HTC Touch Diamond2 - "Possibly the best iPhone alternative yet"

[ChrisFilter]

I doubt anyone really will which is why I don't take claims of iPhone killing very seriously...

I don't think anything ever could 'kill' the iPhone as it's a competition for brand caché over and above the handset itself.

 

[Idaho]

If someone says "xyz is an iPhone / iPod killer" they usually don't understand why those devices are so popular. That, or they're looking for easy web traffic.

I think that's true. Macintosh produce innovative, polished, useable products that expand mass-market technology useage. This product is not for normal punters - it's for people who understand what those specs mean.

I am halfway between the two worlds. I don't understand what those specs mean, nor do I like mac products.

 

[editor]

If someone says "xyz is an iPhone / iPod killer" they usually don't understand why those devices are so popular. That, or they're looking for easy web traffic.

*bangs head.

No one is claiming that this is an iPhone killer. It is an iPhone alternative.

 

[Idaho]

No one is claiming that this is an iPhone killer. It is an iPhone alternative.

I think by calling it an "iphone alternative" you are necessarily measuring it up against the iphone - in all it's respects.

 

[jæd]

*bangs head.

No one is claiming that this is an iPhone killer. It is an iPhone alternative.

Go and have a go at Fridgie then, he's the one who started with the "Iphone Killerz" nonsense...

 

[Kid_Eternity]

Err, no one has made that claim. Please read the thread properly.Yep. Spot on.

The thread title basically does.

 

[newbie]

.Yep. Spot on.

not just me then

Naturally, Apple's competitors are keen to move into the market. The main competitors are Google Android Market, launched in October last year, for phones that run on the Android system, Nokia's Ovi store, and the just launched Blackberry App Store. Microsoft is also planning to launch a Windows Marketplace later this year.

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The corps wouldn't all be scrambling to clamber onto the bandwaggon if they didn't like the idea of profitting from closing what was previously open. I can't quite imagine how this "Windows Marketplace" will work, but perhaps the full release of Windows 7 will _only_ load apps that Microsoft has approved and distribute. That would generate a few howls of outrage, but it's the logical conclusion of the app store idea.

 

[Kid_Eternity]

If someone says "xyz is an iPhone / iPod killer" they usually don't understand why those devices are so popular. That, or they're looking for easy web traffic.

Yep.

I don't think anything ever could 'kill' the iPhone as it's a competition for brand caché over and above the handset itself.

Good point.

 

[editor]

The thread title basically does.

I suggest you look up what 'alternative' means because it's clear you're not grasping its meaning right now.

The HTC is not being touted as an iPhone killer. It has been suggested that it is a good alternative to the iPhone. The iPhone may not be the best choice for some people as I explained earlier:

The HTC is almost certainly not as good as the iPhone as an all round consumer handset, but things like pricing, compatability and personal needs all play a part. For some I'm sure the Diamond2 will prove to be a far better choice than the iPhone.

Can we now move on to discussing the phone please?

 

[Kid_Eternity]

I suggest you look up what 'alternative' means because it's clear you're not grasping its meaning right now.

The HTC is not being touted as an iPhone killer. It has been suggested that it is a good alternative to the iPhone. The iPhone may not be the best choice for some people as I explained earlier: Can we now move on to discussing the phone please?

Semantics. The point is obvious...

 

[editor]

Semantics. The point is obvious...

Indeed it is. If you don't want an iPhone for various reasons, the HTC Diamond2 could be "possibly" be the best alternative.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

To be honest my experience with GPS built into phones is pretty awful. By the time the phone has worked out where you are I could have asked a postman, then bought a map, plotted my route and started to walk. I've I'm lost on foot I just use google maps without the GPS option.

I find I'm most limited by the speed of the data connection, which is why apps which have the mapping on the phone are better for proper navigation.

The finding satellites bit, it does better then my dedicated hill walking garmin and my sat nav, due to downloading the satellites location.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

I think that's true. Macintosh produce innovative, polished, useable products that expand mass-market technology useage. This product is not for normal punters - it's for people who understand what those specs mean.

I am halfway between the two worlds. I don't understand what those specs mean, nor do I like mac products.

Then you'd have no problems using it. You hardly ever have to leave Touch Flow and its pretty intuitive. Mostly features speak for themselves. You don't have to know what HSDPA stands for, just that it gives faster internet then 3G.

 

[editor]

The first TouchFlo was awful, but I was pretty impressed by the version on the HD Touch. Most punters would hardly ever have to leave HTC's slick interface, although power users would probably get to see too much of WM pretty quickly.

Having to concoct an attractive interface to cover over the vast cracks in Microsoft's awful UI is a pretty daft way to go but it does work and I'd certainly recommend the HTC HD to regular users looking for a powerful, fully featured handset. In fact, PC Pro rate it as the best smartphone to date.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

The first TouchFlo was awful, but I was pretty impressed by the version on the HD Touch. Most punters would hardly ever have to leave HTC's slick interface, although power users would probably get to see too much of WM pretty quickly.

Having to concoct an attractive interface to cover over the vast cracks in Microsoft's awful UI is a pretty daft way to go but it does work and I'd certainly recommend the HTC HD to regular users looking for a powerful, fully featured handset. In fact, PC Pro rate it as the best smartphone to date.

I agree its daft, but the only times I've had to use it have been at home tweaking things, so not the end of the world. Its not awful, but far from great. I'd hate to use it on a small screen though.

You can install cracked roms which extend the functionality of Touch Flow as well as giving you other nice features.