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[YouGotRedOnYou]

No HTC source did a heavy usage test and got 9 hours, so i call this test BS and they just assumed because of the EVO battery, and even if that were true no one uses constant data for 5 hours straight so they are even bigger idiots to post that as a battery time

Laptop Mag review = Washington Post Review. Both are pitiful.

 

[Blanco720]

Will the 1600mAh Desire HD battery fit the Inspire?

I am asking everyone I can find on twitter but I haven't heard back from anyone yet. Ill let you know.

 

[YouGotRedOnYou]

Exxxxxxcellent......

 

[AndreaCristiano]

Laptop Mag review = Washington Post Review. Both are pitiful.

Yea how do you come out with reviews like this and expect to be taken seriously

 

[lsutigers03]

I am asking everyone I can find on twitter but I haven't heard back from anyone yet. Ill let you know.

Thanks

 

[gtalum]

No HTC source did a heavy usage test and got 9 hours, so i call this test BS and they just assumed because of the EVO battery, and even if that were true no one uses constant data for 5 hours straight so they are even bigger idiots to post that as a battery time

My bad. I hope you're right. I'm getting this phone either way.

 

[HustlinDaily]

The inspire beat the atrix in the quadrant!!!!!!!!

Quadrant scores really do not mean anything. Smartbench 2010 (also in market) is the most accurate benchmark test I have come across.

For example, Acer recently released a patch for Liquid E that gave the phone Quadrant scores of over 1600 (last years Snapdragon, QSD8250, running at a clockspeed of 768MHz. And this Quadrant score is very high, higher than a stock Galaxy S which has the best GPU for any single-core processor). YET, the phone felt slower (I tried it out) and when I did a Smartbench test, the scores (for both productivity AND gaming) WERE LOWER.

Ever since then, I don't really trust Quadrant scores to much.

Next time you get a chance, run a Smartbench test.

 

[MarcMaiden]

good to know, ill try out that test thanks

 

[AndreaCristiano]

My bad. I hope you're right. I'm getting this phone either way.

No big. Im just saying this review was irrelevant and irresponsible. For one its extreme use not heavy. Two no user will use it that way three why explain it as.a negative when no one will use it that way? ?

 

[AndreaCristiano]

Edit for repost

 

[Aatos.1]

I _Never_ use battery life as a deciding factor when buying a new laptop or smartphone.

And believe me I _need_ long battery life since my work demands I travel worldwide.

So why do I ignore battery life? Because first of all there are too many usage scenarios that effect battery, and do _not_ reflect my use.

Second I can always find a power outlet when I need one.

Third, why let someone elses assessment of battery life keep me from buying a great device?

That's my take on it.

Cheers

 

[AndreaCristiano]

I _Never_ use battery life as a deciding factor when buying a new laptop or smartphone.

And believe me I _need_ long battery life since my work demands I travel worldwide.

So why do I ignore battery life? Because first of all there are too many usage scenarios that effect battery, and do _not_ reflect my use.

Second I can always find a power outlet when I need one.

Third, why let someone elses assessment of battery life keep me from buying a great device?

That's my take on it.

Cheers

Quoted for truth

 

[Blanco720]

Okay, so I got in touch with HTCSource, and this is what he said:

"from what I can tell, they are identical in every way. I'll contact HTC just to make sure"

This is extremely good news. I trust the guys at HTCSource so far. If they say its identical, it almost assuredly is.

 

[YouGotRedOnYou]

That's great news if it holds true!

 

[Blanco720]

Seidio is already renaming their equipment as Desire/Inspire compatible. I think that was already stated somewhere in the forums, but just in case:

seidioonline.com

Edit: Link is directly to an Inspire search @Seidioonline.com

 

[AndreaCristiano]

Seidio is already renaming their equipment as Desire/Inspire compatible. I think that was already stated somewhere in the forums, but just in case:

seidioonline.com

Edit: Link is directly to an Inspire search @Seidioonline.com

Xda has already verified they are one in the same down to the code

 

[Blanco720]

Xda has already verified they are one in the same down to the code

touche

 

[AndreaCristiano]

touche

 

[harlenm]

Looking forward to flashing the ROM on this phone to one that will support HSUPA, assuming that it's not enabled with the 4G switch being turned on.

I know we've discussed it a million times, but the upload speeds on this thing are pathetic

 

[Blanco720]

*yawn*

Let's see if you change your tune next month

 

[AndreaCristiano]

Looking forward to flashing the ROM on this phone to one that will support HSUPA, assuming that it's not enabled with the 4G switch being turned on.

I know we've discussed it a million times, but the upload speeds on this thing are pathetic

Jesus Mary and joseph give me.strength

 

[YouGotRedOnYou]

Jesus Mary and joseph give me.strength

LOL. *nods head in agreement*

 

[emuneee]

Unrelated, but somewhat related, Atrix 4G looks like its HSUPA has been gimped as well. Yes its before the so called HSPA+ hard launch, but like Blanco, we will see next month.

Edit: On topic, probably to the disdain of Andrea, lol, Pocketnow's Review (4.5/5): http://pocketnow.com/android/htc-inspire-4g-review

 

[Soundchasr]

hey guys i just want to make something clear, if in some review they say the 4g speeds arent quite good, its because 4g has not official launched yet. This is especially so in the bay area. The Moto Atrix rep (who has been using his atrix as a personal phone) said that 4g hasnt been totally rolled out in the bay area, while we can connect to it, the speeds are boosted yet.

so if you see them down play that in the reviews, that is why.

Thanks. I was about skip the Inspire and jump to Verizon after reading about the slow speeds. Would like to see a comparison with big red though.

 

[substance12]

Unrelated, but somewhat related, Atrix 4G looks like its HSUPA has been gimped as well. Yes its before the so called HSPA+ hard launch, but like Blanco, we will see next month.

Edit: On topic, probably to the disdain of Andrea, lol, Pocketnow's Review (4.5/5): HTC Inspire 4G Review

where are you seeing this about the atrix? peter rojas from gdgt.com has the atrix and said he was getting 250kbps upload.