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I can't make up my mind, both of these phones are so good. N97 has 32gb memory storage that's way enough for all my movies and music. But, I love flashing new roms on my phone, n97 doesn't have roms... diamond2 doesn't have a headphone jack-(makes me mad), but flashing is super easy.
*Got to check if Nokia has anything similar to office*
So, I'm in a dilemma, so can anyone give any suggestion?
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I can't make up my mind, both of these phones are so good. N97 has 32gb memory storage that's way enough for all my movies and music. But, I love flashing new roms on my phone, n97 doesn't have roms... diamond2 doesn't have a headphone jack-(makes me mad), but flashing is super easy.
*Got to check if Nokia has anything similar to office*
So, I'm in a dilemma, so can anyone give any suggestion?
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Both phones are bad. The Nokia N900 is better than N97. Louder higher quality speakers. Better audio jack sound quality. Faster, and faster processor (comes with a dedicated GPU to relief stress on CPU as well). Also has stereo speaker and audiojack. The phone looks very minimalist on the phone. The camera is better quality.
The HTC Diamond2 sucks. For this price level, get an HTC Hero. But HTC Hero sucks as well cause who would choose an HTC Hero over a Nexus 1 or Touch HD2? Well...people who can't afford it.
I don't want to spend like $600-800 Canadian dollars on a phone, because i don't see a point. In canada i can get the htc diamond2 for $315 and n97 is $430 dollars, Nexus one is 720 dollars here and so is hd2...
Go for Topaz!
You will have the great support from XDA!!
Go for the htc touch diamond2 and then have fun on xda!
But, doesn't the htc diamond 2 have screen problems, like newton ring and etc?
One of my freind is using TD2, and i must say the screen is pathetic. If you thinking abt TD2 then go for Touch Hd, it has 3.5mm jack and all other functionalities as in TD2 and it has way better screen.
With the XL hitting the shelves in a week or two I am stuggling on which one to choose. They both have their pros and cons. Most noticeably these:
HTC Sensation XL:
Pros:
4.7" Screen
Larger Battery Life
Limited Edition Beats Solo Headphones
Cons:
Only Single-Core 1.5 GHz Processor
Only 720p recording
HTC Sensation XE:
Pros:
1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor
1080p reocding
Cons:
4.3" Screen
No Beats Solo Headphones
I really can't seem to make my mind up between the two. What would you guys do? Will that single-core processor make a difference against the dual-core of the XE? I really can't decide, any help anyone? Thanks.
Just so you know, the only difference between the Sensation and the Sensation XE, is software and accents of red coating. The processor is actually the same, so if you can pick up a standard Sensation somewhat cheaper, go for that.
It's up toyou really. Bigger screen, or faster proc? Personally, the 4,3" screen is already slightly too big for me. The singlecore proc will do just fine for now, but keep in mind that Ice Cream Sandwich is built with dualcore in mind. It will most likely suck on that singlecore in the XL.
And don't be impressed by that Beats stuff. It's just a software equalizer. Just so you know, the company behind Beats by Dre, is the same one that pulled off that giant 'Golden Monster HDMI cable' scam a few months ago.
As Martijn said, the XE is pretty much a slightly overclocked sensation with a different ROM. If you're fine with rooting your phone (which I assume you are, as a member of xda), then you could pick up a regular Sensation as well.
As far as the XL goes, it is far closer to a Desire HD in terms of hardware than the Sensation. I guess you could think of it as a DHD with a larger screen (which is of lower resolution and display quality than that of the Sensation or XE).
you get an awsome pair of in ear headphones with the XE that you dont get with the standard sensation that more than makes up for the price difference.
ill take the offers i get here in denmark as an example.
regular sensation roughly 4000 danish kroner
sensation XE roughly 4600 danish kroner
the in ear headphones that come along with the XE roughly 1800 danish kroner by themselves.
so for me its not a hardchoice as i personally prefer in ear headphones to the cups.
on top of that i would personally take the dualcore with better resolution over the single core with larger screen any say. the XE has a 1730 Mah battery, that with a bit of mocking about could easily get an awsome amount of life.
my 2 cents =D
(im getting the XE myself) using a DHD atm
I'd definitely go for the Sensation/XE unless you need the bigger screen... and the Sensation is already a good size in my opinion. Spec wise the Sensation/XE is probably the best way to go
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And don't be impressed by that Beats stuff. It's just a software equalizer. Just so you know, the company behind Beats by Dre, is the same one that pulled off that giant 'Golden Monster HDMI cable' scam a few months ago.
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What scam is this ?
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What scam is this ?
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they advertised monster cables are better then other cables.
when truth was they were no better as HDMI cables are all the same, the signal is digital so dont need expensive cables.
they did it during 90s too with Monster Scart cables.
Yeah, I kinda knew Beats wasn't really amazing, but it's the fact you get them over standard headphones more than anything. Price isn't really an issue, as I'm on an upgrade now so I'll probably get it filthy cheap, and if not my friend works for O2 and he said he'll hook me up with a deal if Voda can't do it cheap for me, so price is not really an issue.
It seems the general consensus is go for the Sensation/XE, I might as well go for the XE as price isn't an issue. I'm kinda disappointed the XL doesn't have a Dual-Core else I'd jumping on that **** in an instant. Would I be wise in going for the Sensation XE? I can't find any phones atm from HTC that are better than this (I'm HTC through and through, they've pleased me for too long with their phones for me to go with another make) so I think I might go for it.
I just upgraded the XE from the HTC Desire recently. I tested the sound from the original HTC headphones RC E160 and the Beats headphones and the Beats are miles better. The orginal also have a poor build quality, I had to replace them 3 times in the last year.
The XL seems way better IMO
if i were you id wait for the other new phones to come out
Htc sensation xe wiiiiiin
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hello00 if i were you id wait for the other new phones to come out
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What phones though? I've looked so much for upcoming phones and the only half decent one is the HTC Rezound and that's got pretty much the same specs as the XE. I don't wanna wait too long as my HD2's touchscreen is practically dead, something about the digitizer not touching something else, but yeah, I kinda need a new phone soon. The XE seems the way to go.
To the people in the UK that has the XE, why is it not showing on Vodafone's or O2's website? The only places I can see it are Phones4U and Dial-A-Phone, but it is available on Voda and O2, anyone know what's up with that?
its not been released by the carriers yet.
I want to know if Orange will be stocking it.
Orange dont seem to even have the XL.
Rezound is not same specs as XE. It has 1GB RAM and 720P display.
Also 2MP Camera at the front instead of VGA.
That's because the XL is not released by anyone until Nov 10th I think.
Well the Rezound looks good too but I think it will be a while before it gets released in the UK
I'll wait for the call from Vodafone about my contract upgrade and see if they have the XE, it's kinda weird that carriers don't have it yet but Phones4U do.
new phones come out every 3 or 6 months..go figure
Personally I would get the XE so when ICS comes out it'll (I'm speculating here) run smoother due to the dual core processors.
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Get the XE..when ICS come, it will be way cool speed than XL!!
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XE!!
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Im tempted by the XL's onboard storage of 16gb vs 1gb on the XE. Should help things run smoother on the whole. Also, battery life is a biggy for me. Im not sure whether the screen res differences are that noticable in general useage.
Why the hell are HTC so bad at producing phones without decent speaker systems. Everything is soo tinny and cheap sounding (NO BASS)
I Currently own a HTC Sensation and its the same £500 (cost).
Its really bad
+1 really, i too hate it, bought sensation after looking at a great presentation of sensation's ad on HTC website where there was a word "multimedia + music" shown as animation, still can't believe HTC mentions this kind of performance as music oriented! I use my great old N70 m.e for music, what a sound it produces, makes me feel ashame for HTC!
I really don't get it. They're very good for some things, so when it comes to things like speakers, why on earth do they manage to stuff it up so much?
I also have an HTC HD7 phone and the rear speaker on that IS INCREDIBLY loud!! Sensation speaker is a joke.
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The speaker and sense refreshing way too often are the reasons I'm going to look at a galaxy when the s3 comes out
Might not be the speaker.......
I noticed the same thing when I got my Sense 6 months ago. Since.... I have installed Volume+ from the Market. It helps, but it's not the cure all. Not sure if the limitations are the speaker, or the main board. I looked at the Galaxy S II, and the new Razr...... The sound is a little better, but to me.... the quality of the materials used on the HTC are sturdier. That's what sold me. The others felt really cheaply made. One thing I can say is none of them could touch the sound on my BlackBerry Bold. RIM makes a good product.
retraction......
I would like to retract my statement. It's definitely the speaker, and not the main board. HTC should really put some decent speakers in these phones. Especially with Beats audio installed. I'd be embarrassed to put my name in it. Sorry Dr. Dre.
I just bought a used Sensation, and I'm frankly considering sending it to HTC for repair. The volume is very low--there's no way I'd hear it in a crowded room. Would sending it for repair likely help? Or do all Sensations have garbage speakers?
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I just bought a used Sensation, and I'm frankly considering sending it to HTC for repair. The volume is very low--there's no way I'd hear it in a crowded room. Would sending it for repair likely help? Or do all Sensations have garbage speakers?
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It's the same with all of them. It's still possible that yours is in need of repair and worse than normal, but even the new ones suck.
Agreed speaker sucks big time, at times like these I really start to miss my Nokia N900 and N95
g2's speaker is great. mytouch 4g's isnt that bad either. but my tmobile comet cheap go phones speaker is way better than sensation and mytouch 4g
sensations is just ridiculous i thought my phone was broken when i bought it
I have a cheap Samsung £20 something mobile, that i use when im at work & the in call speaker on this cheap mobile is better than the one on my HTC Sensation.
Having had the Galaxy S2 to, I can tell in call quality on that phones is miles better than the HTC Sensation, shame rest of it gave me problems hence moving over to HTC.
One thing that really annoying apart from the quality is the rattle ya get when speaker volume on full sometimes.
Basically HTC need to find a new supplier for speakers as the ones they using now are basically shocking to say the least.
i m also upset with my sensation external speaker....my frnd s2 speaker is awesome.
TBH i couldnt care much for a better speaker. What I want is a better mic. HTC's audio in video capture all have this sharp crunching effect..whatever you call that.
Searched everywhere if its possible with software/app fix or just hardware (mic) issue. Apparently since I couldnt find any software fix AND videos from n1, dhd and sensation all suffer from the bad audio, I can only say its cheap mic.
I so bad want a proper mic for video capturing but I love the fact that HTC doesnt cheap out on their phone's shell though. Feels like holding a premium device compared to say a...cheap plasticky samsung
They must have an old contract with a crappy factory because they didn't change since the N1!
Compared to sgs2 and Arc it's very crappy and tiny
It's annoying enough that I'm probably selling the phone. An amazing build doesn't mean anything if we can't hear the phone.
I have performance/lag issues as well...just pretty disappointing overall. Not sure how this phone got such good reviews from CNET, etc...maybe I really do have a bad one...?
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I find the Sensations speaker is plenty loud enough to hear it ringing, and as for playing music on it there's a name for people who like playing music loudly on their mobile speakers in public and it rhymes with grunt.
Also, the stereo recording gain has been fixed in ICS4.0.3 / Sense 3.6 stock RUU.
My Moto Cliq makes Sensation's speaker look bad lol. Though HTC kinda fixed it on firmware upgrade. My Sensation almost had no sound when I first got it.
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Jedi2011 said:
I find the Sensations speaker is plenty loud enough to hear it ringing, and as for playing music on it there's a name for people who like playing music loudly on their mobile speakers in public and it rhymes with grunt.
Also, the stereo recording gain has been fixed in ICS4.0.3 / Sense 3.6 stock RUU.
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Really? Thanks for the info!
But I am still on ARHD 3.6.13 which is a Sense 3.0 rom.
I still havent gotten the idea to move to Sense 3.6 because IMO its isnt much of an upgrade over 3.0
I'll wait for a stable version of ICS once the proper, official release of ICS from HTC is release!
Still appreciate that bit of info though. Thanks!
My phone external speaker is loud enough for my ringtone, and as for music.. I use headphones
hi all,
I have my HTC Sensation XE.
After a while of using them(about a month),yesterday the sound on the left ear bud(iBeats) started to be vary low compared to the right one, not problem with me or my phone, because I checked on my friends phone and on my computer, about me, I swept the ear-buds between my ears and I heard a significant deterrence between the right(vary loud-as it should, and left-vary low).
Some one had this kind of problem? thanks in advance.
didnt find the sensation XE forum, so posted here.
Haven't had this problem myself. If you've only had your phone (and headphones) a month and they sound a bit odd I'd recommend you just return them.
can't return them...but problem fixed. lol
they dropped from my had on the desk just after I wrote this post. they work as loud as my old iPod touch speaker.
its vary sad too me, that the only really quality brand is apple, I have they earphones, vary loud, and surviving 1.5 year...
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Should i stick with my u11 or give it to my dad and buy a cheap phone and wait for the pixel xl 2 ? What do you think guys
seeing the pixel 1 having a bad dac and lots of bluetooth issues id say wait until the spec reveal and reviews
skadrow said:
seeing the pixel 1 having a bad dac and lots of bluetooth issues id say wait until the spec reveal and reviews
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How can i wait xD my dad will only take my phone now not later
adi.97 said:
How can i wait xD my dad will only take my phone now not later
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No one can answer this question for you but you.
As far as I'm aware, Google Nexus phones never had decent sound. The Nexus 6P I'm replacing sure didn't have decent sound -- incredibly low volume out the headphone jack and unimpressive overall. In fact, I'd usually use my iPhone 6 for music rather than the Nexus.
If the Pixel also has bad audio, then I don't think it bodes well for the next version. Doesn't seem like audio quality is much of a priority for Google. So, I'm 95% convinced I'm going to get the 128GB U11 simply because I know audio quality will be good.
I would keep the U11 if it was me unless the Pixel XL 2 has some earth shattering features. I personally won't touch anything LG makes with a 10 foot pole and it appears that the Pixel 2 will be HTC and the Pixel XL 2 will be LG. Puts the nail in the coffin for me and the regular Pixel 2 is said to have a 1080p display :/