[HD2 General] leoni1980:
I agree about the keyboard. I don't understand why they couldn't just have made it the same as the one on the Hero, which is excellent.

Maybe in the next software update they will sort the problem. I have tried some other keyboards and they are even worse than the stock one IMHO, so I'm starting to think it's partly to do with the screen sensitivity. I have tried the sensitivity tweak .cab which purports to help the issue but still it frustrates me.

The word prediction algorithms on the iPhone are infinitely superior, and the screen sensitivity is balanced just right. I have both phones in front of me right now and so have a good balanced perspective on this issue.

Here's my opinion on what is better and what is worse of the two based on a year's ownership of an iPhone and a week's ownership of the HD2 (just based on my USAGE, not pure spec!)

iPhone 3G Pros

More balanced screen sensitivity compared to the HD2 - fewer mistakes with the keyboard or onscreen selections.

More efficient and reliable browsing experience

Transflective screen.

Built in podcatching client. I'm yet to find one to compare with iTunes on the iPhone, although Google Listen comes close on Android. Hopefully they will port it to Windows Mobile soon. iTunes finds even the most obscure Podcasts, most other podcatchers require going online to find feeds that are not well known as their database doesn't have the same span as Apple's iTunes store.

Comparatively small in the hand

Better loudspeaker - clear and resonant.

Better Facebook client (by a HUGE margin)

Better BBC iPlayer experience/general online multimedia experience. Many sites tailor their output to iPhone.

Easier to quickly send/reply to a text (I use iRealQuickSMS and I dont think anything similar is available on WinMo)

Built in App Store with 100s of thousands of apps at very reasonable prices (yes I know a lot of them are crap)

Better Youtube app with full sign-in option which includes subscriptions' newest videos

I prefer the iPhone email client.......the Windows one is horrible for HTML content (sorry guys)

Much better IM client in the form of Beejive than anything Windows Mobile currently has on offer. IM+ is slow and ugly.

More tightly knit development and modding scene (XDAs is split over multiple handsets)

iPhone 3G cons

Inconvenient for quickly adding music - iTunes can be a bit of a cludge

Conversion of Video content is almost always required and takes so long that I don't usually bother unless I'm going on a long journey.

Comparatively low screen resolution, screen isn't as bright and clear as the HD2

Limited bluetooth support (although I don't GENERALLY need bluetooth

No option to buy an extra battery so I often have to carry an external one with me.

Low RAM so things often slow down with heavy usage.

Processor not as powerful as that of the HD2 (although it does have hardware acceleration)

HD2 Pros

Gorgeous, huge screen

Multitasking (although I only use it for IM and the iPhone has push notifications which don't use anywhere near as much battery as having an App constantly running in the background and connected to the internet.)

1ghz processor and plenty of RAM means few slowdowns

Video playback without conversion (through Coreplayer)

Nicer weather integration than the iPhone

Better camera than iPhone 3G (but not 3Gs), dual flash.

Great built quality, slimmer than the iPhone.

More comprehensive browser, similar speed but greater screen real-estate and download support. More browser tweaks available.

Open operating system....supports third party skins such as Touchflo and PointUI

Better sound quality through the same Apple headset as the iPhone (in my opinion). Richer, warmer sound.

Easily customisable ringtones and message tones through the device itself, with no jailbreaking required.

Once unlocked, stays unlocked. No worries about device baseband update causing SIMlock.

Facebook and Youtube account/upload integration.

Expandable memory, easier to add files than the iPhone.

HD2 cons

Fiddly UI generally compared to iPhone.

Oversensitive keyboard. Poor prediction algorithms that seem to rely too heavily on getting the first letter right.

Tinny and poor quality speaker. Sounds like an old AM radio on full blast. Awkward positioning on the back.

Paltry 2g card included in box. iPhone comes preloaded with 8gb minimum

Battery charges a lot slower than iPhone

Poor App store - overpriced Apps, too few innovative ones....most of the best ones such as Coreplayer just aren't there. This is not the HD2s fault, it's just that it has a big effect on the user experience when an App store has such a lame selection. Hands up the man who'd pay £5.99 for Pacman, or £18.14 for SPB Wallet!!!

Youtube app is limited and doesn't support account subscriptions. For such a socially-orientated device this is poor show for HTC, and I'm disappointed.

Inbuilt Twitter app is inferior to most iPhone freebies such as Echofon, and a million miles away from being as good as Tweetie. The nearest Windows Marketplace Equivalent TouchTwit costs £3.99 (Tweetie is £1.79 and still a lot better). Microsoft need to get their arse in gear and sort out the Marketplace.

Rubbish Facebook app, browser is better.

These points are just what came to mind for me based on MY WANTS AND NEEDS.

I do like the HD2, I'm not saying it's rubbish. Most of the problems are just about the software, and if Microsoft step up and get the Marketplace right, and HTC release a new ROM with some upgrades and tweaks then who knows.....things might be ten times better.

Aside from it's **** speaker and the slightly dodgy camera tint issue I cannot fault the HD2's hardware. It is really lush, and I love holding it. It is a joy to have in the hand.