HTC Desire HD Vs. LG Optimus 2X - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**Mboxmaja** · 04-29-2011, 01:51 AM

So my current phone contract is just about to run out and I've been offered each of these as a replacement. I'm not a big "phone guy" at all, and as such don't keep up with the latest and greatest. I'm just wondering what the main selling points of each is (from folks like yourself who actually own them)?

I pretty much use my phone for calls and texting exclusively, with very little web browsing. Never really been into apps but then again my current phone is a Nokia with nothing but **** on their store.

I was also wondering if it is worth waiting until I return from the states (either August or November depending), if there is anything on the horizon worth waiting for?

Cheers. [xmascandle]

**TeemFilla** · 04-29-2011, 02:59 AM

I've only had the sony xperia arc for a couple of days but I think it's better than the desire HD personally (I've used friends a few times). The paint scratches very easily on those and they feel a bit too big IMO.

No idea about the LG but I'd try the arc out as well before you decide.

**tretcheenia** · 04-29-2011, 03:14 AM

The EVO 3D is supposed to be coming out soon. Not much is known about it right now though

**Penisvergroesserung** · 04-29-2011, 04:07 AM

Behold the Android Holy Grail: http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/s...y-s-ii-review/

**TeemFilla** · 04-29-2011, 04:08 AM

Behold the Android Holy Grail: http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/s...y-s-ii-review/

How is it definitively better than the Arc? It's very iPhone like and the interface is a bit weird IMO. If you can convince me otherwise I'll send mine back and get an S2.

**Wahwlsnt** · 04-29-2011, 04:12 AM

Behold the Android Holy Grail: http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/s...y-s-ii-review/

If I had any other phone right now, it would be that one.

**Penisvergroesserung** · 04-29-2011, 04:17 AM

How is it definitively better than the Arc? It's very iPhone like and the interface is a bit weird IMO. If you can convince me otherwise I'll send mine back and get an S2.

i'd say harware wise it pisses over all Android phones of the moment. If you were to go for one, you don't have to stick with the Samsung UI if you got SGSII.

You can install:
gingerbread launcher (Stock gingerbread launcher): https://market.android.com/details?i...droid.launcher

ADW Launcher (an open source launcher which is highly customisable): https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adw.launcher

ADW EX (Like ADW with more features. Paid to support the developers): https://market.android.com/details?i...freak.launcher

Zeam (A very "light" launcher): https://market.android.com/details?id=org.zeam

Launcher 7 (for that WP7 look): https://market.android.com/details?i...soft.launcher7

There are plenty of ways you can make your Arc and SGS like a more stock experience and if one UI doesn't suit you, you can try the next! If I were to replace my Nexus S today, it would be with the SGSII.

If I had any other phone right now, it would be that one.

You read my mind!

**Reocourgigiot** · 04-29-2011, 04:37 AM

How is it definitively better than the Arc? It's very iPhone like and the interface is a bit weird IMO. If you can convince me otherwise I'll send mine back and get an S2.

Dual core CPU, much better GPU, better battery life, better screen, traditionally much better modding community. I guess a better way to sum it up would be "it's better at everything that an android phone does".

Oh and DO WANT!

**Suentiend** · 04-29-2011, 04:38 AM

Behold the Android Holy Grail: http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/s...y-s-ii-review/

Mine was dispatched today, but will have to wait until next week due to damn bank holidays!!

Stupid royal wedding! [cursing]

**Reocourgigiot** · 04-29-2011, 04:38 AM

Launcher 7 (for that WP7 look): https://market.android.com/details?i...soft.launcher7

But WHY???

**Mboxmaja** · 04-29-2011, 04:50 AM

Behold the Android Holy Grail: http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/s...y-s-ii-review/

Think it's worth waiting to get the likes of this over say, the LG chaz? As far as I can see, the LG is also Dual Core with an Nvidia GPU though I'm guessing its slower/shitter somehow?

**Penisvergroesserung** · 04-29-2011, 05:01 AM

Think it's worth waiting to get the likes of this over say, the LG chaz? As far as I can see, the LG is also Dual Core with an Nvidia GPU though I'm guessing its slower/shitter somehow?

I think the SGS II is out now and would get one over the Optimus 2X personally Gud..

Optimus 2X Quadrant score:

SGS II Quadrant score:

SGS 2 Specs.
CPU: Dual-core 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 proccessor, Mali-400MP GPU, Orion chipset
OS: Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
Storage/RAM: 16GB/32GB storage, 1 GB RAM

Optimus 2X Specs
CPU: Dual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 proccessor, ULP GeForce GPU, Tegra 2 chipset
OS: Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to v2.3
Storage/RAM: 8 GB storage, 512 MB RAM

Mine was dispatched today, but will have to wait until next week due to damn bank holidays!!

Stupid royal wedding! [cursing]

That would... FFFFFUUUUU me off! Can't you collect it Saturday?

**Suentiend** · 04-29-2011, 05:42 AM

That would... FFFFFUUUUU me off! Can't you collect it Saturday?

I doubt it and I wouldn't have time to drive upto manchester to collect it.

But if it wasnt for the wedding I would probably have it first thing tomorrow, best if I try not to think about it.

**tretcheenia** · 04-29-2011, 06:57 AM

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/h...irst-hands-on/

http://www.htc.com/www/product/evo3d/overview.html

**Ruidselisse** · 04-29-2011, 09:06 AM

Galaxy s2

**Auzuigcx** · 04-29-2011, 09:12 AM

I'd try get the SGS2. I'm going to in August when it's upgrade time.

**carline** · 04-29-2011, 06:47 PM

Any of you guys try a moto atrix 4g yet? I'm sticking to unlocked, no contract because I'm grandfathered in to AT&T's unlimited data for $15/mo and it's one of the few that has the proper frequency for 3/4G.

I love my desire to death but am ready to move on to faster speeds than edge and it's onboard storage has become too limited.

**TimEricsson** · 04-29-2011, 08:57 PM

I'd try get the SGS2. I'm going to in August when it's upgrade time.

September for me, but I really hope someone has come out with something better by then 'cos Samsung can suck my ****. (Original galaxy owner FFFFUUUU[cursing])

**Penisvergroesserung** · 04-29-2011, 09:05 PM

September for me, but I really hope someone has come out with something better by then 'cos Samsung can suck my ****. (Original galaxy owner FFFFUUUU[cursing])

New iphone?[thumbup]

**amelveEnromma** · 04-29-2011, 09:09 PM

Optimus 2X Quadrant score:

SGS II Quadrant score:

nice xD

JIT it [thumbup]

04-29-2011, 01:51 AM	#1
Mboxmaja Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 510 Senior Member	HTC Desire HD Vs. LG Optimus 2X So my current phone contract is just about to run out and I've been offered each of these as a replacement. I'm not a big "phone guy" at all, and as such don't keep up with the latest and greatest. I'm just wondering what the main selling points of each is (from folks like yourself who actually own them)? I pretty much use my phone for calls and texting exclusively, with very little web browsing. Never really been into apps but then again my current phone is a Nokia with nothing but **** on their store. I was also wondering if it is worth waiting until I return from the states (either August or November depending), if there is anything on the horizon worth waiting for? Cheers. [xmascandle] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-29-2011, 02:59 AM	#2
TeemFilla Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	I've only had the sony xperia arc for a couple of days but I think it's better than the desire HD personally (I've used friends a few times). The paint scratches very easily on those and they feel a bit too big IMO. No idea about the LG but I'd try the arc out as well before you decide. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-29-2011, 03:14 AM	#3
tretcheenia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 414 Senior Member	The EVO 3D is supposed to be coming out soon. Not much is known about it right now though Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-29-2011, 04:07 AM	#4
Penisvergroesserung Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 610 Senior Member	Behold the Android Holy Grail: http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/s...y-s-ii-review/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-29-2011, 04:08 AM	#5
TeemFilla Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	Behold the Android Holy Grail: http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/s...y-s-ii-review/ How is it definitively better than the Arc? It's very iPhone like and the interface is a bit weird IMO. If you can convince me otherwise I'll send mine back and get an S2. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-29-2011, 04:12 AM	#6
Wahwlsnt Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 412 Senior Member	Behold the Android Holy Grail: http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/s...y-s-ii-review/ If I had any other phone right now, it would be that one. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-29-2011, 04:17 AM	#7
Penisvergroesserung Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 610 Senior Member	How is it definitively better than the Arc? It's very iPhone like and the interface is a bit weird IMO. If you can convince me otherwise I'll send mine back and get an S2. i'd say harware wise it pisses over all Android phones of the moment. If you were to go for one, you don't have to stick with the Samsung UI if you got SGSII. You can install: gingerbread launcher (Stock gingerbread launcher): https://market.android.com/details?i...droid.launcher ADW Launcher (an open source launcher which is highly customisable): https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adw.launcher ADW EX (Like ADW with more features. Paid to support the developers): https://market.android.com/details?i...freak.launcher Zeam (A very "light" launcher): https://market.android.com/details?id=org.zeam Launcher 7 (for that WP7 look): https://market.android.com/details?i...soft.launcher7 There are plenty of ways you can make your Arc and SGS like a more stock experience and if one UI doesn't suit you, you can try the next! If I were to replace my Nexus S today, it would be with the SGSII. If I had any other phone right now, it would be that one. You read my mind! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-29-2011, 04:37 AM	#8
Reocourgigiot Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 400 Senior Member	How is it definitively better than the Arc? It's very iPhone like and the interface is a bit weird IMO. If you can convince me otherwise I'll send mine back and get an S2. Dual core CPU, much better GPU, better battery life, better screen, traditionally much better modding community. I guess a better way to sum it up would be "it's better at everything that an android phone does". Oh and DO WANT! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-29-2011, 04:38 AM	#9
Suentiend Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 516 Senior Member	Behold the Android Holy Grail: http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/s...y-s-ii-review/ Mine was dispatched today, but will have to wait until next week due to damn bank holidays!! Stupid royal wedding! [cursing] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-29-2011, 04:38 AM	#10
Reocourgigiot Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 400 Senior Member	Launcher 7 (for that WP7 look): https://market.android.com/details?i...soft.launcher7 But WHY??? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-29-2011, 04:50 AM	#11
Mboxmaja Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 510 Senior Member	Behold the Android Holy Grail: http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/s...y-s-ii-review/ Think it's worth waiting to get the likes of this over say, the LG chaz? As far as I can see, the LG is also Dual Core with an Nvidia GPU though I'm guessing its slower/shitter somehow? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-29-2011, 05:01 AM	#12
Penisvergroesserung Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 610 Senior Member	Think it's worth waiting to get the likes of this over say, the LG chaz? As far as I can see, the LG is also Dual Core with an Nvidia GPU though I'm guessing its slower/shitter somehow? I think the SGS II is out now and would get one over the Optimus 2X personally Gud.. Optimus 2X Quadrant score: SGS II Quadrant score: SGS 2 Specs. CPU: Dual-core 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 proccessor, Mali-400MP GPU, Orion chipset OS: Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread) Storage/RAM: 16GB/32GB storage, 1 GB RAM Optimus 2X Specs CPU: Dual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 proccessor, ULP GeForce GPU, Tegra 2 chipset OS: Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to v2.3 Storage/RAM: 8 GB storage, 512 MB RAM Mine was dispatched today, but will have to wait until next week due to damn bank holidays!! Stupid royal wedding! [cursing] That would... FFFFFUUUUU me off! Can't you collect it Saturday? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-29-2011, 05:42 AM	#13
Suentiend Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 516 Senior Member	That would... FFFFFUUUUU me off! Can't you collect it Saturday? I doubt it and I wouldn't have time to drive upto manchester to collect it. But if it wasnt for the wedding I would probably have it first thing tomorrow, best if I try not to think about it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-29-2011, 06:57 AM	#14
tretcheenia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 414 Senior Member	http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/h...irst-hands-on/ http://www.htc.com/www/product/evo3d/overview.html Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-29-2011, 09:06 AM	#15
Ruidselisse Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 488 Senior Member	Galaxy s2 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-29-2011, 09:12 AM	#16
Auzuigcx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 478 Senior Member	I'd try get the SGS2. I'm going to in August when it's upgrade time. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-29-2011, 06:47 PM	#17
carline Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 341 Senior Member	Any of you guys try a moto atrix 4g yet? I'm sticking to unlocked, no contract because I'm grandfathered in to AT&T's unlimited data for $15/mo and it's one of the few that has the proper frequency for 3/4G. I love my desire to death but am ready to move on to faster speeds than edge and it's onboard storage has become too limited. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-29-2011, 08:57 PM	#18
TimEricsson Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 341 Senior Member	I'd try get the SGS2. I'm going to in August when it's upgrade time. September for me, but I really hope someone has come out with something better by then 'cos Samsung can suck my ****. (Original galaxy owner FFFFUUUU[cursing]) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-29-2011, 09:05 PM	#19
Penisvergroesserung Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 610 Senior Member	September for me, but I really hope someone has come out with something better by then 'cos Samsung can suck my ****. (Original galaxy owner FFFFUUUU[cursing]) New iphone?[thumbup] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-29-2011, 09:09 PM	#20
amelveEnromma Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 448 Senior Member	Optimus 2X Quadrant score: SGS II Quadrant score: nice xD JIT it [thumbup] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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