should i get Desire HD?
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i want good speed and good Battery life.
htc hd2 vs htc Desire HD?????
this question has been asked 100 times, but here we go.
the desire hd is faster, better battery life, and faster development for roms.
Why? its a second generation snapdragon processor and is an actual android device.
the hd2 is dirt cheap compared to the hd desire. I can buy them for around $150 usd where i live. off of contract.
the only pro to the hd2 is that i can run windows phone 7.
however, that being said i have never used the desire (not released in the usa), and i doubt the differences will be large, but they will be there.
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Yes it has better battery life. But better doesn't mean it's going to blow your mind. HTC isn't really concerned of the battery, so don't expect iPhone 4 results. Spead yes, but marginal at worst. Personally however, both contain "last years" specs, I'd rather get a G2X, or GS2. The sensation's out of my requirements due to its locked bootloader, along with the atrix.
Desire HD much better! HD2 is a 2009 model.
Yeah, if you're picking between the 2 based only on speed and battery life, then I'd think you should definitely go with the Desire. However as songokussm said, the HD2 is cheap and off contract. I paid a little more for mine($200) since I wasn't patient enough to wait for a good deal after I decided to kick by BH2 to the curb. It's also compatible with tzones (Tmobile) so my unlimited data plan is only $10 a month and that definitely effect my desire for the the HD2 rather than any of the other newer tmobile devices.
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I don't think you can go wrong with either device, the hd2 in my opinion is the best looking device and most customizable.but the desire HD is a good looking device and has more ram new processor and all that jazz.
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I know I know...I CANT be the only one debating it. But now that its officially out, I must admit that despite how much I HATE the Samsung Galaxy phones, this one looks pretty tight. Hardware wise I know Samsung are great. But I have 2 friends with Galaxy phones who DESPISE them and have even offered to trade them for a Nexus One straight up.
I know dual core phones will be out very soon, but what Im actually only interested in owning Googles "baby" when it comes to support and updates.
So here it is....
Are you going to sell your Nexus One for a Nexus S?
I LOVE my Nexus One..LOVE IT...Im a bit stuck on this one.
Thoughts?
No, I found it too difficult to get a decent price for my Nexus
IF there is an AT&T version then I will get one. My Nexus One has a broken screen and I'm in desperate need of a new phone.
Nope. While it has some advantages over the N1, they are not major enough for me to change. With dual core around the corner, I think I'll pass on the S and wait it out till Q1.
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IF there is an AT&T version then I will get one.
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Yep. Only if I can get 3G on AT&T.
I put mine up for sale, and just took it down. I'm gonna wait for something better. When N1 was released, desire came out. I'm gonna hope that when Nexus S comes out, HTC will release something the same, but hopefully more features like an SD slot. Besides... Phone isn't even a year old yet!
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No, I found it too difficult to get a decent price for my Nexus
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Most I could get responses for on Craigslist was a measly $350...
Do I really want to take a $225 loss ($575 original N1 price / tax minus $350 Craigslist sale price) just so that I could upgrade to a SuperAmoled screen and front facing camera? Nope
Im staying with the nexus one...the screen res. is higher on the nexus one then nexus s
My Nexus one has been great for me but I just love shiny new tech toys and the Nexus S kinda looks bad ass and ninja stealthy in all black so yes I'm going to get it (though spec wise it's nothing to shout about). Will still keep my nexus one though for hacking with android.
I'm getting one.
It is not looking good, is is crippled from stock Galaxy S:
- No MicroSD slot, only 16GB onboard
- No 720p video recording (!?!?! will this come in Honeycomb or something)
- Bluetooth 2.1 instead of 3.0
- 1mm thicker than Galaxy S
Things it has that Galaxy S doesn't have
- Gingerbread (Galaxy will get 2.3 soon hopefully that a similar phone has it)
- LED Flash (Couldn't care less)
- NFC (By the time this is mainstream i will probably be through to a new phone anyway)
So looks like Galaxy S is a better buy
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I put mine up for sale, and just took it down. I'm gonna wait for something better. When N1 was released, desire came out. I'm gonna hope that when Nexus S comes out, HTC will release something the same, but hopefully more features like an SD slot. Besides... Phone isn't even a year old yet!
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You're aware Samsung makes the Nexus S, right?
I plan to sell my Nexus One. Its in great condition T-Mobile model with 16GB SD card. If anyone is interested let me know .
I'm going to pass. I'm happy with my AT&T/Rogers Nexus One. I hear it's quite rare now!
The plastic Nexus S is a dealbreaker. The thing looks too plastic-y for my tastes. It's all about teflon / brushed metal!
I'm passing too! I <3 my N1. The new S isn't standing out at all for me. Sure, 2.3 stock but ill get 2.3 once Cyanogen (my fav mod) releases their version in a month or so. I also love how i can upgrade to up to 32gb sd card which is awesome.
He** NO, after samsung lied about the updates to the Behold II they will never have me as a customer again, Nexus One forever! or at least till there is a Dual Core HTC.
dual core phones coming in future with the tegra 2 and the orion chips, not to mention a possibly newer google phone with honeycomb which might also have dual core.
LG and Samsung are also developing new screens which they will implement in the near future and not to mention there isnt too much that the nexus offers. Most people will only buy it cos it comes with vanilla android and will get faster updates. It also lacks 4g which i suspect will become norm for phones in 2011 with more networks using it.
Was hoping for a higher res camera and screen and by the looks of it this phone also misses out on features already available on many other phones like Wifi direct, DLNA, HDMI, MicroSD slot Bluetooth 3.0 etc. The NFC is basically future proofing your phone as not many things currently support it, its like having a 3D TV with hardly any 3D content. Much better off waiting for the next flagship phone from Samsung and since the Nexus is a rebranded galaxy s then we porting over the new updates the Nexus recieves wont take too long i think
Nope. I have a G2 and an N1.... love the N1 too much plus the Nexus S doesn't even have HSPA+ on it....
No, I'm selling my Vibrant that I got for free.
I keeping my Nexus.
Depends. If Samsung releases a car dock and desktop dock similar to the N1's, then I'll consider selling my N1. Otherwise, I'll keep the N1 for roadtrip use and use it as a bedside tablet and alarm clock.
Since T-Mobile is now charging me for text messages to Canada... I called and complained. Got a hell of a deal. A $5 a month plan with a $50 credit (10 months free), and an early upgrade even though I'm only 10 months in my contract.
I can get a MyTouch4G or G2 for $200. Which one should I get-- or should I wait for something better in the next month or so? I qualify for the instant discounts. I can't get the mail in rebates.
I'm leaning towards the G2 for the hardware keyboard (really miss that from my G1/Cliq) and for the MT4G, the front facing camera. Although I can't see myself using it very often....
Owners of the G2: Is the notification light multi colored? Can I use different colors for different notifications like the trackball?
Owners of both: How's CM7 running on it?
What are the advantages/disadvantages between the two?
This is the nexus one category so your question is kinda off topic here. Now to answer your question if I was to choose a phone from the mytouch4g and the g2 I would rather get the g2. Now my advice to you I would wait for Q2 meaing like march to may since duo core phones are just around the corner so why pay 200 on something thats gonna catch dust in 5 months just be patient for now. unless t-mobile is rushing you.
MyTouch 4G:
764MB ram, 4GB onboard storage, 1GHz processor, mysense skin, front facing camera.
G2:
512MB ram, 4GB onboard storage, 800MHz processor, "stock" android, keyboard.
Personally I like the mytouch 4g for the ffc. Both phones are wicked fast and faster than the nexus one. In my ideal world, the G2 should have included the mytouch specs, ffc, and mysense.
My gf had a G2. Nice handset. The notification light is one color as far as I can tell..just a cool blueish white ring around the touch pad.
I'd prefer a MT4G myself, buy that's only because I'm so used to typing on a screen after the N1..though I abhor that genius button..so tacky!
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This is the nexus one category so your question is kinda off topic here.
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Wanted to get opinions from past/present N1 users.
needmoregigs said:
MyTouch 4G:
764MB ram, 4GB onboard storage, 1GHz processor, mysense skin, front facing camera.
G2:
512MB ram, 4GB onboard storage, 800MHz processor, "stock" android, keyboard.
Personally I like the mytouch 4g for the ffc. Both phones are wicked fast and faster than the nexus one. In my ideal world, the G2 should have included the mytouch specs, ffc, and mysense.
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Hmm. Thanks. I guess if I had a choice I'd go with the G2... just like it better for some reason..
eitherway my dad still has a non 3.5mm MT3G so i'm just going to let him use my "upgrade" on the MyTouch 4G he wanted and I'll take his in June. I don't see that big of a jump from the N1. I can wait.
The HTC Vision is an upgraded Nexus One with a keyboard and the second iteration of Snapdragon: less mHz, at least as much power, and a better GPU circuit. You wouldn't lose anything. And if you root it (to kingdom come) and put CM6 or CM7, it's going to be as good as a N1 - latest CM7 even has the wake-from-"trackball". The only other difference? Heavier.
Also, rooted/modded/CM7'd three Vision's in the last two weeks. Everybody's happy for now.
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Since T-Mobile is now charging me for text messages to Canada...
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Do you use Google Voice? Free texts and calls to Canada.
Another drop in the price of the Nexus S since it's launch. 320 GBP gets you a brand new Nexus S, today! Unfortunately, my phone is less than a week old. FML
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_nexus_s_can_be_yours_for_under_320-news-2645.php
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Another drop in the price of the Nexus S since it's launch. 320 GBP gets you a brand new Nexus S, today! Unfortunately, my phone is less than a week old. FML
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This is the only thing I like about iPhone. Price hardly goes down and you get excellent price when you sell it.
Exactly my thoughts! My Nexus S suddenly feels like a cheap phone
whisky_ said:
Another drop in the price of the Nexus S since it's launch. 320 GBP gets you a brand new Nexus S, today! Unfortunately, my phone is less than a week old. FML
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_nexus_s_can_be_yours_for_under_320-news-2645.php
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Interestingly thats for the s-lcd version, the s-amoled handset is still £430 on their website.
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If I wait a bit longer it will be cheaper to buy a new one that replace the cracked screen on this one (cries loudly at clumsiness)
Well, it looks like a new phone is coming soon. If I was a betting man, i'd say mid summer they'll roll out a new nexus phone. How fitting that they would quietly slide into Apples coveted summer release cycle.
I bought my Nexus S earlier this month, so I can feel the pain of anyone that watches technology grow old over night, but hey, it's not like your phone doesn't work as well today as it did yesterday, just because a faster version shows up.
A faster version is always right around the corner. If you keep waiting for the fastest one you'll be waiting a long time.
Hmm decisions decisions
jump to the new i9100 or wait for the new nexus which is probably going to be the i9100 in a different skin bit like the difference between the galaxy s 1 and the nexus s
In summer there will be a nexus tablet, not phone
Wonder if any Nexus S users could give me a little advice...
I currently have an original HTC Desire, and the usual problems are really irritating me. Currently, (as I buy sim-free), I could sell my Desire for £150, and buy a new Nexus S for £218. That means an upgrade cost of £168. As I see it...
+ Hugely better internal memory
+ Better battery
+ Better graphics chip
+ 2.3 official software (but then I'm running CM7 on my Desire so irrelevant)
+ Front facing camera
+ Wifi N
+ Good selection of custom ROMs, but not as good as Desire IMO
- Less ram
- No physical buttons
- Silly button order (minimal I know, but frustrating)
- Not really an improved camera (stills)
- No 720p video recording
- Does it have a notification light?
(Did I miss anything? )
My dilemma:
+ / - not so much a nexus s issue, but is it really worth spending all that for a phone already going out of date in the dual core age? After all, a Galaxy S2 could be had for £80 more (£400). It's a lot of money still, but not in context. The changes aren't huge with the nexus s. Surely I would be better waiting for the dual cores to go down, then buy one of them?
Today,
A new Nexus S costs £318 sim free unlocked.
A new LG Optimus 2X (dual core tegra) costs £329 sim free unlocked (but I don't think I like it)
A new Samsung Galaxy S locked to O2 costs £400.
If I wasn't going dual core, I would go Nexus S. I love it. But I'm not sure it's wise now (going single core), as £168 is a lot of money for the minimal features of a Nexus S compared to the advantages of a SGS2. Problem is, I don't have £250 for that. I could afford a nexus s, but I'm not convinced it would be a wise purchase with these new devices out? Do you not think it is worth saving for a few more months, and getting a SGS2 or HTC Sensation instead?
Convince me?
williamj1 said:
Wonder if any Nexus S users could give me a little advice...
I currently have an original HTC Desire, and the usual problems are really irritating me. Currently, (as I buy sim-free), I could sell my Desire for £150, and buy a new Nexus S for £218. That means an upgrade cost of £168. As I see it...
+ Hugely better internal memory
+ Better battery
+ Better graphics chip
+ 2.3 official software (but then I'm running CM7 on my Desire so irrelevant)
+ Front facing camera
+ Wifi N
+ Good selection of custom ROMs, but not as good as Desire IMO
- Less ram
- No physical buttons
- Silly button order (minimal I know, but frustrating)
- Not really an improved camera (stills)
- No 720p video recording
- Does it have a notification light?
(Did I miss anything? )
My dilemma:
+ / - not so much a nexus s issue, but is it really worth spending all that for a phone already going out of date in the dual core age? After all, a Galaxy S2 could be had for £80 more (£400). It's a lot of money still, but not in context. The changes aren't huge with the nexus s. Surely I would be better waiting for the dual cores to go down, then buy one of them?
Today,
A new Nexus S costs £318 sim free unlocked.
A new LG Optimus 2X (dual core tegra) costs £329 sim free unlocked (but I don't think I like it)
A new Samsung Galaxy S locked to O2 costs £400.
If I wasn't going dual core, I would go Nexus S. I love it. But I'm not sure it's wise now (going single core), as £168 is a lot of money for the minimal features of a Nexus S compared to the advantages of a SGS2. Problem is, I don't have £250 for that. I could afford a nexus s, but I'm not convinced it would be a wise purchase with these new devices out? Do you not think it is worth saving for a few more months, and getting a SGS2 or HTC Sensation instead?
Convince me?
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just my opinion, the nexus s is not worth the upgrade
better off just getting a g2x or a sgs2 at this point, if you can wait a few months maybe see what the new nexus will offer
I just now checked the price off the HTC Desire HD in the pricewatch from tweakers.net and then cheapest price right now was € 228 excluding shipping.
This makes mine prediction true, that the HTC One V would make the HTC Desire HD even less worth.
I'm happy that I sold it already, I sold mine about 3 a 4 weeks ago for € 180, so I sold it one time, but it also makes me sad to see that the HTC Desire HD dropped so much in price, it isn't even 2 years old.
When I got it the price was still about € 550 and mine HTC Desire HD was 16 months old when I sold it, so it dropped more then 60% in price and that means if you wanna sell it now then you won't get much for it any more.
I knew this would happen too. The One V has near identical specs as the DHD. And the One V is now a lowend device, so who would want to buy a DHD with the same specs as a One V you can get cheaper. Same story with my Desire S, and its only just a year old.
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I imagine the Sensation owners are feeling worried, what if the next low end device is same spec as the Sensation?
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I imagine the Sensation owners are feeling worried, what if the next low end device is same spec as the Sensation?
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I don't think dualcore is considered lowend, just yet.
Dualcore was highend last year, this year its midend, next year it will probably be tipping towards the lowend side.
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I don't think dualcore is considered lowend, just yet.
Dualcore was highend last year, this year its midend, next year it will probably be tipping towards the lowend side.
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quite true and sensation is not only a dual core but wields adreno 220 and with the latest ics drivers it is pretty much one of the fastest phones around after htc one x and s
So the HTC 10 is presently out of my $300 budget, even used, but the HTC 11 is due next month and that might drive down 10 prices. Any thoughts on what HTC's new flagship will do to 10 prices?
On the other hand, I can get a new unlocked M9 for $300. Is the M9 future-proof enough, as well as reliable enough, to last me 3-4 years?
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So the HTC 10 is presently out of my $300 budget, even used, but the HTC 11 is due next month and that might drive down 10 prices. Any thoughts on what HTC's new flagship will do to 10 prices?
On the other hand, I can get a new unlocked M9 for $300. Is the M9 future-proof enough, as well as reliable enough, to last me 3-4 years?
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I think those of us here in the forums are still pleased with the M9, but I would recommend the M10 for no other reason than future development. It looks like it has ongoing development at its forums, where the M9 has pretty consistently struggled to receive attention (for a variety of legitimate reasons, I'd say).
HTC 10 is a regression compared to M9
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HTC 10 is a regression compared to M9
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How so?
Go with the HTC 10.
HTC One M9 is a good phone, but it does get overheated if you game, and the battery backup is not that good.
Plus, the camera is a fail (though i still use it as my primary phone)