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No interest in the Desire Z?

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  • 21-10-2010 11:50pm
    #1
    Brian
    Registered Users Posts: 5,699 ✭✭✭


    Just wondering why people seem so much more interested in the HD than the Z.

    The Desire Z/G2/HTC Vision appeals to me more because:

    Brighter, sharper screen
    Deadly keyboard
    Larger battery
    More developer support thanks to the G2
    Cheaper

    The HD definitely has some good things going for it, but I'm bemused by the absolute lack of discussion of the Z here...


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    #2
    Abelloid
    Registered Users Posts: 3,495 ✭✭✭Abelloid


    The Desire what now? :D Haven't heard much about it since the launch last month...


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    tap28
    Registered Users Posts: 350 ✭✭tap28


    I have ordered the Z on amazon. For me it's a better phone.


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    #4
    Oafley Jones
    Registered Users Posts: 6,463 ✭✭✭Oafley Jones


    It's a toss up between the HD and the z for me at the moment. Have to feel them in the hand before I'll make a final decision. The only thing that concerns me about the z is the odd reports of dodgy hinges on the g2 and the massive 180grams weight. Battery life and size are my concerns for the HD


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    ChopShop
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 1,797 Mod ✭✭✭✭ChopShop


    Vid floating around with the handset clocked up to 1.4 ghz.


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    #6
    [Deleted User]
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    I'm very interested in the Z and will be getting it as soon as possible. Sure it is 'only' 800Mhz but that is on a newer generation chipset with the adreno 205. The flip-out keyboard is the big selling point for me.


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    jd83
    Registered Users Posts: 1,445 ✭✭✭jd83


    I looked into getting a z but anytime ive had a phone that splits in 2 or has some sort of pop out keyboard ive ended up breaking it. Plus ive gotten so used to touchscreens now i wouldnt need a keyboard. But still looks like a great phone. PLus htc phone usually pretty solid. So a normal person might not break it :)


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    tap28
    Registered Users Posts: 350 ✭✭tap28


    I'm in 2 minds now.

    It seems that some posters got the desire hd today, in Vodafone store, PAYG for €479.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056053783&page=8

    Amazon are not shipping the z until 1/11/10.

    If Vodafone sold the hd for €479, I wonder what they will/would sell the Z at?

    Tap


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    artvandulet
    Registered Users Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭artvandulet


    Unfortunetly, vodafone don't appear to have plans to get the desire z. I asked in the Talk To forum. I could have bought the HD on thurs eve and have it on tues but I will hold out for a desire z instead. Looks to be better for me after weighing up pros and cons of each.
    It looks like I'll have to go to meteor to get one though. Due 1st week nov apparently.


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    #10
    g0g
    Registered Users Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭g0g


    I'm also very interested in this phone as a next step from the N97. My only concerns are that firstly I haven't left Nokia for years and it'll take getting used to, and secondly although bigger than Desire HD is the battery not smaller than original Desire? Was hoping Vodafone would be getting it anyway!


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    #11
    brianthebard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,165 ✭✭✭✭brianthebard


    Personally very excited about the Z, always wanted a qwerty keyboard phone but never found one I really liked or could afford. If its the right price on a billpay option I will switch to Meteor (who I think are getting it) in December/January. Have only been browsing the forum rather than posting about it cause I haven't had a smartphone before and don't know much about them beyond some very basic info so hadn't much to say. But yeah Z looks excellent.


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    SoundWave
    Registered Users Posts: 1,146 ✭✭✭SoundWave


    also thinking about changing from Nokia N900 to the Z, for me having the physical qwerty is essential. but thats probably becasue all the touch screen fones i have had resistive screens.

    would like to see some realtime info on battery life though.

    might hold out a month or so and see what the reviews are like.


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    #13
    elderlemon
    Registered Users Posts: 1,014 ✭✭✭elderlemon


    I am also thinking of the Z but not sure how much of a step up it would be from my current Desire. Looked at (still looking at) the Desire HD but I really don't want something with less battery life than what I am currently on.

    The keyboard on the Z is what I am looking for. Always felt I could type a lot better with a physical keyboard plus it frees up a lot of screen real-estate when there is no on-screen keyboard to get in the way.

    Like others, I think I will wait for the first reviews (real user reviews) before jumping.


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    #14
    Tea_Bag
    Registered Users Posts: 4,983 ✭✭✭Tea_Bag


    *subbing to thread*

    interested in the Z too.


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    [Deleted User]
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    elderlemon wrote: »
    I am also thinking of the Z but not sure how much of a step up it would be from my current Desire. Looked at (still looking at) the Desire HD but I really don't want something with less battery life than what I am currently on.

    The keyboard on the Z is what I am looking for. Always felt I could type a lot better with a physical keyboard plus it frees up a lot of screen real-estate when there is no on-screen keyboard to get in the way.

    Like others, I think I will wait for the first reviews (real user reviews) before jumping.

    Speed-wise it might be on a par or slightly better despite the fact that its CPU is clocked at 800MHz. It is a newer generation CPU and has a much faster GPU.

    I'm going to be upgrading from a Desire too and the keyboard and newer Sense are the major factors for me. I'm looking forward to being able to use it as a capable Linux terminal and not having the soft keyboard take over half the screen (or all of it in landscape mode).


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    #16
    jwcurtin
    Registered Users Posts: 562 ✭✭✭jwcurtin


    JustinOval wrote: »
    The Desire what now? :D Haven't heard much about it since the launch last month...

    Ya the Desire Z has become the Legend:(


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    #17
    Inquitus
    Registered Users Posts: 13,734 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    baz8080 wrote: »
    Speed-wise it might be on a par or slightly better despite the fact that its CPU is clocked at 800MHz. It is a newer generation CPU and has a much faster GPU.

    I'm going to be upgrading from a Desire too and the keyboard and newer Sense are the major factors for me. I'm looking forward to being able to use it as a capable Linux terminal and not having the soft keyboard take over half the screen (or all of it in landscape mode).

    The Original Desire is getting the upgraded Sense probably in Dec, as well as access to HTCSense.com, I use Open Desire myself coupled with launcherpro, but when HTC roll out the upgrade I'll have a look. Swypes far better than any hardware keyboard imo, the obvious exception being needing to do non dictionary stuff such as terminal entry etc. so I can see why you'd be keen on the Z.


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    Mumha
    Registered Users Posts: 1,245 ✭✭✭Mumha


    Any chance of 3 stocking the Z ?


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