O2 UK to get Touch HD2 (AKA Leo) in October

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Just spoke to an O2 rep and they said a new phone had just it their system called an HTC HD2 which was due for release towards the end of October.

I was surprised as they have never sold an HTC branded phone before. Also, O2 and their release dates are often way off, I remember phones being pushed months and months based on their original release dates.

Exciting news none the less.

Would be better to post your coment on the same Leo thread insted of creating the 6th thread regarding Leo!!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=165

There is no official Leo thread. Just one stating that it is the first decent phone by HTC in a long time. I did not want to go off topic on that thread as I was not making any comment on how good that phone was.

Perhaps as a Mod you could spend less time picking on long term users and more time creating a Leo section on the site?!?

If this is true it's fantastic news. I was angry they didn't have the TP2 available, only iPhones as an upgrade, but the Leo looks like it will piss all over the TP2.
I'll not have to upgrade to an iPhone, sell it at a reduced rate, and put the money towards the Leo now.

I recently left O2 as there was no TP2 or equivalent. I am absolutely loving my TP2 and (1) I really use the keyboard and so maybe want the phone after the LEO, and (2) its anyone's guess when they will actually release it (o2 that is).

Also, my 18 month contract for my TP2 will finish in february 2011, and so the market should be flush with new WM7 native phones.

So I am not feeling bad about not waiting.

Originally Posted by churchwa

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Perhaps as a Mod you could spend less time picking on long term users and more time creating a Leo section on the site?!?

He's not a mod although does like to try and "police"

Right not a Mod, just tried to let know that there are many threads regarding Leo
My apologize, it was just my point of view

Originally Posted by crazyC

I recently left O2 as there was no TP2 or equivalent. I am absolutely loving my TP2 and (1) I really use the keyboard and so maybe want the phone after the LEO, and (2) its anyone's guess when they will actually release it (o2 that is).

Also, my 18 month contract for my TP2 will finish in february 2011, and so the market should be flush with new WM7 native phones.

So I am not feeling bad about not waiting.

Did exactly the same as you my friend. Left O2 as no TP2. Moved to Orange on an 18 month. Mine finishes March 2011. So as you, Ill get myself a Touch Pro 3 with WM7. I like my keyboard to much to switch to a HD or Diamond.

If you're stuck in a contract you could always sell your existing handset and use the money you raise to buy a new one SIM-free, then continue to use the new phone with your contract SIM.

I prefer to use the network phone insurance as I have young kids who are very adept and getting my phone when I am not looking.
I just find it easier to call up and get a replacement if something happens to it.
Can't really do that if the network has never sold the model of phone I am using.