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The editors liked
Unobtrusive utility value and design
Waterproof
Well designed
Comfortable to use
Decent audio quality
Photo/Video capture is quite good
OTA to Froyo available
Lovely design and build
Brilliant display
Excellent web browser
Superb integration with social networking services
Sense UI is fantastic
Large WVGA 3.7-inch display
Sleek form factor
HTC Sense software improves default Android UI
Good integration of social-networking services
Responsive
Thanks to the 1GHz Snapdragon processor and 576MB RAM.
Excellent Browser
WiFi
3G & GPS Support
Comes with Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Beautiful Large AMOLED Display
Looks Great
The editors didn't like
Subpar low-light photography
Too much of a hit and miss without the view finder.
Battery life should have been better
Handset tends to heat up a bit during prolonged usage
Phone heats up when in use
Display is a fingerprint magnet
Using optical trackpad to click pictures is inconvenient
I ended my Nexus One review by saying that I wont be giving up my iPhone in preference. The HTC Desire is much closer to stealing me away from the clutches of Apple. As I've mentioned in the past the appeal of the iPhone is in no small part down to how...
Battery life, will be too big for some, unexpected browser closing (likely a software issue), widgets still take too long to refresh
We're certain that the HTC Desire will be a huge hit in 2010. Aside from a few minor points, there is little fault with this superphoneKey specs3.5mm jack, 3G, 5 megapixels, AMOLED, Android, Bluetooth, FM radio, GPRS, GPS, GSM, HSDPA, Li-ion battery...
Fast Web browser, with Flash support; integrates your contacts across social networks; HTC Sense user interface makes Android better-looking and adds handy features; big, high-res touchscreen; great virtual keyboard
Some home-screen widgets need polishing; Android is still somewhat geeky; short battery life; AMOLED screen is hard to see in sunlight
HTC has packed every feature under the sun into the Desire, along with a slick user interface and plenty of processing power. Although not as sexy as the HTC Legend or as polished as the iPhone, the Desire is a smart phone that inspires lust ...
There’s just not much wrong with the HTC Desire. Like most feature-heavy smartphones, battery life was something of an issue but there’s always the option to turn the 3G off to save battery and cut down on widgets.We fell completely in love with the De...
Gorgeous screen, Slim chassis, Fast processor, Good quality 5MP camera, Speedy internet browser, Flash video support
Bluetooth battery stutters, Battery life suspect out the box, Can't delete whole inboxes in POP3 messaging
A step up from the handsets it's replacing the HTC Desire C is a decent budget-handset, although you may want to look elsewhere if you want more bang for your buck...
For $200, there's no better device in Virgin Mobile's current lineup of Android smartphones. For a mid-range device, the HTC Desire is a solid performer that outclasses its competition. The hardware is well built, looks good, and functions well. The scree...
The HTC Desire U is an entry-level phone. It is a budget phone designed for people who don't need the greatest, the biggest, and/or the fastest. This is not for folks looking for a phone to enjoy the bliss of HD, feel “smarter” with multitasking, or cap...
If you are currently shopping around for a smartphone then you’ll be hard pressed to find a better option than the HTC Desire. Right now (April 2010) this is one of, if not, the best mobile phone available, and easily one of the best Android sma...
