I just bought a HTC Desire..

AHB · **on:** May 30, 2010, 11:18:44 AM

and I'll pick it up later today..

From what I've read and seen I think this is just the right phone for me. I stumbled upon a 1 week old HTC at a local marketplace, so
I really look forward to getting it. I've always been buying the standard phones, but this one I had to have..
If anyone has any thoughts/ideas for some "need-to-have" widgets, please let me know..

ryan1835 · **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2010, 12:18:38 PM

can you do a review of it in a week or so? ive been looking at one of these

AHB · **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2010, 06:46:16 PM

Just testning..

Neil · **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2010, 10:35:32 PM

I heard they're rubbish....

but I'm willing to offer an environmentally sound disposal for you

AHB · **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2010, 11:09:57 PM

You must have heard wrong then.

but thanks for the offer.

Essexman · **Reply #5 on:** May 31, 2010, 03:35:39 PM

A chap at work went from an Iphone to one of these. HE loved it, better apps, user friendly, everything he wanted in a phone.....But the battery only lasted just over one day! He got fed up with it and sold it. It may have just been a duff battery in his, so it'll be good to see how your new one lasts.

AHB · **Reply #6 on:** May 31, 2010, 09:35:48 PM

I must say I'm very impressed with the Desire..

I haven't by far gotten 'round to all of the functions, but surfing, mail, ect. is up and running..

I read a few reviews saying that the battery is used more quickly when having Push email, WiFi and similar things running, So I made a shortcut for shutting down WiFi when I'm not using it..

And sideways.

We're getting along just fine so far...

ryan1835 · **Reply #7 on:** May 31, 2010, 09:54:24 PM

id like it if you could moan about it more please allan so i dont end up with one

AHB · **Reply #8 on:** May 31, 2010, 10:01:04 PM

Your'll be the first to know if something comes up.

Essexman · **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2010, 10:24:34 PM

Quote from: AHB on May 31, 2010, 09:35:48 PM

I must say I'm very impressed with the Desire.. I haven't by far gotten 'round to all of the functions, but surfing, mail, ect. is up and running..
I read a few reviews saying that the battery is used more quickly when having Push email, WiFi and similar things running, So I made a shortcut for shutting down WiFi when I'm not using it..[/quote]

Oh that's good to know, thanks for the info. I must tell the chap at work about that, mine you he won't thank me, he sold it a few weeks ago!

ryan1835 · **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2010, 11:31:06 PM

do you have a screen protector on it?

AHB · **Reply #11 on:** June 01, 2010, 10:51:40 AM

Quote from: ryan1835 on May 31, 2010, 11:31:06 PM

do you have a screen protector on it?

No, bit I just ordered this genuine leather HTC pouch from Fleabay.uk for 10.79 £ shipped to Denmark.

I don't carry anything on my belt so it'll be for carrying in my pocket or in the versipack..

DaveK · **Reply #12 on:** June 01, 2010, 11:53:56 AM

It does look nice that thing Allan

Zed · **Reply #13 on:** June 01, 2010, 12:13:13 PM

very nice allan, i have to say i need a new one as my old samsung is playing up, ive got my eye on a good deal on a blackberry curve as its all i need features wise im not a phone person, as long as they take a little battering im fine

ryan1835 · **Reply #14 on:** June 02, 2010, 12:49:59 AM

My pearls lived on site for a while now and still works perfectly just dosent look as pretty

RaptorMan · **Reply #15 on:** June 02, 2010, 04:37:08 AM

Damn nice phone...I have the HTC Droid Eris and love this thing. There really is nothing I cant do with this thing. As a matter of fact im in Ohio listening to a police scanner in China on it. Ive downloaded a lot of the free apps and this thing just keeps on cruising.

Congrats on the new phone and enjoy!!!

Whoey · **Reply #16 on:** June 02, 2010, 01:05:04 PM

I'm looking at the Orange Boston,

which is an android phone as well, albeit an older version of android... but it's a damn lot cheaper than any of the other smartphones I have access to...

Nikos · **Reply #17 on:** June 03, 2010, 04:10:54 PM

Sick and tired of it yet Allan? I could swap it for my k550i if you throw a little extra in the deal...

PS: So jealous...

ecfiffer · **Reply #18 on:** June 09, 2010, 03:58:33 AM

welcome to the android world.... now get to rooting and loading new roms!!!!!!!! htc makes sweet phones! so you did a good thing. hit me up if you want some apps/ pointers i been rocking a custom rom on my moto droid for months now. heck i even put froyo (android 2.2) on there but it wasnt running too well. let the tinkering begin!

ryan1835 · **Reply #19 on:** June 13, 2010, 01:12:36 PM

allan whats your thoughts on it after having it a while now? im very tempted to go and get one

AHB · **Reply #20 on:** June 13, 2010, 03:26:39 PM

What can I say Ryan, it's just great..

I really can't imagine being without it now. Internet works perfect along with Gmail, FB ect. ect...
And with pouch I got for it, it's well protected against scratches. You won't be dissapointed mate..

ryan1835 · **Reply #21 on:** June 13, 2010, 11:32:08 PM

i might have to go the the darkside and wait for the iphone four

Essexman · **Reply #22 on:** June 15, 2010, 09:36:36 AM

Quote from: AHB on June 13, 2010, 03:26:39 PM

What can I say Ryan, it's just great.. I really can't imagine being without it now. Internet works perfect along with Gmail, FB ect. ect...
And with pouch I got for it, it's well protected against scratches. You won't be dissapointed mate..

Any comments on the batt life now you have had it in use for a while? How does it hold up?

RaptorMan · **Reply #23 on:** June 16, 2010, 02:44:34 AM

Quote from: AHB on June 13, 2010, 03:26:39 PM

What can I say Ryan, it's just great.. I really can't imagine being without it now. Internet works perfect along with Gmail, FB ect. ect...
And with pouch I got for it, it's well protected against scratches. You won't be dissapointed mate..

download latitude on it....works awesome!!!