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Hello guys , i hope a post this right
I am going to buy a new phone soon and I am looking on this HTC HD and i have read a lots of reviews and watched many videos , and I am now wondering should i buy this or the HTC Touch Pro or antother HTC?
I have read many posts at this forum and I have som problem to choose
Sorry for the bad english

I think nobody is able to answer this question for you at all. Its a good device, but HTC Touch Pro is also not as bad .

It all depends on what you need. If you are sending out a lot of emails and text messages, the Touch Pro might be a better choice because of the hardware keyboard. I say might because the large screen of the Touch HD makes using a SIP very effective as well.
But if you are looking for a multimedia phone, the Touch HD is the way to go.
So why don't you start by letting us know what you need it for?

Well ,
I send alots of sms but I think you will get use to the on-screen keyboard, just you get use to everything else.
Surf on the web is also a thing I do much... but the thing i do most is listen to music , and take some photos but not that much.
Whatch som movies never hits wrong.
This post was messy xD hope you understand

well it looks like the Touch HD will suit you just fine

But i wonder one thing, is it many problems with it? many says is god and many says its bad , but what i have seen the most can i find here , many solutions and fixeses

Overall, it's the best device around! And XDA has many tweeks, fixes, & even cooked roms!!

Thx guys , all thats is left now it to get the money xD

Yea man, after having the VOGUE, DIAMOND, and TOUCH PRO (which im still trying to sell) the HD is the phone i would and will go with. Thing is, i am on sprint, so once i get the phone imported, i will have to jump ship, but after having some hands-on time with the phone, trust me, it will be worth it. It's a shame that this phone isn't coming to the U.S. but, as far as rumors go......the G2 maybe an equivalent of the HD????

redrazr7791 said:
as far as rumors go......the G2 maybe an equivalent of the HD????
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yeh, that's the best rumor I've heard in awhile...it would be awesome!!

Cheers - and goodbye. :)

Just wanted to say since I've had my Touch HD I've had countless support from everyone on here, theres too many names to mention, but today, I received my Touch Pro 2 and will be leaving this forum... (only down the road though, 2 doors down I think).
Never been a better set of people working with a device and I thank each and everyone of you, especially the chefs and their support teams, without you my HD would be no where near as good as it is now.
Hopefully you will all be getting a Touch Pro 2 and coming to help me there, but until then, I'll only be in this forum in dribs and drabs helping where I can until I sell my HD.
Au revoir!

nicelad_uk said:
Just wanted to say since I've had my Touch HD I've had countless support from everyone on here, theres too many names to mention, but today, I received my Touch Pro 2 and will be leaving this forum... (only down the road though, 2 doors down I think).
Never been a better set of people working with a device and I thank each and everyone of you, especially the chefs and their support teams, without you my HD would be no where near as good as it is now.
Hopefully you will all be getting a Touch Pro 2 and coming to help me there, but until then, I'll only be in this forum in dribs and drabs helping where I can until I sell my HD.
Au revoir!
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NICE... Congrats Pal. I will be seeing you shortly in that section too. I am waiting for T-Mobile to release that device for us here in the US so that we'll have the 3G capabilities .
But Touch HD would still be one of the top devices I have used.
I will chk out your reivew on the TouchPro (Rhodium) section if you have one.

Congrats on your new mobile.
I need a help from you if possible.
Iam also planning to buy a touch pro 2.
But, it will be really helpful for me if you can give me few details about your new phone.
1. Is it having the same yellowish tint as Touch HD screen?
2. Have you tested the out of box video playback ? is it the same as HD or any improvement (I mean some updates video drivers??
3. What about the battery life? (too early i know , but still)
Thanks in advance

Goodluck and congrats on your new device my friend...

have fun, moved thread to blackstone

But why do you leave this beautiful thin device THD and get this ugly fatty TP2?

Nice mate,
i wish you all the best there.
i wanted to get a TP2 but it was not yet released when i flushed my X1 so i got HD.
btw TP2 has a 0.2 inches smaller screen, can u live with that?
for me, i will not get a TP2 unless an external KB is essential.
best of luck

die_Leuchte said:
But why do you leave this beautiful thin device THD and get this ugly fatty TP2?
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Haha, I know what you mean, but with this device being narrower and a bit fatter, it actually feels better in the hand. Plus I want a hardware KB, this has it where the HD obviously don't. Love both devices, can't fault either.
HDuser said:
have fun, moved thread to blackstone
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Thanks for that.
anaadoul said:
Nice mate,
i wish you all the best there.
i wanted to get a TP2 but it was not yet released when i flushed my X1 so i got HD.
btw TP2 has a 0.2 inches smaller screen, can u live with that?
for me, i will not get a TP2 unless an external KB is essential.
best of luck
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You don't really notice the difference, whats 0.2"!!! No seriously, you don't notice the difference but the screen does look a lot clearer than the HD for some reason, I thought they were the same. Seems more responsive too.
Has more on front too, nice to have a Start Menu button and a home button as well as the hardware Zoom slider, Front notificaiton light is always nice too
skr_xd said:
Congrats on your new mobile.
I need a help from you if possible.
Iam also planning to buy a touch pro 2.
But, it will be really helpful for me if you can give me few details about your new phone.
1. Is it having the same yellowish tint as Touch HD screen?
2. Have you tested the out of box video playback ? is it the same as HD or any improvement (I mean some updates video drivers??
3. What about the battery life? (too early i know , but still)
Thanks in advance
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Will let you know these, haven't tested them as yet. Not sure what you mean about the yellowish tint?? Video playback I would imagine is the same as this is driver issue not hardware.
Battery life actually has a monitor on it from last full charge, so will let you know in next few days about that, fully charging it now so tomorrow will be day 1

Congrats on your new device!
Personally i prefer those 0.2" and a 3.5mm jack

Congrats on your TP2!! I'm doing the same once it arrives in the USA 7/22 for T-Mobile 3G!!

Thanks friend.
Waiting for your valuable reply

jaypeev_9 said:
Goodluck and congrats on your new device my friend...
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OMG don't wish to be rude, but you're actually congratulating somebody on buying a cell phone in the same way one would congratulate on the birth of a child. This is nuts!?

mwatson said:
OMG don't wish to be rude, but you're actually congratulating somebody on buying a cell phone in the same way one would congratulate on the birth of a child. This is nuts!?
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You cancongratulate me on the birth of my child too if you like, it was 2 days ago.

Well nicelad, I am not really able to congratualte for the decision to buy a TP2 BUT all the best for your little one!!!

die_Leuchte said:
Well nicelad, I am not really able to congratualte for the decision to buy a TP2 BUT all the best for your little one!!!
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I was the same as you to be honest, a little bit pesemistic about the tp2 as I had my Blackstone, I didn't know what could be better, but I needed the hw kb.
To my amazement, the screen is clearer and more responsive, but don't get me wrong, if it wasn't for the hw kb, I wouldn't have changed.
Love both devices, just waiting for HSPL and roms to start flying about

skr_xd said:
Thanks friend.
Waiting for your valuable reply
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Ok, again, not had chance to check video but will be doing that later today.
Battery.... A nice feature is that when you go into settings--power, there is an information tab at the end, which displays the time you have used it.
So far, my battery has depleated 11% (I'm on 89% left) with factory stock ram and so far I have...
19 hours, 10 minutes standby
41 minutes talktime
44 minutes device usage
Device usage is just when you have the device out of standby, whilst I've been doing this I've installed about 15 programs, set up Tom Tom, used Tom Tom for 10 minutes and also been playing with settings... So far I'm quite impressed.
I've also sent/received 32 text messages.
Hope this helps

Think I'll hold off purchasing any new phones until something comes along and blows my mind away. Unfortunately the TP2 didn't do this for me, but have fun anyhow.
@ nicelad_uk - Best of luck with your new baby. I hope you were well rested beorehand mate

Just aquired HD2!

Hey all,
Just got myself a HD2 from Vodafone on a nice contract... Brilliant peice of kit...
Anyone got any recommendations for apps I should install onto the HD2?...
Also lookin for a nice video converter to convert movies to 480x800 mp4 for the HD2... Any ideas?

dmonuk said:
Hey all,
Just got myself a HD2 from Vodafone on a nice contract... Brilliant peice of kit...
Anyone got any recommendations for apps I should install onto the HD2?...
Also lookin for a nice video converter to convert movies to 480x800 mp4 for the HD2... Any ideas?
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congratulations on your new baby. you sure would have fun with it.
well what kinda applications you looking at.

Well I would like anything really just to give a good play on my Leo!
Gorgeous phone, my pal deffo thinks its better than his iPhone 3GS.

dmonuk said:
Well I would like anything really just to give a good play on my Leo!
Gorgeous phone, my pal deffo thinks its better than his iPhone 3GS.
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why don't you head over to the tweak thread. lotta things hidden you might want. like gps photos. extra camera modes etc. etc.

Congrats on getting the HD2 mate!
I recommend Experiment 13 game its a really good laugh!
I love playing about with Shazam as well, always using it when a random song comes on in a movie and i want to know who sings it!
but i'm still new myself and learning what apps are best!

Congratulation from my side as well ;-)
have a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=583638
and here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=584415
Don't be shy. just try everything you think it might be of any use to you. Take a note of your favourites and then go for a hard reset once you think you have the baby there where you need it to be. Then go for all your favs.
You will have a bunch of fun ;-)
Cheers,
LEE

I would recommend fpsece, a playstation one emulator. this app just simply rox. http://www.fpsece.net/ donators version is even better - multitouch and save state.

Thanks dudes will take a look!!!
I've seen shazam on the iPhone so would like to get that for my HD2!

Hi Folks,
I've just ordered mine with the Virgin UK offer. Should arrive tomorrow
I will no doubt be an active member of the forum.
Regards
ADC (Yateley, UK)

welcome to the forum then...

Hey mate, I just got mine too. I'm also on Vodafone. Would I be right in saying you signed up as a business customer?
Any chance you've figured out how to update the firmware, because Vodafone haven't released an update yet..?

Hey Tuffy,
I got mine from Phones4U for Free (24 month contract tho!!)
I signed up on HTC.com for e-club and they release ROM updates on there dude.
I installed Experiment 13... Got it from freeware pocket pc, its pretty sweet game for free!!

if you install core player you will dont need a converter for the most of video formats!!

Ooohhh cool! ty

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if you install core player you will dont need a converter for the most of video formats!!
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Unless your video is over 1008 pixels wide.... unfortunately core player won't support that and you need to encode it at a lower size

Should i or Should i not?

Hi Guys,
I'm thinking of upgrading from my HTC Universal (XDA Exec)
and am thinking of getting the: HTC Mega
But i would like to know:
1. What's the performance like?
2. Can you change the radio yet?
3. What's the latest ROM version you can upgrade to? (Eg: 6.5.5)
4. What's the battery life like?
5. Is it good for everyday life?
6. Does the touch2 support: Touchflow 3D / 2D and G-Sensor (Accelerometer)

performance - great ! the 528mhz processor suplies everything the phone needs ..
batterylife - very good and rly stable ! i charge it every 2 days but it's non-stop in my hands with WiFi or games ON
Everyday life use ... i must say the touchscreen is a lil tricky but only for the 1st month ... after that it's even easier...
Yes u can change the radio ROM and the latest one is doing better than u can expect !
Touch2 / Mega does not support TF3D neither has G-Sensor , but i havent still found a real use if them ... the G-Sensor is just a toy and the 3D manilla requires better CPU and eats battery a LOT !

Also read this thread.....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=688127

thanx guys,
and eyeing this mega on ebay for £165

Simon_WM said:
Hi Guys,
I'm thinking of upgrading from my HTC Universal (XDA Exec)
and am thinking of getting the: HTC Mega
But i would like to know:
1. What's the performance like?
2. Can you change the radio yet?
3. What's the latest ROM version you can upgrade to? (Eg: 6.5.5)
4. What's the battery life like?
5. Is it good for everyday life?
6. Does the touch2 support: Touchflow 3D / 2D and G-Sensor (Accelerometer)
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1. average , I would say, but good on his class ...;
2. no doubt, search on romdevelopment thread;
3. Eg: 6.5.5;
4. for me (business user on 50-100 minutes per 24 hours) 48-50 hours;
5. regarding 4. & your money: YES;
6. NO/YES and NO.
Thx...

Thanx guys,
I know this device is not fully perfect:
Lacking - G-Senor and Touch3D
But never the less, in the summer holidays i might join you in the mega section...
Thanx for the help

Simon_WM said:
Thanx guys,
I know this device is not fully perfect:
Lacking - G-Senor and Touch3D
But never the less, in the summer holidays i might join you in the mega section...
Thanx for the help
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hmm been reading this thread from the start. but didn't gave my opinion.
seriously now imo Buy tattoo instead or invest somewhere else if you are not going to use this phone as a test or something. come on dude old os, supports nothing new, most of the new apps that are frigin FREE on android and iphone os COST bucks on this platform.
if you are getting it for testing purpose then get it otherwise i am disagreeing with you on it.

Gothik said:
hmm been reading this thread from the start. but didn't gave my opinion.
seriously now imo Buy tattoo instead or invest somewhere else if you are not going to use this phone as a test or something. come on dude old os, supports nothing new, most of the new apps that are frigin FREE on android and iphone os COST bucks on this platform.
if you are getting it for testing purpose then get it otherwise i am disagreeing with you on it.
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Yeah yeah but i dont wanna run Andriod as a base os...
Becuase i like WM 6.5 +
But you never know what might happen to this deivce!

Lol, i will leave you to it. but its daydreaming if you thin something comes to this phone. or happen to it.

Gothik said:
Lol, i will leave you to it. but its daydreaming if you thin something comes to this phone. or happen to it.
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Ok, thanx for advice !

Cya Guys

Hey Guys,
Am really sorry, But i've just bought the " Touch HD " for my new Main device..
meaning uni becomes back-up
So you wont see me around the forum as much as i used to do
But ill still visit.. just wont post as much as i've done in the last year or so
btw if you need some stylius... i've got about 10 spare
Ill sell em for your price if you want
Thanks for all the help guys
Simon

So long and thanks for all the posts.
Do let us know if you hear any more from HTC on a new Uni.

Yeah sure...
I'm stil gonna hav my Uni, just giv it back to my dad with: AllmostOffical 6.1.
I'll still visit and help around, just not as much
Thanks though to all the people who have helped me !

I am keeping my 128Mb Uni too, just moved to Xperia with HD port ROM - TF3D etc. So yes, I will be popping in from time to time as well. My Uni will always be my Toy of the Year.... nevermind the year
Actually, I prefer reading my books and watching my movies on my Uni due to the screen size.

enigma1nz said:
I am keeping my 128Mb Uni too, just moved to Xperia with HD port ROM - TF3D etc. So yes, I will be popping in from time to time as well. My Uni will always be my Toy of the Year.... nevermind the year
Actually, I prefer reading my books and watching my movies on my Uni due to the screen size.
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Toy of a life time

Simon_WM said:
Hey Guys,
Am really sorry, But i've just bought the " Touch HD " for my new Main device..
meaning uni becomes back-up
So you wont see me around the forum as much as i used to do
But ill still visit.. just wont post as much as i've done in the last year or so
btw if you need some stylius... i've got about 10 spare
Ill sell em for your price if you want
Thanks for all the help guys
Simon
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What??
Where is all that love you showed for Universal
And the ROM you were working on?
Wow, kids today don´t take serious a long lasting love...
Anyway, good luck and hope it not happen the same on Blackstone section
enigma1nz said:
I am keeping my 128Mb Uni too, just moved to Xperia with HD port ROM - TF3D etc. So yes, I will be popping in from time to time as well. My Uni will always be my Toy of the Year.... nevermind the year
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Completely agree enigma, I moved to other devices as well but my Uni will still always be loved and never be sold.
Cheers,

orb3000 said:
What??
Where is all that love you showed for Universal
And the ROM you were working on?
Wow, kids today don´t take serious a long lasting love...
Anyway, good luck and hope it not happen the same on Blackstone section
Completely agree enigma, I moved to other devices as well but my Uni will still always be loved and never be sold.
Cheers,
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Orb, if ti happens in the blackstone section... Im comming straight back.
Uni bin the greatist deivce so far =]
and anyway => the ROM i was trying never really worked - So am gonna start a fresh with blackstone and if all works..
i may try building a ROM for the uni!
** also i ant selling my uni, just giving to back to my dad with: Allmost Offical 6.1 radio 1.15.00
So if i need to help out i'll just nick it back and say " Your Device need to contribut to the helpof a new ROM on XDA!! "

Mmmm... Let´s see...

Just keep your Uni alive, mine is damaged a lot, but I will buy a new housing for it, and will refresh it totally, Uni - the best WM device ever!

Win_XP said:
Just keep your Uni alive, mine is damaged a lot, but I will buy a new housing for it, and will refresh it totally, Uni - the best WM device ever!
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Did'nt i see a thread, of yours with a poor uni in-pieces after some abuse over a phine ?

That was my second Uni, I talk about my primary Universal I have three of them