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Chanaka
8. HTC Desire
The HTC used to be the top dog, but with the new dual-core brigade marching in, despite a really cheap price tag attached to it these days, its time in the top five is now over.The hardware is still as solid as ever - the only niggles we have are a lack of internal storage (meaning apps that can't live on an SD card are at a premium) and suspect HD video recording.Users have had some battery life problems with the phone, but that doesn't detract from a phone that simply WORKS - very few crashes, swift internet browsing, a quality on-screen keyboard and a decent design ethic to boot.However, while the likes of the iPhone have stayed in the top five we feel its time to demote the HTC Desire as it isn't being updated with the latest version of the Sense UI and HTC has caused outrage among some users after announcing it won't be able to bring Android 2.3 to the phone - plus the demotion to Super LCD technology takes away the big plus of the AMOLED screen.It feels strange that the iPhone is outranking the Desire now, but while that phone has the latest software and UI the Desire is starting to fall behind the likes of the Sensation and Incredible S in terms of HTC desirability (sorry) - we wouldn't recommend buying this handset over those if it means you're going to be screwed over for future updates.
Quick verdict-We will always have a soft spot for the HTC Desire - it's still a class apart from many other phones out there. Its combination of intuitive overlay and flawless operation showed the world that there was life beyond the iPhone - and it's still a decent piece of hardware to boot if you're comfortable with a slightly cheaper-but-ageing device.
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