I believe it's scratch resistant.. not scratch proof

iPhone is scratch resistant yet many have scratched screens

This post has been edited by hsyong: Nov 18 2009, 01:53 PM

Yup, the "red tint" of camera photos is a known issue, seems to most apparent when used in auto mode, and can be reduced by using Outdoor/indoor modes etc:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=584675

HTC's camera really is consistently disappointing

Even the prototype/preview version of Xperia X10 camera is miles ahead:
http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products/

And a handful of other problems as well:

SMSes not sent out or received (Now, how to use it, if can't even send SMS??):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=584696

Volume Up button not working:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=583399
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=583840

Keyboard lag:
http://www.modaco.com/content/leo-leo-moda...ueries-niggles/

Screen too sensitive (and working on it's own):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=584928

Slow, stutter with retail ROM (maybe not the ROM version for Malaysia?)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=582921

Camera photo red color tint:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=584675

Missing weeks in calendar (Week view):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7abOlvjeb0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=584693

This post has been edited by hsyong: Nov 20 2009, 09:03 PM

Yup, some issues don't happen right out of the box. Eg, from the XDA threads, the Volume Up issue happens after about a day, and the SMS sending/receive issue happens intermittently.

Also, possible to check the camera photo for "red tint"? Can be noticed by viewing on the HD2 screen or only noticeable on PC?

This post has been edited by hsyong: Nov 21 2009, 10:47 AM

Another thing to check:

Visible dust specks under the screen
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=587111

Seems like a Christmas rush job by HTC. Else they should've fixed the problem earlier, as the "red tint" problem appears in pre-release test sets as well. No wonder there are so many problems reported at XDA

Now the camera issue has hit the headlines http://www.gsmarena.com/a_hardware_fault_c...d-news-1276.php .. let's see when they acknowledge there is a MAJOR issue with SMS sending as well.

nghj,
I have the N82 too, the camera is absolutely brilliant and nightshots are amazing... the HD2 camera is MILES behind. Looks like I'll have to stick to my N82 and 838Pro for a while longer

This post has been edited by hsyong: Nov 24 2009, 11:16 AM

To test the camera, activate it and point to white surface/wall.. red tint can be seen on the display/viewfinder if the set is defective.

As for the SMS issue, if there is a problem, some SMSes may get stuck in Outbox and not sent out properly.

I see that the sets reported to have problems with camera and SMS have the 1.43.xxx.x ROM.

Whats the difference represented by the numbers (1.48 and 1.43)? Revisions? Geographical? Does this mean our ROM is newer/improved?

This post has been edited by hsyong: Nov 24 2009, 10:00 PM

For comparison. A photo of white paper taken without flash.. pink spot at the centre:
http://img256.imageshack.us/i/imag0045j.jpg/

Will be going to the shop for a look today

Anyone can try taking photo of a white paper without flash and confirm once and for all whether there is a problem or not. Thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=589359


How to activate internet (Digi edge/3g)? It will auto detect settings from the SIM card? Or need to enter settings manually? Can't really remember how i did with my dopod 838pro

This post has been edited by hsyong: Nov 25 2009, 11:23 AM

May only get some feedback after using for a few days as the problem happens randomly (some suggest it happens after the phone switches between GSM/3G/EDGE etc... not sure tho).

From one of the above post, the ROM is 1.48.xxx.x ... compared to those having problems in europe, the ROM mostly 1.43.xxx.x .... so, does that mean we have newer/improved ROM ??

Thanks, but I use DIGI. Anyway, it should be good reference for others

Thanks.

Can we update the ROM on our own, when new version is available? Can be done easily? Or must return to shop?

This post has been edited by hsyong: Nov 25 2009, 07:39 PM

Does the screen sometimes register keypresses even if you're not touching it OR not precise? Maybe need this patch:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=585511

How is the FM reception? Heard that it's not that great?

Thanks. Oh well, HTC is still lacking in the media/entertainment dept (camera, radio, audio etc).

Regarding a question I asked earlier... can we easily flash/upgrade the ROM ourselves when new version is available? Or must return to store?

Thanks. That sounds good.

Huh?? You mean, by default. there will be no sound at all for incoming SMS??

How about:
Settings > Sounds & Notifications > Notifications > Messaging: New Text Message

Is the "Play Sound" box ticked?