Hi,

I am considering HTC Desire as a replacement of my 2 years Nokia E71. Before purchase, I have some questions:

1. What is the market price for an original HTC Desire?

2. I have read somewhere (Gsmarena.com I think) that Android apps are installed onto the RAM in the phone itself rather than on the SD card on Android 2.1 Eclair. Can we somehow change this or we can only save to the SD card on Android 2.2 onwards?

3. Will we be able to upgrade to future Android new releases? Say Android 2.3 and 2.4 in future?

Thank you.

Hi faizpsp89,

When you say yes we can upgrade the Android OS, does that mean that all buyers are allowed to freely upgrade their OS without voiding warranty?

Sorry, one more noob question, what is rooting? Is it upgrading Android OS?

I am not sure if other region got Desire earlier than we did in Malaysia but are there any actual owners in Malaysia yet? How's the phone? What do you like the most / hate the most about it?

I see a few places putting up price but dunno if they have the actual unit. Speculations of price and AP prices are all around.

I also want to buy, how long more must wait? Exclusively to Maxis? I am Maxis user but nowadays, not sure if this is a good deal as people say Maxis unlimited internet offer is not as competitive as Digi.

Where all the current owner list bought their Desire?

Using Android would also mean spending a lot of time online. Either via Wifi, 3G or GPRS (not sure if there are any other means of connectivity). If Maxis get to sell Desire exclusively, that would mean we got to sign a package with them? Which is cheapest yet enable us to surf net and all?

Haha, I feel the same! Also behtahan already since I have to come look-see in this thread every day without miss!

Just release the phone, tied to Maxis or not - dun care. Just wanna buy the phone and go back to explore!

Confirmed May 27th in Malaysia?

I dont know about the majority of you, despite the RM200 save is very tempting for AP set. But what if its a RM1750 loss? I am not doubting the shop but I am just waiting for it to be released in the next 2 days... Count down 48 hours.

I am contemplating whether or not to go KLCC for lunch tomorrow just to get this phone. Will be checking back on and off at work. Hopefully they have a lot of stock for this!

Because I anti Samsung. Never brought any of their products, even on CRT - rather go with Viewsonic.

Hence, with all the hype, will we all be at KLCC for the Desire launch today? Hope they have plenty of stock, might come from Putrajaya during lunch.

Ok guys, here are some update from Maxis, dial 123.

1. The website has not been updated with Android HTC Desire phone.
2. First 200 customers will get a car charger worth RM100
3. Road show starts at 10:30am - 9:30pm today
4. The price of Desire is confirmed at RM1,499 with the Maxis data plans of 500MB, 1.5GB and 3GB. (I was advised to sign up for the lowest data plan as the contract is 12 months, downgrading will be penalize but upgrading will not.)
5. No deposit required.
6. Warranty is 2 years by the retailers / Maxis Center that is listed in the Desire box.
7. If you do not know where is the road show, you can go to Maxis Center KLCC to ask.
8. I heard the customer service mentioned about Mikimoto. Hence, I think the booth will be setup in front of Mikimoto inside KLCC.

This post has been edited by Pennywise: May 27 2010, 09:45 AM

I believe it is above RM2k.

Yes, timing is just nice for everyone. They purposely wait for end month so as soon as ppl receive their salary, they pay them to MAxis for Desire. Smart idea!

I doubt the sim lock. Most phones dont have sim lock, not even the iPhone when it first launched with Maxis. Dont worry.

I am sure got CC la. So many crazy ppl walk with 1.5k meh??? Else, you have to queue for ATM first, then queue for Desire!

Rate plan min is RM50 Value Plan.

Check your bills so they wont simply charge you and there is a data usage counter application for android so you dont have to worry.

I am proud to be purchaser no. 15! and signed up for the 3GB data plan.

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Added on May 27, 2010, 2:12 pmClarification: It is 24 months warranty with SiS, not 18 months warranty!

This post has been edited by Pennywise: May 27 2010, 02:12 PM

Yes, can use credit card.

I also got a new simcard for my existing number. My current simcard konked out so I will wait till 5pm to go home, charge the phone and plugin the new simcard.

How many hours first charge?

Where is the booth?

If you come to the area with KFC and burger king, take the escalator (near information counter) up one floor and then go right to Mikimoto. You should be able to see the Desire phone booth there.

And be one of the earlier owners of Desire. The earlier you get it onto your palm, the better yes?

WAh, I sense a lot of anger here... Are you a HTC Hero user?

Now, I wanna ask where can I buy a pouch and screen protector for Desire?

I am hoping to get a screen protector before anything else. Will it cause Desire to lose sensitivity?

Question

From browsing Internet to viewing Photo, back to Internet and the last page is still loaded.

Wouldnt this take up memory?
Any ways to close of an application completely?