HTC Desire series

[Snave]

Hey Snave! Is your Desire HD on Vodafone and is it stuffed full of bloatware? Did you get unlimited Internet/Data as well?

Yeah it's on Vodafone not a spot of bloatware though! Only thing with Vodafone's name on it is the usual Sim Services app that you have on every phone!

Yeah I got unlimited well I think it's 750mb, can't see me hitting that though as my Magic had 500mb and I never came close!

[RawrAdam]

Has anyone got one from vf yet? I know play.com are reporting 19th October. And some other shops I do beleive have it in stock now, Would be nice to have an offical word to say if they are deffiantly going for 22nd or beforehand.

[stewavfc]

It is a bit gauling to see places like Phones4u selling Vodafone branded phones before the actual company can get their act together. Doesn't make any sense to me! I hope the delay isn't due to VF stuffing the phone full of ######!

[paddy538]

I'm hoping they will send them out early! No reason why they shouldn't!! Vodafone have released it in the Netherlands so why not here!?!? I just hope we get our dispatched emails from tomoz!! Starting to wish I hadn't pre-ordered now!! Cos don't get me wrong but aren't pre-orders meant to get them first!!?!?!?

[RawrAdam]

It is a bit gauling to see places like Phones4u selling Vodafone branded phones before the actual company can get their act together. Doesn't make any sense to me! I hope the delay isn't due to VF stuffing the phone full of ######!

Oh you just know its because of that, can hear them now saying "Let's put VF contacts in, also some software which will only be opened by accident, and change the homepage to VF"

Haha.

[tonytango]

It is a bit gauling to see places like Phones4u selling Vodafone branded phones before the actual company can get their act together. Doesn't make any sense to me! I hope the delay isn't due to VF stuffing the phone full of ######!

i think you have hit the nail right on the head there,the only way we are going to find out is to wait and see
when they come out,if the box is sealed with the original seal or another one on top of that.

[percha]

Manual:

http://files.danhof.org/DHD/DHD_manual.pdf

[stewavfc]

i think you have hit the nail right on the head there,the only way we are going to find out is to wait and see
when they come out,if the box is sealed with the original seal or another one on top of that.

I'm half tempted to cancel my order with VF and pop down my local p4u tomorrow. I'm starting a new contract anyway. The only reason I was getting it through VF was because of the cashback form Quidco. Hmmmm what to do?!

[RawrAdam]

I'm half tempted to cancel my order with VF and pop down my local p4u tomorrow. I'm starting a new contract anyway. The only reason I was getting it through VF was because of the cashback form Quidco. Hmmmm what to do?!

Yeah same as. would be quicker, don't know how much longer i can wait

[Andymk]

I ordered my online through Vodafone last week. I emailed vodafone this morning as I hadnt received an delivery information. And I was told they're out of stock, and would have to wait another 7-10 days.
Just seen Phones4U website says they will deliver before 20th.

So Im now thinking the same, cancel my VF order, and go with phones4u.
I might pop into their shop at lunchtime, see what they say.

Im switching from o2 and iphone, had enough of it.

[Gam3r MattS]

I am exactly the same fella.

I'll be popping in to P4U at lunch for some info and deciding whether to cancel my order with VF.

[ChOnG2k4]

I ordered my online through Vodafone last week. I emailed vodafone this morning as I hadnt received an delivery information. And I was told they're out of stock, and would have to wait another 7-10 days.
Just seen Phones4U website says they will deliver before 20th.

So Im now thinking the same, cancel my VF order, and go with phones4u.
I might pop into their shop at lunchtime, see what they say.

Im switching from o2 and iphone, had enough of it.

Im in exact same situation as you, coming from o2 and iphone and going for the HD. Thinking of doing same and going P4U unless someone tells us any information on this.

[Andymk]

Well, this is what I just found out.
Just went into a VF store in south london, and they said they expect the phones on or after the 22nd.
Then went to P4U, guy there says they're expecting minimal stock tomorrow, but thats only with Orange.
Sales guy on P4U website chat says if you order online today, it will be delivered by Wednesday.
But tarifs with P4U dont seem as good as the VF online tarifs.

So Im wondering if I just need to calm my inner demons, and be patient for a few more days.

[Gam3r MattS]

I have also spoken with an advisor at P4U and he stated that stores will get stock tomorrow and Wednesday. Orange and Voda.

Asked if ordered today do I get one of those batches and not another delay, he said yes, you will!

Comparing deals - this is what I went for
600mins - Unlim Txts - 500MB - Vodafone Internet - £30p/m (£99 for phone)

P4U offer
300mins - 3000 Txts - 500MB - £30p/m (Free Phone) + £60 cash back!

As I txt more than call, but would not exceed 3K p/m I am better off going with P4U I think.

Unless anyone points out a problem or query with the P4U deal

[RawrAdam]

I rang Vodafone this morning and was promised that the phones will be delivered for 22nd october, It seems no one in vodafone has the same answer... this is getting a bit like chinese whispers. =/

[Gam3r MattS]

Do the staff/mods not come on here that often?

I can't see why they can't spend half an hour getting a confirmed answer then posting it on here to keep it's valued and dedicated forum users happy and up-to-date.

I would have thought the forum had dedicated 'managers' that not only updated us first but with 100% confirmed information

[EddyOS]

Yeah it's on Vodafone not a spot of bloatware though! Only thing with Vodafone's name on it is the usual Sim Services app that you have on every phone!

Yeah I got unlimited well I think it's 750mb, can't see me hitting that though as my Magic had 500mb and I never came close!

What's the SW version running on it? If it 1.28.405.1 then it's the SIM free version and not a Vodafone-branded one

EDIT: Seen a screen shot on XDA of one from P4U and it's on that version so it's SIM free...hence why it's out earlier

[paddy538]

that thought I'd share this with you.

You: can you confirm anything about when the Desire HD will be released?

Austin: Well the phone is already released

Austin: you can place the order online

Austin: and get the delivery latest by 22nd of this month

Austin: Is that you are looking for a new contract with a new number ?

You: is that 100% about getting it the latest 22nd? could it be earlier? Only asking as other stores have them in stock now.

Austin: Nope the phone will be released only on 22nd of this month

Austin: in the store also

so looks like we are defo going to have to wait till friday!

[Gam3r MattS]

I have just dropped into my local P4U in Coventry and asked the guy if he had any HTC DHD's in stock as the sales rep on their website said that no stores should yet have them.

He said he had 1 left and that he had sold 7 today!

Anyway, the guy wanted £185 for the phone (online it's Free) and then went on to say the reason they have them before VF is that they have come from the USA. It's the HTC Incredible over there and we have shipped them in.

When I said I'll stick with my online order he told me that the reason the online orders are so good, is that all the handsets are Refurbished!

As you would expect, i said ok mate, thanks. I'll stick with Vodafone! Lol. Muppet!

[Gam3r MattS]

Oh and can someone please explain 'Bloatware'?

Sorry