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Old 01 November 2011, 09:52 PM
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Red face Gone to the dark side. Iphone to HTC Desire S

Had an iphone and found it too small after getting an ipad.

Been using an old nokia for ages but missed having a good camera on me all the time.

Dont need blackberry, didnt want cost of iphone so thought lets try htc.

No feedback yet as not had chance to get it out of the box.

Good decision or is jackclark going to hunt me down and torture me?

Chop
Old 01 November 2011, 09:58 PM
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He's already on his way...
Old 01 November 2011, 09:58 PM
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I've had a desire HD for about a year and its been one of the best things ever. Very happy with it and think I made the right choice for me.
Old 01 November 2011, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Neanderthal
He's already on his way...
Just locked the back door and double checked The window locks

Chop
Old 01 November 2011, 10:13 PM
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I like the HTC range, when my iPhone 4 comes up for renewal next year I'm going to be having a very close look at the Android range including HTC.

Jack has already tracked you by your IP address and is closing in as I type, I think he's going to use Bamboo slivers forced under the fingernails to start.

Make sure as well that you get a Welsh Rugby case protector as well.
Old 01 November 2011, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by chopper.
Just locked the back door and double checked The window locks

Chop
I'm sure he has an app from the App Store to by pass that, besides I'm sure he'll use the front door instead.
Old 01 November 2011, 10:27 PM
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You're torturing yourself by buying an unsupported phone, well, only a few months to go. Real Android users insist on Samsung hardware, have a look in Computer Related, they're discussing cases like a bunch of women choosing a new skirt. And it's the Apple users that are supposed to be metrosexual.
Old 01 November 2011, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jonc
I'm sure he has an app from the App Store to by pass that, besides I'm sure he'll use the front door instead.
Na, Jack will smash his back door in
Old 01 November 2011, 10:37 PM
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The HTCs are good but I got bored of Sense and decided to change to the Galaxy S for better internal storage, that then changed to a Galaxy S2 when renewed. Couldn't go back to a non amoled screen after having the galaxy. At least the choice is there.
Old 01 November 2011, 10:38 PM
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The Desire can withstand being dropped in a somewhat runny casserole (chicken). How about that fanboys?!
Old 01 November 2011, 10:45 PM
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I have a HTC Desire and it has converted me away from any other manufacturer...for now
Old 01 November 2011, 10:55 PM
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I have an HTC Desire from when they first came out...it really is a POS. It has loads of little faults and has gradually got slower and slower over time.
Old 01 November 2011, 11:02 PM
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ive just gone to the dark side as well, from a iphone to a galaxy s2
Old 01 November 2011, 11:05 PM
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I've gone from iPhone to HTC sensation, no regrets so far, although the iPhone seemed easier to use from the offset but HTC seems more advanced menu-wise
Old 01 November 2011, 11:34 PM
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50% of the UK market uses Android. I am loving being a minority.
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Originally Posted by BOB.T
The Desire can withstand being dropped in a somewhat runny casserole (chicken). How about that fanboys?!
Yes, but an Iphone would have thickened the casserole, seasoned it to perfection and recommended a perfect Cabernet Sauvignon to go with it, Siri would have regaled you and your guests with devastating repartee like an electronic Stephen Fry type Raconteur.
Old 02 November 2011, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
50% of the UK market uses Android. I am loving being a minority.
Me too lol

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Originally Posted by J4CKO
Yes, but an Iphone would have thickened the casserole, seasoned it to perfection and recommended a perfect Cabernet Sauvignon to go with it, Siri would have regaled you and your guests with devastating repartee like an electronic Stephen Fry type Raconteur.
Old 02 November 2011, 04:34 AM
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ill be going from iphone to the new glalaxy nexus when it comes out, or maybe just the s2

just fancy tryin android, and whilst the iphone is good, just had issue after issue with itunes, syncing and losing **** loads of apps etc and all the data
Old 02 November 2011, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by chopper.
Had an iphone and found it too small after getting an ipad.
The Desire S is a small phone too. The HD is bigger and can be had pretty cheap. Screen is better on the S, the HD has slightly more internal memory and a better camera. The HD is an older model than the S. The Sensation is HTC's current flagship Android phone in the UK.
I currently have the HD and it's a great phone. Was OK with standard Orange software, but flys now I've ditched that and gone for a custom ROM.
I would say try before you buy to see if you like the interface. It can be changed if you don't though.

Edit: Just read again, you've already got the phone. In that case enjoy playing about with it, the S is a good phone. If your interested in unlocking, overclocking and all that stuff check out the XDA forum for it here. If not, just enjoy the phone as it is.

Originally Posted by Matt_F
ill be going from iphone to the new glalaxy nexus when it comes out, or maybe just the s2

just fancy tryin android, and whilst the iphone is good, just had issue after issue with itunes, syncing and losing **** loads of apps etc and all the data
I'm a little let down by the new Nexus, no SD card slot, no Gorilla glass and the screen shares sub pixels so won't be as crisp as the Galaxy SII screen. I'll have to try one before I make my mind up on them.

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Old 02 November 2011, 09:43 AM
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i've both, my own i phone and a brand new works htc.

hate the htc, find it a pig to use, to text, email on etc.

its like caveman technology compared to an iphone. I don't even have a new i phone, its a 3GS.
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My Desire S arrived yesterday. Happy so far, except haven't managed to register with Sense yet.
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I have had my Desire S for 5 months now and I really do like it.
I had a Blackberry 8900 Curve before, which, although it was great for work emails and making calls, it was ****e at everything else.

I haven't had any issues with my Desire S so far. The only slight gripe is the battery life. But as I have a USB charge cable connected to me work pc, it never runs out.
I suppose I get about 36 hours of medium use on one charge.
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Yeah I'm not completely sold on the nexus yet and will try it out when it's released in the shop. Failing that I'll probs go or the s2 and try get it in a 12 month contract
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im still on my Iphone 3g, but the force inside me is strong to change.

i have a crapberry for work and thats work only, If i do change it will be for 1 of 2 models

iphone 4s or 5 if i can hold out

or nokia lumia

http://www.vodafone.co.uk/brands/nok...-c105-19447-ex
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Originally Posted by Saint AAI
Was OK with standard Orange software, but flys now I've ditched that and gone for a custom ROM.
Do you think junking the Orange guff was worth it? Mines from Orange and has lots of stuff on their I don't use or want.

I wouldn't mind flashing it if it was worthwhile but don't want to brick it in the process.
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Desire S is a cracking phone. You should be able to get some good deals on that now.
Old 03 November 2011, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by EddScott
Do you think junking the Orange guff was worth it? Mines from Orange and has lots of stuff on their I don't use or want.

I wouldn't mind flashing it if it was worthwhile but don't want to brick it in the process.
I would say so, made the phone much quicker. As long as you do plenty of reading up on flashing your phone on XDA you should be fine. Once you get a recovery partition installed it's hard to brick your phone. You make a backup before you flash, so if it messes up, you reboot into recovery mode and restore the phone.
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My HTC Desire is rooted. I did a quadrant benchmark for performance, given my phone is nearly two years old it had a score which placed it well up the top of the league compared to the latest phones.
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I was thinking of getting the Desire S one the 1 plan from 3..Been with 02 for a while now and the 3 network seems tempting...


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