New Desire user reporting in. Ported back to Maxis just for this phone, couldn't resist. Phone's a blast so far, only complaint is the short battery life, but then again most smartphones have the same problem anyway.

I'm not sure if the Desire can be set to not use AGPS, but mine locks location within 2-5 seconds if i can see clear sky, so its most likely on AGPS on default. My old phone used to take 2-5 mins just to lock!

Yes you can straight away copy and paste from old card, i did the same with no issue.

Yes that's right. I just copied all files from old card to new card, then swapped the cards.

Note that i did this when my phone was brand new. But i don't see why it wouldn't work even if you already have apps installed.

Too bad we don't get that kind of prices in Boleh land. One of the perks for living across the causeway...

Here's my take :
1. Excellently built, should hold up very well for 2 years. As many have pointed out, the rubberised back offers good grip and one surface less of finger prints.
2. Every phone has got its own quirks. Look up the first post and make your own judgement. I've found nothing that bothers me enough to regret buying this phone.
3. Worth every penny at the moment unless you wanna wait for the other phones that will be launching god knows when (eg. Galaxy S, iPhone4 etc).

Good luck on your purchase

I don't remember receiving an SMS to confirm my data plan was activated. Just ported to Maxis, my first bill was correct. If you haven't received your bill yet, you can check the unbilled amount on Maxis' website.

I don't think you can turn off the CH and TH keyboard. And for the dictionary, i think you switch off "Prediction"under settings -> language and keyboard -> touch input.

This has been discussed previously in this thread. Just search "GPS".

2) is normal. 1) i'm not sure, but not surprised either. I noticed that the car charger i'm using (Capdase) doesn't really increase battery% even after 20 mins, and i know if you use all the services incl. GPS, the battery drains very very fast. Just my 2 cents.

I only have this problem if i send to multiple recipients. But Desire will auto resend until all are sent. I'm on Maxis.

This post has been edited by LazyJin: Jun 18 2010, 09:34 AM

Benny - The review was very insightful. Got me seriously thinking about rooting my Desire. (Off Topic) Also enjoyed reading a few of your other posts on your blog. Never been on your blog, but i surely will from now onwards. Keep it up.