Verizon Droid Eris Review

Verizon's much-anticipated Droid smartphone came into the spotlight this week, but it seems this will be only the first in a series of Android-based devices, with the second model -- named the Droid Eris -- expected early next month.

The initial model in this series will be dubbed the "Droid by Motorola", while the Droid Eris will supposedly be made by HTC.

This device was briefly shown off by Verizon and Google at an event early this month (see image at left), revealing that it will be a tablet-shaped model with a strong resemblance to the HTC Hero.

It will allegedly have an 3.2-inch HVGA screen, Wi-Fi, 5-MPx camera, and a GPS receiver, but no hardware keyboard.

This model has the code-name HTC Desire, and it was under that designation that it received FCC approval late last month.

It will run Google's Android OS, but the standard user interface will be replaced with HTC Sense. However, the Google applications will still be included, and users of this smartphone will have access to the 10,000+ apps currently on the Android Market, the on-device software store.

Verizon Droid Eris Review

Verizon's much-anticipated Droid smartphone came into the spotlight this week, but it seems this will be only the first in a series of Android-based devices, with the second model -- named the Droid Eris -- expected early next month.

The initial model in this series will be dubbed the "Droid by Motorola", while the Droid Eris will supposedly be made by HTC.

This device was briefly shown off by Verizon and Google at an event early this month (see image at left), revealing that it will be a tablet-shaped model with a strong resemblance to the HTC Hero.

It will allegedly have an 3.2-inch HVGA screen, Wi-Fi, 5-MPx camera, and a GPS receiver, but no hardware keyboard.

This model has the code-name HTC Desire, and it was under that designation that it received FCC approval late last month.

It will run Google's Android OS, but the standard user interface will be replaced with HTC Sense. However, the Google applications will still be included, and users of this smartphone will have access to the 10,000+ apps currently on the Android Market, the on-device software store.

HTC Dragon Review

For quite some time HTC is making news with a sort of smart phones. Recently it is going to launch an Android based set with a sleek outlook. The new HTC Dragon may follow the market like the previous HTC Hero in the second quarter next year.

The new HTC Dragon appears to have a large screen with a Hero-like trackball and a camera. Unlike the Acer A1 sets, the new set will be powered by the Snapdragon processor.

The 1GHz Snapdragon processor will make HTC's Sense UI snappier than ever. It is speculated that the HTC Dragon will provide enough resolution of 800x400. The users will also be captivated with its touch screen device. Apart from that, the new phone will be loaded with 2.0 firmware software along with the HTC Sense user interface which is applied for style.So the new set will be a nice set to look for.

HTC Dragon Review

For quite some time HTC is making news with a sort of smart phones. Recently it is going to launch an Android based set with a sleek outlook. The new HTC Dragon may follow the market like the previous HTC Hero in the second quarter next year.

The new HTC Dragon appears to have a large screen with a Hero-like trackball and a camera. Unlike the Acer A1 sets, the new set will be powered by the Snapdragon processor.

The 1GHz Snapdragon processor will make HTC's Sense UI snappier than ever. It is speculated that the HTC Dragon will provide enough resolution of 800x400. The users will also be captivated with its touch screen device. Apart from that, the new phone will be loaded with 2.0 firmware software along with the HTC Sense user interface which is applied for style.So the new set will be a nice set to look for.

HTC Pure Review

The attractive HTC Pure improves significantly on its predecessor, the Touch Diamond, with better specs, a more sophisticated design, and new features supported by Windows Mobile 6.5. The Pure's design is minimalist and sophisticated with only a few hardware buttons and no physical keyboard. A gorgeous 3.2-inch WVGA touchscreen with 800-by-480-pixel resolution dominates the face of the phone.

The HTC Pure runs Windows Mobile 6.5 with HTC's TouchFLO 3D interface overlay. Unfortunately, the phone is lacking in multimedia features while retaining WinMo's trademark sluggishness in certain applications. I was impressed, however, with the Pure's 5-megapixel camera, which snapped great-looking images both indoors and outdoors. At $150 with a two-year contract from AT&T, the HTC Pure is a good deal considering all the features you get. If you're looking for something a little more entertainment-oriented from AT&T, however, you might want to go with the $100 iPhone 3G.

HTC Pure Review

The attractive HTC Pure improves significantly on its predecessor, the Touch Diamond, with better specs, a more sophisticated design, and new features supported by Windows Mobile 6.5. The Pure's design is minimalist and sophisticated with only a few hardware buttons and no physical keyboard. A gorgeous 3.2-inch WVGA touchscreen with 800-by-480-pixel resolution dominates the face of the phone.

The HTC Pure runs Windows Mobile 6.5 with HTC's TouchFLO 3D interface overlay. Unfortunately, the phone is lacking in multimedia features while retaining WinMo's trademark sluggishness in certain applications. I was impressed, however, with the Pure's 5-megapixel camera, which snapped great-looking images both indoors and outdoors. At $150 with a two-year contract from AT&T, the HTC Pure is a good deal considering all the features you get. If you're looking for something a little more entertainment-oriented from AT&T, however, you might want to go with the $100 iPhone 3G.

HTC Tilt 2 Review

As far as business-oriented handsets go, the HTC Tilt 2 is a solid pick. This eye-catching smartphone has one of the best full-QWERTY keyboards I’ve ever used. Button placement is intuitive, and the phone offers a number of other useful keys, including browser and SMS shortcut keys, a Ctrl key, and page up/down keys. Other hardware perks include a 3.6-inch widescreen WVGA display, dual speakers and microphones for extra noise cancellation, and HTC Straight Talk for conference calling. (When I reviewed the Tilt 2’s unlocked twin brother, the Touch Pro 2, I wasn’t impressed with its 3.2-megapixel camera.)

The Tilt 2 is further enhanced with Windows Mobile 6.5, which is speedier and more touch-friendly than 6.1. It also runs HTC’s custom TouchFLO 3D user interface. I found the Touch Pro 2 with 6.1 sluggish on certain applications, but hopefully 6.5 improves the phone’s performance. The Tilt 2 will be available within the next few weeks from AT&T, and will set you back $300 with a two-year contract.

HTC Imagio Review

Verizon Wireless is trying to stamp out its reputation for not having good smartphone by introducing the HTC Imagio, the carrier's first handset to have Windows Mobile 6.5. At $200, the touch-screen handset is a pretty good deal considering its packing some major hardware.

The first thing that will jump out is the ample 3.6-inch display that can give you an 800 by 400 resolution. You'll likely be spending a lot of time staring at that screen if you shell out for Verizon's V Cast mobile TV service, which will offer live TV programming from the likes of CBS, Comedy Central, ESPN, NBC, and others. The service is provided by Flo TV, and there's even an antenna on the back that doubles for a kickstand. Of course this all comes at a price, as users will have to pay $15 a month for the service, which is way too high in my opinion. Mobile TV will never take off in the United States until it can get down in price. I think $5 a month is probably the sweet spot, but the business models don't work for that pricing yet.

Even though it's not a Touch device, the Imagio will come with the TouchFlo 3D user interface to make it a bit more finger-friendly. I've found this to be a very elegant way to mask Windows Mobile's clunky, desktop-like user experience, but there are still some weird elements to it. The TouchFlo is very pretty, but sometimes it can slow down. Even worse, it's almost too pretty - when you have to jump from TouchFlo to Windows Mobile the difference can be jarring. I guess that's more of a complaint for Microsoft really.

Beyond those features, the handset will have all the features you expect from a high-end smartphone like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, assisted-GPS, a 5-megapixel camera, microSD slot, a standard headphone jack, and a decent 528-MHz Qualcomm processor. The handset will start going on sale on Verizon's Web site Oct. 6.

HTC Tilt 2 Review

As far as business-oriented handsets go, the HTC Tilt 2 is a solid pick. This eye-catching smartphone has one of the best full-QWERTY keyboards I’ve ever used. Button placement is intuitive, and the phone offers a number of other useful keys, including browser and SMS shortcut keys, a Ctrl key, and page up/down keys. Other hardware perks include a 3.6-inch widescreen WVGA display, dual speakers and microphones for extra noise cancellation, and HTC Straight Talk for conference calling. (When I reviewed the Tilt 2’s unlocked twin brother, the Touch Pro 2, I wasn’t impressed with its 3.2-megapixel camera.)

The Tilt 2 is further enhanced with Windows Mobile 6.5, which is speedier and more touch-friendly than 6.1. It also runs HTC’s custom TouchFLO 3D user interface. I found the Touch Pro 2 with 6.1 sluggish on certain applications, but hopefully 6.5 improves the phone’s performance. The Tilt 2 will be available within the next few weeks from AT&T, and will set you back $300 with a two-year contract.

HTC Imagio Review

Verizon Wireless is trying to stamp out its reputation for not having good smartphone by introducing the HTC Imagio, the carrier's first handset to have Windows Mobile 6.5. At $200, the touch-screen handset is a pretty good deal considering its packing some major hardware.

The first thing that will jump out is the ample 3.6-inch display that can give you an 800 by 400 resolution. You'll likely be spending a lot of time staring at that screen if you shell out for Verizon's V Cast mobile TV service, which will offer live TV programming from the likes of CBS, Comedy Central, ESPN, NBC, and others. The service is provided by Flo TV, and there's even an antenna on the back that doubles for a kickstand. Of course this all comes at a price, as users will have to pay $15 a month for the service, which is way too high in my opinion. Mobile TV will never take off in the United States until it can get down in price. I think $5 a month is probably the sweet spot, but the business models don't work for that pricing yet.

Even though it's not a Touch device, the Imagio will come with the TouchFlo 3D user interface to make it a bit more finger-friendly. I've found this to be a very elegant way to mask Windows Mobile's clunky, desktop-like user experience, but there are still some weird elements to it. The TouchFlo is very pretty, but sometimes it can slow down. Even worse, it's almost too pretty - when you have to jump from TouchFlo to Windows Mobile the difference can be jarring. I guess that's more of a complaint for Microsoft really.

Beyond those features, the handset will have all the features you expect from a high-end smartphone like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, assisted-GPS, a 5-megapixel camera, microSD slot, a standard headphone jack, and a decent 528-MHz Qualcomm processor. The handset will start going on sale on Verizon's Web site Oct. 6.

HTC Tattoo Review

HTC have recently announced another Android handset the handset is the HTC Tattoo (aka HTC Click). Many believe this ultra-affordable handset will put real pressure on manufacturers such as Motorola who are beginning to release Android handsets.

For an ultra-affordable handset the specifications are still quite impressive, it has a 528Mhz processor, 512MB RAM and 256MB so its doubtful that the Android OS will be sluggish.

Other hardware includes a 2.8 inch touchscreen display, a 3.2 megapixel camera, a 3.5mm headphone hack, a microSD memory card slot and WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, check out this link for more information.

Pricing and availability for the handset is still not completely confirmed, however many believe that we should see the handset sometime in October, perhaps for free on some contracts, for more details check out BoyGeniusReport’s article which also includes some official press photos

HTC Touch Pro2 Review

HTC Touch Pro2 is considered the most highly anticipated Windows Mobile device of all time. The unique feature of a tilting screen that is seen in HTC TyTN II and the other variations; is brought back again with the introduction of other new technologies that will put many business professionals at awe. Read on to find out more about the super cool HTC Touch Pro2.

The HTC Touch Pro2 is larger and heavier than the last model from HTC but it sports a bigger touch screen that stands at a better tilt or angle. It is definitely a really big and bulky phone that you will not be able to carry by clipping it onto your belt. The interface of this phone is extremely impressive and it carries a new additional feature of a conference call speaker named as the “Straight Talk”.

Physically, you will notice that it is a stunning phone that exudes an appearance and feels that scream high-end. The touch screen with WVGA resolution makes for a really fine and clear picture. The device is a statement that says mobile device engineering has gone a long way especially with the return of the tilting screen. Included in the box that carries this device, you will find a USB cable, a wall charger, an extra stylus, a leather case (to big to be placed on your belt), a screen protector, software instruction, and the battery.

When you are typing, the tilting screen offers an optimum viewing angle. You can watch a movie easily without having to hold it and it is most practical when you are using the GPS navigation in your car. The Touch Pro2’s QWERTY keyboard is almost similar to what you get on a regular computer keyboard; with touch operation is possible without the use of a D-pad.

The call quality of this phone is really good as the voice on the other line comes out clear and crisp. You can also increase the level of volume. The interface of the phone is laid out perfectly making it easy for you to call the number you last dialed by tapping in the first few digits. Since this phone is designed with a conference call facility in mind, the interface has options for multi-callers set up which requires you to create your network first. By putting the phone face down as after you set up a call, you will get to use the loud, noise-cancelling Straight Talk speaker that turns on when the button glows green in color.

The camera of this phone is unfortunately a relatively basic one, which sports 3.2 megapixels that has not flash and no other unique features. In this respect, the HTC Touch falls behind many of its other competitors. In good lighting, you will get images that are good enough but the edges can be a little blurry with poorly rendered color. It gets worse for snapping pictures under a lesser light condition.

HTC Tattoo Review

HTC have recently announced another Android handset the handset is the HTC Tattoo (aka HTC Click). Many believe this ultra-affordable handset will put real pressure on manufacturers such as Motorola who are beginning to release Android handsets.

For an ultra-affordable handset the specifications are still quite impressive, it has a 528Mhz processor, 512MB RAM and 256MB so its doubtful that the Android OS will be sluggish.

Other hardware includes a 2.8 inch touchscreen display, a 3.2 megapixel camera, a 3.5mm headphone hack, a microSD memory card slot and WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, check out this link for more information.

Pricing and availability for the handset is still not completely confirmed, however many believe that we should see the handset sometime in October, perhaps for free on some contracts, for more details check out BoyGeniusReport’s article which also includes some official press photos

HTC Touch Pro2 Review

HTC Touch Pro2 is considered the most highly anticipated Windows Mobile device of all time. The unique feature of a tilting screen that is seen in HTC TyTN II and the other variations; is brought back again with the introduction of other new technologies that will put many business professionals at awe. Read on to find out more about the super cool HTC Touch Pro2.

The HTC Touch Pro2 is larger and heavier than the last model from HTC but it sports a bigger touch screen that stands at a better tilt or angle. It is definitely a really big and bulky phone that you will not be able to carry by clipping it onto your belt. The interface of this phone is extremely impressive and it carries a new additional feature of a conference call speaker named as the “Straight Talk”.

Physically, you will notice that it is a stunning phone that exudes an appearance and feels that scream high-end. The touch screen with WVGA resolution makes for a really fine and clear picture. The device is a statement that says mobile device engineering has gone a long way especially with the return of the tilting screen. Included in the box that carries this device, you will find a USB cable, a wall charger, an extra stylus, a leather case (to big to be placed on your belt), a screen protector, software instruction, and the battery.

When you are typing, the tilting screen offers an optimum viewing angle. You can watch a movie easily without having to hold it and it is most practical when you are using the GPS navigation in your car. The Touch Pro2’s QWERTY keyboard is almost similar to what you get on a regular computer keyboard; with touch operation is possible without the use of a D-pad.

The call quality of this phone is really good as the voice on the other line comes out clear and crisp. You can also increase the level of volume. The interface of the phone is laid out perfectly making it easy for you to call the number you last dialed by tapping in the first few digits. Since this phone is designed with a conference call facility in mind, the interface has options for multi-callers set up which requires you to create your network first. By putting the phone face down as after you set up a call, you will get to use the loud, noise-cancelling Straight Talk speaker that turns on when the button glows green in color.

The camera of this phone is unfortunately a relatively basic one, which sports 3.2 megapixels that has not flash and no other unique features. In this respect, the HTC Touch falls behind many of its other competitors. In good lighting, you will get images that are good enough but the edges can be a little blurry with poorly rendered color. It gets worse for snapping pictures under a lesser light condition.

HTC Magic Reviews

The HTC Magic is powered by the Google Android 1.5 operating system, and as such has full access to the burgeoning Android Market, Google's version of the iTunes Store. The Market is loaded with applications ranging from games through to Twitter clients and although it doesn't match the Apple version for slickness, there's no denying the quantity. Either way, at this moment in time, it's the only contender ably positioned to challenge the iTunes Store, and to our mind that gives this phone a leg up on the competition at the outset. Time will tell, of course, but for now let's see if the handset itself shapes up.

Available in black or white, the Magic though not quite at the luxurious level of the iPhone or even some recent Nokia handsets is a good-looking device. It has a shiny plastic shell, six shortcut buttons and a little trackball-style Pearl for navigating when you don't feel like using the touchscreen. A side-mounted rocker style button provides instant access to volume controls. The entire back panel slides easily off to allow access to the battery, SIM card and Micro SD card slots and the lens for the 3.2 megapixel camera resides here too.

Say goodbye to the physical keyboard of its predecessor and hello to an iPhone (there's that word again, sorry HTC)-style QWERTY touchscreen keyboard that pops up when required. I'm a reformed keypad user so, to me, tapping away on a touchscreen feels perfectly natural, though I understand it isn't for everyone. As far as touchscreen typing goes, however, HTC has done an excellent job. It's fast, responsive and uses predictive text, and even though you won't be tapping out your thesis on it, you will find it more than adequate for all your mobile computing needs.

The touchscreen itself is very good. Is it as good as the one on the iPhone? Not quite, navigation isn't as fluid when dragging your fingers around. For hunt and peck style operation it is, however, perfect. It looks great too, with the screen both crisp and bright although the default setting is on the low side, so forget your battery life and bump that slide right up.

Speaking of battery life, HTC says the Magic will give you up to 450 minutes of talk time using GSM and up to 420 hours of standby time. In real life we found a day of regular usage (texting, checking email, playing a few games, watching a few YouTube clips and listening to music) would sufficiently drain the battery to require a recharge at the end of each day. So, about the same as the iPhone.

The internal speaker is surprisingly good, while the bundled stereo headphones and headset (there's a volume control and simple remote control halfway down the wire) are average at best. Sadly, HTC has opted to make the mini-USB jack (also used to connect to a PC or charger) the only means of connecting your headphones. There's no 3.5mm jack so you can't chuck on your favourite pair of headphones. Even Apple realised this was a bad idea and gave us all a standard 3.5mm jack on their phone.

Moving onto slightly more technical matters, the Magic features a global roaming-friendly selection of radio transmitters and receivers including quad-band GSM, dual-band UMTS and HSDPA/HSUPA. Bottom line for Kiwis? At home it'll work with the entire Vodafone network, both 3G and Extended 3G, while overseas roaming should prove a doddle. Well, until you get the bill if you dared make a call or two while away, then you'll regret ever taking your phone at all.

The Magic is wi-fi enabled but it's 802.11 b/g only, there's no n. The now obligatory (and increasingly useful thanks to the addition of third party apps via the Android Market) GPS receiver is present, as is Bluetooth (it'll accept a stereo headset) and a digital compass. An accelerometer detects movement and, among a host of other useful applications, will automatically rotate the screen should you turn the phone on its side. Storage is handled by a Micro SD slot and it'll take a card up to 8GB capacity.

The media player is decent, though not a patch on the media functionality of the iPhone and its tight iPod integration. It will, however, play a whole stack of different audio formats including AAC, MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG and AAC+. Video formats are limited to MP4 and 3GP.

With a Google-made operating system the HTC Magic is, unsurprisingly, at one with all that is Google, be it Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and of course Google Maps (it's street view-enabled and when used in conjunction with the accelerometer to look around, is very cool indeed). The video camera can upload clips directly to YouTube perfect for on-the-spot news reporting. Still photos taken with the 3.2 megapixel camera were decent and about on par with most camera phones out there.

All-in-all HTC has produced a competent and desirable handset. The Android operating system is excellent and the Android Market looks very promising. The Magic can't quite match the iPhone in terms of form, function or sheer, unadulterated sex appeal, but it gets pretty close on most counts and manages to do some things better running apps in the background, for instance, along with tight integration with Google services. Pricing looks to be on a par with the iPhone too. Subsidised handsets start at $319 on one of Vodafone's new Smartphone Plans, or buying the phone outright will set you back $1,099.

HTC Magic Reviews

The HTC Magic is powered by the Google Android 1.5 operating system, and as such has full access to the burgeoning Android Market, Google's version of the iTunes Store. The Market is loaded with applications ranging from games through to Twitter clients and although it doesn't match the Apple version for slickness, there's no denying the quantity. Either way, at this moment in time, it's the only contender ably positioned to challenge the iTunes Store, and to our mind that gives this phone a leg up on the competition at the outset. Time will tell, of course, but for now let's see if the handset itself shapes up.

Available in black or white, the Magic though not quite at the luxurious level of the iPhone or even some recent Nokia handsets is a good-looking device. It has a shiny plastic shell, six shortcut buttons and a little trackball-style Pearl for navigating when you don't feel like using the touchscreen. A side-mounted rocker style button provides instant access to volume controls. The entire back panel slides easily off to allow access to the battery, SIM card and Micro SD card slots and the lens for the 3.2 megapixel camera resides here too.

Say goodbye to the physical keyboard of its predecessor and hello to an iPhone (there's that word again, sorry HTC)-style QWERTY touchscreen keyboard that pops up when required. I'm a reformed keypad user so, to me, tapping away on a touchscreen feels perfectly natural, though I understand it isn't for everyone. As far as touchscreen typing goes, however, HTC has done an excellent job. It's fast, responsive and uses predictive text, and even though you won't be tapping out your thesis on it, you will find it more than adequate for all your mobile computing needs.

The touchscreen itself is very good. Is it as good as the one on the iPhone? Not quite, navigation isn't as fluid when dragging your fingers around. For hunt and peck style operation it is, however, perfect. It looks great too, with the screen both crisp and bright although the default setting is on the low side, so forget your battery life and bump that slide right up.

Speaking of battery life, HTC says the Magic will give you up to 450 minutes of talk time using GSM and up to 420 hours of standby time. In real life we found a day of regular usage (texting, checking email, playing a few games, watching a few YouTube clips and listening to music) would sufficiently drain the battery to require a recharge at the end of each day. So, about the same as the iPhone.

The internal speaker is surprisingly good, while the bundled stereo headphones and headset (there's a volume control and simple remote control halfway down the wire) are average at best. Sadly, HTC has opted to make the mini-USB jack (also used to connect to a PC or charger) the only means of connecting your headphones. There's no 3.5mm jack so you can't chuck on your favourite pair of headphones. Even Apple realised this was a bad idea and gave us all a standard 3.5mm jack on their phone.

Moving onto slightly more technical matters, the Magic features a global roaming-friendly selection of radio transmitters and receivers including quad-band GSM, dual-band UMTS and HSDPA/HSUPA. Bottom line for Kiwis? At home it'll work with the entire Vodafone network, both 3G and Extended 3G, while overseas roaming should prove a doddle. Well, until you get the bill if you dared make a call or two while away, then you'll regret ever taking your phone at all.

The Magic is wi-fi enabled but it's 802.11 b/g only, there's no n. The now obligatory (and increasingly useful thanks to the addition of third party apps via the Android Market) GPS receiver is present, as is Bluetooth (it'll accept a stereo headset) and a digital compass. An accelerometer detects movement and, among a host of other useful applications, will automatically rotate the screen should you turn the phone on its side. Storage is handled by a Micro SD slot and it'll take a card up to 8GB capacity.

The media player is decent, though not a patch on the media functionality of the iPhone and its tight iPod integration. It will, however, play a whole stack of different audio formats including AAC, MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG and AAC+. Video formats are limited to MP4 and 3GP.

With a Google-made operating system the HTC Magic is, unsurprisingly, at one with all that is Google, be it Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and of course Google Maps (it's street view-enabled and when used in conjunction with the accelerometer to look around, is very cool indeed). The video camera can upload clips directly to YouTube perfect for on-the-spot news reporting. Still photos taken with the 3.2 megapixel camera were decent and about on par with most camera phones out there.

All-in-all HTC has produced a competent and desirable handset. The Android operating system is excellent and the Android Market looks very promising. The Magic can't quite match the iPhone in terms of form, function or sheer, unadulterated sex appeal, but it gets pretty close on most counts and manages to do some things better running apps in the background, for instance, along with tight integration with Google services. Pricing looks to be on a par with the iPhone too. Subsidised handsets start at $319 on one of Vodafone's new Smartphone Plans, or buying the phone outright will set you back $1,099.

T-Mobile Dash 3G Review

So recently I heard that T-Mobile has announced their first 3G-enabled WinMo smartphone, which is the T-Mobile Dash 3G that will be available for purchase on July 2009. The phone will have a nice casing with a glossy-black finish with a slight touch of red accents. Seems pretty cool for me Anyway, the T-Mobile Dash 3G which is also known as the HTC Snap used the 6.1 version of WinMo OS and a nice QWERTY keypad to ease users in typing emails etc. The phone also features a built in WiFi, GPS and trackball for navigation.

The T-Mobile Dash 3G (HTC Snap) is pretty fast too. Inside the phone there’s a 528MHz Qualcomm MSM 7225 CPU, 256MB ROM, 192MB RAM, Bluetooth and a 2.4-inch display screen (320 x 240 pixels). There’s also a 2 megapixel camera for standard shooting. A microSDHC card slot is available for more storage space.

T-Mobile Dash 3G Review

So recently I heard that T-Mobile has announced their first 3G-enabled WinMo smartphone, which is the T-Mobile Dash 3G that will be available for purchase on July 2009. The phone will have a nice casing with a glossy-black finish with a slight touch of red accents. Seems pretty cool for me Anyway, the T-Mobile Dash 3G which is also known as the HTC Snap used the 6.1 version of WinMo OS and a nice QWERTY keypad to ease users in typing emails etc. The phone also features a built in WiFi, GPS and trackball for navigation.

The T-Mobile Dash 3G (HTC Snap) is pretty fast too. Inside the phone there’s a 528MHz Qualcomm MSM 7225 CPU, 256MB ROM, 192MB RAM, Bluetooth and a 2.4-inch display screen (320 x 240 pixels). There’s also a 2 megapixel camera for standard shooting. A microSDHC card slot is available for more storage space.

HTC Touch Cruise

The HTC phones are known for their comfortable easy-to-use features they offer to the mobile users. There are so many features added in these HTC phones which distinguish them from the other classic phones. The browser experience is very well enhanced in HTC mobiles. The interface is user friendly and it makes the HTC mobiles intuitive. HTC Touch Cruise is one of the classic models with attracting features. The mobile has the HTC footprints by which every moment of life can be recorded and captured. It is one of the smart phones introduced recently. HTC Touch Cruise is an intelligent enough to remember every step of your journey. Do you want your memories to last life time? It does not matter where you are but the HTC foot prints records every adventure in a precise manner. It is more or less a pocket PC.

With the arrival of the HTC Touch Cruise, you are able to capture the special milestones in the journey of life, share memorable experiences and create ever green stories that can last till the end of your life. This is not just a mobile phone but it is also an excellent marker that is capable of storing the touching moments of life. Whenever you take a picture with the mobile phone, the HTC foot prints automatically saves the location. This is an excellent feature offered by this mobile phone. You can add your thoughts about that splendid location and even the conversations of your friends along with the picture. The HTC foot prints help to find a way back to the places you visited before. The highlights of your life are always available within your reach with the help of the HTC footprints. It is more or less like a personal diary maintained by the user. To have a look at the past happy, memorable and cherishing events, the HTC Touch Cruise mobile paves a way.

The HTC Touch Cruise has a special navigation software that has come along with a car kit. This enables you to get even more out of the phone when you are traveling. You can simply put the mobile in the car kit and this will change the mode to navipanel mode. What is so interesting about this mode is that it can guide your travel, instruct you with traffic jams and offers an interface to access all travel tools like the GPS. It will never let you get lost when you travel alone. The touch cruise mobile is a perfect choice for all mobile lovers especially for travelers. Though the Touch Cruise mobile is not powered by the android operating system like the HTC hero still it has many of the common features of the HTC hero. The network connectivities like the Bluetooth and WiFi are same as in case of the HTC hero. The HTC Touch Cruise is also sleek and slim and has a flimsy appearance. The features of the mobile include:

 Network: Quad brand GSM/GPRS/EDGE
 Operating system : Windows Mobile pocket pc
 Battery : Li ion 1100mAh
 Weight : 3.6oz
 Dimension : 4*2.10*0.57in
 Processor: 528MHZ
 Memory : 512 MB RAM/256MB ROM
 WiFi 802.11b/g
 Bluetooth 2.0
 weight 130g
 Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, Instant messaging
 camera :3.15mp
 HTC EXT USB port
 Full speed USB
 TFT Touch screen, 65k colors
Are you interested in having an intuitive mobile that is very unique and flimsy? The HTC Touch Cruise can be your ideal choice. With all the enhanced and highlighting features, the mobile is yet another gift for the mobile lovers.

T-Mobile myTouch 3G

Competition in the smart phone market is on the increase recently as one new smart phone after other hits the market. Various companies are introducing mobiles with excellent features that captivate the mobile users. The mobile phones are becoming smaller in size though the features keep increasing. The T mobile is known for releasing such smart pones every year with improved technologies and enhancements.

A recent smart phone launched by the T mobile is ˜my touch 3G™.It uses the high speed data network. It is the second hand set of T mobile to feature Google powered android operating system. The ˜my touch 3G™ hand set is offered in vibrant colors including black, white and distinctive merlot. The mobile looks more admirable in its merlot color. Though this hand set is similar to the T mobile™s G1, there are certain features that differentiate it. The ˜my touch 3G™ mobile offers a deep level of customization. The users can personalize and customize the menus, wall papers, icons and a range of other things with the help of the themes and skins. This makes it unique from the iphone because it has a un customizable look.

Another key point to be noted about the ˜my touch mobile™ is something called Sherpa. Sherpa is nothing but an application that claims to learn from the actions of the user. For instance, if the user is searching on a topic; the Sherpa recognizes your intention and provides more information related to it which you may need in future. Does it sound be unreal? The reality is this; the application has a built in learning engine which has the ability to customize itself based on the user™s preference. This application is created by geodilic and it learns the likes and dislikes of the users through feedbacks and behavior.

The ˜my touch mobile™ uses a virtual keyboard which is a replacement to the physical keyboard used by a G1 mobile. This makes it much smaller and compact than the G1 mobile. The android cup cake software used by the ˜my touch mobile™ gives a unique beautiful look. The memory is also increased when compared to the G1 Mobile. This enables the applications to load and run very smoothly.

Specifications of the ˜my touch mobile™:

o A 3.2 inch TFT LCD screen
o 528 MHZ processor
o network: GSM quad band phone capable of global roaming
o Battery : LI “ION 1340MaH
o Internet ; full HTML browser
o Operating system : Android
o Touch screen: 3.2 inches
o Resolution: 320*480 pixels
o WiFi, GPS connectivity
o 3.2 mega pixel camera with automatic uploads
o Bundles 4GB micro SD card
o Internal memory : 512 MB

The key feature of the iphone namely multi touch is not supported by the ˜my touch mobile™. The battery life of this mobile is more than the G1 mobile and the iphone. The ˜my touch mobile™ is also comparatively cheaper than the iphone with the price ranging from $199.

The ˜my touch mobile™ performs very well even if some other applications are running in the background. The touch screen is made by HTC. The mobile users are able to personalize menus, wall papers and even the icons. The android operating system helps to improve the performance. The ˜my touch mobile™ is stylish in appearance. The only advantage it offers compared to the other recent phones specifically is that it is smaller in size compared to all recent models. The T mobile android battery is also improvised. It is quite pretty and same as the HTC magic mobile phone. Among the ever growing collection of smart phones in recent days, the T mobile my touch is a perfect and appropriate choice for all.