HTC Desire review

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Verdict:

A beautiful and powerful phone, however the Desire can't rival the iPhone's build quality, and HTC's Sense software has some annoying quirks

Review Date: 22 Apr 2010

Price when reviewed: £387

Supplier: http://www.handtec.co.uk

Reviewed By: Barry de la Rosa

Our Rating 4 stars out of 5

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Details
Part Code	99HKZ009-00
Review Date	22 Apr 2010
Price	£387
Rating

Hardware
Main display size	3.7in
Native resolution	480x800
Second Display
CCD effective megapixels	5-megapixel
Flash	LED
Video recording format	3GP
Connectivity	Bluetooth, USB, WiFi
GPS
Internal memory	576MB
Memory card support	microSDHC
Memory card included	4096MB
Operating frequencies	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, 3G 900/2100
Wireless data	EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA
Size	119x60x12mm
Weight	135g

Features
Operating system	Android 2.1
Microsoft Office compatibility	Word/Excel/PowerPoint/PDF viewers
Email client	POP3/IMAP/Exchange
Audio format support	MP3, AAC, AMR, WMA, MIDI, WAV, OGG Vorbis, M4A
Video playback formats	3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV
FM Radio
Web Browser	Webkit
Accessories	headset, USB data cable, travel mains adapter
Talk time	6.5 hours
Standby time	14.2 days
Tested battery life (MP3 playback)	19h 46m

Buying Information
SIM-free price	£387
Price on contract	£60 on £30-per-month, 18-month contract
SIM-free supplier	www.handtec.co.uk
Contract/prepay supplier	www.t-mobile.co.uk
Details	www.htc.com

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User comments

gee......are you an apple fanboy by any chance? I'm pretty sure the title was about reviewing the desire, not comparing it to the ageing iphone. Does iphone do multi-touch? btw, I have an iphone 3gs, which I really like, but next month im gonna get a desire.

By peteredward on 27 Apr 2010

Clarification

I agree with you Peter, this was written by an Apple fanboy! I have had my Desire for just over a month now and it blows my friends iphones out of the water!! The build quality is the same if not better than an iphone, additionally it has a much higher resolution screen than an iphone, a 5 megapixel camera, it can mulitask, has a 1Ghz processor and has flash support! Sorry Apple you have had your day for now!!

By Mallius on 9 May 2010