I hate my HTC Desire HD!!!!

davethorp · 15-02-2011, 22:57

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I'ts lovely, very ergonomic. I have a feeling the battery life will be just fine too.

Thing is last time I tried a phone that wasn't an iPhone I soon regretted it and soon sold it to help fund my iPhone 4 which wasted an upgrade

Saying that I'm in the twitchy 8-12 month phase of owning a phone when I start to get bored with it and want something new. This is never good lol

chaos77 · 15-02-2011, 23:02

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Originally Posted by queenshaks

Thanks Prodigy, enjoy yours

UPDATE: Rather than go for the simplicity sim, I've got myself the BB Torch. So far, I love it.

My last phone was a BB Curve 8900, so it's like coming home, with a few extra features!

just had a wee look at that on the BB website, nice! first time a BB has tempted me!

Prodigy71 · 16-02-2011, 09:40

Queenshaks, for me its been a toss up between a Desire HD and the Torch. My work collegue has a Torch and it looks and handles pretty well.....Least you're happy with what you got in the end.

queenshaks · 16-02-2011, 20:43

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Originally Posted by Prodigy71

Queenshaks, for me its been a toss up between a Desire HD and the Torch. My work collegue has a Torch and it looks and handles pretty well.....Least you're happy with what you got in the end.

My BB Torch is the dogs,

it really is. I am so happy, it's untrue. I have been playing with it, texting and calling, albeit not for long, the battery life is still about 60% at least.

rosetech · 17-02-2011, 09:06

Glad you found a phone to suit your needs. A happy ending atypical for these forums so good to see

davethorp · 17-02-2011, 18:15

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Originally Posted by queenshaks

My BB Torch is the dogs,

it really is. I am so happy, it's untrue. I have been playing with it, texting and calling, albeit not for long, the battery life is still about 60% at least.

Hows the screen on it? Having had a retina display for the past 8 months I think any phone with a lower resolution is going to look horrible were I to buy it. My other half's 3GS certainly does look horrible to me anyway

grumpyoldbat · 17-02-2011, 19:11

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Originally Posted by davethorp

Hows the screen on it? Having had a retina display for the past 8 months I think any phone with a lower resolution is going to look horrible were I to buy it. My other half's 3GS certainly does look horrible to me anyway

I know what you mean, when I look at my old 1st gen iPod touch, I really notice the pixels now, which I never did before the Retina display.

queenshaks · 17-02-2011, 19:16

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Originally Posted by davethorp

Hows the screen on it? Having had a retina display for the past 8 months I think any phone with a lower resolution is going to look horrible were I to buy it. My other half's 3GS certainly does look horrible to me anyway

Being biased, I have to say the screen is fab. Why don't you go and play with one in CW or somewhere like that?

My husband has an iPhone 4 (I think I may have mentioned this several times

) and he loves my BB. He said if he could have an additional phone, he would certainly get one for himself!

queenshaks · 17-02-2011, 19:16

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Originally Posted by rosetech

Glad you found a phone to suit your needs. A happy ending atypical for these forums so good to see

Thanks Rosetech, you have been a great help too. Thanks

chris20 · 17-02-2011, 20:30

i just got the desire hd to replace my iphone4 that i got bored of it its a good phone but rubbish apple don't let you bluetooth things to other phones you cant set your own tones for messages and you cant put memory card in it.

davethorp · 17-02-2011, 21:00

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Originally Posted by queenshaks

Being biased, I have to say the screen is fab. Why don't you go and play with one in CW or somewhere like that?

May have a play sometime. Blackberry and windows phone 7 are the main smartphones I've never tried and I'm forever seeing people on my social networking sites broadcasting their BBM pin

queenshaks · 17-02-2011, 21:37

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Originally Posted by davethorp

May have a play sometime. Blackberry and windows phone 7 are the main smartphones I've never tried and I'm forever seeing people on my social networking sites broadcasting their BBM pin

Oh I choose my friends very carefully, I only give the selected few my PIN

davethorp · 17-02-2011, 21:40

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Originally Posted by queenshaks

Oh I choose my friends very carefully, I only give the selected few my PIN

I'd probably be the same if I had one. I've seen people on twitter broadcast theirs to the world inviting stalkers, spam and spam from stalkers

queenshaks · 17-02-2011, 21:57

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Originally Posted by davethorp

I'd probably be the same if I had one. I've seen people on twitter broadcast theirs to the world inviting stalkers, spam and spam from stalkers

Numbskulls!

j24 · 20-02-2011, 10:17

I'm torn between getting the Desire and the Desire HD. Is there any point of forking out the extra for HD version?
I like a good camera on my phone and internet browsing.

R Molehusband · 20-02-2011, 10:46

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Originally Posted by j24

I'm torn between getting the Desire and the Desire HD. Is there any point of forking out the extra for HD version?
I like a good camera on my phone and internet browsing.

I'd be surprised if there was a huge difference in cost between the two - you can get the DHD for £25pm from most places now, which can't be much more than a fiver more than the Desire

j24 · 20-02-2011, 11:54

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Originally Posted by R Molehusband

I'd be surprised if there was a huge difference in cost between the two - you can get the DHD for £25pm from most places now, which can't be much more than a fiver more than the Desire

yeah but a fiver a month over 12 months is money that could be saved! i just wanted to know whether the HD was worth the difference

brangdon · 20-02-2011, 15:19

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Originally Posted by j24

I'm torn between getting the Desire and the Desire HD. Is there any point of forking out the extra for HD version?
I like a good camera on my phone and internet browsing.

The HD screen is larger, which is a real boon for internet browsing.

The camera is 8 Mega pixels rather than 5, I gather an unmixed improvement (no corresponding loss of quality), although you have to tweak the default settings to get the best out of it.

It's also a more modern phone, with a bit more RAM (and I think more internal static memory, too, but I can't find the specs on that). The battery is smaller, but the claimed talk-time is significantly longer.

The downside is that it's physically bigger and heavier, and the screen does take a bit more power in use. I have the HD, and I love it, and I suspect it would be better for you.

j24 · 20-02-2011, 18:18

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Originally Posted by brangdon

The HD screen is larger, which is a real boon for internet browsing.

The camera is 8 Mega pixels rather than 5, I gather an unmixed improvement (no corresponding loss of quality), although you have to tweak the default settings to get the best out of it.

It's also a more modern phone, with a bit more RAM (and I think more internal static memory, too, but I can't find the specs on that). The battery is smaller, but the claimed talk-time is significantly longer.

The downside is that it's physically bigger and heavier, and the screen does take a bit more power in use. I have the HD, and I love it, and I suspect it would be better for you.

Thanks, I am leaning towards the HD. choosing a new phone has been such hard work lol

!
I was looking at the Samsung Galaxy s but the camera has no flash I don't think

15-02-2011, 22:57	#76
davethorp Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Preston, Lancashire Posts: 7,255	Quote: Originally Posted by queenshaks I'ts lovely, very ergonomic. I have a feeling the battery life will be just fine too. Thing is last time I tried a phone that wasn't an iPhone I soon regretted it and soon sold it to help fund my iPhone 4 which wasted an upgrade Saying that I'm in the twitchy 8-12 month phase of owning a phone when I start to get bored with it and want something new. This is never good lol

20-02-2011, 18:18	#94
j24 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire (FEMALE) Posts: 3,883	Quote: Originally Posted by brangdon The HD screen is larger, which is a real boon for internet browsing. The camera is 8 Mega pixels rather than 5, I gather an unmixed improvement (no corresponding loss of quality), although you have to tweak the default settings to get the best out of it. It's also a more modern phone, with a bit more RAM (and I think more internal static memory, too, but I can't find the specs on that). The battery is smaller, but the claimed talk-time is significantly longer. The downside is that it's physically bigger and heavier, and the screen does take a bit more power in use. I have the HD, and I love it, and I suspect it would be better for you. Thanks, I am leaning towards the HD. choosing a new phone has been such hard work lol! I was looking at the Samsung Galaxy s but the camera has no flash I don't think

15-02-2011, 23:02	#77
chaos77 Guest Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 757	Quote: Originally Posted by queenshaks Thanks Prodigy, enjoy yours UPDATE: Rather than go for the simplicity sim, I've got myself the BB Torch. So far, I love it. My last phone was a BB Curve 8900, so it's like coming home, with a few extra features! just had a wee look at that on the BB website, nice! first time a BB has tempted me!

16-02-2011, 09:40	#78
Prodigy71 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Barnehurst, Kent Posts: 538	Queenshaks, for me its been a toss up between a Desire HD and the Torch. My work collegue has a Torch and it looks and handles pretty well.....Least you're happy with what you got in the end.

16-02-2011, 20:43	#79
queenshaks Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9,415	Quote: Originally Posted by Prodigy71 Queenshaks, for me its been a toss up between a Desire HD and the Torch. My work collegue has a Torch and it looks and handles pretty well.....Least you're happy with what you got in the end. My BB Torch is the dogs, it really is. I am so happy, it's untrue. I have been playing with it, texting and calling, albeit not for long, the battery life is still about 60% at least.

17-02-2011, 09:06	#80
rosetech Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,058	Glad you found a phone to suit your needs. A happy ending atypical for these forums so good to see

17-02-2011, 18:15	#81
davethorp Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Preston, Lancashire Posts: 7,255	Quote: Originally Posted by queenshaks My BB Torch is the dogs, it really is. I am so happy, it's untrue. I have been playing with it, texting and calling, albeit not for long, the battery life is still about 60% at least. Hows the screen on it? Having had a retina display for the past 8 months I think any phone with a lower resolution is going to look horrible were I to buy it. My other half's 3GS certainly does look horrible to me anyway

17-02-2011, 19:11	#82
grumpyoldbat Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,636	Quote: Originally Posted by davethorp Hows the screen on it? Having had a retina display for the past 8 months I think any phone with a lower resolution is going to look horrible were I to buy it. My other half's 3GS certainly does look horrible to me anyway I know what you mean, when I look at my old 1st gen iPod touch, I really notice the pixels now, which I never did before the Retina display.

17-02-2011, 19:16	#83
queenshaks Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9,415	Quote: Originally Posted by davethorp Hows the screen on it? Having had a retina display for the past 8 months I think any phone with a lower resolution is going to look horrible were I to buy it. My other half's 3GS certainly does look horrible to me anyway Being biased, I have to say the screen is fab. Why don't you go and play with one in CW or somewhere like that? My husband has an iPhone 4 (I think I may have mentioned this several times ) and he loves my BB. He said if he could have an additional phone, he would certainly get one for himself!

17-02-2011, 19:16	#84
queenshaks Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9,415	Quote: Originally Posted by rosetech Glad you found a phone to suit your needs. A happy ending atypical for these forums so good to see Thanks Rosetech, you have been a great help too. Thanks

17-02-2011, 20:30	#85
chris20 Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,556	i just got the desire hd to replace my iphone4 that i got bored of it its a good phone but rubbish apple don't let you bluetooth things to other phones you cant set your own tones for messages and you cant put memory card in it.

17-02-2011, 21:00	#86
davethorp Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Preston, Lancashire Posts: 7,255	Quote: Originally Posted by queenshaks Being biased, I have to say the screen is fab. Why don't you go and play with one in CW or somewhere like that? May have a play sometime. Blackberry and windows phone 7 are the main smartphones I've never tried and I'm forever seeing people on my social networking sites broadcasting their BBM pin

17-02-2011, 21:37	#87
queenshaks Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9,415	Quote: Originally Posted by davethorp May have a play sometime. Blackberry and windows phone 7 are the main smartphones I've never tried and I'm forever seeing people on my social networking sites broadcasting their BBM pin Oh I choose my friends very carefully, I only give the selected few my PIN

17-02-2011, 21:40	#88
davethorp Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Preston, Lancashire Posts: 7,255	Quote: Originally Posted by queenshaks Oh I choose my friends very carefully, I only give the selected few my PIN I'd probably be the same if I had one. I've seen people on twitter broadcast theirs to the world inviting stalkers, spam and spam from stalkers

17-02-2011, 21:57	#89
queenshaks Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9,415	Quote: Originally Posted by davethorp I'd probably be the same if I had one. I've seen people on twitter broadcast theirs to the world inviting stalkers, spam and spam from stalkers Numbskulls!

20-02-2011, 10:17	#90
j24 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire (FEMALE) Posts: 3,883	I'm torn between getting the Desire and the Desire HD. Is there any point of forking out the extra for HD version? I like a good camera on my phone and internet browsing.

20-02-2011, 10:46	#91
R Molehusband Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 162	Quote: Originally Posted by j24 I'm torn between getting the Desire and the Desire HD. Is there any point of forking out the extra for HD version? I like a good camera on my phone and internet browsing. I'd be surprised if there was a huge difference in cost between the two - you can get the DHD for £25pm from most places now, which can't be much more than a fiver more than the Desire

20-02-2011, 11:54	#92
j24 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire (FEMALE) Posts: 3,883	Quote: Originally Posted by R Molehusband I'd be surprised if there was a huge difference in cost between the two - you can get the DHD for £25pm from most places now, which can't be much more than a fiver more than the Desire yeah but a fiver a month over 12 months is money that could be saved! i just wanted to know whether the HD was worth the difference

20-02-2011, 15:19	#93
brangdon Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 11,885	Quote: Originally Posted by j24 I'm torn between getting the Desire and the Desire HD. Is there any point of forking out the extra for HD version? I like a good camera on my phone and internet browsing. The HD screen is larger, which is a real boon for internet browsing. The camera is 8 Mega pixels rather than 5, I gather an unmixed improvement (no corresponding loss of quality), although you have to tweak the default settings to get the best out of it. It's also a more modern phone, with a bit more RAM (and I think more internal static memory, too, but I can't find the specs on that). The battery is smaller, but the claimed talk-time is significantly longer. The downside is that it's physically bigger and heavier, and the screen does take a bit more power in use. I have the HD, and I love it, and I suspect it would be better for you.

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