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My HTC Desire "Review"

June 30th 2010 09:33

I’ve had my new HTC Desire for a few weeks now so I thought I’d post a short review! It would be interesting to hear whether any of you have used the phone and whether you agree/disagree with my thoughts.

Advantages

• Looks great. Screen is sharp and there are endless things you can do with the phone thanks to the Android Market.
• Live wallpapers are a nice touch but I turned mine off fairly quickly for battery reasons (see below).
• Everything works how you think it should – emails are quick to be pushed, browser is great and wireless etc easy to setup.
• Reasonable sound quality for phone calls.

• Touch pad is good too although it can take a bit of getting used to. The feedback you get when you touch the keypad is a nice touch and makes the phone feel a bit more “real”.

Disadvantages

• The battery life is really poor. If you’re going to be using it even moderately during the day then make sure you charge it each and every night. I thought the iPhone was bad but I think the battery life on the HTC Desire may actually be slightly worse.
• It can be difficult to hold the phone in one hand when trying to do various things as it’s just slightly too big to access the buttons at the bottom comfortably. I’ve got pretty big hands too so it’s not just me!
• The Android store doesn’t seem to be anywhere near as good as the Apple app store – this is something which will probably get better over time though.

Overall I think it’s a great phone and I love it. Although there are some disadvantages compared to the iPhone, overall I think its well worth the money and is definitely the best option at the moment.

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The iPhone - My Opinions

May 5th 2010 15:17

The problem with the iPhone is that it brings up such strong emotions amongst many people. Some people will say “I love it” and refuse to listen to any of its flaws. Others will say “it’s a waste of money” when they’ve never used it. I’ve owned an iPhone for around a year now and while I think it’s a fantastic phone there are definitely some problems with it that needs to be addressed.

Firstly, I don’t like how most Apple products use such a closed off system. I like open-source software and although the app-store is brilliant it’s still limited by what Apple wants you to use. The issue with Flash at the moment is a prime example. Although this isn’t a major issue on a phone it’s the main reason why I’m not going to buy an iPad.

Another problem is the battery life. If you’re going to use the phone purely for texting and making calls then it’s fine – but who buys an iPhone to do that? If you want to do any sort of resource intensive task then the battery runs out frighteningly quickly. Make sure you have an in-car charger if you plan on using the phone whilst on the go.

The fact that the iPod can’t multi-task at the moment is also mildly annoying. I’ve heard that this is going to be fixed in an upcoming update though which is great news.

With all that said, I still wouldn’t want to go with any other phone! There are so many great things about the iPod that more than make up for its fault. The screen is always clear and sharp, the app store has every sort of app you could ever need (and more besides) and the internet functions are very useful. I don’t know what I’d do without having access to my emails on a constant basis anymore.

The bottom line is, the iPhone isn’t perfect but in my opinion it’s one of the best phones available on the market at the moment. Just because some people like it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have its faults and anyone who claims otherwise is deluding themselves. Remember, Apple makes good products but they are just a business trying to make as much money as possible. No one owes them any loyalty – you should only buy the iPhone if you think it’s the best phone for you.

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Free Gifts With Mobile Phones - Scam Or Real?

May 5th 2010 15:04

Getting a free laptop, games console or GPS system with a mobile phone contract might sound too good to be true (and in some ways it is, as I’ll discuss later). There are actually many deals like this available though offering a wide range of different gifts. In this post I’ll be talking about some of the main gifts as well as why you need to be careful when getting them.

Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii

If you want to liven up your evenings then getting one of the three major games consoles can be a great way of doing so. If you shop around for contracts that are at least 18 months in length then you can find some that come with a free console. Make sure you read about which games (if any) are included and which accessories you’ll need to buy for the console.

GPS Systems

A few years ago it was very common to see GPS systems given away with mobile phones. The problem is that a lot of modern phones have GPS built in as standard and hence these deals are now less common. You can still find them, however, and they’re usually included with cheaper contracts as they aren’t as expensive as other options.

Laptops

It’s true; you can get a free laptop with a mobile phone in some cases. You shouldn’t assume that it will be a low quality model either. While you won’t find a top of the range laptop available for free there are some medium spec ones available. Laptops are usually only included in higher price contracts though.

Other Gifts

There are numerous other items offered with mobile phones. For example, some phone retailers will provide instant cash back of a certain amount. Others will offer free line rental deals or an LCD TC. It always pays to ask a phone retailer which deals are available at the moment as they change regularly.

Too good to be true?

It’s a sad fact of life that nothing is really free. That doesn’t mean these deals are scams though – far from it. The downside to getting a free gift with a contract is that inevitably the handset you receive will be lower quality. If you aren’t interested in getting a top of the range mobile phone then this might not be a problem. If, on the other hand, the phone is more important to you than the gift then it’s worth avoiding these sorts of deals. The only exception is if you’re willing to spend money on a long term contract.

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How To Choose A Mobile Phone Contract

May 5th 2010 14:52

Choosing a new mobile phone contract is a necessary evil when buying a new phone. Just because it can be tedious searching through reams of contracts, deals and tariffs doesn’t mean you should rush the process though. In many cases the contract will be the most expensive part of the deal!

For example, if you buy a contract that’s worth £20 a month on a two-year plan then it will cost you £480 in total. Usually the handset you get with it will be free, so it definitely pays off to shop around for the best contracts

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Why A Blog About Mobile Phones?

May 3rd 2010 11:47

Hello,

With the mobile phone market expanding all the time it's no surprise that people are becoming confused about which phones to buy. This blog will help you to choose the right contract and handset which will help you to save money and get the best deal possible

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Going 3G

August 19th 2006 12:15

I find it very interesting when companies incorporate their product name with their trading name. One of the most notably in the mobile world is the company 3. This is especially true here in Australia since they were the first provider to give their consumers 3G technology.

Many people both online and offline use the names 3 and 3G interchangeably but not really knowing the difference. While 3 refers to the subsidiary company of Hutchison-Whampoa, 3G refers to a particular type of mobile technology

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10 Dos and Donts for Choosing a Mobile Cap Plan

August 14th 2006 00:54

In writing this entry I try and debunk some of the consumer mistakes I see so often when trying to get customers the best plan to suit their needs. Some of it seems very logical, but most people don’t follow it in the heat of the moment when the sales assistant tries to close the sale!!

The Dos and Don’ts about Choosing a Cap Plan

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V3x Summary

August 11th 2006 12:29

Okay, well this is the last entry on the V3x so again I’d ask you if you have any questions please send them right over to mobiletales 064 gmail 046 com. Essentially I recommend this phone to anyone who wants a flexible phone that is pretty much an all rounder.

Personal use is what springs to mind with this phone. It looks great with anything, it allows you to make any personal calls you need to, takes great photos and a basic user interface which is easy to get use to

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Downsides of the Motorola V3x

August 7th 2006 09:01

Hey all,

Sorry to have fallen off the face of the earth like that but shortly after my last entry I feel ill and have spent the last week juggling recovery, uni and work. Tuesday in particular I slept for at least 20 hours, my very fortunate, but only day off from things

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Only Human

July 29th 2006 11:09

Profusely sorry to all that expected me to post earlier, but as it stands currently I’m working the last four days of the week and haven’t been home to do much else by sleep.

I know last time I said I would be looking at the disadvantages of the Motorola V3x, but today because the lack of time to do a full write up I decided to take a little detour from the hardware aspects of working at a mobile phone retailer because I felt it was important at this point to address some of the more human issues of working at a mobile retailer

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