OFFICIAL HTC Desire Thread

Sorry, the HTC Desire is R5,923.02 at www.expansys.co.za, which is R23.02 more than CaCell. But for that R23.02 it was worth it to me as I was guaranteed an phone untouched by Leaf. I actually have an upgrade due right now, but decided the Leaf aggravation wasn't worth it.

Are CaCell phones also grey market imports?
 
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I'm only getting mine next week! :(

Have spent most of the day getting my gmail contacts in order for the big sync :)
 
cyb3rt said:
I don't know, an invisible shield is unnecessary from what I have seen from my Desire. The anti-scratch is more than enough to protect your screen. Unless its just a body cover for impact damage when it falls I don't see the point.
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Ive got a thin but proper 5mm scratch in my display, and no idea where it came from.
It's minor aslong as it does not happen again, but I think those shields are usefull for those unforseen moments... I didnt know about this 'anti-scratch' stuff... is it enabled by default? :D hehe.

This phone is what I wanted 8(?) years ago when I got the p900.
 
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Okay, so also due for an upgrade...Took in my Tytn2 for repairs at Brooklyn Square, then asked/got asked about upgrading as well...and I told the girl there: Hell yeah! And she called me on what phone I want...the Desire;-) Sharp chick:-)

Anyhow, I asked her if they have stock, she said Nay, but made a phone call, and said she will have 1 for me tomorrow...I don't know if she will pull it off, but I have about 10 MTN shops numbers on my phone along the routes I will be driving. Whoever has 1 in stock will get my business:-)

I have been using Android 2.1 on my Tytn2 for the last few months, so a lot of my syncing contacts and so on has been prepared and readied for Android, so all will Sync well I am sure:-)

Also, another tip. On Gmail, you can group your contacts. On your phone, on your contacts list you can then choose the group/groups it must display(Menu>Gmail).
 
DJNgoma said:
There is a warranty unlike Expansys who offer no warranty (unless it is at your expense). Plus CaCell are selling the Desire for R5900... So cheap is the new expensive to you? Plus the Nexus One still sells for $529, excluding shipping and taxes of course, from the USA.
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Expansys offer a full 1 year manufacturers warranty on the HTC Desire.
 
alt146 said:
Does anyone know any brick and mortars that stock the invisishield?
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Last night I installed ZAGG’s invisibleSHIELD for HTC Desire/Bravo. I got it through Expansys. You get the front screen shield, the back cover shield and various pieces that shield the sides of the Desire. After 18hrs, my impressions are.

I like:

- 'gripping' of the back and side panels, it makes me more confident when I’m holding my phone
- I didn’t have any trouble applying it without bubbles and as advertised, the micro bubbles will disappear after 12 to 24hrs.

I do not like:

- The name 'invisible' seems somewhat misleading because it’s clearly a visible and makes the Desire look glossy and cheap.
- The screen feels "grippy" due to friction, negatively affects the smooth finger-sliding motion across the screen and attracts finger print grease trails.

My advice:
- You only get one chance to install this. Make sure you clean your screen immaculately before applying it and use a lot of the fluid when applying the screen shield.
 
Agree it's clearly visible. Makes the phone look very gloss and shiny, especially on the back.
The screen basically feels like you're using it with a condom, sucks a bit at first but after a while you don't notice it. Still reacts properly etc just feels funny.

The instructions say you can remove it and re-apply but I doubt it will be as good.

Mine seems to be collecting "fur" around the edges of the screen. I think maybe I just put it in my pocket while it was still a bit sticky as it's gotten better over the past few days. I would suggest keeping it in a clean cover of some sort if you have for the first few days at least.
 
enigma243 said:
...and stand a good chance to brick it, currently. Haven't checked XDA today, but as of yesterday rooting the Desire is rather ill advised...
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Whilst you also have a good chance of not bricking it... Kind of a redundant argument but anyway. I apologise if it is bad advice for the layman but probably also advising not going through eXpansys due to their lazy/poor after sale service that I for one have experienced.
 
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What does one recommend as a data add-on package for an Android phone?

I was thinking along the lines of a 300mb package. Would that prove sufficient ?
 
Got my Desire today...incredibly impressed! Phoned just about every MTN shop in PTA, Southdowns eventually told me the only Desire is at Fourways, which meant trekking all the way to Joburg. Get to Fourways, they have the phone, and get ready to upgrade, and then they tell me I have to pay in because I am upgrading early. (I got phoned last week to be let know I can upgrade) So I say, sure...whats 500 bucks...I NEED the phone...Then they tell me they can't process the payment for 24 hours, so I told them there is no way I am coming to Joburg again, how or where can I pay? So they said: Northgate...So I trek to Northgate, get my number, go get food at the P&P, eat, go inside, wait....Maybe an hour or so of waiting. I get helped, the guy looks at my stuff, says I don't need to pay in. They have stock...20 Minutes later I was sitting trembling in my car amazed at the pure awesomeness of the phone! The sales guy told me to empty the battery, then charge for 8 hours...I could barely drive straight!

First impressions(Considering I am an android veteran): The thing is bloody amazing!
 
Hehe. I can relate. the first day I almost crashed into an audi since I was playing so much with the phone. Damn but it felt like a revolution happened in my hands :P (coming from an old sony ericsson k750i).
 
After reading everyone’s comments I can't wait for my Desire. Should get it within a week wish it would arrive today I’m like a kid waiting for his new toy.
 
its the best phone i've had. <3 this thing. I was on a c902 and im using that as my alarm clock cause my DESires one doesnt work.... i cant believe how small that screen is, will never be able to go back! now im waiting impatiently for my cover from expansys D:
 
It is a good phone, used it for about 3 weeks. At the moment I'm using my Iphone again for the simple reason of screen clarity when outdoors.
 
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