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Is the phone dual, tri or quad band?

Will this phone be in direct competition to the rumored HTC HD3 that is going to be exclusive to Telstra?

Hey,

Is there anyway we can sign up for a presale / first to know info for this phone?

Will upgrade my N1 to this phone ASAP! =D

Thanks for the info,

David

THANKYOU!!!!! I’ve been waiting for this phone for so long! Much appreciated that you didn’t let Telstra get exclusive rights to this one as well.

I’m excited!!! Been holding off getting a new phone in hope that Telstra wouldn’t get the exclusive like they did with the Desire. Great work Vodafone

very exciting news. have done alot of research on smartphone and the HTC looks to be in the top 2!

any “idea” on the cap plans theyll be available on? $59, $69 or $79???

the features i like about desire HD?
where do i start?
apart from the 1ghz processor…700plus ram….4.3 inch screen(a delight for videos)
its got DNLA capabilities…HTC sense(phone knows when its in a bag or pocket hence it rings louder) …you can flip the phone upside down when you want it to go silent…it tells you latest information of the incoming caller even before you answer their call….best of all, the maps for the gps is already preinstalled which means zero wait and the directions you need just pops out instantly…..theres alot to like in this phone but itll take me all day to type everything…
the only gripes ive got is the batt life. i wish it could come with at least 1400nmh power and not 1200plus. and the internal memory should be at least 16 gig. ( i know its got a card slot for micro sd cards but why only 1.5 gig internal memory?)

yeah, am with the same boat as Sarah. considering between Galaxy S and Desire HD. reckon i can wait till December as well

cheers

Vodafone is there any chance you can give us a rough time frame for when it will be released?

I am currently off contract with you guys and I am incurring extra costs as I am now off plan. Happy to wait if I know an approx date or month.

Yeah I’m also desperately looking for the release date of the Desire HD. What an awesome phone it seems to be.

I have changed jobs from one that includes a phone to one I get my own phone and need to change soon. I am hoping the Desire HD will be released very soon as I can only probably wait for another week and would hate to have to settle for an iPhone :S

Have any dates been released?

Cheers
Richard

I went into a Vodafone store about 10days ago and they said it’ll be out 14th/15th Nov. Not sure how much salt to take that with, but there you go! Would be nice to get an update at least on when they might announce its release date….

Alex

Ichi, went back to the press release from HTC and it indicates that the “z” will follow after the “HD”.

“Availability

The new HTC Desire HD and HTC Desire Z will be broadly available through mobile operators and retailers across major European and Asian markets from October 2010 with the HTC Desire Z shipping in North America later this year.”

And as Australia is a major Asian market, i’d be expecting some real news about it availability sooooon.

just a little poke

So why the secrecy re: release date? I’m sure VHA constantly analyses the mobile market; stats regarding prospective/existing customers, and patterns in mobile expenditure. They could be practicing Apple-esque media hype tactics – delaying customer gratification to ensure sales. Or it could just boil down to the basic principle of supply and demand. Let’s face it, with such a small market, Australia’s just waiting for the whole world to throw it some left-overs. VHA is stuck in the same boat as every Australian company when it comes to media, communication and technology – sailing dead last.

I’d say we’ll be forced to wait a bit longer, unless some execs at VHA come up with an excellent excuse to convince HTC in expediting AU’s batch. In the mean time, patience will serve us well, or perhaps the iPhone4 will…

Hmm well that release date sux! I think I migt just follow the masses and take an Iphone 4

this long wait sucks … better say bye to VHA and HTC. lets go for iphone 4 . hope after 1.5 years it will be available from all operators in australia….

Looks like November is the date for Asia
http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aECO&ID=201010070037

There are a number of reports that the worldwide delay with the HD is due to “Google Testing”. For those asking about the Desire Z, no need to a physical keyboard anymore, just install swype – much faster. Patience or buy an IDrone 4 if you must

can someone explain to me why this phone only has 1.5gb built in memory, since all other competitors (galaxy has minimum 8gb and IP4 has 16gb)? I thought apps and the likes would be better stored on the built in memory and all other stuff (video/music etc) on the expandable memory. With the size and availability of apps i would think 1.5gb is rather too little????…. just my concern is all.

reckon Desire HD was rumoured to be getting 4GB of built-in memory, the official specs reveal that it has only been able to muster 1.5BG. will see when it hits OZ shore

here it is…

http://www.htcsource.com/2010/07/rumored-specs-of-the-htc-desire-hd-get-leaked/

bring it on already!!!

Starting to get sick of waiting,
each vodafone store i visit i get a diffrent answer each time as to when the HTC Desire HD will be out. Come on Voda pull your finger out

OK Voda
15 Sep 2010 … “The HTC Desire HD will be available later this year and will feature the new HTC … Do we have a waiting list ready yet? milton says: …
blog.vodafone.com.au/…/media-alert-htc-desire-hd-will-launch-exclusively-through-vodafone-and-3/ – Cached

It’s been a month… where is the waiting list!!!! Can this be done before Win7 mobiles distract you?

@Brendan S – I wouldn’t be surprised if Microsoft paid HTC to stall the release of Desire HD just to ensure sales of it’s WinPhone 7 products.

@Richard – perhaps they have no budget to do so…

@HTC – why would you conduct a press release for a product that hasn’t passed thorough testing (Google Type Approval test).

frustrating yes, but don’t get too upset. At least HTC told you about the phone, it’s stats and likely release date. It means you can wait patiently and not get distracting by MS marketing BS.

If they told you nothing and the Win7 phones came out, you bought that and then they release the Desire HD, you would be kicking yourself.

FWIW.

Gweeeep you got a good point…
but this could also work as a negative for vodafone coz not all people can wait that long…
some really need a reliable smartphone asap…i bet voda are loosing potential patrons for
HTC Desire HD contracts mainly because of too many phones coming out there plus the
fact that voda cant even supply a waiting list for customers. Its mid Oct now and still no word.
I wouldnt be surprised if Dell Streak and all new phones that run on 2.1 or below paid
someone to delay the release of HTC Desire HD. It all makes sense…why would anybody
buy lower firmwares if a capable phone with froyo is out already.
At least i can still hang around till early Nov for the release of the desire HD…..i feel
sorry for those who possibly cant.
so Voda….if you want more patrons…at least give a definite date for a waiting list.

So the first few batches of the HTC Desire HD are finally out as shown here:

http://tech-reviews.net/?p=3734

and here:

http://www.mad4mobilephones.com/htc-desire-hd-in-stock-now/5699/

So when exactly is Vodafone Australia going to release it…?

surely vodafone by now you would know the planned release date of this phone in Australia?? why the delay? whats the holdup? whats the problem? You will soon lose me to the samsung galaxy s as 2.2 is now available for that phone……AND I NEED A PHONE NOW

They told me end of October in store. I hope so!

Waiting for it desparately,,,,,,,, come on VHA, give us the release data, as my current phone is broken and i need a phone now, and ofcourse you will lose me if there is no news of this phone with the release date.

I checked in store recently and they said Nov 15th (ish). Apparently they don’t realise actual dates to the stores until 2 weeks beforehand though. I wait patiently…

I just switched to Voda and this was one of the reasons “due out mid Oct” i was told. Come on Voda throw a dog a bone and give us an idea as to date and price.

So fans, it appears Voda aint going to give us more info so we should talk turkey..

Which plan would you think is a good deal for this phone?
I’m thinking nothing upfront, 24months, 49Cap with 2Gb/month data.. That’ll keep it compeditive with the Idrone4.

I think we will see the normal plans applied as voda don’t need for it to compete with the iphone, its just an alternative to one and another option to the customer, so I would suspect the same iphone plans would be applied the the htc desire hd.

Still think we will have to wait at least 4 more weeks to actually have the phone in our hands as Europe is struggling with proximity sensor issues on almost all handsets and HTC are working on a fix.

Better to wait and have a more stable phone and the the Europeans do field testing for us

Cheers

Lee

Word has trickled thru that the HTC Desire HD has failed Google Android testing and it may push back the release date here til December from what I am hearing.

The bugs will be fixed in software and will not all be resolved in a few weeks time anyhow so there is no point in waiting.

The phone has already been released in some countries so I can’t see how there could be issues with Android testing…

I have heard this awesome phone will be released the 2nd week in November

ON the following website – in comments…

http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/windows-phone-7s-aussie-launch-plagued-by-supply-issues-20101022-16wuk.html?autostart=1

States he’s been invited to DHD launch as well…

Htc Desire HD on $49 Cap plz!!!!!!

Its all wishy washy isnt it people? Some people are saying it will be released anywhere up to Christmas, others just cant wait and then there was my call to VHA yesterday who said they doubt whether they will even be selling it anymore. One word Vodafone….CONFUSION!

It would be in Vodafone’s best interest to at least try and keep fans/customers pacified with any REAL knowledge of what progress if any there is. We are hearing from customers how unhappy they are with the so called ‘Customer Service’.

Vodafone: Be responsible and try to reply to some of the questions people have asked, even if you’re not sure, then tell them you’re not sure. Feedback is good

Apparently the HTC Desire HD launches in Australia tomorrow, there are many reports that this is the case

http://news.softpedia.com/news/HTC-Desire-HD-Launches-in-Australia-Tomorrow-at-Vodafone-162697.shtml

I am hoping that it is true, and the release of the phone to the shelves of Vodafone is not far behind!

http://news.softpedia.com/news/HTC-Desire-HD-Launches-in-Australia-Tomorrow-at-Vodafone-162697.shtml

@Tp
how were you able to get the discount? I saw on the NRMA website that the discount expire yesterday (Oct 31st)
https://www.mynrma.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/mynrma/hs.xsl/m4m_vodafone.htm

Unless you pre-ordered before then?

Pretty keen to hear also, have pre-ordered. No delivery this morning so I’m not getting my hopes too high.

Have to suss out what I do with 3 also, have three weeks left on my contract with them and have to go about switching over.

I just tried to pre-order one on the website and I can’t because i am (drum roll) an ‘existing customer’…. ARE YOU SERIOUS VODAFONE???!!!!

I was told it was in on monday 1st by the manager of one store so i went in as they promised and didnt deliver so i said to them to call me asap when it comes in even if it has not been put out due to the fact they borke there promise was not happy when i got there and no fone they then said thursday the release will be so lets see if they will call im calling first thing thursday morning.

Has anyone received a Desire HD from Vodafone yet?

I pre ordered the phone last Wednesday when I found out the phone had been released to Vodafone the night before and that they were taking non-VF customer pre-orders on the $59 cap. unfortunately I am still waiting for the phone in the mail and then yesterday I received an email telling me that my order was currently with the “warehouse” waiting on stock because VF hadnt been informed when the phone was going to be launched. No mention of possible waiting times or solutions or reassurance.
The entire desire HD process has been pathetic on behalf of vodafone. terrible communiction, worse customer service, except you Anna, you were great. It really is funny that a communications company can be so terrible at communicating.
lift your game vodafone

does anyone out there receive your HTC DHD ?

@ vodafone

I have changed providers due to your apple style marketing – restrict supply to build demand

Got my DHD on ebay

Later

Vodoafone you have made a mistake on the details page…. the phone does indeed support wifi.

I received an email this afternon from Voda titled “Here’s your exclusive upgrade offer from Vodafone” and one option is the dhd for $59. So after 60 mins of calls to 1300 722 565 which is the number provided I have been told i can’t order it yet the email states I can.

So now after waiting for 30 more mins on the phone to the complaints section I still am none the wiser and I hate hearing the “hang in there we will be with you soon”

Voda pic up your act as you have just lost me as a customer and you will find out about it when i port the number. Thanks for nothing voda

guys… good news… just received my phone one hour back which is pretty cool…. so now i m jumping to customize it according to my preferences…

i hope most of u guys there will get it today… enjoy voda-DHD guys…

cheers

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been patiently following this blog the last few weeks, pretty excited to get the DHD!

@Td, I ordered the same day as you but live in WA, think it will take a bit longer to get over here?

@Vodafone Blog/Anyone: what courier company was used? Can I expect it saturday?

wow TP got his DHD on NOV 5 ….@ 8:30am
if he lives in Oz , and states he got it an hour back, that means
the mailman delivered it on 7:30am roughly…..
wow good on him that the mail arrives very early in his place.

Hi Vadafone,

When will it be available in store? I left my details to one of the Vodafone store and they put me in to one of thier wating list. I asked them include me as pre-order they said it is the same as the waiting list.

Hi,

Would just like to know when the release date is and what will the buyout price be!?

Thanx :]

Hi
I got a question regarding the 24 mth contract.
Online it says the $59 offer ends on 25.11.10 but however today i went to the macquarie shopping centre and got a brochure and it says that the offer ends 31.1.11.
So which one is correct or does it vary store by store and online?

Thanks

Hi all

I upgraded my contract on Monday arvo over the phone and was told 5-10 business days wait – But I have just received the phone after only 3 days

Just thought I’d share some good news!

AD

hi guys, the battery is absolutely POOR. or the phone i ordered from online store gave me a SUPER DOOPER DODGY battery. just wondering if anyone is experiencing the same issue

Hi AT,

I’m still waiting, and my patience is now really getting tested… Can you please provide a firm date or arrange with a physical store for me to pick up the handset?

I sent an email though to the address that Nigel contacted me from but in case that doesn’t get through I’ve posted here too.

Regards,

RonaldMcD

@ Rob
Tell me about it – at this stage I don’t know whether I am being insane waiting any longer. With hindsight I wouldn’t have made the transfer to vodafone.

@ rob
thanks for the advice rob but im one step ahead of u, i did all of ur suggestions with the brightness less than half, no background sync, the phone still doesnt last me the whole day after a full charge. Take into mind that i barely use the phone to go on facebook or check emails or go on other apps like bloomoberg or time or whatever.
this phone’s battery is way too poor, i mean, i leave it on the desk, and the battery just goes away without me using it. to all the ppl who consider getting this phone, i highly recommend you all to use the phone 1st and see if u really like it and compare it to the iphone 4 first. i am not an apple fangirl, but the truth is the iphone 4 is superior to the htc desire hd. although i really enjoy the DHD interenet browsing experience (ie the flash and the large screen to stream videos), u will soon realise after one or two youtube videos, ur battery will soon be gone. u have to be so careful with the usage of the phone due to battery issue that ur usage will be minimised to simply texting or calling ppl if urgent. and u cant even go on fb and other apps freely without worrying about the battery. its like u might as well get a nokia 3300.

Come on, release the desire z before xmas….. PLEASE!

I have changed my plan from Telstra to Vodafone and I should say their customer service is Rubbish. They never call you back. you have to wait 40mins to get to them and then they say our systems are having difficultyyyyyyy! Close your shoppppp then! The most rubbish network in Australia

Shame the Voda network is so hopeless! This phone will sadly struggle with Vodafone in Australia.