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HTC Legend is "beautifully constructed"
Posted: 8 March 2010
The HTC Legend mobile has been "beautifully constructed" and well designed, according to one reviewer.
Stuff magazine said the metal chassis on the handset was "beautiful" and has been created from one piece of aluminium.
The 3.2-inch screen on the device maintains compact dimensions thanks to the 480x320 AMOLED screen resolution, while the trackball that appeared on HTC's previous device - the Hero - has now been replaced by a "cool" virtual trackpad on the Legend model.
"It feels like a premium handset and operates in such a slick manner that you easily forget its little shortcomings," the publication said.
It is powered by the Android ...
Google Nexus One "brought to life" by processor
Posted: 9 February 2010
The Google Nexus One is "brought to life" by a powerful 1GHz Snapdragon processor, according to one reviewer.
T3 said that the Android 2.1 operating system, which is "incredibly intuitive" and as smooth as the Apple iPhone's, runs smoothly on the HTC-built phone thanks to the processor, with "no waiting for stuttering apps to load".
In addition, a "gorgeous" 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen, which is "very responsive", is among one of the phones intriguing features.
Photo viewing on the screen is "particularly good", push email is easy to set up and it can even sync with Facebook.
A five-megapixel camera is included with bu ...
HTC HD2 launches with Virgin Media
Posted: 14 January 2010
Lovers of the HTC HD2 smartphone can now get their hands on the gadget via Virgin Media.
The device is no longer available with Vodafone, but now it will hit the market on a Virgin Media £30 24-month contract.
Jonathan Kini is director of mobile at the company and said the HTC HD2 was "stunning".
"Its launch kick starts a new range of high-end handsets coming to Virgin Media, perfect for mobile internet, social networking and entertainment on the go," he added.
The HD2 comes with a capacitive touchscreen, Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional and a 1Ghz snapdragon processor.
Users can browse the internet with Opera Mobile, with a download speed of up ...
HD Voice launched by Orange for 2010
Posted: 31 December 2009
People contemplating buying a new phone next year may be interested to learn of plans by Orange to launch High Definition (HD) Voice technology on its mobile network in 2010.
The company will conduct trials on the service in the next few months and intends to roll out the technology across the UK shortly afterwards.
Orange said it believes that HD Voice will bring about a "new era" for mobile communications.
Tom Alexander, chief executive officer of Orange UK, said that he hoped people buying new phones in 2010 would be as impressed by the technology as he was.
"HD Voice really does inject a level of innovation into mobile phone calls, making it sound as if calle ...
HTC HD2 mobile phone is "super sexy"
Posted: 14 December 2009
The HTC HD2 is widely agreed to be one of the best new phones on the market - and it is also "super sexy", according to one review.
A mere 0.43 inches thick, it weighs 157 grams and comes with a capacitive 4.3-inch touch screen, the Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional operating system, a 1 Ghz Snapdragon processor, up to 7.2 Mbps download speed and talk time of up to 380 minutes.
There is also a five-megapixel camera with auto-focus, numerous social networking gadgets, HTC Peep for updating your Twitter feed with ease and the ability to share photos on your Facebook page.
When given the once over by Mobility Site, it was said to be the classiest phone on the market - as well as pr ...
BlackBerry 'experiences good year'
Posted: 9 December 2009
BlackBerry has experienced a good year, with Computer Weekly reporting that it is "commonplace" for large companies to provide such devices to its staff.
These kinds of devices bring the benefits of mobility to major corporations, the magazine explained.
BlackBerry has enjoyed a good year, having received four stars from PC Magazine for its Tour smartphone and the Editor's Choice Award for the Curve 8900.
Meanwhile, a leak about HTC's forthcoming line-up for the new year has been made.
Following the revelation, reports are now widespread that the provider intends to release five Android devices and three mobile phones for Windows.
The Windows 6.5 handsets bea ...
Spotify and iTunes 'offer a different mobile experience'
Posted: 23 November 2009
One expert has suggested that the battle for supremacy in the mobile music sector could continue for some time yet.
According to a spokesman for GfK Technology, Spotify is a service that is succeeding in one arena, while its fiercest competitor iTunes continues to rule the roost elsewhere.
Following the launch of the former on the HTC Hero via the 3 Mobile network, research analyst Jonathan Shingler said in terms of streaming media the service is a unique option for consumers.
However, as an overall service, the BlackBerry and Apple iPhone 3G-compatible iTunes product would not be beaten any time soon, he continued.
Mr Shingler praised iTunes for offering the option to own ...
HTC HD2 debuts today on O2
Posted: 23 November 2009
A new device has been launched on the O2 network that the carrier has described as being packed with features.
Joining models in the company's smartphone range that currently includes the Apple iPhone 3G S and the Palm Pre, it was noted that customers could now get their hands on the HTC HD2 through the group.
The mobile is the first to arrive on O2 from the Taiwan-based manufacturer and combines Microsoft's brand-new Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system with the HTC Sense user interface.
In addition, the HD2 features a 1 Ghz processor, as well as support for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS, alongside a 3.5mm headphone socket and an integrated five-megapixel camera.
"We are proud ...
HTC Touch HD2 'packed with features'
Posted: 19 November 2009
An expert has suggested that one of the latest mobile phones from HTC is so well equipped that buyers may forget it makes calls.
Mobile Burn's Russell Jeffries put the Touch HD2 to the test this week and paid particular attention to the wide range of features that set the model apart from some of its predecessors.
He explained regular visitors to the YouTube video sharing website would find that the device is particularly effective, while social networking portals like Twitter and Facebook are also well served.
"It is certainly one of the most high-tech handsets currently available and has nearly every function you could want on a mobile phone," the expert added.
The ...
HTC HD2 combines 'great UI with a solid OS'
Posted: 10 November 2009
One of the latest mobile phones to emerge from HTC has been praised for its ability to make its operating system (OS) look good.
Gareth Beavis said in a piece for the T3 technology news and reviews resource that the Taiwan-based manufacturer has remained loyal to the Windows Mobile platform with the HD2.
However, he explained the Microsoft software can often suffer if it is not backed by a decent user interface (UI), but thanks to the HTC Sense system this is not a problem with the new model.
"This phone makes Windows Mobile look like a good OS - and that's not to say it's terrible usually - there's a lot of power behind it, but a poor [UI] usually hides that behind a kaleidosco ...
