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11
Mar
2010
HTC’s Phones Coming this April
April will be a pretty busy month for the mobile phone industry as several impressive smart phones will be released. Sony Ericsson already has its SE XPERIA X10 Android smart phone and its Vivaz Symbian HD device lined up for release while Apple has set a late April release date for the 3G and non-3G versions of the new iPad tablet.
Things are also busy at the HTC camp as the Desire and the Legend are both expected to come out by April.
The Taiwanese manufacturer is bringing the sequel to the HTC Hero, the Legend to Vodafone’s store. So far, there is no word yet if the Legend will be offered by other operator. The smart phone comes with an aluminum casing, a 3.2 inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen, 5 mega pixel camera and a Qualcomm 600 MHz processor.
More widely available will the HTC Desire; this phone, originally called the Bravo will be launching around the same time as the Legend. It has already been confirmed that T-Mobile will be offering plans for the new Snapdragon Android while Orange and Vodafone are reportedly also going to have the device (though price offers from Orange and Vodafone are currently not yet available). Carphone Warehouse has most of the details for the T-Mobile plans.
The Desire comes with a 1GHz Snapdragon processor that will have the device running fast and smooth. It has a big 3.7 inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen that delivers high quality visuals perfect for viewing the 720p videos you shoot with the phone’s 5 mega pixel snapper. The device is being considered as the perfect alternative to the Nexus One smart phone which can only be brought from Google’s online store.
Get to know more about the HTC Desire smart phone and its tariff prices at Stuff TV.
1
Mar
2010
HTC HD Mini
HTC HD Mini
HTC has recently unveiled its new HTC HD Mini, which is a Sense-based Windows phone that has focussed on the delivery of the very popular HD2 only in the sleeker and more compact design found in many popular minis today. Indeed, Peter Chou, the Chief Executive Officer of the HRC Corporation, stated that the initial demand for the HD2 has exceeded all original expectations and the new HD Mini is aimed at ‘bringing all of the experience and capabilities of the HD2 to customers in a more compact design, thereby fully satisfying customers on all levels of design and function.’ Mr Chou went on to say that the HD Mini’s integration of HTC Sense and Windows Mobile affords customers much more choice ‘for an advanced Windows phone that is well-crafted, sleek and user-friendly.’
The HTC HD Mini is indeed beautifully designed, and is eminently user-friendly right out of the box. Its precision fasteners used to assembled the phone are still visible to users from the outside and, far from detracting from the overall aesthetic, this merely shows the high levels of craftsmanship that have gone into making the phone. This concept of strong and original design is also visible under the battery cover, and is visible in a striking yellow internal structure when you look inside.
HTC HD Mini
Like all of the new device unveiled by HTC of late the HD Mini smartphone also uses HTC Sense, which HTC have also designed very much with the user in mind and ‘with the aim of putting the user right at the centre of their mobile world and experience.’ Sense is very good to use and incorporates what is called the ‘helicopter view’ known as Leap which allows the user to navigate easily between screens and operate the phone in much the same way as Expose on the Mac.
The handset also continues the concept of putting the user in the centre of the experience with its Outlook integration that provides a single contact view enabling the user to see individual snapshots displaying all conversations with that person, be they text messages, calls, e-mails or just status updates. It also features HTC’s Peep, HTC’s Windows-based Twitter application, which allows users to tweet without any problems and also to follow their online Twitter stream.
The HD Mini further appeals to many people by featuring a capacitive touchscreen which allows websites to be not only viewed but also zoomed in and out of and also re-sized to suit your particular needs. You can also do the same to PDF documents and all Microsoft Office files and pictures with just a pinch of the finger, a great feature of Sense.
Spec wise the HD Mini also comes complete with 3G broadband and Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing for seamless wireless connection and date transfer. The user may also choose to download a range of applications from Windows Marketplace for Mobile in order to further customise their mobile experience, though this is of course options.
For power the HD Mini relies upon a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer or lithium-ion battery that allows the user a fully-charged talk time of around 400 minutes. It also packs a decent 5-megapixel integral camera which comes with a range of useful features, including an ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, auto-focus facility and widescreen photo capture. There is also a fully integrated Windows media player that supports the full range of media files for around eight hours of playback as well as video playback formats that can support around 12 hours of video playback. For those needing more space users can also utilise the MicroSD expansion card in the integral slot in order to further enhance the storage memory capacity of the Mini HD. Though no official price and release date information is confirmed as of yet the HD Mini is pencilled for release in the second quarter of 2010.
18
Nov
2009
HTC HD2 Mini-Review
If you look now, you will find HTC HD2 contracts available on Vodafone UK and on T-Mobile UK at similar (identical?) rates. Unless you dislike having a monthly tariff, this is the best deals for this impressive HTC HD2. The HD2 is the phone of choice for those who appreciate Windows Mobile. If you prefer Android, you might want to wait for the HTC Hero. The HD2 is one of the best Windows Mobile phones thanks to its hardware and the way the HTC sense interface complements Window’s weaknesses in navigation design.
The main feature of this device, is its’ large capacitive touch screen. At 4.3 inches, it is the largest touch screen on this year’s crop of mobile phones (the XPERIA X10 has a 4 inch screen).
HD2’s Hardware and Features
One common factor found on HTC HD2 reviews is that the HTC Sense truly shines in this device. Navigating the HD2’s features using the touch screen interface is easy thanks to the intuitive design and responsiveness of the Sense and the hardware. All that speed comes from the power of the Snapdragon 1GHz processor. For features, the HD2 relies mostly on Windows Mobile’s functions such as the Windows Media Player, but in some instances, HTC provides alternatives such as the Opera Mobile browser instead of the less-reliable Internet Explorer mobile.
Dimensions
The official HD2 press release hails the HD2’s 4.3 inch monster of a screen as the phone’s showcase feature, and it is. It is hard not to notice the huge screen; in a way, it makes the HD2 look like a really small tablet. HTC compensated for the extra width (the HD2 is 4.74 x 2.64 inches) by keeping the HD2 at a slim 0.43 inches. With the battery, the phone only weighs 5.54 ounces.
11
Nov
2009
Another Donut for the Holidays; HTC Tattoo
Here is a good tip for the holidays, if you are the kind of mobile phone user that loves to go online, post on Twitter, check Facebook updates and loves to keep track of your friends’ uploaded videos and images, then here is a great mobile phone for you. In fact, this phone is so for you, you should be checking with your local carrier if they are planning to have to HTC Tattoo contracts available.
This Android 1.6 Donut powered mobile phone is an amazing 3G smart phone that is small and can be easily carried around. You will want to carry this phone around because it will keep you in touch with friends and family through integration with many major web based applications and social networking sites.
Web Friendly
When a device supports Google applications, Facebook, Twitter, Flicker and other major websites, you know that connectivity becomes the name of the game; and Tattoo goes all out in terms of stats. The 3G phone can instantly connect to EDGE, GPRS, 3G HSDPA and WiFi for network access. Meanwhile the combined HTC Sense interface and Google Android operating system provides you with both easy navigations and instant access to many important phone features. With just a tip of a button, you can access Twitter posts. You have got to appreciate HTC’s familiarity with the Android.
Release Date
There is no word on the final release date for this amazing HTC Android 1.6 phone, but expect this device to arrive pretty soon as it seems to be slated for the end of the year. While this phone will certainly have some solid competition in terms of hardware, it offers great functionality and decent features. Pair this device with a really low retail price or, even better, a good contract and you have the perfect little mobile phone.
9
Nov
2009
Windows Mobile 6.5 and the HTC Touch 2
The HTC Touch 2 was made with one simple idea in mind; placing everything at your fingertips. Connectivity is made simple and easy thanks to the HTC Sense user interface and the features of Windows Mobile. Connect with your contacts, go online, create and send emails easily; all of this becomes easily possible with this impressive mobile phone. Thanks to the new and improved Windows Mobile 6.5 there are even more features and capabilities made available such as having a wider range of downloadable applications to choose from through the new apps store and better, improved versions of old WinMo apps such as the Internet Explorer web browser.
Moving from 6.1 to 6.5
The biggest addition to Window Mobile 6.5 is the inclusion of the application store, this is called the Marketplace, and through here you can purchase and download many applications that would further expand the functionality of the Touch 2. Get new software as you need it, when you need it; this is the convenience offered by Windows Marketplace. Aside from this, 6.5 is faster and more stable than its predecessors. It is also able to run more applications without any compatibility problems. Most importantly, WinMo 6.5’s unique user interface has been made to make everything a whole lot easier to access.
Getting the HTC Touch 2
This mobile phone is readily available on retail, but if you are not subscribing to a carrier, then this might be a good time to read up on some HTC Touch2 deals. Keep an eye for packages that offer excellent 3G HSDPA rates or those with free internet access as that would help you make full use of your mobile phone. The Facebook integration of the Touch 2 and other web applications are certain to make any mobile network plan worthwhile.
5
Nov
2009
Is HTC “Leo” the fastest winmo?
Much buzz has been generated with the upcoming release of the HTC HD2 dubbed as “Leo”. To run Windows Mobile 6.5, the device is already considered by many as the fastest WinMo of these times.
Already tried by industry analysts through extensive use, HD2 was experienced as a capable device for those folks who wish to be constantly updated with on-goings at work and home while they are away. The Leo is capable of the traditional emailing and documents-reading tasks. But more importantly, it allows users to watch movies, listen to music and interact in their social networking sites.
With its 4.3-inch screen, its largest display is probably one of the most welcome feature about Leo. The 800 x 640 pixels screen doubles the standard iPhone offering, while its handy, small size as a mobile device is much better than what people have seen so far in the market.
Being the first WinMo using HTC sense is seen by many to contributing to the buzz about HD2. It’s offering of a large weather-centric upper screen that has animated 3D weather effects is wrongly downplayed. Which shouldn’t be as we all must be updated with the weather outside, considering.
It also features the highly used applications available in other leading smartphones, like emails and chatting, updating your social network status and others.
With this much-talked-about device, reading and editing of Excel and Word files are now a breezy experience. With speed of 1Ghz, thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, office work can be done wherever you are. Thin and light, the unit measures a mere 120.5 x 67 x 11 mm and weighs much less at 157g. It also comes with a 5megapixel camera, GPS, Bluetooth and Wifi and a 2GB SD card, and the battery life doubles the usual offerings of other units.
Now work and entertainment comes much easier with the Leo high-resolution screen and fastest WinMo feature.
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13
Oct
2009
HTC Tattoo – The Android Platform
While many mobile phone manufacturing companies are considering incorporating Android, the popular mobile phone operating system platform developed by Google, into their new models, HTC had already launched HTC Hero with Android 1.5 in July 2009. With an updated version of Android, HTC Tattoo is being released in October.
HTC Tattoo features all the benefits of the Android platform with a user friendly and highly customizable but simple user interface known as HTC Sense. HTC Tattoo streams all the updates and messages from your online social networking accounts like Facebook and Twitter, email accounts, and video and picture updates from sites like YouTube and Flickr. Android can offer you one of the most convenient and hassle free web browsing experiences in the entire telecommunications industry, which is why it is becoming so popular.
HTC Tattoo is certainly the lighter and the better looking of the two HTC handsets featuring Android operating system, and is catching the attention of many mobile phone users because of the value it is offering in its expected price.
As a part of its user interface, it features a 2.8 inch TFT touch screen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. HTC Tattoo features a resistive touch screen, unlike the more sensitive capacitive touch screen in HTC Hero, as according to the manufacturers, the former mode was more appropriate to the handset. However, HTC Tattoo offers a smooth browsing experience and it should be the last thing its users should be worried about.
There are not a lot of mobile phones offering the Android operating system, and HTC Tattoo is one of the very few of those which are available for a price which many users will not find unreasonable. If you are a mobile phone user who feels the need of a more organized operating system to manage your online messaging and updates, then maybe you should try using a handset with Android operating platform, and HTC Tattoo is one of the most convenient of such sets so watch out for the HTC Tattoo on contract.
28
Sep
2009
HTC Click to be known as HTC Tattoo
The HTC Click has made an official appearance after a number of days of leaks and speculation. The HTC Click will finally be known as the HTC Tattoo. The name of the phone itself is a clear indication that the phone is targeted more towards the younger segment of the market. The amazing design of the phone, combined with an unbelievably low price tag is a clear indication that HTC plans to bring the Android OS to the mass market, including the young segment of the market.
The compact HTC Tattoo has the notable feat of being the only Android phone from one of the big manufacturers to possess a QVGA resistive touchscreen. This is in contrast to most other Android phones, which makes use of a HVGA capacitive screen. HTC has revealed that the resistive technology is a better idea for the screen considering the fact that it is only 2.8 inches long. The phone will be running using a 528 MHz Qualcomm CPU and will make use of 256 MB of RAM. These amazing specifications will mean that the phone is sure to pack a punch.
The highlights of the HTC Tattoo include the 3G connectivity with HSDPA internet, Wi-Fi, GPS and an impressive 3.2 megapixel camera along with autofocus. There is an FM radio as well in addition to an accelerometer sensor and a digital compass. The specs sheet is rounded off by the miniUSB port, the microSD card slot and the 3.5 mm headset jack (enabling you to use your favourite headset). The HTC Tattoo is also set to make use of the proprietary Sense UI, making it only the second phone from the manufacturer to do so after the HTC Hero.
The HTC Tattoo is expected to be released in the whole of Europe (UK included) around the beginning of October. It will then be rolled our around the world after it is released in Europe. HTC have not revelaed any pricing details of the HTC Tattoo. However, other HTC Tattoo Reviews have latched onto some rumours which state that it will cost around 200 Euros (180 pounds).
Moby1 is a good website for comparing deals so be sure to give them a visit when looking for the HTC Tattoo.
1
Sep
2009
The HTC Hero: Poise and Power
It looks like HTC has struck gold with its newest Smartphone. With the latest HTC Hero, critics are claiming that we have finally been presented with an Android-powered device that is able to strike a balance. We totally agree. Based on what we have, it seems like the HTC Hero is a device that does not only excel in the software department, but in its overall design as well.
Android Power
Google’s Android operating system has long been touted as the closest competitor the iPhone’s excellent proprietary OS. For one reason or another, not too many manufacturers have teamed up with the search engine mogul to produce Android-powered devices. Thankfully, HTC is one of them and the new HTC Hero sports the newest version of the Android OS.
HTC has even gone a step further by giving the Google operating system a major makeover in order to have a more customized OS. With their new Sense Experience user interface, users can surely expect an excellent overall experience with the HTC Hero.
Beautifully Designed
Design-wise, we feel that HTC couldn’t have done any better. The HTC Hero still has that sleek and stylish feel to it which was made famous by its predecessors. However, it stands out in that it looks and feels more sophisticated. It has also taken on the elevated chin (also present in the HTC Dream), which makes it even more innovative. The unit is available in four different colour schemes (white, black, pink, and brown), but our personal favourite has to be the white version complete with its classy Teflon finish. It definitely exudes a unique and flamboyant flair to it. With the HTC Hero, we finally have an Android-powered Smartphone that is also able to compete in the design department.
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18
Aug
2009
Grab an August bargain of a mobile phone contract
After all the bad news that we’ve been hearing recently regarding the economy, falling house prices, bad weather and the rest, we thought it was high time we cheered you folks up by hunting out some mobile phone bargains for you to take a look at. If you are thinking about taking out a new contract in the near future then why check out some of these bargains that we have found for you. We have chosen the best handsets that we could find and paired them with the best tariffs. So let us know what you think.
1) Nokia 5530 deals – This one comes top simply because you can get for a steal on an 18 month contract. £20.29 per month gets you 600 minutes and unlimited texts. If you compare that to number 2 on this list, you will see how much of a good deal this actually is.
2) Nokia N97 deals – The same tariff for the Nokia N97 will set you back £40.00 per month on Vodafone. However this is a serious bit of kit, packing in a QWERTY keyboard and a touch screen, as well as more memory than is in my brain. If you can afford, go for it.
3) Samsung Jet deals – The Samsung Jet is one of the most underrated phones in my opinion. It is built on the Android platform and although I was sceptical at first, I truly feel that this will be the OS of choice in 3 years time. It’s also fantastic value. For £21.20 per month you get 400 minutes and 3000 texts, which is enough for the average user. It has some really great features too.
4) HTC Hero deals – Yep I’m going for another Android phone, because I love them. This is better than the Jet, but a little more expensive. No QWERTY keyboard though (like the Jet). You can get this one for £25.28 per month on the same tariff as the Jet
5) Blackberry 8520 deals – A bright screen and nicer buttons mean that the 8520 makes it into our hall of fame. I also couldn’t help but notice the rather tasty £170 automatic cashback available on O2. Perhaps this one deserves notching up a place or two, what do you think?
6) Nokia N86 deals – The long awaited phone from Nokia builds on the gaming performance of the N85. My pick is the Vodafone 600 minutes unlimited texts at £35.00 per month. An overlooked handset in my opinion.
7) Sony Ericsson W995 deals – great camera, even better music features, is there a better Sony Ericsson mobile phone out there at the moment? Both our heart and head is saying no, and for only a snip over £21.00 per month on T-Mobile, you have to consider this handset as a possibility.
LG Crystal deals – Ok it is a little bit more expensive than some of the other phones, with a few less features, but it does look seriously cool. You can expect to pay £30 per month for this one though and for that reason it comes in at number 8 on our hotlist of August contract phones
