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Technical Help & Discussion => Mobile Phones & Other Handheld Devices => Topic started by: Simon on June 06, 2011, 22:17

Title: Review: HTC Sensation
Post by: Simon on June 06, 2011, 22:17

A well-built Android phone with plenty of power and a slick UI, but it just isn’t as good as the Samsung Galaxy S II in the vital areas...

HTC isn’t shy when it comes to naming its phones, with the Hero, Desire, Legend and Incredible now joined by the equally bombastic Sensation. This confidence works when the phone displays a level of quality to match the name, but the Samsung Galaxy S II has raised the bar for Android phones. HTC’s new flagship has some serious catching up to do.

The Sensation gets off to a good start, partnering Android 2.3 with the Sense 3 interface, as seen on HTC’s Flyer tablet. The most obvious enhancement is an overhaul to the lock screen: gone is the swiping bar, replaced by a metal-effect ring that peeks out from the bottom of the screen. Pull the ring upwards and the phone unlocks with a slick, spinning animation.

There's space for four user-defined app icons on the lock screen, and dragging one into the ring will unlock the phone directly into the app. The lock screen now supports widgets, too, with Friend Stream, weather information, basic music controls and several others available. Alas, they can’t be dragged for direct opening in the same way.

Other changes are subtle. Scrolling between home screens uses a 3D animation, the Connected Media app allows for DLNA connectivity, and the notification bar shows memory usage and can kill persistent apps.

Read more: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/smartphones/367801/htc-sensation

Title: Re: Review: HTC Sensation
Post by: sam on June 06, 2011, 22:20

I just got the Desire S - its amazing.

Title: Re: Review: HTC Sensation
Post by: Simon on June 06, 2011, 22:30

Is that the big one?

Title: Re: Review: HTC Sensation
Post by: sam on June 07, 2011, 06:48

no same size as the normal desire, just better.

The Desire HD is what you are thinking of. That's too big for me.

Title: Re: Review: HTC Sensation
Post by: Rik on June 07, 2011, 11:18

HTC are using some clever branding, it's a shame their servicing isn't as good.

Title: Re: Review: HTC Sensation
Post by: Simon on June 07, 2011, 11:53

Yes, Glenn's experience wasn't good, was it?

Title: Re: Review: HTC Sensation
Post by: sam on June 07, 2011, 16:51

Oh ....

Title: Re: Review: HTC Sensation
Post by: Rik on June 07, 2011, 16:53

Long delay, then they declared it had been got wet so it wasn't covered by warranty, Sam.

We now have someone else with a failed HTC, they seem to be a bit fragile.

Title: Re: Review: HTC Sensation
Post by: sam on June 07, 2011, 16:56

Was that more an issue with the provider or direct with HTC

Title: Re: Review: HTC Sensation
Post by: Rik on June 07, 2011, 17:06

Direct with HTC, Sam.

Title: Re: Review: HTC Sensation
Post by: sam on June 07, 2011, 19:57

Hmmm interesting prob s company growing too fast

Title: Re: Review: HTC Sensation
Post by: Simon on June 07, 2011, 23:19

Wouldn't be the first time.