Comments on: Specs for Telus’ HTC Touch Diamond

By: FMMachold

FMMachold — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:37:50 +0000

I can’t find the HTC Touch Diamond ROM info on pcgeeks forum. do you have an address?

also, HTC just issued a ROM this month. how does yours compare?

Thanks

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:26:32 +0000

For all those having issues with their HTC Diamond (CDMA) i STRONGLY recomend installing a custom ROM from http://www.ppcgeeks.com/forum

My battery life is 10x better, getting about 2-3 full days on a charge with BT, WiFi, and PUSH mail enabled throughout the day. GPS works on 3rd party apps, telus navigator striped, and GPS gets locks on 10+ sats in under 30 seconds!

By: in Manitoba

in Manitoba — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:14:20 +0000

use google maps for GPS… and what is up with Telus Navigator???
be sure to close unused programs via task manager to keep the device from getting slow or freezing.

By: Denis Boudreau

Denis Boudreau — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:25:33 +0000

The telus navigator does not download on my wifes phone. All I get is the demo. Is there another gps navigation system available for the htc diamond. Please keep me posted.

By: Not satififed

Not satififed — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:56:19 +0000

I have the HTC diamond phone and would never buy another one….stalls, slow, get stuck on screens, freezes……easy to call accidently to people. I just had my phone 6 weeks and I am waiting for a replacement as the first one just shut off one day and never came back on.

By: MikeS

MikeS — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:51:50 +0000

I love the Touch Diamond, but I’m so disappointed. Where’s the FM radio? The second camera for video calling? What’s up with Telus Navigator – does my phone even HAVE GPS?

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:56:20 +0000

Goes anyone know about a rom update for HTC diamond Telus?

By: Hadi

Hadi — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:01:11 +0000

This is NOT the same Diamond as the European version.

First, it’s thicker and heavier due to the more powerful battery.

It’s lacking the second camera for video calling.

It’s more curvy around the edges.

And it does not come with a dock.

By: glenn

glenn — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:03:19 +0000

so when is the telus navigator coming out?

By: james

james — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:35:04 +0000

i got mine im pretty happy sucks about telus getting rid of the diamond back tho and no expandable memory

By: G-unit

G-unit — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:06:20 +0000

Just hit the reset button under the back cover if you experience slow down.

By: Shantel

Shantel — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:01:24 +0000

I have the exact same problems with my diamond!!! freezes, drops calls, colored bars that say something about security and it freezes. Theres alot of features telus is lieing about when they sell this on their website, for example their website says you can picture message. You can only send pictures through email. The HTC diamond freezes even when scrolling from the home screen too fast. I had the P4000 and it was way better, I think Im going to switch back or just buy my plan out for something else.
It has some great features too and cool gimmicks but it doesnt help when you cant even turn it back on without removing the battery every tenth try.
Wait for version two or something is my advice!

By: d

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:10:31 +0000

i got mine today and it was the last one in edmonton already. some stores had it on monday and were already sold out so i don’t know

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:57:27 +0000

dude, u can still order it from the Website. It doesnt say Coming soon. I spoke to a Rep, they said the Orders are coming in Tomorrow Aug 21st. Im in Toronto. I ordered the phone online on Aug 14th tho, i hope i receive it today or tomorrow.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:51:41 +0000

I’ve heard that Telus is delaying the release until the first week of September, but I’ve also heard that it’s being postponed until August 27. I don’t know how much clout I should give either claim.

I’ve spoken to numerous reps and they’ve provided absolutely no useful info, emailing their head office wasn’t much use either. Also, you can no longer order the device off the website, it just says “Coming Soon”.

I will call around tomorrow and see if I can find any. BTW, I’m in Ottawa.

By: bob c

bob c — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:47:41 +0000

its out now call all you cell phone stores in your city i got mine the 16 and the store got the phones late on the 15 in edmonton alberta they are out now you just have too call, i bet they will be out today. just call around like crazy and you will find one just like me. besides gps locked out the phone is wicked cool

By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:36:41 +0000

Can’t believe the GPS is blocked. Is there a way to hack into it?

By: paul

paul — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:00:16 +0000

so has anyone heard anything about the release date thus far? i mean, is it going to be august 20 – this week – or are we going to have to wait until america releases the phone before the canadians are able to purchase it ? lol

By: bob c

bob c — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:34:55 +0000

i got mine on august the 16 the store told me they got the phone late on the aug 15,in edmonton alberta they have 2 left, and as far as i can see looks like telus removed the gps and has there own gps on it, but over all the phone is great for the price. you cant beat it, if you loose the phone its only like 450 not like the iphone were i heard if you loose or break it its like 1200 bucks too replace.

By: Simon

Simon — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:42:21 +0000

The release date was Aug 14… but some stores did not get their stock until a few days later. Got mine yesterday.
One thing I noticed is that the back cover does not have the “diamond” effect which kind of contradicts the name of the device itself. However, the one that has TELUS logo on it is not glossy and hence no finger print problem. So, I am OK with it. So far so good… battery get a bit warm after length use.

By: Glen

Glen — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:25:54 +0000

Haven’t heard any different dates yet so hopefully its still Wednesday. I’m definitely going to get one now just what plan to choose. I wonder has anyone received a good plan that they don’t tell you about unless you ask them?

By: paul

paul — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:44:41 +0000

How did you get one ?

By: paul

paul — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:43:59 +0000

lol … “its not a rogers” product … so for those of us still waiting we dont need to wait any longer – only a couple of more days ! the phone is set to be released – yet again – on august 20th, give or take a day, but wednesday becus its when the new shipment comes in for telus. Alright, so wednesday we shall see who buys the diamond,; anyone have any different information on the suspected release date ?

By: Geeps

Geeps — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:15:12 +0000

I waited for the HTC touch Diamond for many reason but mainly because . . .
1) It wasn’t a Rogers Product
2) Near similiarities with the Iphone but in a smaller size!
3) Beautiful Screen
4) Its not a Rogers Product
5) GPS
6) $60 gets you unlimited email/instant messaging/browsing/voicemail 10/caller ID/250 any minutes/Unlimited Telus to Telus/Unlimited Incoming/Weekdays free after 5pm/Weekends Free
7) Its not a Rogers Product (woops mentioned it twice)

By: dan

dan — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:39:11 +0000

There were a few available in Kitchener today.
However, when I phoned up Rogers to cancel, they offered me $15/month for their 6GB data plan on the iphone to stay with them. Not sure which to buy now.

By: Supernovadj

Supernovadj — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:25:51 +0000

Did telus remove the GPS receiver inside the HTC touch Diamond? I can’t seem to locate the “quick gps” icon anywhere inside the phone files. Infact there only GPS I have access to is Telus’ very own Navigator. Can someone who has the phone aswell confirm if they too have this problem as well?

The location of the “Quick GPS” icon is suppossed to be in >>>START >>> PROGRAMS >>> QUICK GPS according to Youtube videos and CD the box came with.

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:19:21 +0000

Got mine today it’s great!!!

By: patty

patty — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:58:37 +0000

I cant wait!

Does anyone know if telus is going to get the updated ROM version? Cuz I heard of some problems people had with the original version of this phone. Do you think its better than the instinct? im having a hard time deciding! Oh and does anyone know what kinda finishin the back of the phone has? I heard its no longer the diamond shape which frankly im pretty happy about…I heard it was a fingerprint magnet! I wonder how it looks now…

By: paul

paul — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:54:07 +0000

luckily … you can also order it online from the telus website … and receive it by wednesday or thursday if you order by this friday the 15th of august … thats what i’m going to do

By: paul

paul — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:49:49 +0000

yeah i kno me too … ive been patiently waiting for months since its release and to hear a confirmed date of august 14 … only to be let down … was really disappoing … now i have to wait an entire 4 days for the phone to come out … and if they delay it any further i just dont know what i’m going to do – im already going crazy … and it kind of defeats the whole canada vs. america factor, based on the fact that canada is getting the touch diamond ahead of our friends down south, when its only a couple of weeks … its not that much longer of a wait now becus its speculated that the touch diamond is going to be released on sprint on september 2nd … well i dont know … thats all i have to say … hopefully next wednesday … becus i will be waking up bright and early to get mine …