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Catterall1 · 18-01-2011, 16:08

Im due an upgrade in a few weeks..

Thinking of a HTC Desire Z or the Desire HD. after hearing rave reviews of the standard desire.

I currently have a nokia n97 but it seems quite laggy when I have been using it.

I dont really fancy an iPhone tbh..

What are peoples opinions of the above, or should I be looking elsewhere?

Taa muchly

Sam · 18-01-2011, 16:27

You can't really go wrong with a Desire. I've been more than happy with mine. It's great to use, loads of free apps available and no problems whatsoever with lagging. Personally I'd go for the Desire HD as it just has that extra little bit of power over the Z.

Keefo · 18-01-2011, 18:14

Been using a Desire HD phone for a week or two from a Cuz, and its a GREAT phone!

i would definatly recommend it.

Battery life is a little on the short side, but just dont have wi-fi, bluetooth and gps running at once and you will be reet

Catterall1 · 18-01-2011, 19:10

I might have to go and have a fondle with them both. Ive heard the HD is quite a large phone

Keefo · 18-01-2011, 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catterall1

I might have to go and have a fondle with them both. Ive heard the HD is quite a large phone

Yeah, but its not HUUUGE in your face lol

its very thin

Markerton · 18-01-2011, 21:56

Go for the HD. Due to its larger processor it'll be able to support a lot more updates in the future.

Go and have a play first ... personally, I don't like the HD as it's too big, but that's my preference.

Definitely play with 'em, the HTC is the way forward, mind.

You never know...

...you may have bigger hands than me!

Dr Dave · 20-01-2011, 19:45

iPhone

Sam · 20-01-2011, 23:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Dave

iPhone

*iPhail

Keefo · 21-01-2011, 07:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamACW

*iPhail

iAgree

Beatonator · 21-01-2011, 09:36

Dont be a sheep!

JAW · 27-01-2011, 21:56

I'm going for a Desire Z, purely because I like having a hard keyboard. fingers are far too stubby and clumsy for an on screen jobby

Modern~Messiah · 28-01-2011, 08:27

Heres a curve ball,

Windows 7 phone, I just got a HTC 7 Trophy through work, and i really like it.

RichandPaula · 03-02-2011, 15:31

Blackberry.
I'm after a Torch, but doubt i'll be able to get one this year.

I would settle for a Storm 2 or a new Bold, but not a curve, not even the new 3g curve with its small screen, no flash, etc...

Catterall1 · 04-02-2011, 18:21

Picked up the HTC HD today.

Pretty sweet tbh.

Cirian75 · 04-02-2011, 21:26

I ironicaly went to the Blackberry with bold 3 9780 in white after owning

Blackberry 8800

T-Mobile G1

iPhone 3gs

HTC Desire

and now the 9780

Main reason, battery life, I get 3 days, the last 3 with my use would not make it home on one charge.

Dappa_Don_Dave · 05-02-2011, 07:30

iPhone, you'll never regret that decision

I'm being given a blackberry for work, not looking forward to it!

Markerton · 05-02-2011, 08:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dappa_Don_Dave

iPhone, you'll never regret that decision

I'm being given a blackberry for work, not looking forward to it!

You will when you realise you have to do everything Steve Jobs commands of you

.

Dappa_Don_Dave · 05-02-2011, 10:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markerton

You will when you realise you have to do everything Steve Jobs commands of you

.

I have no issues with that, the os although maybe not as feature filled as windows or android is so user friendly!

I can't see me straying from the apple brand for phones anytime soon. I had a sanding omnia before this and that was ****. Put me off windows phones for good!

You don't need choice in a mobile, the iPhone should be given out at birth!

Markerton · 05-02-2011, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dappa_Don_Dave

I have no issues with that, the os although maybe not as feature filled as windows or android is so user friendly!

I can't see me straying from the apple brand for phones anytime soon. I had a sanding omnia before this and that was ****. Put me off windows phones for good!

You don't need choice in a mobile, the iPhone should be given out at birth!

I beg to differ. Especially as the iPhone had so many troubles with phone calls when it was first introduced.

And by 'user friendly' do you mean 'big simple buttons'?

And yes, the Omnia is a bit toss ... I'm curious, have you ever used an Android? From using an iPod Touch on daily basis prior to getting mine, I've never once thought 'well, I wish I had an iPhone...'

Keefo · 05-02-2011, 18:28

also the fact as i have mentioned before that you may have had problems with Windows Mobile, that is nothing to hold against Windows PHONE 7, as you REALLY cant compare the 2 systems AT ALL.

18-01-2011, 16:08	#1
Catterall1 TD160 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bolton Car: R25 Diesel + ZR160 Track Car Posts: 5,316	New phone time Im due an upgrade in a few weeks.. Thinking of a HTC Desire Z or the Desire HD. after hearing rave reviews of the standard desire. I currently have a nokia n97 but it seems quite laggy when I have been using it. I dont really fancy an iPhone tbh.. What are peoples opinions of the above, or should I be looking elsewhere? Taa muchly

18-01-2011, 16:27	#2
Sam Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maidstone, Kent Car: Rover 25 1.4 Impression S Posts: 1,634	You can't really go wrong with a Desire. I've been more than happy with mine. It's great to use, loads of free apps available and no problems whatsoever with lagging. Personally I'd go for the Desire HD as it just has that extra little bit of power over the Z. Last edited by Sam; 18-01-2011 at 16:33.

04-02-2011, 21:26	#15
Cirian75 "Me GrimLock no bozo!" Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Warrington, Cheshire. Car: "Iggy" the Gun metal Gray Suzuki Ignis 1.3 vvt estate Posts: 11,725 Blog Entries: 4	I ironicaly went to the Blackberry with bold 3 9780 in white after owning Blackberry 8800 T-Mobile G1 iPhone 3gs HTC Desire and now the 9780 Main reason, battery life, I get 3 days, the last 3 with my use would not make it home on one charge. __________________ Clicky>>>>>Need MG-R parts???<<<<<Clicky Got a private non council/non police parking ticket through the post, you can prob ignore it.

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Keefo Temporary Seller Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oldham, Manchester Car: Ford Focus ST3 Posts: 6,565	Been using a Desire HD phone for a week or two from a Cuz, and its a GREAT phone! i would definatly recommend it. Battery life is a little on the short side, but just dont have wi-fi, bluetooth and gps running at once and you will be reet

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Catterall1 TD160 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bolton Car: R25 Diesel + ZR160 Track Car Posts: 5,316	I might have to go and have a fondle with them both. Ive heard the HD is quite a large phone

18-01-2011, 21:56	#6
Markerton Originality? Hah hah hah. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Folsom Prison Car: Renault Megane dCi Posts: 1,948	Go for the HD. Due to its larger processor it'll be able to support a lot more updates in the future. Go and have a play first ... personally, I don't like the HD as it's too big, but that's my preference. Definitely play with 'em, the HTC is the way forward, mind. You never know... ...you may have bigger hands than me!

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Beatonator Supporter Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: W. Sussex Car: MG ZR 1.4 & Rover 200 1.1 Posts: 4,633	Dont be a sheep!

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JAW Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore Car: Tf 135 Posts: 9,121 Blog Entries: 1	I'm going for a Desire Z, purely because I like having a hard keyboard. fingers are far too stubby and clumsy for an on screen jobby

28-01-2011, 08:27	#12
Modern~Messiah Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Kingsdown, Kent Car: VW Golf Posts: 1,660	Heres a curve ball, Windows 7 phone, I just got a HTC 7 Trophy through work, and i really like it.

03-02-2011, 15:31	#13
RichandPaula Now available in Red! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cheshire Car: 03 CDTi SE Conny Tourer & 04 135 TF Posts: 1,048	Blackberry. I'm after a Torch, but doubt i'll be able to get one this year. I would settle for a Storm 2 or a new Bold, but not a curve, not even the new 3g curve with its small screen, no flash, etc...

04-02-2011, 18:21	#14
Catterall1 TD160 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bolton Car: R25 Diesel + ZR160 Track Car Posts: 5,316	Picked up the HTC HD today. Pretty sweet tbh.

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Dappa_Don_Dave Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Thornton, Cleveleys, Lancashire Car: Other Manufacturer Posts: 2,152	iPhone, you'll never regret that decision I'm being given a blackberry for work, not looking forward to it!

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Keefo Temporary Seller Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oldham, Manchester Car: Ford Focus ST3 Posts: 6,565	also the fact as i have mentioned before that you may have had problems with Windows Mobile, that is nothing to hold against Windows PHONE 7, as you REALLY cant compare the 2 systems AT ALL.

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