HTC Desire - brown (02/17/2010)

Review: Overall, this phone is great - especially since you can buy it discounted by certain carriers ( ie Telus in Canada). It is essentially a rebranded Nexus One - with HTC Sense UI.
Everything is very smooth and responsive on the phone.
The cons that effect me the most would be low internal storage - can't install tons of game (until android 2.2 update) or if you root your phone that won't be a problem.
Second, the earpiece is quiet and although I haven't had a real problem with that yet - I can foresee it possibly being annoying in the future.
Last - the battery life, although if you install advanced task killer and juice defender your battery should be fine for at least a day of heavy usage.

That being said, I would highly recommend this phone to anyone who wants an android phone and can't afford the nexus one without subsidy. Even if you can, this phone is certainly its equal if not better (higher RAM 576 versus 512 and sense UI) and minus the noise cancellation microphone.

It is also, in my opinion, equal if not better than the Iphone 4 and definitely better if you enjoy customizing and changing options on your phone! Once android 2.2 is out everywhere for this phone, I think the iphone 4 definitely loses. Beyond the evo 4g and galaxy S I would say this phone is one of the best speced one out there. It also has a smooth and fast user experience. In Canada, I think this is the best android phone on the market right now.

Hope this was helpful.

Review: Having been an iPhone, Palm Pre and Blackberry Curve user, I've recently switched to the HTC Desire and I'm hooked. Android seems to be a dream O/S, and the Android Market has more than enough apps to keep me satisfied. The screen is lovely, and video looks awesome on it. The u/i is cool and (IMHO) beats iOS4 hands down (I still own an iPod Touch). Call quality seems cool too, and the email interface is easy to negotiate. All in all this is an excellent phone, and I'm sure with more time this will become my favourite phone ever...

Review: I've owned this phone for a couple months now, but from early on, I can easily say I've been nothing but impressed with the HTC Desire, and can easily understand why it's been given it's name. I have been a long admirer of the HTC phones since the Prophet, but this has easily surpassed my expectations, and not only am I a fan of HTC, but also of the Google Android OS.

After the disastrous launch of the iPhone 4G, and the over price predecessor, iPhone 3GS, I wanted to pursue a smartphone that not only was of equal calibre, but also good value for money, and has a well active support for applications. If you are also after this, I can promise you, this phone is for you!

Upon first impressions, the HTC Desire out of the box looks brilliantly jaw dropping, with it's subtle yet functional design. I was fortunate to be delivered the black version, which looks slick in comparison to the burgundy colour, and was wondering if it came from the same line as the DSi XL consoles into why those colour were chosen. Switching it on for the first time lit my eyes up, which I thought I would never do so soon after own the Blackberry Bold.

I had slight problems setting it up with the network for 3G use, but that was mostly to do with Oranges shortcomings and not understanding how the phone operates (3G automatically shut off when WiFi is activated to conserve battery), but otherwise, set up was seamless. With 7 home screens for app shortcuts and interfaces, intuitive navigation, excellent application support, and super fast responsiveness, I've found it quite easy to get used to using the Desire with my daily routine for planning, synchronising multiple email accounts, browsing the web with lite flash support, compiling a shopping list, music and games, checking the news... this list is immense, which replaces and exceeds my old Bold's duties. There are things I do miss, such as BB IM, the lack of a good loudspeaker, a qwerty keypad (in oppose to a touch qwerty), and most unforgivably, a phone button! Yes, it does show it on the home page, but being a phone first, it should have a dedicated button for quick access in my opinion.

The marketplace app store has plenty of apps, mostly free, available for download with ease. Even buying apps, and getting refunds are easily achieved, and although it doesn't have as much as the iTunes store, it is catching up rapidly. With the GPS, it comes with Google Maps, and the new Google Navigation, which works beautifully, and is free. Mind you, when the GPS or WiFi is active, the battery runs like a dog, and can soon deplete within a 100 mile journey. As it has the potential to pretty much be your pda for anything, and being of smartphone calibre, this was expected, but means you will need to get used to having multiple cables lying around at work, home and in the car. Also, what's annoying is that fact that it uses the new usb mini flat, so I will need to either use the adapter to micro, or replace my cables. Major pain.

The phone accepts mini SD storage cards, and comes with a 4GB to start you off. It comes with the HTC sync application for syncing your contacts and calendar entries with your computer, which isn't the greatest app in the world, but does the job without hijacking your phone, as does iTunes. You can use iTunes if you like, but I prefer managing my songs and vids manually, and this can easily be done. You will need an SD card, as the internal memory is less than adequate at 400MB, which is a shame, but it's not a huge draw back. Apps typically are small, and the SD card holds all my songs pictures and videos.

Overall, the HTC Desire for me is the best phone to date, and although it does have some slight draw backs, it 's strength far outnumbers it's weaknesses. Roll on HTC Desire HD!

Review: I recommend downloading apps that will kill running apps automatically as soon as you don't use them. Highly customizable phone that really feels was made with user in mind. All pieces seem high quality and feels great. Writing this from the phone with the quick keyboard and it really allows me to type at high speed and corrects and learn as I go.

I believe I've becomed an HTC user after this phone. Loved it, expecting Android Froyo update with sense UI anxiously, for even better performance of the hardware.

Cheers!

Review: Except for the battery-life I am very pleased with this 'phone'... I use it actually most for sms, email, photography (it makes great pictures), Internet and nice apps like CardioTrainer (great for running or bike), gps and games.. the least thing I do with it is making phone calls :-)
What can I say more... of course there are very small things that can be improved, but I had several other smartphones before this one but I must say I am totally 'hooked' on Android in combo with HTC, and especially with this model!

Review: I transitioned from the iPhone!!! The HTC Desire is a fantastic phone, it features a really powerful processor, a great and responsibe screen, a fantastic user interface. The device can connect over wi-fi, as well as the traditional edge/3g. The only cons are the amoled screen facing the sung, when it becomes useless, and the battery life that could be a little longer. But for a device that is connected to the net all the time, a one day battery life isn't that bad.

Review: Nice phone but it needs some good software fixes to make it more usable, which hope HTC will provide soon, because now the phone's not so useful, and its not there when you need it.

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Review: It's easy to make the Desire your phone. I can change whatever I like to make my HTC Desire unique, unlike the iphone. Comparisons to iphone are inevitable as it's the standard at the moment. Once Android phones have access to similar apps, people will have a choice, which they don't have with Apple. The Desire is fast & the experience so far, hardware-wise, at least equals the iphone if not surpasses it. I love this phone!