HD2 I'm not sold...

[the7thson]

Originally Posted by sprintgirl

so... i played with the hd2 today at tmo and... i am not sold...besides that it is humongus. lol i would need a bigger purse for sure. no belt clip holster for this one. can anyone tell me why the hype for this phone? maybe i am harsh and picky but i just wasnt impressed. watched transformers on it and didnt think the quality was that great...plus no tsk manager?! please enlighten me...who better than the hd2 peeps in here?

p.s. love htc not tryin to hate

It's all about the hardware. The software is mostly what everyone else has already been running with custom roms.

Yes it's humongous (notice the spelling ) but incredibly thin. The screen is 800*480 which is about the best resolution you can get today. But given how large it is (4.3 inches diagonal), the pixel density is much lower than for instance a Diamond which has a 2.8 inch screen at 640*480. The math is plain to see.

What phone you choose is up to you. Buy it if you like it, don't buy it because of the hype. That's what the jesusphone is for.

Also - the task manager is easily added, takes a few seconds. That's just for the default one. There are plenty of other options that more finger-friendly as well if you're so inclined.

I don't recommend this phone for anyone that's not a compulsive tweaker or power user, which you don't seem to be based on my (admittedly limited) first impression.

PS - Not trying to hate

[sprintgirl]

i do like to tweak n flash but im not psycho bout it try everything once...but besides the point. not trying to be judgemental here...but...seems a little like a waste of phone (kinda like the instinct hd but not as bad). not looking for ppl to bash my opinion and not trying to be convinced to buy one (not happening) just would like for someone to explain the positives and the why would i buy this factor. i guess from a sales perspective who is my target? blind ppl who need a giant screen? (lol sorry but i had to say it). i liked the live wallpaper and yes...any htc product is deemed quality in my book but i must admit i am perplexed as to the idea behind production. Did the designers get drunk one night and say hey....i have an idea...lets make it huge! bigger is better! the software is pretty much whats already out there on other phones...so i guess my overall question is WHY?

[shappy0869]

Originally Posted by sprintgirl

just would like for someone to explain the positives and the why would i buy this factor. i guess from a sales perspective who is my target? blind ppl who need a giant screen? (lol sorry but i had to say it). Did the designers get drunk one night and say hey....i have an idea...lets make it huge! bigger is better! the software is pretty much whats already out there on other phones...so i guess my overall question is WHY?

I went from a 6700 to the Touch to the TP2, and I have come to realize that when I browse the web on my phone, the bigger the screen, the better the experience. So if I can fit a 4.3" screen sized device into my front pocket, I want it! Although I think I am going to stick with Sprint and wait for the Supersonic.

[the7thson]

Originally Posted by sprintgirl

i do like to tweak n flash but im not psycho bout it try everything once...but besides the point. not trying to be judgemental here...but...seems a little like a waste of phone (kinda like the instinct hd but not as bad). not looking for ppl to bash my opinion and not trying to be convinced to buy one (not happening) just would like for someone to explain the positives and the why would i buy this factor. i guess from a sales perspective who is my target? blind ppl who need a giant screen? (lol sorry but i had to say it). i liked the live wallpaper and yes...any htc product is deemed quality in my book but i must admit i am perplexed as to the idea behind production. Did the designers get drunk one night and say hey....i have an idea...lets make it huge! bigger is better! the software is pretty much whats already out there on other phones...so i guess my overall question is WHY?

That was pretty difficult to read without any punctuation and the poor spelling, so I barely skimmed it.

Again, the answer is simple - biggest possible screen in the most efficient form factor with the smallest bezel and least wasted space. The most powerful processor and highest amount of usable memory in ANY smartphone today. Sounds like an easy win to me. What exactly is it that you're trying to be convinced of if it's not to buy one? I don't get it..

PS - If the "live wallpaper" is the 1 highlight that stands out for you, this is definitely not the right choice for you Good luck!

[sprintgirl]

Originally Posted by the7thson

That was pretty difficult to read without any punctuation and the poor spelling, so I barely skimmed it.

Again, the answer is simple - biggest possible screen in the most efficient form factor with the smallest bezel and least wasted space. The most powerful processor and highest amount of usable memory in ANY smartphone today. Sounds like an easy win to me. What exactly is it that you're trying to be convinced of if it's not to buy one? I don't get it..

PS - If the "live wallpaper" is the 1 highlight that stands out for you, this is definitely not the right choice for you Good luck!

read next time instead of skimming. i didnt use capital letters, wow. i abbreviated people as ppl but what was misspelled???<punctuation! i stated "from a sales perspective". meaning, i sell phones...duh! not trying to make a choice...hm...sprintgirl not t-mobilegirl. obviously on sprint. it is my job to know the competition and is the reason i am learning about this device at all. aside from the processor i dont get the idea behind development. and said i liked the live wallpaper, not that it was the #1 highlight.

[darren.wlsn1]

never herd a girl say size doesnt matter. lol
ok, the phone is amazingly fast and looks nice and yes its big which is better. i had one that i was getting free till tmo let me try a phone on there service for 2days and that was hell for 2days so until they improve reception in my area free wont work but i am sad not to get it.

[kenmag7577]

im sorry your service sucks there. i have great service in most my area and my test have brought me consistent 1mbps. through wifirouter i was getting 800 kbps. so the speeds are good. the stock tmobile rom is pretty good on it. the one thing im not liking so far is battery life. that screen sucks up that battery but luckily i can charge at work and anywhere im at. it is without a doubt though a fantastic gorgoeous phone.

[SS DNA]

Im buying this phone because of the hardware it has. I always wanted a phone with the biggest screen possible since I use it mainly for the web.

[HerbieC]

Easy answer.. hackabilty on amazing hardware.