Could this be why Orange dropped the Touch HD????
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...e-announces-deal-to-sell-iphones-in-uk-638734
Not that it makes any difference to me, still don't like the iPhone. It's to much like a "My First Smartphone" for my liking.
Cheers
Dazza
Dazza2910 said:
Could this be why Orange dropped the Touch HD????
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...e-announces-deal-to-sell-iphones-in-uk-638734
Not that it makes any difference to me, still don't like the iPhone. It's to much like a "My First Smartphone" for my liking.
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Dazza
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Would doubt this is the reason. Orange probably dropped the HD due to newer models being released by HTC and sales of the HD itself where dropping.
Doesn't look like they will be getting the Leo though.
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Doesn't look like they will be getting the Leo though.
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I'm actually not happy with this news, i left O2 cos i wanted Blackstone so much and i'm happy with orange as well, let's just hope they will offer leo as well, don't wanna go back to O2
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Doesn't look like they will be getting the Leo though.
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Where have you heard this? Generally speaking all HTC devices can be found on Orange 1st
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Where have you heard this? Generally speaking all HTC devices can be found on Orange 1st
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agree with you on that one orange seem to always carry the most htc phones compared to any other network look at the diamond the kaiser orange had the lot and anyway the Leo is not exclusive to 02 anyway is it well for me am glad the iPhone is coming to orange all definatly get one as a second phone cause windows till the end
Vodafone too..
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8278073.stm
http://www.coolsmartphone.com/news5097.html
link to leo on o2
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http://www.coolsmartphone.com/news5097.html
link to leo on o2
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Hah, don't make me laugh.
Someone just printed 'HTC Leo' and details of a standard O2 tariff onto a piece of A4 paper and took a photo of it next to an O2 leaflet, how does that prove anything?
I could print out Leo's specs and picture them next to some Apple brochure but it sure as hell wouldn't mean Apple were going to be producing a handset with WinMo...
As for Orange, I wouldn't say they seem to carry a disproportionately large number of HTC devices.
Plus, even if you're only prepared to buy from a bricks-and-mortar store, you can generally get a lot of 'exclusive' handsets on a number of different networks - for example Carphone Warehouse sold the HD on O2.
And that's before we even start to consider the huge number of websites that will sell pretty much any phone on any network...
Related
I did a Google search for 'HTC "Touch HD"' webpages in the last 24 hours and this came up from the O2 Forums.
Gulioth on O2 Forum said:
Daz, i've got it on good authority that it will be released on O2 before the year is out - just need to hold on that little bit longer !!
They didn't want to mention a specific date but first week in December looks probable, depends if the network testing goes to plan
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Gulioth on O2 Forum said:
Well I'm as sure as what I've been told by 2 sources. Very close to being released, currently with the network for testing. Unless there are any issues, should be available on O2 in December. If not, don't shoot the messenger!
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Now just diverging to the rumours that O2 will be getting this themselves, I was very surprised to hear, when I wandered in to my local O2 shop, that they were expecting them in in December. WTF I thought, so I checked out the news, and lo and behold there are a few others that have heard the same. Now I'm not going to hold my breath on this for too long, but if that is true I don't mind waiting a couple of weeks...
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Don't shoot the messengers' messenger
Touch HD directly from O2
Hi there - it's quite odd to see myself quoted here! (I'm PWJW in the above mentioned thread).
I should point out that the thread that this is from is about buying the phone from mobiles.co.uk (here > http://forum.o2.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=9555&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=180), which is offering O2 deals. The first two comments may well be referring to availability through this route, or not, I am not sure myself, which is why I raised my point, hoping for some clarification.
I spoke to someone in an O2 shop, and they said that they were aware of the Orange exclusive, but thought it was only until the end of the month, and that they (O2) would be getting it in in early December. Now I took that with a big pinch of salt, because I usually know more about handsets and release dates (due to these great forums) than they do!
I was actually so shocked that I did not ask the obvious follow up questions like "Are you absolutely sure about that?!" and "Can I have it in writing?", but there you go. I might give them a call in the morning and see if there is any "news"...
Fingers crossed, as this would save me some hassles I could do without.
So much for the Orange exclusive!!!
O2's network sucks though, 3G coverage is the worst of the lot... Why would you want it on O2?
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So much for the Orange exclusive!!!
O2's network sucks though, 3G coverage is the worst of the lot... Why would you want it on O2?
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lol! Well I'm already there, that's why
I'm not averse to switching network, but O2 works in my home, which is also where I work, and therefore where I need to use my phone 99% of the time. I also have personal reasons for never going near Orange, so that leaves my options limited, though I have seen the HD available on Vodaphone, which is tempting > http://www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk/Brands/HTC/b509/n443/p3185.aspx
At the moment I am waiting to see one for real before making decision, but I know that I am only postponing the inevitable. At least if O2 get this themselves, then I can negotiate an upgrade from them - I'm on Simplicity at the moment, which I have to say is a cracking deal - £20pm, 600 mins + free bolt-on ("unlimited" web in my case).
Well, it's appeared on the Intranet in the past few days, Orange seem to think they've got the HD as an exclusive "...well into 2009!"...
its all a bit dodgy if you ask me, we know O2 Germany are running with the HD, we know Orange have some sort of exclusive deal but for how long remains at question, perhaps a get around for this would be the fact that Orange WOULD have exclusive rights to Touch HD, simply because 2 would make it there own so perhaps that might be the answer.
Ive heard that There is a XDA release in December but its not the HD, but as teh other Forums suggest it may well be headed O2 directs way.
All in all im somewhat confused, if anyone has any answers out there please feel free to enlighten us!
Its also worth noting that Both the XDA Ignito and Serra were registered names against there respected phones LONG before they actually released them, and since ive not heard a peep about a new XDA name its doubtful in my opinion that an XDA Touch HD will be here this side of new year.
Well I phoned a store in Hertfordshire, they said no idea. The girl searched on her system and came up with strange alternatives.
I phoned upgrades twice. First person said no idea. Second person gave me a lecture on how HTC phones are branded O2 XDAs. Yes.... Ok.
dazza9075 said:
Ive heard that There is a XDA release in December but its not the HD, but as teh other Forums suggest it may well be headed O2 directs way.
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Probably the XDA Mantle. Screen not as big as the Touch HD. You can Google it.
Boz (Site Adminstrator) at 4WinMobile.com said:
It has already been noted that O2 definitely won't be taking the Touch HD on I am afraid. Not much use to you I know but other carriers should take it on around January time hopefully.
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http://www.4winmobile.com/forums/htc-touch-hd/18147-touch-hd-uk-exclusive-orange-5.html
HTC HD on O2
Hi All,
Just wanted to let everyone know that I have got my HTC HD on O2. Completely unbranded and without any logos... Brilliant! The only website I found selling this on O2 last week was e2save!! all other websites have it on preorder on O2.
Hope this helps.
Kind regards,
Zish
xda flint or something, big arse pda, specs look ok but nothing fancy apart from a large screen and a good sizes keyboard. more like a ultra mini laptop than a pda.
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Hi All,
Just wanted to let everyone know that I have got my HTC HD on O2. Completely unbranded and without any logos... Brilliant! The only website I found selling this on O2 last week was e2save!! all other websites have it on preorder on O2.
Hope this helps.
Kind regards,
Zish
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how did you manage to get this phone on o2 from e2save if the website says pre-order on o2??? lol that's strange.
gonadski said:
I have seen the HD available on Vodaphone, which is tempting > http://www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk/Brands/HTC/b509/n443/p3185.aspx
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This is very tempting for me too. But are Vodafone good? as i'm a T-Mobile user and I am getting bored with them and their phone releases. But I fear that it I leave they will get the phone so I am waiting till the beginning of next year to see whats happens.
Apologies if this has been asked before, but I couldn't find any reference.
Does anyone know if O2 in the UK are planning to offer this phone and if so, when?
Hi
O2 don't offer it directly but carephonewarehouse and mobiles offer it on O2 network
Sully
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Apologies if this has been asked before, but I couldn't find any reference.
Does anyone know if O2 in the UK are planning to offer this phone and if so, when?
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As far as I'm aware O2 do not intend to sell the HD directly as it is a direct competiture with the iphone of which they have a deal with Apple.
Similar to Vodaphones deal with Blackberry and the Storm
Many thanks for the replies.
If that is correct, is it a PITA. I have a contract with O2, but can upgrade the phone part way through.
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As far as I'm aware O2 do not intend to sell the HD directly as it is a direct competiture with the iphone of which they have a deal with Apple.
Similar to Vodaphones deal with Blackberry and the Storm
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You're half right.
It is similar to Vodaphone's deal with the Storm, except the similarity lies with Orange no O2 - Orange have a network-exclusive distribution deal with HTC for the HD in the UK, it's this that prevents O2 or any other network carrying the HD directly.
There is a pretty good chance that O2 wouldn't carry the HD even if they had the opportunity to do so, because of the potential competition with the iPhone as you've mentioned.
But, that's not the issue in this case.
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You're half right.
It is similar to Vodaphone's deal with the Storm, except the similarity lies with Orange no O2 - Orange have a network-exclusive distribution deal with HTC for the HD in the UK, it's this that prevents O2 or any other network carrying the HD directly.
There is a pretty good chance that O2 wouldn't carry the HD even if they had the opportunity to do so, because of the potential competition with the iPhone as you've mentioned.
But, that's not the issue in this case.
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I stand corrected. Good to know bro!
Any information when HERO is coming to o2 UK?
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Any information when HERO is coming to o2 UK?
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Probably never mate, they have never had an Android handset on their market. O2 seem to be a bit lapse laitly as they don't seem to have the same amount, or type of phones they used to have. All they seem to stock is Sony Ericsson...?
I'm on o2 contract wise (rolling 30 day simplicity) and bought my phone outright.
Samsung Android (Galaxy/i7500)
There is an O2 android mobile, it should be available 10th Aug 2009.
Samsung Galaxy (android phone) Pricing and Release Date, apparantly correct.
Here's a link:
http://forum.o2.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=24354&highlight=i7500
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There is an O2 android mobile, it should be available 10th Aug 2009.
Samsung Galaxy (android phone) Pricing and Release Date, apparantly correct.
Here's a link:
http://forum.o2.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=24354&highlight=i7500
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Crap contracts though, seems this is the way o2 are going... backwards
The only thing that the Galaxy has going over the Hero is an LED flash, OLED screen and it's a little thinner. Other than that HTC kicks it all over the field. And yes, O2 has ridiculous pricing.
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The only thing that the Galaxy has going over the Hero is an LED flash, OLED screen and it's a little thinner. Other than that HTC kicks it all over the field. And yes, O2 has ridiculous pricing.
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OLED? You not like viewing your screen outside? You will never see your screen with an OLED outside.
Poor 3g Cover Also
nicelad_uk said:
Crap contracts though, seems this is the way o2 are going... backwards
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Very poor 3g coverage with O2 and that includes London.
guys,
i am from topaz and artemis forum...i am actually planning to buy leo...
any body in india had a feel of it..
any suggestions.?
How about the Copilot GPS navigator? Does it have maps for India?
Also, did you get any screen protector for the phone?
khanvis2009 said:
got it for 38500 in Mumbai . 1 day after launch... its awesome .. i am a iphone user and iphone is very boring after a while ..
the best part about this phone is the facebook integration .to ur contacts .. no other phone has such an awesome facebook interface/integration ...
my recommendation to u is go buy it without any hesitation and u wont look at any phone for 2 -3 yrs ... its unbelievable , battery life , camera , speed ... too good to be true ...watched a 3 hr movie and the battery still had 2 bars left
i was reluctant to spend 38000+ on any phone ... but this is worth it ... its just brilliant .. ive used the blackberry, e72, iphone .. but the possibilities in this are immense .. make sure u buy a boxed packed with warranty ..all indian htc's roms are 1.48 ...
did have the pink tint issue but the rom update resolved it slightly..
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I suggest SatNav or MapMyIndia are the best GPS software out there for India, it covers practicallly every Road w/Road name and ALL the possible POI's.
Agree with khanvis2009 its a great phone overall. I purchased my N900 from New York and used it for a month - inevitably a revolutionary phone but the weak battery life disappointed me. After having switched to HD2, I'vent had a moment of disappointment since then.
Jibreil said:
I suggest SatNav or MapMyIndia are the best GPS software out there for India, it covers practicallly every Road w/Road name and ALL the possible POI's.
Agree with khanvis2009 its a great phone overall. I purchased my N900 from New York and used it for a month - inevitably a revolutionary phone but the weak battery life disappointed me. After having switched to HD2, I'vent had a moment of disappointment since then.
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Does Mapmyindia works on HD2?
santoshkp said:
guys,
i am from topaz and artemis forum...i am actually planning to buy leo...
any body in india had a feel of it..
any suggestions.?
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It is a great phone. I have used two other models (Jasjam/Tytn, touch etc) in the past, but HD2 is very fast and extremely responsive so far. I am loving my HD2. I can now read ebooks and actually browse and surf comfortably.
It does have some glitches though. Once in a while I have noticed that touch screen stops responding and needs a hard reset. Hopefully the next ROM takes care of these issues.
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It is a great phone. I have used two other models (Jasjam/Tytn, touch etc) in the past, but HD2 is very fast and extremely responsive so far. I am loving my HD2. I can now read ebooks and actually browse and surf comfortably.
It does have some glitches though. Once in a while I have noticed that touch screen stops responding and needs a hard reset. Hopefully the next ROM takes care of these issues.
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thanks for the response.....i heard its exclusive on docomo......did you people buy from docomo....or from retailer?
Docomo is selling the HD2 exclusively for 7 days. Retailers will get the phone tomorrow. Just confirmed with a local retailer in Cochin. Going to get one...!
i have already planned out which bank to loot!!! phone costs a crazy amount of money...as much as a decent laptop but what to do am in love...
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Docomo is selling the HD2 exclusively for 7 days. Retailers will get the phone tomorrow. Just confirmed with a local retailer in Cochin. Going to get one...!
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I called up HTC CC they said it will be avaliable in retailer on 24th.Let me know if you get it tomorrow.
Will surely let you know. As per the agreement btw HTC and Docomo, the exclusive sale should end tomorrow. Also the guy from retail store was pretty sure that he would get the stock tomorrow.
By the way, are you from kerala?
i have booked...will be receving in another 2hrs.....curious to unpack it....
How did you book it? My retailer told that it would take another 2-3 days for the stock to arrive.
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i have booked...will be receving in another 2hrs.....curious to unpack it....
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I played with the HD2 in DOCOMO store in Chennai and I must say I am impressed.
The phone is really fast and responsive and feels solid that the Touch HD that I have now. Battery cover in HD is very thin and always creaks when U try to increase volume or just hold it tight.
Albums , Music tabs all seem to work faster than my HD.
Had my wife along with me and she also said the phone feels and operates much smoother (She has an iphone ) so coming from iphone user that is good comment indeed.
Cost is 37,000 including VAT in DOCOMO but already there is a retailer in Chennai who is listing the phone for 36,000 inc VAT.
Google for - UNIVERCELL -
If only I can get a good price for my Touch HD I will without doubt be changing over to HD2.
lets see...
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How did you book it? My retailer told that it would take another 2-3 days for the stock to arrive.
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Its from PDA Cafe...He confirmed me it will be avaliable at 2:00Pm. I booked it..He delivered to Home.
Lovely amazing experience...
It costed me Rs 36200/- + 4 % vat
its already available in new delhi.... i purchased hd2 on 17th dec for Rs 35200 from an authorised htc dealer.... all i can say its the best phone available today... i dont have words to describe its greatness...hd2 is better than all its competitors like nokia n900,iphone 3gs,sony xperia x10,samsung omnia 2 or LG bl40... but its only weakness is poor battery backup... otherwise its most awesome phone undoubtedly!!!
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its already available in new delhi.... i purchased hd2 on 17th dec for Rs 35200 from an authorised htc dealer.... all i can say its the best phone available today... i dont have words to describe its greatness...hd2 is better than all its competitors like nokia n900,iphone 3gs,sony xperia x10,samsung omnia 2 or LG bl40... but its only weakness is poor battery backup... otherwise its most awesome phone undoubtedly!!!
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Can u tell where in delhi is it available. me too wanna buy one
vinayak89 said:
its already available in new delhi.... i purchased hd2 on 17th dec for Rs 35200 from an authorised htc dealer.... all i can say its the best phone available today... i dont have words to describe its greatness...hd2 is better than all its competitors like nokia n900,iphone 3gs,sony xperia x10,samsung omnia 2 or LG bl40... but its only weakness is poor battery backup... otherwise its most awesome phone undoubtedly!!!
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Why does it always cost more here in Pune..
Any ways.. am coughing up 38K.. dealers say should be with him by evening today..
Can't wait to get my hands on it..
Any body has any news on AirTel GPRS packages that I can get with this phone.. like the one's we had for Hero and Diamond.
Cheers..
Mansoor
Also to owners in India. What are you people doing to protect your screens. As in if you buying any screen protectors etc.
^^ i got the screen protector (Martin Fields) even before i got the phone...
but guys tell me something, any of of you buying here in India noticed the hardware defects which are there or the other jitter and other problems?
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Also to owners in India. What are you people doing to protect your screens. As in if you buying any screen protectors etc.
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yes even i have the same problem ...i cant find screen protector for hd2...so im thinking of ordering a official htc hd2 screen protector on the internet
hi,
i'm form the uk and seriously looking to get one of these phones or anything running android, in the last month i have used 2(3) devices i have had a blackberry 8900 (running beta os) and a htc touch hd (running both android and winmo) the android on my htc hd is very very very very buggy and fails to unlock nearly every time meaning it needs a full re boot but from what i've seen from it i loooooove android and have decided to go for android over an iphone my budget is pretty much any thing under £300 but i am willing to go over, i have looked at both the hero and the magic i am tempted by the magic just because it is cheaper but hero with multi touch is irresistible. but heres my question. i've seen the sprint hero which i believe is chinless and well i prefer the look of that does anyone know where i can get one of them in the uk, or does anyone have any other recommendations of phones i would like? also as you can probably guess i have the beta bug and love using cutstom roms and firmwares i have been using android 2.1 on my htc hd so is this available for this device?
sorry if this question has been asked 1000 times but i couldn't seen to find a search button
The GSM ones all have it.
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i've seen the sprint hero which i believe is chinless and well i prefer the look of that does anyone know where i can get one of them in the uk
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The Sprint Hero is a CDMA device as opposed to GSM - there are *no* CDMA networks in the UK full stop, so it would never work in the UK.
Note for the pedants - W-CDMA is part of the GSM standard, but W-CDMA <> CDMA, though the technologies are very similar! So, when I say no CDMA networks, I'm referring to networks like Sprint and Verizon in the US.
Regards,
Dave
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The Sprint Hero is a CDMA device as opposed to GSM - there are *no* CDMA networks in the UK full stop, so it would never work in the UK.
Note for the pedants - W-CDMA is part of the GSM standard, but W-CDMA <> CDMA, though the technologies are very similar! So, when I say no CDMA networks, I'm referring to networks like Sprint and Verizon in the US.
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Dave
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thanks for your help mate looks like ill just have to go with the chined hero which i don't like as much.
Hey Slaming,
You will grow to love the chin. It stops the screen from getting scratched when you lie it face down, it makes it more comfortable to hold when texting and makes it curve around your thigh when it's in your pocket.
Do yourself a favour and get the Hero asap!
Cheers,
BS...
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Hey Slaming,
You will grow to love the chin. It stops the screen from getting scratched when you lie it face down, it makes it more comfortable to hold when texting and makes it curve around your thigh when it's in your pocket.
Do yourself a favour and get the Hero asap!
Cheers,
BS...
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Ahmen to that, i had the same feelings when i first got the hero, for me it was a choice of Hero or HD2, but the HD2 had WinMo, and though i would like to have a play with WinMo7 when its out, Android secured the deal for the hero, but after a week or so, i changed my mind on the chin, its quite usefull, now the only reasons i hate it is because it dont fit in the accessories that well, but i can over look that, its not a big deal.
I actually prefer the chin. It makes the Back button a little easier to reach when you're holding the phone with one hand, and it's a button you'll use a lot. It also looks pretty cool and a couple of girls have asked me "hey what kinda phone is that" whereas the CDMA Hero just looks like any other phone.
yeah i'm definatly going with a hero now all i have to do is pay of my mum for my mac then save another £350 ish for a new hero which should all be good btw i am 15 so i'm not like 30 and have a loan of my mum lol
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wow nexus one only £10 extra i think i might be going nexus one but is there any diffrence between hero and nexus one bar multi touch because i know multi touch is meant to work now with the new update
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yeah i'm definatly going with a hero now all i have to do is pay of my mum for my mac then save another £350 ish for a new hero which should all be good btw i am 15 so i'm not like 30 and have a loan of my mum lol
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wow nexus one only £10 extra i think i might be going nexus one but is there any diffrence between hero and nexus one bar multi touch because i know multi touch is meant to work now with the new update
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As much as I love my Hero, i'd go with the nexus one for its faster processor, dual mics, and beautiful screen. Of course, there are cool new phones coming out all the time, so do yourself a favor and save up some money now so you're ready when the new htc stuff arrives.
chin makes hero stand out from the rest of the mobiles out there!
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do yourself a favor and save up some money now so you're ready when the new htc stuff arrives
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There's always new stuff coming out, if you wait for the next batch of phones, they'll have announced the next next batch, and you'll never end up buying anything. I think if there's something you like, just get it, and if you really really like something that comes out in the future, just buy that too or sell what you already have and buy the new one.