Just How Hot is the HTC HD2?

By Michael Hunter (Contributing Writer)

Its obviously hotter than T-Mobile thought it would be. While some retail locations sold out in only minutes, T-Mobile as a company sold out in just under 4 hours. This powerful device was removed from T-Mo’s website before nights end on March 24th only to show back up a few days later. Then what?

Yup, it was taken right back down. People are dying to get their hands on this device, and I don’t blame them. I even ordered two of them myself, no clue when I’m going to receive them, but I’m waiting as patiently as I possibly can. I’m not going to lie, I check my email at least 10 times a day looking for shipping confirmation only to be disappointed.

Anyway, my point here comes in the form of a question or questions rather:

Is T-Mobile having issues deciding on exactly what the “HOT” devices are going to be?

Let’s not use the HD2 drought as an example, instead let’s use the BlackBerry Curve 8900. In March of 2009 the 83xx Curve series received a much needed upgrade on T-Mobile’s network. Although it wasn’t a 3G device like AT&T’s BlackBerry Bold 9000, it was still a highly coveted next generation BlackBerry. So highly coveted that T-Mobile released it almost a month early for their business customers, and what happened? Yup! They sold through inventory and barely had any for the customers that make up for a majority of their customer base. Thus making the hunt for the 8900 just like the hunt for the HD2.. an Easter Egg Hunt.

T-Mobile knew this would be a “HOT” device despite Windows Mobile’s reputation. Snapdragon Processor, TV application, rent movies on demand, Barnes and Noble eBook Reader, 6 months of free in-flight WIFI, 4.3 inch capacitive HD screen, whats not to want about this device? So why not have enough inventory to supply the demand? I don’t recall T-Mobile running out of their flagship MyTouch 3G.

So I’m going to check my email now to see if mine shipped, hopefully you all can get your hands on one too.