Got My Heart's "Desire"... Another Android Thread.

Amber Lamps · 08-29-2010, 02:31 PM

Well, I finally got the Desire from US Cellular. It is very similar to the Nexus One other than a bit more memory, HTC sense, 720p video AND THE CARRIER ACTUALLY HAS TOWERS IN THIS AREA!!!!

Another cool feature is USC navigation app that is run by TeleNav and works BETTER in a lot of ways than Google. Of course, it is lacking Google's cool features like a pic of the location when you get there, programmable poi's, etc but it is a lot smoother.

BTW I'm selling my N1 here if anyone is interested,

http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f...76/#post340829

I've been waiting for USC to get a decent phone for some time as their coverage is the best in this area by far!
http://mobile.engadget.com/2010/08/2...today-for-200/

Particle Man · 08-30-2010, 08:30 AM

Dude, you change phones more often than you change your socks

Trip · 08-30-2010, 08:37 AM

I am surprised you didn't wait for the galaxy version for us cellular.

Amber Lamps · 08-30-2010, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

I am surprised you didn't wait for the galaxy version for us cellular.

T Mobile's crap coverage was costing me money in missed jobs... Besides, USC has a 30 day trade policy so if the Galaxy comes out before then, I may change. We'll see.

Trip · 08-30-2010, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

T Mobile's crap coverage was costing me money in missed jobs... Besides, USC has a 30 day trade policy so if the Galaxy comes out before then, I may change. We'll see.

You won't make it. It comes out in October so you will go over 30 days, normally you are on top of this stuff. This surprises me.

http://www.phonedog.com/2010/08/27/samsung-galaxy-s-hitting-u-s-cellular-in-october/

Amber Lamps · 08-30-2010, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

You won't make it. It comes out in October so you will go over 30 days, normally you are on top of this stuff. This surprises me.

http://www.phonedog.com/2010/08/27/s...ar-in-october/

Yea I know about the supposed date AND I know about their supposed 30 policy... What they don't know is that I have literally hours to spend on hold in between jobs...

I already got them to waive the activation fee. Besides, I really liked my N1, I just couldn't deal with the coverage anymore, I lost almost $1,000 last month from missed calls. I hated the Acclaim but I really like the Desire, it's the N1 plus Sense and a few other goodies so no loss. Even if I have to "slum" it with this phone a few months, I think that I'll make it somehow...

BTW I'm not sold on the galaxy phones anyway...and I'm not sure which variant USC will be carrying. I don't want a keyboard, I do want a flash and I'd like to have the front facing camera or I'd stick with HTC, they've been good to me so far.

Rangerscott · 08-30-2010, 03:35 PM

Are y'all paying full price for halls phones? You get a new one every 3 months.

Akilldema · 08-30-2010, 09:22 PM

I got a Desire too. My friend has a Captivate (AT&T Galaxy S) and there's really no advantage with it. It has a nicer display, but mine takes better pictures and has a built in LED light (flash). You don't really see the difference in the display size, and the quality looks almost identical. Not to mention I got a BOGO on the Desire, doubt it'd be possible with the Galaxy S model, assuming I'd even want it. Plus the Desire's display allegedly uses 1/5th less battery than the Galaxy S's S-AMOLED.

Amber Lamps · 08-30-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Akilldema

I got a Desire too. My friend has a Captivate (AT&T Galaxy S) and there's really no advantage with it. It has a nicer display, but mine takes better pictures and has a built in LED light (flash). You don't really see the difference in the display size, and the quality looks almost identical. Not to mention I got a BOGO on the Desire, doubt it'd be possible with the Galaxy S model, assuming I'd even want it. Plus the Desire's display allegedly uses 1/5th less battery than the Galaxy S's S-AMOLED.

True dat! Yea, I've been amazed at my battery life as well. Then there's the HTC Sense vs Samsung TouchWhiz...

I liked my N1 so this is an easy transition.

Dave · 09-01-2010, 12:10 PM

I'm hijacking, bumped to a custom rom on the latest froyo build for droid with an 1100 mhz kernel. Fucker is flying now. Pounding out 15 flats on linpack

08-29-2010, 02:31 PM	#1
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Got My Heart's "Desire"... Another Android Thread. Well, I finally got the Desire from US Cellular. It is very similar to the Nexus One other than a bit more memory, HTC sense, 720p video AND THE CARRIER ACTUALLY HAS TOWERS IN THIS AREA!!!! Another cool feature is USC navigation app that is run by TeleNav and works BETTER in a lot of ways than Google. Of course, it is lacking Google's cool features like a pic of the location when you get there, programmable poi's, etc but it is a lot smoother. BTW I'm selling my N1 here if anyone is interested, http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f...76/#post340829 I've been waiting for USC to get a decent phone for some time as their coverage is the best in this area by far! http://mobile.engadget.com/2010/08/2...today-for-200/

08-30-2010, 08:30 AM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Dude, you change phones more often than you change your socks __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

08-30-2010, 09:22 PM	#8
Akilldema Canyon Carver Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern VA Moto: FJR1300 Posts: 462	I got a Desire too. My friend has a Captivate (AT&T Galaxy S) and there's really no advantage with it. It has a nicer display, but mine takes better pictures and has a built in LED light (flash). You don't really see the difference in the display size, and the quality looks almost identical. Not to mention I got a BOGO on the Desire, doubt it'd be possible with the Galaxy S model, assuming I'd even want it. Plus the Desire's display allegedly uses 1/5th less battery than the Galaxy S's S-AMOLED. Last edited by Akilldema; 08-30-2010 at 09:24 PM..

08-30-2010, 08:37 AM	#3
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	I am surprised you didn't wait for the galaxy version for us cellular.

08-30-2010, 03:35 PM	#7
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Are y'all paying full price for halls phones? You get a new one every 3 months.

09-01-2010, 12:10 PM	#10
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	I'm hijacking, bumped to a custom rom on the latest froyo build for droid with an 1100 mhz kernel. Fucker is flying now. Pounding out 15 flats on linpack