HTC Touch HD vs IPhone 3G
A few months ago I posted a page about HTC Touch Diamond vs IPhone 3G but I think that comparing IPhone 3G with HTC Touch Diamond was not as appropriate as comparing it with the newer HTC Touch HD, which is really the “IPhone killer” right now. So here I will post the info about these two phones.
IPhone 3G: Nice design, touch screen and good interface. Overrated phone that doesn’t even have basic functionality like MMS (it has now/soon though) or radio. Also buggy with 3G in Sweden (fixed?). I don’t see what the hype with IPhone is all about. The screen is only 480×320. Dimensions are 115.5×62.1×12.3 mm and it weighs 133 grams. Only a 2 megapixel camera. It has a multitouch screen, which is nice. Keywords that apply: new (?), fresh design, overrated, no radio, expensive to own, appstore.
HTC Touch HD: Nice design, touch screen and good interface. The phone has all functions one would want from a phone these days; MMS, GPS, 3.5mm headphone plug, memory card capability (32 Gb I’ve heard, it comes with 8 Gb), high resolution screen (800×480), radio and more. It is pretty much the same size as the IPhone, but a millimeter shorter, narrower and thinner (115×62.8×12 mm), but it weighs abit more (147g). It has a 5 megapixel camera, but no flash. It gives very good battery time, I only charge mine once a week at most with normal use. I think it’s probably the most complete phone yet, allthough the touchscreen is better on IPhone with its multitouch etc, but this still is good enough for sure. The interface does not feel slow either, like it was reported to be on the Diamond. If you’re an advanced user you can tweak and customize this Windows Mobile 6.1 based phone alot. The screen on this phone really gives a crystal clear display and watching movies on it is very nice. I think the sound on it is very nice, much better than my previous Nokia N95. Keywords that apply: new, fresh design, has all functionality one want.
I think both of these are nice phones, but there are some things that gives the HTC an edge I think, like the display, memory, radio, battery time, design and that you are not forced to use iTunes and a specific network operator out of the box. One thing I would like for Windows Mobile though is an AppStore. But for me the winner is HTC Touch HD, and I got one that I’m really happy with.
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I have the HTC Touch HD. And believe me when I say, I deeply regret the purchase.
1. The case got squeaky EVERYWHERE, after a couple of days use.
2. Windows Mobile 6.1 is extremely slow, compared to the iPhone OS.
3. The screen feels like it was the first Touch screen ever. It’s really lame, and you almost have to put a dent in the screen to get a response. (Again, compared to the iPhone)
4. It has all sorts of weird flaws, for instance. The other day, I plugged in my headphones, played some music, and pressed the Sleep button, to then afterwards put it in my pocket. But the screen wouldn’t sleep. I tried pausing, and then it would gladly sleep. I tried again, with the same results. I tried, restarting, still same results. After a Hard Reset, it fixed itself. Pretty lame, though. It’s still brand new for me.
Overall, I’d say pick the iPhone. But then again, really up to the individual.
Sorry about your experience with it, but that’s not my experience…
1. Mine is not squeaky at all.
2. I’ve never tried IPhone that much, but the Touch HD is fast enough for me anyway, I don’t know what softwares you’re running but mine is faster than any Nokia phone I had before anyway.
3. You can change the sensitivity of the touch screen, default level pretty much sucks yes. But I changed mine to be almost like the IPhone screen (they are using a different technology for touch screens).
4. Never had this problem, but doesn’t seem like a big issue. Allthough the problems with the playlists and TouchFLO3d player is annoying, but I’m sure a fix will come like it does for all new phones. IPhone probably have more than enough of these little bugs.
The HTC Touch HD (or any Windows Mobile phone) is not for the simple minds. In reality, there is nothing to compare. The iPhone is just a gadget with a phone that does simple tasks such as games, web browsing, email, and texting. It’s not actually a multi tasking computer. The Touch HD is a true pocket PC. Line them up and compare features and the Touch HD will win every time! If you have an iPhone then run down this list and compare:
1. 5MP rear camera
2. Front facing camera for video calls
3. GPS
4. Geo tagging of photos with GPS
5. FM radio
6. Removeable/swappable and upgradable memory card
7. A battery you can actually take out
8. Accelerometer/G-Sensor
9. 3G capabilities
10. WiFi connectivity
11. Plays MP3, MPEG-4, WMA, WMV media formats (without a 3rd party app)
12. Remote Desktop connectivity to remotely log into your computer
13. Exhchange/POP/IMAPI email
14. SMS and MMS messaging
15. Video at 320×240 pixels (32fps)
16. No programs required to add pictures, videos or install applications on the device.
17. Office Mobile – Excl, Word, OneNote and PowerPoint
18 Adobe Reader LE
19. Can install any Java app
20 Opera mini, IE and SkyFire browsers
21. 3.8 inch screen at 480×800 resolution
22. Full Bluetooth support for music and phone calls
23. Standard USB connection
24. Standard headphone jack
I can go on, but this list would be huge!
“4. It has all sorts of weird flaws, for instance. The other day, I plugged in my headphones, played some music, and pressed the Sleep button, to then afterwards put it in my pocket. But the screen wouldn’t sleep. I tried pausing, and then it would gladly sleep. I tried again, with the same results. I tried, restarting, still same results. After a Hard Reset, it fixed itself. Pretty lame, though. It’s still brand new for me.”
I’ve had this problem too but not simply when using WMP (though, that does seem to make it worse) and it’s made me begin to loathe this phone. It seems to wake with motion actually. If I use the power button to make it sleep it turns itself back on if I put it down on the table, put it in its case, or put it in my purse. And have mercy on my if I try to put it to sleep while walking!
I loved everything else about it but it wakes up so frequently that the battery dies much too quickly and, since it wakes in my pocket, all kinds of self-use happens. It checks things off my to-do list, calls people, etc. etc. For what’s supposed to be a high-quality smartphone, that s absolutely unacceptable.
I have the same lame problem. It turns itself on in the pocket. Even if I activate the lock, it just unlocks itsef and turns on!!! I tried to just lock it and turn it off and lay it on the table, then out of the blue it suddenly unlocket itself and turned on!
That is reeeaaallyy bbbaaaaad!
the iPhone 3G looks very cool and feature packed. i will be saving some of my allowance to buy that phone.
I got an iPhone 3G as a gift from my best friend. This phone is the best phone that i ever had, great style and great features. I luv my iPhone 3G.
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the first batch of iPhone 3G was a bit pricey but now the price is more affordable than before. I bought two units of iPhone 3g and i am amazed of this phone.
last year me and my brother bought an iPhone 3G. it is a great phone with lots of functionality and great styling too.