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Non Tool Forum => Gadget Freak and EDC Forum => Topic started by: AHB on May 30, 2010, 11:18:44 AM
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and I'll pick it up later today.. :D
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.. :)
(http://i47.tinypic.com/ju7rrq.jpg)
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can you do a review of it in a week or so? ive been looking at one of these :)
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Just testning.. :D
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I heard they're rubbish....
but I'm willing to offer an environmentally sound disposal for you ;)
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You must have heard wrong then. :D but thanks for the offer. ;)
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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.
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I must say I'm very impressed with the Desire.. :tu: 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..
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_62BM8mgZsqk/TAQMGyldSsI/AAAAAAAAFyU/1Z4AJvrKAOI/s400/DSC05858.JPG) (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_62BM8mgZsqk/TAQPC-xmc9I/AAAAAAAAFys/C3pFRUjbgN4/s400/DSC05863.JPG)
And sideways. :)
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We're getting along just fine so far... :D
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id like it if you could moan about it more please allan so i dont end up with one :D
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Your'll be the first to know if something comes up. ;) :D
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I must say I'm very impressed with the Desire.. :tu: 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!
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do you have a screen protector on it?
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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. :tu:
I don't carry anything on my belt so it'll be for carrying in my pocket or in the versipack..
(http://clovetechnology.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/image_thumb.png?w=162&h=234)
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It does look nice that thing Allan :cheers:
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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 :D :tu:
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My pearls lived on site for a while now and still works perfectly just dosent look as pretty
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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!!!
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I'm looking at the Orange Boston,
(http://img.xatakamovil.com/2010/04/orange-boston-xm.jpg)
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...
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Sick and tired of it yet Allan? I could swap it for my k550i if you throw a little extra in the deal... :P :D
PS: So jealous... :-[
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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!
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:pok: allan whats your thoughts on it after having it a while now? im very tempted to go and get one :o
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What can I say Ryan, it's just great.. :tu: 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.. :salute:
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i might have to go the the darkside and wait for the iphone four :o
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What can I say Ryan, it's just great.. :tu: 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.. :salute:
Any comments on the batt life now you have had it in use for a while? How does it hold up?
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What can I say Ryan, it's just great.. :tu: 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.. :salute:
download latitude on it....works awesome!!!
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Thanks allan I told you to moan!...
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Any comments on the batt life now you have had it in use for a while? How does it hold up?
The Desire actually does pretty good.. With mail, browsing, calls ect. it only uses 1/3 of the capacity in 24 hrs.. :tu:
Thanks allan I told you to moan!...
I'm sorry to say but it's worth every penny Ryan... :-\
:pok: :D
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ok i love it :D i didnt try it out in the shop i went on whim its so easy to type on aswell :salute:
ill give more impression after ive owned it for more then 5 minutes
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Excellent choice mate... :cheers: I look forward to hear how you're getting along withit.. :tu:
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how exactly do you close an app in android?
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The browser sure is nice for this XD better then on an ipod touch and i can type really quite fast on it
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What can I say Ryan, it's just great.. :tu: 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.. :salute:
Any comments on the batt life now you have had it in use for a while? How does it hold up?
I'm q bit disapointed with the battery life mine didn't last pong today at all ill.see how it goes maybe I got a duff, still a very nice phone
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What can I say Ryan, it's just great.. :tu: 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.. :salute:
Any comments on the batt life now you have had it in use for a while? How does it hold up?
I'm q bit disapointed with the battery life mine didn't last pong today at all ill.see how it goes maybe I got a duff, still a very nice phone
Wow, how long were you playing pong for :o
Sorry (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/smileys/coat.gif)
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Obviously too much I'm debating on taking it back ill give it a few more days though
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Obviously too much I'm debating on taking it back ill give it a few more days though
Battery live does suck on them. I have an extra battery and bought a cradle to charge it everynight. I also have a USB cord for my comp. Mine tends to run low when ive been surfing the net or sending mass emails thruought the day. I also installed a task killer to shutdown unused apps. Most of the folks ive talked to has this same complaint so its common with a lot of the android powered phones..
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hmm yeah i can see myself getting a new battery :/ oh well still better then an iphone ;)
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my batterys life has improved alot today, :D
a bit of light internet use a few calls and texts and its still full :D
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my batterys life has improved alot today, :D
a bit of light internet use a few calls and texts and its still full :D
6 hours today :twak: :twak: :twak: :twak: :twak: :twak: :twak:
is that all? really? :S....
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my batterys life has improved alot today, :D
a bit of light internet use a few calls and texts and its still full :D
6 hours today :twak: :twak: :twak: :twak: :twak: :twak: :twak:
is that all? really? :S....
I don't even wanna know what you're doing with it... :P I have no problems whatsoever with mine.. :)
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about ten minutes of calls 3 texts an probably an hour on ebuddy ::)
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about ten minutes of calls 3 texts an probably an hour on ebuddy ::)
Go back to the store and let them give you a new battery..
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i think i will be >:( its ruining the phone for me :(
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Now I'm definitely taking it back been unplugged for 2 hours and has half a battery left :rofl:
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Off You go then... :pok:
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I guess I'm the only one who thought he was gonna look at some THC blah blah.
**DTH stabs his brain with a Sharpie**
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I guess I'm the only one who thought he was gonna look at some THC blah blah.
**DTH stabs his brain with a Sharpie**
Here's one for you DTH..: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F5C0rrncXE ;)
:D :D
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LOL Thanks but this is more my style. :D :D :D :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CqQ9_KY6XE
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The HTC batterys start off crap but do get a lot better with time - my Hero went from lasting barely 6 hours moderate use without charge to lasting a day and a half on moderate charge. I know at least a dozen people with desires and they say the same thing - once you get through the initial appalling battery life it's much more bearable. Annoyed they decided to go for a proprietry AC format for the desire though, I like having USB cables to charge my phone with wherever i go.
I'm definitely sticking with Android for my next phone, it's got almost all the functionality of my old winmob but much better UI and speed.
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I had a play with one the other day. UI took a little getting used to, not as friendly or slick as Apple's offering but a leap above WinMob.
Don't think I'd get one though, aside from the expense I found the screen very very poor outside, looked lovely indoors though. I've also heard of quite a few people having issues with corruption of the SD card both stock and third party :ahhh I remember having a similar problem with an older HTC and they never did provide a fix :(
I quite like the look of Palm's webOS, shame the hardware doesn't seem to be as good as the competition.
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Neil after you've set it up its brilliant you can really make the phone yours, my battery lifestyle been getting a lot better too I using the screen outside now and its fine is recommend this phone now
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Neil after you've set it up its brilliant you can really make the phone yours, my battery lifestyle been getting a lot better too I using the screen outside now and its fine is recommend this phone now
+1 :cheers:
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I can't actually afford one :) I just got to play with one for a couple of days. They're a new release of course, by the time my contract is up I might be able to get one bundled free or cheap.
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I can't actually afford one :) I just got to play with one for a couple of days. They're a new release of course, by the time my contract is up I might be able to get one bundled free or cheap.
If a phone is out in the UK then a bit of haggling will mean you can always get it free :D with the exception of the iPhone of course. I've never paid a penny for a phone aside from the contract charges, which are dropping every year as i drive an even harder bargain for my custom! My last 18 month contract was unlimited texts, unlimited internet, 600 minutes and 30 picture messages, with a free HTC Hero when it first came out, for £22 a month, simply because every time i renew i tell them i'm going to o2 to get some super, and completely fabricated, contract that they've offered me.
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I can't actually afford one :) I just got to play with one for a couple of days. They're a new release of course, by the time my contract is up I might be able to get one bundled free or cheap.
Fingers crossed Neil :)
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i dropped my phone the other day at work
outside...
onto concrete....
screen down...
and not a single mark! im impressed 8) are there any android users with app recomendations? i know you can do alot on this phone but i dont know what :rofl:
also is there anyway to use voice commands?