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DefenderOfTheEarth Member Since: 09 Nov 2010 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 1304

Mobile phones Okay this isn't all that exciting but... I have an HTC Desire (non HD) and it works okay but it's beginning to get on my nerves for a few reasons. 1) Pages on the internet need re-loading every time I want to use a link. 2) It lets me type sometimes, then it decides it won't let me. 3) The sound quality is DIRE. 4) Some simple stuff that other phones do like highlighting a number then dialling it just don't work. Also seems tricky to add info to a contact - very annoying. 5) It's running out of memory. 6) The predictive text is cack and I'm finding texting and writing on it is a complete PITA - never have I had to spend so much time correcting everything I write. 7) It ONLY connects to the internet when I have 3G reception - not GPRS (which all my old phones did fine) My contract isn't up yet but any alternatives? The i-phone is too faddy and you can't change to cr4p battery (you can on a Desire - a major reason I got it over the Apple phone) but anything else? Are Blackberrys any good? Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion.

7th Jun 2011 9:09am

GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383	I'm an iphone fan I'm afraid... I wish I wasn't as it consumes so much of my time...and money (eBay and itunes) !!!!!! I should of kept my Land Rover phone ! I'd love be able live without it I know that didn't help, but I can't fault the iphone!
7th Jun 2011 9:43am

party monkey Member Since: 31 Dec 2010 Location: Oxon. Posts: 1311

I had similar problems with an HTC HD2 which I binned for an iphone 3GS. I love the iphone too but agree the major drawback is its battery life.... That said though, if you turn off things like bluetooth, location services, wifi, 3g, push email etc etc and only turn them on when you need them, then you can stretch the battery out a heck of a lot longer. This works for me, but for 90% of the time, I only want to make/receive calls, so for heavy mobile internet users, then this probably wouldn't work. I believe the iphone 4 battery is meant to be better than the iphone 3 ..... not 100% on that though Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless.

7th Jun 2011 10:00am

CFB Member Since: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 803	Also hated the HTC, swapped for a Blackberry Bold and it's fantastic  Andy
7th Jun 2011 11:08am

Maverick Member Since: 08 Mar 2008 Location: Inverurie! Posts: 261	Desire is due an update this month, so knowing HTC end of this year! I cant really fault mine, needs occasional reset, but other than that no issues. GO to your apps list, and move them to the SD cards, clears a lot of the space on the phone!  Ben Rebuilt 1996 black/white Defender 90 300 TDi
7th Jun 2011 11:10am

DefenderOfTheEarth Member Since: 09 Nov 2010 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 1304	CFB - does it do all the internet/GPS stuff? I do find that useful. I think it's touch screen phones in general; just don't really get on with typing on them. Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion.
7th Jun 2011 11:10am

haworthj Member Since: 01 Nov 2010 Location: Sussex Posts: 178	I have an Iphone but it often gets left at home, but the phone I take with me in my Sonim Land Rover. I has FAR better reception, the battery lasts for ever - i'm talking a month without a charge, and i cant break it. Also, I can;t get email on it. Which I love.
7th Jun 2011 11:23am

pom Member Since: 01 Jun 2010 Location: Worcester Posts: 1343	Latest dangleberry soon to be released: Click image to enlarge Pom
7th Jun 2011 11:47am

DefenderOfTheEarth Member Since: 09 Nov 2010 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 1304	pom wrote: Latest dangleberry soon to be released: Click image to enlarge Pom It's pronunciation of "butcher" always made me laugh. I please easily. Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion.
7th Jun 2011 12:23pm

JSG Member Since: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2412	My HTC Desire has just gone tits up so I'm using my Sonim Landrover phone - excellent quality and battery life.  John http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk 2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS
7th Jun 2011 12:52pm

Barry Member Since: 26 Apr 2011 Location: North East Posts: 137	Iphone for me and the new updates coming in IOS 5 look great ! 2011 Defender XS 110 Station Wagon - Rejected 2008 Discovery 3 XS Auto (Gone) 1997 Discovery ES Auto 300TDI (Traded in on a flat bed)
7th Jun 2011 1:38pm

NoDo$h Member Since: 18 Aug 2007 Location: Buried in deer guts in Dorset Posts: 972

John, what's gone wrong with your HTC? My Nexus One (essentially the same phone) lost the power button recently. HTC arranged collection, repaired it and had it back to me in a fortnight.  54 Freelander modded for mud 2008 D3 SE 2010 90 XS SW 1978 88 Series 3 undergoing surgery with a new owner 2007 90 County Truck Cab - gone 2006 D3 SE - gone 2004 Freelander Sport - gay 1999 Disco V8 ES rotted to bits

7th Jun 2011 2:22pm

CFB Member Since: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 803	DefenderOfTheEarth wrote: CFB - does it do all the internet/GPS stuff? I do find that useful. I think it's touch screen phones in general; just don't really get on with typing on them. Internet on the BB Bold is very good, has BB6 operating system and works on 3G and GPRS very well. Not used it for GPS so can't advise but it does have it built in. Andy
7th Jun 2011 4:46pm

kingofthesparks Member Since: 06 Jan 2011 Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants Posts: 987	Nothing wrong with i phone 4 battery , so to sum up your choices are i phone 4 or i phone 4, stick it in a otter box case and its indestructable, sorted
7th Jun 2011 5:10pm

JSG Member Since: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2412

NoDo$h wrote: John, what's gone wrong with your HTC? My Nexus One (essentially the same phone) lost the power button recently. HTC arranged collection, repaired it and had it back to me in a fortnight. It stopped recognising the SIM card and wouldn't make or receive calls - everything else works. It needs to go in to HTC for a looking at  John http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk 2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS

7th Jun 2011 7:45pm

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