HTC HD2 and Windows Mobile????

[slick_chris]

The HTC HD2 (which is not available in the States yet) looks pretty awesome. I have a Droid and I was convinced that it was the best device out there until I stumbled upon this.

However, I've heard many people disparage the Windows Mobile OS. What's so bad about it? I must admit, I think this phone would be much better with the Android OS but Windows OS can't be that bad, can it? I'm a bit of a smartphone novice, so bare with me here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N63otP9Gu-4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxkIJdG2brU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WANHdVsVky4

 

[bnasty225]

I have the touch pro one and it does move slowly sometimes, but the phone u posted has a larger chip and more ram so maybe it will work better. windows mobile 6.1 is a bit of a ram hog

 

[Flawless]

the hd2 is a awesome phone, folks gonna shit on windows mobile though

 

[chemist]

I think people hate Microsoft products not because their that bad but because its cool to hate anything Microsoft.

I've had Windows Mobile on my Tilt, Blackjack and now Touch Pro 2 and haven't had any major problems.

 

[Gods_Debris]

i have the touch pro 1 and checking out the first video i think this HD2 phone is probably going to end up suffering from the same problem as I currently have with the touch pro. battery life. seems the HTC's have some of the shortest battery lives in the smart phone universe. this may not be the case but i see that during the demonstration that the young lady was giving the battery was already down to 2 bars yeesh! that's ugly

 

[cbeezy]

I have the TP 2 with a customized Windows Mobile ROM flashed onto the phone (Mighty ROM). Windows Mobile 6.5 or the closest version to it at the moment. Windows Mobile phones are not bad at all. I've been having a windows mobile smart phone since 2005 and I like how it's the next best thing to using my laptop with windows on it. Especially if you want to use your phone for business, it's a great look cause it syncs with your computer with no problem and uses the office software as well.

They also have 2 great forums for the smartphones so you can compare or download new software and these guys break it down to the "inth" degree so you'll know exactly what you're buying

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/

http://forum.xda-developers.com/index.php

 

[hålo]

it's soon time to reup and I still want a windows mobile. Every reviewer ranks winmobile OS low, but it seems to allow the most customization.

 

[doublejizzle]

I had WinMo handsets for the past 5 years or so, and recently got the Droid at launch. WinMo is like having your pc in your pocket literally, BUT they lag, freeze, lock up, crash etc.....just like windows desktop. WinMo is the most flexible, BUT microsoft doesnt seem that interested in fixing issues. I have only had my Droid since launch and have already got multiple updates fixing issues, adding features, etc. WinMo, owned for years, guess how many updates i received to fix issues, add feature.......ZERO. They basically expect you to accept the problem and buy a new phone. WinMo is dying and will be dead unless WinMo 7 is super hot.

I am very happy with my Droid. WinMo 7 has a chance, but if it doesn't deliver, pay your respects as WinMo dies

 

[nyyyyce]

the hd2 is the truth. 1gh processor, multi-touch screen, largest screen available. This thing has already had like five updates and has not been out three monnths. it is being praised as the best windows phone ever. it is coming to the states this spring under t-mobile. i will be switching over then to get it. its a beast fam.

go to www.pocketnow.com and do a search on it. its getting mad love.

 

[RoomService]

T-Mobile USA's HTC HD2 to Bring a Never-Before-Seen Mobile Experience to Entertainment Fans Across the U.S.

T-Mobile to Deliver a Multimedia Powerhouse With Content From Barnes & Noble, BLOCKBUSTER, MobiTV and Paramount Pictures on the Largest Screen on a Smartphone

BARCELONA, Spain, and BELLEVUE, Wash. – Feb. 16, 2010 – During a press conference at Mobile World Congress today, T-Mobile USA, Inc. announced the creation of a comprehensive mobile entertainment experience for the upcoming HTC HD2, available exclusively in the U.S. from T-Mobile this spring. Offering the largest touch screen on a smartphone in the U.S., the new HTC HD2 will come ready with access to millions of eBooks, movies, television programs and more.

The slim and sleek HTC HD2 comes equipped with an industry-leading, high-resolution 4.3-inch capacitive touch display, a blazing-fast 1GHz Snapdragon™ by Qualcomm processor, and support for T-Mobile's high-speed 3G network for a fast mobile data experience. Designed by HTC, the HTC HD2 is also the first Windows phone with HTC Sense™.

"T-Mobile is committed to offering innovative solutions to connect, inspire and entertain our customers through the power of mobile technology," said George Harrison, vice president, marketing product innovation, T-Mobile USA. "By combining leading innovation in the world of entertainment with the large screen and processing power of the HTC HD2, we've created a unique and powerful mobile entertainment experience."

Consumers will have access to a complete entertainment package consisting of pre-loaded content and new pre-installed applications. In addition to the device's array of built-in multimedia applications, the HTC HD2's top entertainment features include the following:

• Barnes & Noble eReader application puts the world's largest eBookstore in your hand with access to more than a million eBooks, newspapers, magazines and your Barnes & Noble digital library everywhere you go. Enjoy reading on the largest screen available for eReader smartphone software.
• BLOCKBUSTER on Demand® application is for discovering and downloading the hottest new releases on the go. Blockbuster's first-ever video download application on a smartphone allows consumers to buy a movie on one device and watch on another connected device through Blockbuster's library.
• MobiTV mobile application offers consumers access to live and on-demand TV on their phone - including news, sports and entertainment. Favorite channels such as MTV, NBC, COMEDY CENTRAL, ESPN and more are available for HTC HD2 consumers to watch at home or away. Plus, when HTC HD2 consumers subscribe to MobiTV, their first 30 days of service are free.
• Paramount Pictures' popular films "Transformers" and "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" come pre-loaded on the device's memory card and optimized for viewing on the HTC HD2's high-resolution screen.
• Gogo® Inflight Internet service offers consumers who purchase the HTC HD2 an added bonus: up to six months of free in-flight Wi-Fi access on their device, with Internet access on 2,500 daily flights in the continental U.S. and growing.

"With an ultrafast 1GHz processor, crisp, vivid 4.3-inch screen and the hallmark HTC Sense user experience, the HTC HD2 represents the ultimate fusion of power and usability," said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of HTC America. "By building on this highly capable platform with a wide range of mobile entertainment options, HTC is helping deliver a multimedia powerhouse to people looking to enhance their on-the-go lifestyle."

"Windows phones offer flexibility for people who want to get the most out of life - work and play - with no compromises," said Andy Lees, senior vice president, Mobile Communication Business, Microsoft Corp. "The HTC HD2 is an ideal phone for people who are always on the go as it gives access to the things they care about most. Whether it's music, TV, Internet or e-mail, they have what they want, when they want it."

In addition to the comprehensive entertainment features of the device, the HTC HD2 delivers advanced phone features including Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, GPS functionality with access to turn-by-turn navigation from TeleNav GPS Navigator™, a Web browser, a pre-installed 16 GB microSD card, and an advanced 5 megapixel autofocus camera with dual LED flash for capturing images, even in dim conditions.

Availability
The HTC HD2 is expected to be available in the U.S. exclusively to T-Mobile customers this spring. More details will be available at http://www.sticktogether.com/htchd2.

3G coverage is not available everywhere. For information about T-Mobile's 3G service, device features, or the offers and services mentioned, see T-Mobile.com.

 

[cli-terminator]

I've had multiple WinMo devices & the initial novelty wore off on each one giving me the same flaws each time no matter which revision of the OS I ran. Are there a lot of applications? Yes. Are there a lot of flexible options? Yes. But at the end of the day, the need for a stylus(not as bad on WinMo 6.5), the constant freezing & a dated OS that just has patches tossed on top of it & pushed like it's a new OS just became too much for me to deal with.

There's no doubt that many of the WinMo devices have exceptional hardware that blow other phones out of the water but the OS itself doesn't utilize them efficiently & take away from the overall experience. With WinMo7 right around the corner, I'd suggest you hold off on the HD2 & see what WinMo7 brings to the table.

 

[Turri]

My Touch Pro 2 just got broken. looking to upgrade hopefully the prices for the HD2 will drop soon.

 

[Echelon]

The LG eXpo's my associates and I use do a brilliant job of handling whatever we throw at them. Granted, WinMo 6.5 demands some precision tactile input when you go deep into the system, but I only have to use my stylus when I'm transcribing notes. WinMo 6.5.3 supposedly got a little better in the finger friendly department, but most phones' brand-proprietary interface should be more than adequate anyway. LG Idles is okay on the eXpo, but most of us (myself included) use SPB Mobile Shell; and I can't tell you how useful that is.

What's great about the eXpo is the 1GHz Snapdragon processor, from which I think WinMo benefits greatly. Even with Mobile Shell and any combination of a number of applications like Opera, Garmin, Excel, GoNews, Wallet, Outlook or Remote Desktop running concurrently the phone is still zippy enough to give me a great playback from Core Player. I have also NEVER crashed or frozen my phone, but I do a soft reset every few days, so I'm sure that helps.

All in all, WinMo may not be as trendy or as in tune with the hippest among us, and does leave a bit to be desired when it comes to finger friendliness, but in my experience (6.5), it is a solid platform when coupled with good hardware and intelligent usage (It's a computer. Treat it like one). Also, the ability to affect system-wide changes and customizations by editing the registry just like on my desktop is a perk that I thoroughly enjoy. Windows phones may never make people at a party go "ah cool" but it doesn't need to. The platform is still a good one. With WinMo 7 promising to be more finger friendly, I think a well-built phone using the operating system is definitely an option for someone who needs smartphone power. Evaluate it carefully based on your needs, but the HD2 may be a good choice.

 

[Delta7]

Windows 6.1 to 6.5 has constant slow downs, freeze ups and issues and bugs. At times I can go to the phone screen and it will automatically take me back to the home screen, SMS aren't working, MMS is slow and the internet is slow...

But truth be told, Windows OS is the most customizing and the closest you'll get to a pocket pc without the limitations. I can download files from Opera, use remote desktop, edit files and documents and do alot more than other OS isn't able to do without voiding a warranty.

Windows OS also gives you the ability to save to a memory card and run programs from a memory card, with a cleaner, prettier and more stable OS Windows would have never really fallen off.