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Is there anything desirable about the HTC Desire?

Posted on August 17th, 2010Ish
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HTC DesireThe HTC Desire has received positive reviews by Industry experts and those looking to get the latest HTC Smartphone will not be disappointed. Coming off the heels of the HTC Legend, the Desire looks to impress users with its improved ease of use and the new Sense UI. Strikingly similar to the Google Nexus One, with the exception of the trackball, the Desire looks to build on what has been a recent line of impressive smartphones. This can’t be too much of a surprise given that HTC is behind the Google branded smartphone.

Key Differences Between the HTC Desire and Google Nexus One

  • Optical trackball that registers finger motion as opposed to the traditional trackball
  • No active noise cancellation filter on the Desire, but available on the Nexus One
  • Slightly more RAM(576MB-512MB) in the Desire
  • 8GB microSD card vs 4GB microSD
  • Platform: Android 2.1 with Sense UI vs. Android 2.1

Why I like the Desire

Reason number 1: The latest Sense UI on top of Android 2.1. Also, the following features and functionality make it more attractive to those looking for the latest smartphone.

So let’s run some of these features down:

  • A slim Smartphone with a large 3.7 inch OLED touch screen
  • Optical trackpad, instead of trackball, that registers finger motion over the sensor
  • 7 Home screens that can be customized with applications, widgets and icons
  • Micro USB slot along with a microSD card slot
  • Leap View – the ability to pinch zoom from screen to screen-very cool
  • Optical trackball and FM radio
  • Large display clock that also displays the weather based on your location. Very cool feature

Why I don’t like the HTC Desire

No active noise cancellation. Let’s face it. How many times have you been on the phone when the person on the other end says there is too much background noise. Advantage Nexus One

So Who in Canada will carry the HTC Desire?

At this time, this device is exclusive to TELUS but I’m sure that it will be avialable on all major networks by Christmas. The HTC Desire was built to work on the GSM/HSPA network so compatibility should not be an issue with the major carriers. So the real decision for the Canadian consumer and business looking for the HTC Desire is which carrier will offer the right plan that meets the needs of the user. The bottom line is the best deal only makes sense when cellphone companies compete for your business.

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  • Dave

    I’m thinking about buying an unlocked HTC Desire. Will it work on Bell Mobility if I get the Bell SIM card?

  • Kye

    Hi Dave,
    I don’t foresee a problem in doing that. But you can obtain the IMEI before hand you can check on Bell’s website by entering the IMEI number. http://bit.ly/c5kPxP
    Hope this helps.
    Kye

  • Marcus

    This phone is a Nexus One on roids. Totally worth the $80 now at TELUS on a three year plan. I was looking for a a cell phone plan in BC for some time and after learning about this phone I had to have one. This phone is sweet. Best phone i have ever owned.

    Marcus

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  • Wilford Chantha

    Nice post, tnx!