the HD. There are several Sense 3.0 builds for the DHD out now (if you are willing to root the phone), so there really isnt a reason to buy the Sensation just for the software. I am running Virtuous Unity ROM with a leaked official build of Sense 3.0 scaled down for 800x480 sized screens and I have to say it is the fasted and most stable software I have ever used. But if you want the top of the line at the moment, go with the Sensation.
What I meant and what the others are trying to say :
Beside being new and having better specs especially the dual-cored processor, HTC Sensation is of cource more expensive.
I just feel it is a bit unfair to compare Desire HD with the Sensation, HD is a very good unit but Sensation is simply better...again with one note in mind that Sensation is more expensive.
How much are you willing to spend honestly?
HTC phone recommendations:
- Desire (cheapest)
- Desire S or Desire HD (somewhere in the middle)
- Sensation (most expensive)
I agree with "aaa" and I add to the list LG dual, with new processor.
Hi, Im thinking of getting a Desire S as my next phone. Im not exactly new to this as i had a regular Desire for about 18 months which i rooted, s-off and installed many customs roms.
I was looking for a upgrade and bought a Sensation a few weeks ago but its not for me as i find the phone abit too big. Even though its really fast, I dont find it comfortable to use.
The only phones that i can see that are similar size to the original desire is LG Optimus 2X, Motorola Atrix or Desire S. But as I want Sense, the Desire S is only the option. Even though it is not dual core, it should be much quicker than a Desire as;
- Has 50% more RAM. 768MB compared to 512- 1GB internal memory so no need for A2SD which should make things faster- Processor, even though its a 1GHZ i believe it can be overclocked to over 1.8GHZ and at a safe 1.4GHZ. Is this correct?
In terms of ROMS, the Desire S has got a large collection.
Anything else that i have missed out or need to know?
Thanks
Hi, please tell me where did you find it ?
This configuration is awesome.
From what you've written there, you already know the answer as to which phone you should be getting. If you are lookin for something th same size as the Desire S then there is no real competition as faras I'm concerned - not just for design and specifications, but also for ROMs, development and user forum support on XDA
As the Nike adverts say "Just Do It!!"
Thanks guys, am I correct regarding the overclock statement I've made?
Hi.
If You are not bothered with not having the latest tech, then I would say Desire S is a good choice.
So far android experience is great on it, haven't found any real reason to go with multi core just yet.
Things You'll like - alloy unibody, size, battery life (depending on rom and useage), overall speed, quite decent main camera + front cam (skype works very well), price (I wouldn't sign for a long contract on it though).
Cons - well... battery life (still, ain't bad but more energy efficient devices are going to be in sale soon)
Good luck.
You are correct with all statements
The Desire S also has better battery life than the original, thanks to its larger capacity, and the more optimized 2nd gen CPU (which is very good for OC'ing)
I have my ds for 6 months now, and im very happy with iti had the same problem like you (the sensation was to big)
I had the choice between samsung galaxy s and desire s, and i have choosen the ds because of sense too
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Decision made, desire s it is. Just need to put my sensation on eBay now.
Also noticed that sensation xl has the same CPU as the desire s which is clocked to 1.5ghz.
I think there is a thread on here somewhere about the CPU being the same as the one in the Sensation, and i think that though it is the same model number the one in the Sensation it is a later generation model so it is designed differantly and runs at a higher speed.
The only other thing i would say is perhaps wait a month or so and see what new models HTC announce. it could be that the Desire S gets upgraded similar to the move from Desire to Desire S.
Edit heres link to the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459911
There is a HTC primo coming out in a few months but that only has 512mb RAM.
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Anything else that i have missed out or need to know?
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Yup, you missed something huge. THE MWC IS COMING IN LESS THAN A MONTH !!!!!! The Desire S was revealed at MWC last year. Surely, something waaaaaay better will show up this year. I LOVE my desire s, but i won't reccomend you to buy it at this time.
The Galaxy S Advance has been announced, it's roughly the same size as the Desire S (4.0 inch screen), similar price but has much better hardware (Dual core 1 Ghz CPU, Super Amoled Screen). HTC must compete with this, so somthing big (with sense ) will come at MWC. TRUST ME. Even if you don't like what comes, you can buy the Desire S later, it's not like HTC is gonna stop supplies
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Sadly, as much as I love my Desire S too, I can only agree with Shrome.
Unless you aren't too bothered about having the latest and greatest, and aren't a tech-head, this phone is recommended and will serve you well for basic smartphone tasks.
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Sadly, as much as I love my Desire S too, I can only agree with Shrome.
Unless you aren't too bothered about having the latest and greatest, and aren't a tech-head, this phone is recommended and will serve you well for basic smartphone tasks.
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I'm sure the Desire S will serve for a lot more than just basic tasks. I know synthetic benchmarks are not a lot to go by, but considering the stock Galaxy Nexus gets 32 fps in Nenamark 2 and my Desire S gets 27 fps (without any overclock), it's somewhat reassuring and makes me believe the Desire S still has a bit of kick remaining.
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Yup, you missed something huge. THE MWC IS COMING IN LESS THAN A MONTH !!!!!! The Desire S was revealed at MWC last year. Surely, something waaaaaay better will show up this year. I LOVE my desire s, but i won't reccomend you to buy it at this time.
The Galaxy S Advance has been announced, it's roughly the same size as the Desire S (4.0 inch screen), similar price but has much better hardware (Dual core 1 Ghz CPU, Super Amoled Screen). HTC must compete with this, so somthing big (with sense ) will come at MWC. TRUST ME. Even if you don't like what comes, you can buy the Desire S later, it's not like HTC is gonna stop supplies
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I believe the HTC Primo will be the replacement for the Desire S but it only has 512MB RAM.
Also, i presume the phone will be launched towards summer time and have a price of £300? Whereas the Desire S is available on ebay now for roughly half that price.
325i. said:
I believe the HTC Primo will be the replacement for the Desire S but it only has 512MB RAM.
Also, i presume the phone will be launched towards summer time and have a price of £300? Whereas the Desire S is available on ebay now for roughly half that price.
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Although the leaked specs say 512mb, I highly doubt the device would come like that.
HTC wouldn't downgrade the succesor.
Leaked specs aren't always true you know
The HD2 original leak said it has 384mb RAM. But it ended up having 448mb (576mb actually, if you unlock the hidden RAM)
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You can't be sure of any of those things( except the price, maybe). The leaks are HIGHLY unreliable. I'm 99% sure it won't have lower RAM than the Desire S if it's a successor. For all you know, it may be a succesor to Wildfire S, cost waaaay less, and the Desire S may have a different succesor entirely
Hmmm, not sure now.
When will the official release be of these phones? And when they become available, are we talking weeks/months?
325i. said:
Hmmm, not sure now.
When will the official release be of these phones? And when they become available, are we talking weeks/months?
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325i Please see my response to your other thread about coming from the old Desire. I just edited it. Noticed a worrying trend on the recent Amazon reviews.
Regarding new phones releases, it depends. If the manufacturers have any sense, they'll have the product ready to swing into the shops riding on the hype-wave from MWC. Others may want to hang back and see how their product is received before committing to getting x amount of them made.
For the first time I'm not 100% about sticking with HTC for my next phone. I just don't trust their reliability and after sales support so much any more. I buy my phones outright SIM-free and unlocked so I can't really afford to make a bad decision.
Problem is looking around at alternatives I don't yet see anything tempting, baring in mind I don't like whopping screens and not too fussed about multi-core devices. I mean if the Xperia Arc S was slightly smaller and had a front-facing camera I'd probably already be saving up for it.
The Sony (minus the Ericsson) Xperia S is just far far far too big. OK 12MP camera but I bet it still blurs if taking a moving shot. Plus is it me, or have the designers copped out? A formless, plain rectangle of a phone like SGS2. Doesn't look comfortable at all to hold, and doesn't hold a candle to the Desire S in terms of looks.
Only thing I'm certain of is I wont be selling my DS. I'll keep it around so I can stay in this section of XDA and carry on with testing and support.
yeah the desire s overclocks very well indeed.mine will run at 1.5ghz stable. its definatly a much more capable phone than the original desire and as you say there arnt many other phones that match the form you are looking for.
we also have the best section on xda with a huge selection of roms.cant go wrong really.BUY ONE!
Think ill go for the Desire S.
I also buy my phones sim free, usually slightly used ones off ebay. Ive decided to get a Desire S, if i newer/better HTC comes out, i can always put the Desire S back on ebay.