LIVE Coverage: HTC Desire Malaysia Launch

Update [1346hrs]: Oddly, the HTC Desire is only available at Maxis Centres from tomorrow onwards.

This concludes our coverage of the HTC Desire launch. Thanks for tuning it. A mini review of the HTC Desire is coming up soon.

1220hrs
No sales target figures we’re mentioned. When asked on the upcomiing HTC Wildfire, they declined to mention when it will be available in Malaysia however they told the floor to expect for more HTC launches this year.

1215hrs
Q&A Session. HTC Country Manager SK Wong mentioned that HTC Hero update to Android 2.1 will be ready by end of June. However he declined reveal any details for existing HTC Legend and Desire possible upgrade to the latest Android 2.2 (Froyo).

1210hrs

It is also announced that HTC Desire will be exclusive to Maxis for 1 month

Check out the full launch coverage of the HTC Desire launch after the jump.

1200hrs

Launch video on screen now.

1155hrs

Lai Shu Wei from Maxis Device Management on stage.

1150hrs

Launch event starts now with HTC Country Manager SK Wong up on stage.

1140hrs

Maxis updates Android microsite with HTC Desire included. Check out the page here.

1125hrs
Getting really busy now. Can’t wait to see the desire. Wonder if we will getting review units today.

1120hrs
Maxis starts revealing more details on their HTC desire package. @maxiscomms tweeted that they are looking into HTC Desire Survey entries now.

Live Pictures at the HTC Desire launch @ Apartment KLCC

1115hrs
Heard that the event’s going to start anytime now.

1110hrs
Maxis tweeted the official price for the HTC Desire. The subsidised price is RM1499 with contract of add on data plan of 500MB, 1.5GB or 3GB. RM2199 for outright purchase without contract.

1100hrs
We’ve arrived at the Appartment in KLCC for the launch of the HTC Desire.

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