Cases for HTC Desire

[Griff]

What have you guys got?

 

[Peperami]

Ive just bought a desire (although its not arrived yet, grrr), so be interesting to see what comes up.

How long have you had yours Griff?

 

[Griff]

Mines not arrived yet either mate lol

 

[Peperami]

Was that with Vodafone? I had an 'out of stock' email (despite them letting me order it confirming that it was in stock... ) but still nothing 2 weeks later!

Good things come to those who wait i suppose lol

 

[Griff]

I'm buying it off someone on here who received it as an unwanted upgrade. I'll get it unlocked when it arrives and stick my O2 sim in it.

Got tired of my old iPhone 3G and that latest OS update really crippled it.

 

[kendz]

I'm using a very cheap and cheerful case I bought from odds and pods. I can't say I recommend the company, utter crap, but the case is brilliant!! It's very slim OE looking and not intrusive.

I dropped my phone yesterday in the car park at work from waist height, it bounced and landed face down. Not even a scratch on the phone, so very happy!!

£2.99 from...

http://www.oddsandpods.co.uk/desire-black-flexible-skin-case-cover-p-758.html

 

[JamesBryan]

I've got one of these for mine http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-LEATH..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item19be15e7d1

Very good i think

 

[timmmah]

i was gonna get a desire but everyone I know who owns one wishes they got a nexus one.

Just sayin because I too am thinking of changing my mind. Vodafone have more stock of them too!

 

[Griff]

Why would they want an older Desire which is effectively what the Nexus One is?!?

 

[sideways danny]

use this for work environment
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003BMDGKK/?tag=cliospnet01-21

and these screen protectors
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TERRAPIN-SCRE..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item2c55790bb8

 

[sideways danny]

i was gonna get a desire but everyone I know who owns one wishes they got a nexus one.

Just sayin because I too am thinking of changing my mind. Vodafone have more stock of them too!

Why would they want an older Desire which is effectively what the Nexus One is?!?

i was thinking the same. desire is just an n1 with a few new bits like optical track pad not roller ball. few more rooted roms out for the n1 i guess

 

[riz]

I dont actually use any case. The phone is still in good nic. But i never put it in a pocket with coins/keys

 

[timmmah]

Why would they want an older Desire which is effectively what the Nexus One is?!?

Dunno, that was my initial thoughts too.

HTC Desire has Sense, which while annoying is better than nothing. N1 has car mode. HTC suck at updates on the desire. N1 has trackball. N1 is thinner. Desire has slightly more memory.

 

[Peperami]

My desire has arrived today, woop woop!!

 

[Griff]

First impressions?

 

[Peperami]

Good! First smart phone so slightly fiddle, but getting used to it. You got yours yet?

 

[Peperami]

Ps this is on the phone lol, spelling isn't too bad!

 

[sideways danny]

predictive options are good for typing i think have you calibrated your keyboard to your typing style?

 

[PinkoCommie]

Dunno, that was my initial thoughts too.

HTC Desire has Sense, which while annoying is better than nothing. N1 has car mode. HTC suck at updates on the desire. N1 has trackball. N1 is thinner. Desire has slightly more memory.

Having had both of them I can tell you exactly the differences. [I sold my Desire to my mate and use my Nexus]

1) The Nexus has dock pins on the bottom of the phone for the desktop cradle and car dock, while the Desire docks/cradles rely on connecting the usb connector.
2) The nexus is quad band while the desire is "only" triband
3) The desire has a FM radio. (the nexus has the hardware, but not the software, there have been some hacked roms that attempt to enable the functionality but they are all a bit buggy IIRC)
4) The Nexus has a noise cancelling mic on the back
5) The desire uses HTC's sense UI overlay while the Nexus uses straight stock android, so the nexus will always get the android updates first (especially as its now also "Google Dev Phone 3") [I actually really like sense and when it's properly hacked to the Nexus under FroYo will be installing it]
6) The HTC's IME keyboard implementation is far superior to the stock android one (at the most basic level because you can use a long press on the letters to get symbols, while on stock you have to select the symbol keyboard) [this is easily transferable over to any android phone though, i run HTC IME on my nexus with no issues at all].
7) Widgets - The Desires widgets (which are technically part of sense) are much better than stock. i.e. Friendstream, the calender, the Music player one.
8) Homescreen buttons - On the desire they are actual physical buttons, while on the nexus they are touch sensitive areas at the bottom of the screen
9) Every man and his dog appears to be getting a Desire, Nexus therefore rock :rasp:

 

[Griff]

Good! First smart phone so slightly fiddle, but getting used to it. You got yours yet?

Mines due to arrive tomorrow.. I hope!

 

[chris_182]

got the HTC leather case, not bad for £7

 

[JamesBryan]

I have the Desire and my bro has the Nexus One, we both agree that the Desire is better, not too sure why we think it is maybe that its just a bit faster

 

[PinkoCommie]

I have the Desire and my bro has the Nexus One, we both agree that the Desire is better, not too sure why we think it is maybe that its just a bit faster

It'll be interesting to see some benchmark comparisons now the Desire officially has 2.2 available. It's probably to do with the Desire having slightly more RAM than the Nexus.

 

[Ash87]

i just have a screen protector on mine, not seen a decent looking case yet.

 

[timmmah]

Just found out my HTC Desire is being delivered tomorrow.

Woohoo! About time

 

[Peperami]

Ooh, good one Tim!

Might ask you some questions about it at some point lol. Once phone is set-up, how do i sync new contacts with facebook?? Anyone know?

I went for a clear black sylicone skin from ebay, 3 quid with a screen protector. Might get the leather case for work also.

 

[fizzy_drink]

Got myself a 'case mate' ' barely there' case... it came with a screen protector.

Seems good... phone still fits in a pouch if need be.

I think it was under a tenner IIRC.

 

[Setone]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003MQ8RM2/?tag=cliospnet01-21

i got this little bundle for mine from amazon, they didn't have the colour case i wanted in stock after i placed my order, so sent me a white one, then a week later sent me a blue one. Car charger is good too.

 

[Griff]

Woohoo! My Desire is now with me (long story)...

 

[timmmah]

Back on the subject of cases, I think these ZYLO cases look good: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/ACCESSORIE/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Trying to decide what colour I want.

 

[Griff]

Just spotted this - http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/genuine-htc-desire-mobile-phones-le/740356

 

[katg]

Hey any further reviews on the cases mentioned above from one one who got them?
Finally decided to get a desire instead of a streak, as it's a more sensible and robust, and i'm clumsy so the streak screen wouldn't last 5 mins with me!

was looking at the xylo case that tim mentioned, did you get one? also tempted by the official case in the hotuk deals site.
Will have a few weeks to sort cases out, as will need to get it sent home and not back till September unfortunately, can't wait to get it though

 

[Jay.S]

my Desire should arrive next week, I got a pouch off ebay theres loads of cases too, i ended up getting the android pouch, with the android figure on, arrived within 3days, £2.99 i also got some screen protectors of ebay for something like £1.50. Can't wait for my Desire.

Adroid Pouch - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Original-Neop...0?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches