I've just bought one. It seems really cool and beats the iphone on all fronts except looks. It seems to be faster than previous versions... i.e. Diamond and Touch...
Anyone here using it? What do you think? Or have I made the worst mistake of my life?
yes you are right. I dont own one, but i did a review for one, and it sure owns iphone in all aspects, even the touch screen is quite as good as the iphone/iTouch's. Only one thing, it doesnt have an app store.
The thing i like about it best is the full html browser, means no stupid icons when there is flash on the webpage. I hate seeing that whenever i do web browsing on my iTouch.
Camera's a big plus too, but Omnia's better in this aspect.
So dude, you went a step up in the right direction. Good on you. :)
The camera is alright only in good sunlight. It's not even as good as a 3.2 mega pix cybershot years ago.
The browser is awesome on the huge screen but it doesn't offer built in flash 10 support. Rumoured Skyfire browser will offer that soon. Internet speed on wifi and 3G is really quick.
It's quite easy to navigate with the touch screeen and type stuff but its definately not as responsive as the iphone. But I can live with that.
Video playback, esp if you get the latest copy of Core media player is exceptional. Nothing comes close. It thrashes the iphone in this category. The HD's resolution is 2.5 TIMES the iphone.
As for apps, plenty of apps for Windows Mobile 6 around. Many for Windows Mobile 5 are also compatitble.
After a few charges, the phone can last 3 days of moderate use. I.e some phone calls, surfing and watching videos.
There's built in threaded sms. And download the free Live messenger to make it the complete messaging device.
TouchFlo is stunning.
Some people have even started modding the Android to work on the HD.
It's a great phone if you're a geek, or into watching movies on the go.
Only complaint maybe that for a beginer its not exactly user-friendly at the start. You have to get used to it. Depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking for powerful hardware its the HD. If not the iphone is a great alternative.
Any phone with Windows Mobile is a definite no no.