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Android coming to the HTC Touch HD?

07 October 2008 by Staff Editor


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Two unrelated sources tipped off PhoneDog stating that T-Mobile is already prepping a version of HTC’s Touch HD to be their next Android-powered handset. Many Android Community members have expressed their wishes for the HTC Touch HD to become an Android-powered device.

While one of the sources is a tipster that likes to pass along anything interesting they may hear, the other apparently has a pretty decent track record when it comes to leaking upcoming handset information accurately. Neither of the sources are part of HTC or T-Mobile.

The HTC Touch HD, not be confused with the HTC Touch Pro, has specs similar to the G1. The Touch HD would make a perfect Android-powered handset to compete with the leading phones in the US. The Touch HD is most noted for having a large display that beats even the iPhone 3G. Boasting a large 3.8-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 480 x 800 WVGA resolution, this phone is easily one of the best to look at.  However HTC today revealed that they would not be bringing the Touch HD to the US, as it lacks US-spec 3G and they feel the device would be outdated by the time it could be re-engineered.

Picture provided by Android Community member heyitsnan.

[Via PhoneDog]

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  1. MattyMatt5481's Avatar MattyMatt5481
    10-07-2008 07:10 PM
    Just announced on G4TV, the touch hd is not coming to the US
  2. the_infamous's Avatar the_infamous
    10-07-2008 07:14 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by MattyMatt5481 View Post
    Just announced on G4TV, the touch hd is not coming to the US

    Exactly! Blog it... The Most beautiful & sexy phone to date is not coming to the US. You can buy an unlocked one, but there is no 3g support. I am furious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. androidmaddy's Avatar androidmaddy
    10-07-2008 07:38 PM
    Actually, I'm kinda glad that it's not coming to the US. Touch HD, as it stands right now is strictly WinMo, even though it has exactly the same processor as the G1 and more memory, both RAM and ROM. Although, if it's true, a "Touch HD-like" G2 would be a killer, and I'm sure T-Mobile won't bring that to the US at least before 6 to 9 months of G1 launch. So, to summarize, when it's time to upgrade my G1, I'll have an awesome phone with 4" display running a great build of Android 1.6 with fantastic apps.

    One can only dream...
  5. RussianSolja's Avatar RussianSolja
    10-07-2008 07:42 PM
    see i said it before europe and china get all the good stuff!
  6. uga.buga's Avatar uga.buga
    10-07-2008 07:50 PM
    Im glad it's not coming to the US!!! G1, man, G1 better not turn into a Sidekick... Literally in the last year from TODAY, there was the Sidekick3, then SidekickID, then SidekickLX(Brown, blue,), then the SidekickLX-TonyHawk Edition, and then the T-Mobile Sidekick (aka Sidekick2008).
  7. refused9150's Avatar refused9150
    10-07-2008 08:03 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by MattyMatt5481 View Post
    Just announced on G4TV, the touch hd is not coming to the US
    I knew that And I am far from surprised.
  8. Big Al's Avatar Big Al
    10-07-2008 08:06 PM
    Man! I was pretty excited about this phone too...
  9. Cricketman's Avatar Cricketman
    10-07-2008 08:16 PM
    How awesome would it be if they ran andriod on a Touch HD-esque device though?

    I'd be pretty pissed, i'm not getting a new phone for another two years at least!
  10. RussianSolja's Avatar RussianSolja
    10-07-2008 08:20 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by uga.buga View Post
    Im glad it's not coming to the US!!! G1, man, G1 better not turn into a Sidekick... Literally in the last year from TODAY, there was the Sidekick3, then SidekickID, then SidekickLX(Brown, blue,), then the SidekickLX-TonyHawk Edition, and then the T-Mobile Sidekick (aka Sidekick2008).
    you forgot the dwade lol!!!!!!!
  11. NOBU's Avatar NOBU
    10-07-2008 09:21 PM
    g1 is my us phone
    here is my international/hong kong phone
  12. DreamcastDC's Avatar DreamcastDC
    10-07-2008 10:21 PM
    The HTC Touch HD hardware kick iphone 3g ass in almost every way, except for the resistive touch screen, if they plan to release this in the US, I hope they switch the screen to a capacitive touch screen.
  13. the_infamous's Avatar the_infamous
    10-07-2008 10:56 PM
    Even though it is running WinMo, it has such great software that all the test have said it still runs flawlessly. Just blog it. Im so pissed this phone is not coming to the US!
  14. benji's Avatar benji
    10-08-2008 02:07 AM
    Without giving it a capacitive touchscreen (glass) it would be a bit of a tease. Workable, but not as fluid as the hard glass surface on the G1. While the current Touch HD might have a responsive screen as far as WinMo goes, it would be a nagging disappointment with Android.
  15. areamobile's Avatar areamobile
    10-08-2008 03:22 AM
    The HTC Touch HD is the first device that really deserves the title of an iPhone killer. It feels as nice as Apple, but it's Windows Mobile. I could test it for a review in German:

    HTC Touch HD Testbericht
    http://www.areamobile.de/tests/HTC_Touch_HD/teil_I.php

    We at Areamobile.de also made a video about the HTC Touch HD with English subtitles. To switch them on, please click the red button down right in the Youtube video player. You can find it here:

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHLOYDgwhkE[/ame]
  16. remister's Avatar remister
    10-08-2008 03:32 AM
    Like I said before, I heard that HTC isn't going to put ANDROID OS on WinOS branded phones that have been released.
    So most likely it's not going to be on the HTC TOUCH HD.
    Hopefully it be on something better, personally I can't wait and see what Motorola will pull out with an Android device ...
  17. TheSpaceProgram's Avatar TheSpaceProgram
    10-08-2008 07:45 AM
    I have not received my G1, and I am already thinking of an upgrade.
    I was a bit disappointed that the HTC Dream was chosen initially as T-Mobile's Android for a couple very shallow reasons:
    1. For a handset to compete with the iPhone, why not give it a complete touch screen interface?
    2. The G1s style would be more acceptable if it was launched in 1998 instead of 2008.
  18. remister's Avatar remister
    10-08-2008 07:53 AM
    Personally I think, gadgets in 1st generation are trial and error things.
    If the gadget flops, there won't be a 2nd generation. I think the appeal for first generation G1 is for developers to come out and developer programs for the OS. Not that us regular consumers are in it for the ride, we're basically the lab rats testing them out. That's my take
  19. The_Knight's Avatar The_Knight
    10-18-2008 02:27 PM
    No thanks. The Touch HD looks great, but it's a touchscreen only phone. On the other hand:

    The T-Mobile G2
    http://www.talkandroid.com/android-f...-g2-phone.html





  20. HCSC's Avatar HCSC
    10-20-2008 03:50 PM
    Just I looking if HTC Touch HD will run Android I think I will buy.

    And also I want say if be available HTC Touch HD with WM OS and Android OS then we can compare two mobile platforms. And see which is better.
  21. waza123's Avatar waza123
    11-20-2008 03:57 PM
    We want this phone ! HTC G2 ! Touch Screen with qwerty keyboard and Android !!!



  22. The_Knight's Avatar The_Knight
    11-20-2008 04:07 PM
    My Design:

    G2 New redesign:















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