If you want to make the above happen, type "about:debug" (no quotes) in the address bar and hit "Go". Then press the menu button > Settings > Debug and check off the option "Normal rendering". I'm not sure why this isn't set to default.
I think HTC is the only manufacturer that gives the permanent desktop option in the stock browser.
This is one of the reasons people use dolphin, xscope, miren, and others.