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[GReaper]

This thread is actually putting me off ever buying an Android handset tbh. I prefer to spend my time actually using my phone to call, text and browse, it appears with these cheap Chinese knockoffs you lot are buying you spend your time masterbating over what version of the software you use? I mean does it really matter?

Then just don't do it.

You can just buy the phone and go along with the manufacturers default software. You'll still get updates for things like Google Maps, and various other bits of software. You can still replace the default software which is installed and doesn't get updated with 3rd party apps, if you don't like your SMS, dialer, or one of the other internal apps.

Just make sure you get a phone with Android 2.2, or at least one where the manufacturer/operator has guaranteed an update to 2.2. Getting anything with an older version is like buying a loaf of bread which is already a week old.

 

[Tom]

It's wouldn't be if Vodafone didn't have such a wanky App Store. Still judging by iTunes I'm not sure if I miss having 17 Random Fart Generators and a lightsabre.

You couldn't do it though. Not unless the Daily Mail ran a feature on it of course!

All that is true, however..

Angry Birds.

 

[Furr]

2 weeks till Angry Birds full on the Android (well some of the handsets), JIZZM

 

[soze]

Flight Control > Angry Birds

 

[Ch3tan]

Angry birds is okay, I got bored with the demo though, and wouldn't pay for the full thing.

(ipod touch btw, not a dirty iphone)

 

[dysfunction]

I would like to go but I'm a bit busy tonight...

HTC holding a free event in London on September 15 | Android Central

 

[Ch3tan]

Can't be arsed, or I would go. We should have details about the Desire HD tonight or tomorrow then.

 

[GReaper]

Or just check the latest info right now:

HTC gives grand unveiling for Desire HD and Desire Z; updates Sense | ZDNet
HTC sees Sense with launch of Desire HD and Desire Z :: HEXUS.channel - Essential IT business intelligence

Can't they combine the two into a Desire HD Z?

I want the power, yet I want a physical keyboard!

 

[nath]

Possible free phone? Interestinnnnggggg..

 

[Ch3tan]

I really like the look of the Desire Z, just a shame it's got the slower processor.

 

[GReaper]

I really like the look of the Desire Z, just a shame it's got the slower processor.

Don't underestimate it: T-Mobile G2 Benchmark: Equal with Droid X and Galaxy S | Cellphones News

T-Mobile G2 = HTC Vision = Desire Z.

Obviously the raw CPU speed of the Z won't match the HD, but looks like it's still got other things to offer.

 

[Ch3tan]

Not going to be beefy enough for android 3 though

 

[GReaper]

There isn't a guarantee of either of these devices being upgraded to the latest Android. After the Hero I don't think I'll buy a device in the hope it'll be upgraded shortly after the release of the next version. Wait until it actually has that particular version.

 

[nath]

There isn't a guarantee of either of these devices being upgraded to the latest Android. After the Hero I don't think I'll buy a device in the hope it'll be upgraded shortly after the release of the next version. Wait until it actually has that particular version.

Or just buy a device and when it gets left in the lurch, rely on the good folks at XDA to provide updates.

*pats Hero running Froyo* .

 

[inactionman]

With the power button issue on my nexus one, I'm going to be picking up a desire HD on launch, and flogging my nexus one after it gets returned from HTC.

I can always pick up another phone in 6 months or so.

 

[Ch3tan]

I'm waiting to see whether o2 are stocking it. If they aren't I'll most likely get a galaxy S from them, flog it and then desire and buy a desire HD and go on a holiday

 

[inactionman]

They are starting to show up (Sim-free) on shops now, best price I've seen so far is £470 on amazon. So I placed an order for now.

 

[Ch3tan]

Both the desirehd and desire z come with pre-installed on device maps - I wonder if that works with the gps as navigation? Really really nice if it does.

See the list of features here, the htcsense.com stuff seems pretty good:

http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=203871

 

[soze]

Desire HD is not for me far too big. I am going to stick with the Nexus and 3GS combination until we see what the new Samsung offering is. I hope its a good looking phone build around a 4 inch at most Super AMOLED.

 

[Ch3tan]

Ota update available for desire 2.2, an android patch and multiple inbox support for google mail

 

[Embattle]

It has been out for a few weeks that update, got it in the RUU I did with the GC. I did hear something about them pulling it for a little while after there were some issues.

 

[nath]

Universal Androot Roots Most Android Phones, No PC or Hacking Required

 

[ST^]

T-Mobile's HTC Desire Froyo update is now on OTA. Mine is installing right now.

 

[TdC]

sooo....desire or desire HD?

I liked the Z for about 3 seconds due to the slide kbd, which is nice enough, but the lesser CPU made me wince. I mean, my current phone makes me want to kill people with the lag it has, so meh.


I'm leaning towards the regular desire in brown, because it seems chunky and sensible. the HD...will I need the extra screen real-estate?

 

[nath]

800mhz with Android 2.2 will perform beautifully mate .

 

[soze]

I think Google have stated nothing under a 1ghz will get the update to 3 so if you want official updates thats worth bearing in mind.

 

[nath]

Ah yes, good point. You can guarantee that XDA devs will have working Android 3 on a bunch of devices it's not intended for but probably not worth the faff.

 

[Ch3tan]

The cpu in the desire z is newer and has the new gpu built in thingy ma jiggy, so it's better than it sounds.

However if you are going the new android handset before xmas route, then your only choices IMO are the desire HD and samsung galaxy s. The galaxy S has a better screen and a bigger screen than the standard desire.

 

[TdC]

meh it looks like a Galaxy S of which I had one in my hand, and it felt too light for it's size and thinness. I don't like thin phones: I keep mine in my pocket, and a light, thin phone is going to get broken very quickly.

since it's pre-order only here, I'll never be able to hold one to check it. I can get a Brown Desire for 449 euros, which is about 900 pounds...or 370

 

[Ch3tan]

With lots of people upgrading to the galaxy s and the desire Hd, there are a lot of second hand desires on the market. You should be able to pick one up under £300 that is still in warranty.

Also, the price of the desire new should fall when the HD launches in October. So wait a month and see.