HTC HD2, anyone got one?

[slartibartfast]

what are they like?
i've just been watching a 43min youtube review on one, had a look on the virgin site and like the look of them but it's always best to ask someone that's got one and knows.

I'm considering upgrading from a nokia E63 BTW.

Thanks in advance.

Paul

[Mattt]

Bit old hat now, the Desire is where you want to look

[lost in espace]

My wife has just got one, good screen size but its still WM6 which is poor in my opinion. There is HTC software running on top that is OK, I will tell you if the Desire is better next month when I get mine!

[shirt]

i've had one since january. its a great bit of kit, very slick interface, very quick due to the processor, and has decent built in apps. i much prefer it in terms of interface & speed to my mate's iphone 3gs. the massive screen makes browsing a doddle and also makes for an excellent in-car satnav.

the main selling point on the hd2 is, imo, HTC's sense interface. it's pretty fantastic. OS in another issue. the HD2 uses windows mobile 6.something. benefits are that you get mobile office built in, but the major downside being its MS, and so the range of available apps. is very shoddy.

apparently HTC said they are going to update the OS to winmo7 when its released, but i can't see that happening now the release date for that has been pushed back to the end of the year [was supposed to be released already].

i'd go with the new android HTC jobby given the choice today. all the speed and great interface of the HD2, but with the android marketplace for daily usability and programs/games etc.

[Dakkon]

The Desire will run rings round it.

[slartibartfast]

Thanks guys, i'll check out the desire and see if I can get it on the same tariff/contract.

Paul

[slartibartfast]

Dakkon said:

The Desire will run rings round it.

Having just watched a couple of reviews of the desire on youtube I like it more even though the HD2 has 4.3inch screen against desires' 3.7inch, plus the desire just seems that little bit more 'developed'and 'perfect'

Oh a shopping I shall go tomorrow and now all the kids are back at school meadowhell in sheffield shouldn't be so nightmareish.

Thanks guys.

[Fletch79]

I've just sold an hd2 ... desire is sitting at my house .. i'll give you a report (if i ever get home, bloody flights) before you buy.

if you haven't bought you may want to read my post here
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...

[moleamol]

I'm going for a Desire next, possibly taking the Virgin route if Orange won't give it to me free.

[shirt]

Fletch79 said:

I've just sold an hd2 ...

do you mind saying how much for?

[Fletch79]

went for £320 after a couple of attempts on ebay.

[shirt]

hmmm, might look into upgrading to the desire myself then. cheers!

[Fletch79]

See post i have linked to above .. be quick i don;t think there will be many!!

[slartibartfast]

I got the desire today.....loving it!
txting is going to take some getting used to as i'm not used to a touch screen that's so sensitive and you need small fingers or thumb but am really impressed by what i've seen it can do so far!

Thanks for the advice guys

[moleamol]

I think you can adjust the sensitivity on the Desire so you you should have a look in the settings.