Hi guys,
I need to buy a PDA. I have 3 devices in my budget:
X10
HD2
Desire
Which one to go for? I am more leaned towards HD2 with a hope that it runs Android with all functions (including Camera / Good battery life + no issues with Mic for Incoming / Outgoing Calls) & it will also support WinMo7.
Please share your opinions esp. for HD2 vs Desire
sounds to me like you have already made up your mind
hTC Leo: You can have both Android and WM, and perhaps WP7
hm..
But how is your experience with LEO running Android? battery will survive for one day? or less?
Any problems with Calls?
My experience is great
all works almost same as in Android native devices , battery lasts less than in WM but can make it a day.
Not any prob with calls really.
@orb:
Are you using any WinMo ROM on your HD2 or is the default one?
i was going through a Thread where almost majority of the people were not happy with HD2.. may be because of the Stock ROM?
Of course I´m not using stock!
I flashed to a cooked ROM since day 1, have a read on Leo section so you´ll find out what members think of this super device!
Desire, i think thats why better than HD-2, unless your the guy who wants to switch to OS's everyday
fshami said:
@orb:
Are you using any WinMo ROM on your HD2 or is the default one?
i was going through a Thread where almost majority of the people were not happy with HD2.. may be because of the Stock ROM?
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I use the latest stock ROM for my HD2 on O2, never had a problem with it.
Also install SPB Mobile Shell 3.5 as I find it a better interface.
What do you actually want to use your phone to do though?
Most people from what I've read run android on their HD2 because it's cheaper than getting a desire HD, they don't really flip between the two.
What sort of user will you be?
Yup want to use it for Android with a hope that WinMo7 will run on it one day
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Yup want to use it for Android with a hope that WinMo7 will run on it one day
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Ok in that case there's no hope for you
Your option is the HD2 as I doubt WP7 will be ported to an android phone.
Have you played with WP7 yet?
I seriously recommend trying it out in a shop if your choice is android and WP7, because if you discover WP7 is not for you, it's better to find out sooner and then just buy an android phone.
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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
Hello everybody!
I got my touch pro 2 for 5 months now, but i am interested in the new htc desire.
I dont know, if its worth to sell my touch pro two and get the desire, since there maybe will be an perfect running android version for the tp2.
One of the main reasons, why i want to change, is , that i dont like windows mobile anymore.
Maybe thats because I had an iphone after my good old htc tytn, and i liked the appstore and all the easy apps.
I dont want to go back to the iphone, but i am searching for an alternativ.
And i think, i have found that in android.
What do you think i can get for an 5 month old, well looking, tp2 on ebay?
Do you recommend me to go for the desire?
Or is it worth waiting for windows mobile 7 or an perfect running android?
thx for help, and sorry for my bad english :->
no one an idea ?
android is really taking off fast for the tp2 handset. theres already a stable build of an htc desite rom in the android blacstone forum. it still has its quirks but the progress is very fast. i suggest at least trying android out first on your tp2
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so you think keeping the tp2 and wait for a perfect android, would be the best decision?
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so you think keeping the tp2 and wait for a perfect android, would be the best decision?
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There will never be a " perfect Android " running on the TPII. While ported versions of non native OS' can be made to run quite well, they will never run as fast or as trouble free as an OS running natively.
If Android is what you want then get one, but remember as soon as WP7s comes out , selling your TPII will be like selling your Pentium II PC.
so you think, i have to decide as fast as possible ?
What do you think i get get atm for an 5month Tp2 ?
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so you think, i have to decide as fast as possible ?
What do you think i get get atm for an 5month Tp2 ?
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$200-300 on ebay.
Do a search of completed listings and you'll get a better idea.
Hi guys,
I wanted to buy Desire but just found out about HD2 Android development, I really love the big screen of HD2 so just wondering do you think it will be able to run Android as good as Desire in future?
Eienkei said:
Hi guys,
I wanted to buy Desire but just found out about HD2 Android development, I really love the big screen of HD2 so just wondering do you think it will be able to run Android as good as Desire in future?
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Don't count on it.
Get the HD2 for it's Winmo 6.5.5 which is better than the overhyped android
It's an OS for serious people, not kids who need fart apps.
It does everything you need in a portable device.
You need to decide why you have such a phone though, Anrdoid may be what you need.
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Get the HD2 for it's Winmo 6.5.5 which is better than the overhyped android
It's an OS for serious people, not kids who need fart apps.
It does everything you need in a portable device.
You need to decide why you have such a phone though, Anrdoid may be what you need.
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Actually WinMO has no future thanks to Microsoft's stupid policies! I used to have a HD2 just traded it since I wasn't able to find a decent VNC Client on it! Just been dying to see Android on HD2, the videos posted today looks really great, it seems developers are near a great working build!
@Eienkei
Try realvnc! There are a lot of VNC-clients
@Topic
Hd2, because it's LCD is better than the PenTile AMOLED!
Leo all the way!!!
Since Winmo 6.5 is dead walking, HD2 depends on XDA-Developers only! Hope they don't let us down!!!
I previously had an HD2 before I bought my Desire and to be honest with some of the ROMs that you can get from here it was almost on Par with the Desire, the screen is gorgeous and I loved being able to use it in landscape, only thing that was a killer for me was the lack of Spotifiy which I use a lot so Android seemed the way to go, but I'd still consider picking up another HD2 again as a plaything if I saw one cheaply.
I could also choose between the hd2 and desire, I chose the hd2 mainly for the huge screen. A friend of mine chose the desire instead of the hd2 because of the better app store for android. I suggest to simply try them out in a shop. To me xda is just as good as the android app store, so I'm happy with my decision.
If what you want is android, get the desire.
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Hi guys,
I wanted to buy Desire but just found out about HD2 Android development, I really love the big screen of HD2 so just wondering do you think it will be able to run Android as good as Desire in future?
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I also think so.
They say Desire HD is on the way, it sports 4.3 inch display! It would be amazing! But still, HD2 is here right away!!!
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
Hi.
I realy want to upgrade from my Nokia N85 (Yup, good old symbian (from the days it was still good)), So I'm looking for a new smartphone.
What I need in my phone is a good CPU, gaming (no need for best in the market), a good camera and good build quality. Also, I realy like the HTC Sense.
there are a few devices that caught my eyes:
Desire HD
Desire
SE X10
HD2 and flash android (is it fast as native android phones?)
Which should I choose? I need a phone that will be usable for a couple of years (yup, long time). Any other suggestions would be great, only thing, I'm not going to buy samsung (bad experience from the past), and my budget is not unlimited (Desire HD is the highest I would pay, but I might go for it).
thanks in advance
I am choosing between same phones (but not dhd), and i think, i can add one more, Acer Liquid Metal.
Very good price, inside it is desire z, but support isn´t good as HTC. Now I am really don´t know, which one i choose.
0Marty said:
I am choosing between same phones (but not dhd), and i think, i can add one more, Acer Liquid Metal.
Very good price, inside it is desire z, but support isn´t good as HTC. Now I am really don´t know, which one i choose.
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Liquid Mt looks nice through hardware, but I realy like the HTC Sense and build quality, plus its not even available in my country (almost no-one imports it).
anybody? I realy need an advice, which phone should I choose?
I'd go with the HTC Desire. Great developer's support and you can get one used for ~$300 USD.
If you want the 4.3' display, it'll cost you around $425-$450.
Is the CPU/GPU on the Desire good enough for a couple of years (will it be good for games in that time?)
and how is the HD2 with android? is it as fast as a native android device?
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how is the HD2 with android? is it as fast as a native android device?
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I run NAND MIUI Android on HD2 and it is very fast. I tried several Android builds and that based on Desire rom are very fast (if you like Sense). These with newer Sense (ex. DHD) are also fast but sometimes there are some glitches. If you don't like Sense there is always CM7 - it's crazy fast
I bought HD2 to have Android but tried also WP7 and I'm very shocked it works so great. I recommend HD2 but the choice is yours.
dream
If you like to choose from a wide range of roms, you should get yourself a G1 (HTC Dream). The phone is cheap nowadays and should be easy to root. I'm running COS-DS gingerbread 2.3.3. rom on my G1 and it works nearly perfect.
fuzzyland said:
I run NAND MIUI Android on HD2 and it is very fast. I tried several Android builds and that based on Desire rom are very fast (if you like Sense). These with newer Sense (ex. DHD) are also fast but sometimes there are some glitches. If you don't like Sense there is always CM7 - it's crazy fast
I bought HD2 to have Android but tried also WP7 and I'm very shocked it works so great. I recommend HD2 but the choice is yours.
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Thanks, but compare to the Desire, the performance is the same? how is the battery life?
map_841 said:
If you like to choose from a wide range of roms, you should get yourself a G1 (HTC Dream). The phone is cheap nowadays and should be easy to root. I'm running COS-DS gingerbread 2.3.3. rom on my G1 and it works nearly perfect.
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Thought of buying this one as a secondary once, for development and trying stuff, but I don't have much spare money. So at least for the near future I'm not going to buy a Dream. And I want a device also for gaming.
i think desire hd is best choise!
d883113 said:
i think desire hd is best choise!
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Definitely not X10. The X10 series have been lacking in support from Sony (though XDA gives plenty) and it doesn't have very good hardware parts too.
HTC would be a good choice, value for money.
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Thanks, but compare to the Desire, the performance is the same? how is the battery life?
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I don't have Desire but my friend does and the performance of HD2 seems to be higher than Desire. But if you don't want to play with WP7 and other OS', I'd consider buying DHD.
I think if you just look calls, text messages and other basic function, you can choose to nokia. If want to play big game, pay attention to the entertainment function should choose android system, DHD is right choice
x249541389 said:
I think if you just look calls, text messages and other basic function, you can choose to nokia. If want to play big game, pay attention to the entertainment function should choose android system, DHD is right choice
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I'm not a basic user, I use lots of internet, games and stuff, plus many applications.
And as I said from the beggining, I'm probably going for a droid, that's why I asked for advice.
Take the Desire HD, you'll enjoy it, I promise you.
Pesah Sameah, gever.
How is the difference in the battery life between the Desire and the Desire HD?
butman0 said:
Take the Desire HD, you'll enjoy it, I promise you.
Pesah Sameah, gever.
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Thanks for the advice.
hag sameah vekasher gam leha
+1 desire HD . THE BEST CHOICE NOW ~