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The HTC Magic review, specifications and impressions

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on March 30, 2009
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The HTC Magic is a slick looking device with a curvy design that seems reminiscent of the Android G1. The device features a rollerball, quick keys, and a much improved camera. Video recording and the responsiveness of the camera have been improved for the launch of this device and will surely please.

The first difference from the G1 that you’ll surely notice is that it is thinner and lacks a keyboard. Other than that, you can expect the same screen resolution and size. The screen might be somewhat brighter and the color temperature slightly different, but now we’re getting into some minor details.

Overall, the phone is a good device for touchscreen lovers who want an Android phone but would like something a little slimmer with no slide out keyboard. The device looks very pretty and it’s nice to see the Android platform start to influence the look and feel of a device. For a company that also manufactures the less-than-beautiful Windows Mobile, they’re really proving they can make a wide variety of devices.

Top 10 Camera Phones

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on March 4, 2009
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Samsung Memoir T929 (T-Mobile, 8.0 MP camera, QVGA 240×400) – Black
America’s first 8 megapixel camera features a 16x digital zoom and xenon flash. The TouchWiz Samsung Memoir features auto-focus, geo-tagging, anti-shake, easy upload to a variety of platforms, and can even record up to one hour of video.

Motorola Zine ZN5 (T-Mobile, 5.0MP camera with Kodak lenses, QVGA 240×320) – Black
Designed by Kodak, the surprisingly slim Motorola Zine ZN5 packs a 5 megapixel camera with xenon flash, auto-focus and more, as well as Kodak’s Perfect Touch and other editing abilities.

Samsung Behold T919 (T-Mobile, 5.0MP, QVGA 240×320) – Espresso, Light Rose
Predecessor to the Samsung Memoir, the 5 megapixel Samsung Behold was the first to feature Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface, with its easy-to-use features, LED flash and an expandable memory up to 16 GB.

Samsung Omnia (Verizon Wireless, 5.0MP, VGA 480×640) – Black
Featuring Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro, the 5 megapixel Samsung Omnia’s 8GB memory (expandable to a whooping 24GB with addition of a 16GB microSD card) is as a productive as it is fun.

Sony Ericsson W760a (AT&T, 3.2MP, QVGA 240×320) – Black, Red, Silver
The 3.2 megapixel Sony Ericsson W760a is a slider-style phone with multiple shot modes and easy uploading of photos to the web on the nation’s fastest 3G network.

BlackBerry Storm (Verizon Wireless, 3.2MP, QVGA 240×320) – Black
The touch-screen BlackBerry Storm moves beyond the workplace with a 3.2 megapixel camera, including LED flash, face detection and editing tools.

HTC Fuze (AT&T, 3.2MP, VGA 480×640) – Black
With new 3D TouchFLO, the 3.2 megapixel HTC Fuze is intuitive to use and easy to customize for business and pleasure. Auto-focus and editing tools ensure a great shot everytime.

HTC Touch Pro (Sprint, 3.2MP, CIF 288×352) – Black
With a 3.2 megapixel camera, the slide-out HTC Touch Pro for Sprint has a full QWERTY keyboard and the Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro that business users need while providing the entertainment features everyone wants.

LG Dare (Verizon Wireless, 3.2MP, VGA 480×640) – Black
A reasonably-priced iPhone competitor, the LG Dare has a 3.2 megapixel camera with features including face detection, SmartPic technology and editing tools. Besides camcorder noise reduction, the LG Dare is the first American phone to be able to record high-speed video and play it back in slow-motion.

Samsung Eternity A867 (AT&T, 3.2MP, QCIF 144×176) – Black
Featuring a popular touch-screen with vibration response, the Samsung Eternity has a 3.2 megapixel for not only on-the-go photos and video, but also AT&T’s exclusive Video Share – the cutting edge of video calling.

This was a guest post by Warren who normally covers mobile phones at DAP. Grab the RSS feed for his daily updates.

Rogers and Fido 2009 device roadmap leaked

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on December 29, 2008
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Are you on Rogers or Fido? Well you may want to save your upgrade because the device roadmap for Rogers and Fido has been leaked. HoFo’s clearskies08 posted the upcoming smartphones for 2009 as well as slides from a corporate presentation. The presentation is a complete snooze but here are the upcoming devices:

* Blackberry 82XX Pearl Flip (3G version of 8220 Pearl Flip but with GPS, WiFi, and video calling)
* Blackberry 9520 Storm (North American 3G GSM bands and 802.11 b/g WiFi)
* HTC Touch 3G
* HTC Touch Pro
* HTC Touch Viva
* Motorola MOTOZINE ZN5
* Motorola Q11
* Motorola VE66
* Nokia N79
* Nokia N85
* Nokia N96
* Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
* Samsung M8800 Pixon
* Sony Ericsson Xperia X1a
* Sony Ericsson C905

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The HTC Touch with Android

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on December 16, 2008
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The HTC Touch is a great phone. Problem is, Windows Mobile can be incredibly frustrating for the average consumer. The Microsoft approach is great for anyone who is a pro user. It provides you with every possible option and lets you choose your experience. It’s the complete opposite of Apple and the iPhone. Mac has always been described to me as “the computer for people who don’t understand or care about computers.” Maybe having Android on the HTC Touch is a good idea. I’d have to try it out myself.

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TELUS recommends HTC Touch Pro as ultimate holiday device

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on November 28, 2008
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TELUS has a section of their website where you can input your favorite elements of a mobile device and it will tell you what the best device is for what you want. What’s really funny about it is that they took the “monkey and a typewriter” theme but changed it to “meerkat and change-o-tron.” So I wanted to see what phone they would give me if I just turned all the settings to full blast. After a long Rube Goldberg experience, you get a suggestion. TELUS recommended me the HTC Touch Pro. Woohoo!

[Check out your holiday device here]

Windows Mobile Roundup: Ringo Mobile review, HTC Touch HD and celebrities

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on November 7, 2008
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Our Windows Mobile sister site has compiled some great posts for you to get caught up in the world of WinMo. Windows Mobile Cool is our one stop shop for news, reviews, how tos and opinion in the Windows Mobile space. Its editor in chief, Bambi Blue, has a unique style of blogging and she’s really great at communicating with her readers. Check out here site and feel free to drop her a line on any of the social networking tools out there.
Click through to get news, reviews and how tos in the Windows Mobile space

HTC Touch HD video review and unboxing

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Kyle
on November 7, 2008
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This has got to be one of the best Windows Mobile devices out there. The HTC Touch HD has got such a nice screen and media capabilities and I can watch these video reviews all day. The first impressions of the phone clearly leave the reviewer taken aback by the screen and clean user interface. The device is shipping to customers in both Europe and Asia so expect a lot of videos like this. Highlights include:

  • Responsive touch screen
  • Bigger screen and better resolution than the iPhone
  • TouchFLO works fast and smoothly
  • An 8GB microSD card was included

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    HTC Touch HD availability and status updates

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    on November 5, 2008
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    along with iPhone

    The HTC Touch HD is a slick looking device that is sure to impress. If you’re looking to buy one, you’ll be happy to know that devicewire has got a batch of them shipped right now.

    Although the device is not yet available on Orange, when it goes live you will be able to purchase the device via Orange stores, Orange Telesales and Orange’s online shop. Orange have only just received them into their testing department today, so it will be a little while before they’re up for grabs. I know I’m excited!

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    HTC Touch Pro vs the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

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    on November 4, 2008
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    While reading HoFo, I found someone looking for a comparison of the HTC Touch Pro and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1. The post is interesting because the author outlines exactly what they’re looking for in a phone. I think it’s a real sign of the times that a decent camera is on the top of the list.

    - 3MP camera or higher (flash is even better!)
    - Keyboard of some sort (QWERTY or normal keypad is fine but I txt ALOT)
    - WiFi (absolute must, I do not intend on using a data plan)
    - Good web browser (as close to iPhone experience as I can get)
    - Must work internationally (in China, at least)
    - I do not care about 3G
    - Affordable mix of quality + price

    I’ve put together a quick comparison of the Xperia X1 and the HTC Touch Pro with respect to which one I think this author should purchase.

    Continue reading to see which phone should be purchased

    Rumor: G1 with Android to hit Asian Q1 2009

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    on November 4, 2008
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    The Commercial Times newspaper in Taiwan is reporting that HTC will begin shipping the G1 with Android in the first quarter of 2009.

    While starting to sell its Touch 3G smartphones in the Taiwan market in cooperation with Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) on November 3, HTC also plans to launch its first 5-megapixel PDA phone, the Tough HD, in Taiwan before the end of this year, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report.

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