HTC Touch
Latest Update - Review by LapTop (added 19 November ’07)
HTC Touch features:
- Tri-band GSM
- 65k color TFT touch display
- 2 megapixel camera
- Bluetooth 2.0
- Wi-Fi
- microSD slot for memory
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LapTop - 19 November’07 - reviews the HTC Touch and notes that scrolling through menus was painful.. Here’s an excerpt from their review -
“The Touch is clearly more of a business person’s device (even though it lacks Wi-Fi). The Touch is loaded with 3G plus all the multimedia goodness Sprint has to offer–Sprint Music Store, Sprint TV, etc.–but the Touch’s finicky user interface pales in comparison to the champ’s. This is a good but not great low-cost iPhone alternative.”AvecMobile - 14 November’07 - reviews the HTC Touch and really like the design of the phone. Here’s an excerpt from their review -
“The HTC Touch Dual is an attractive device. We like its elegant style and the ability to use a physical keypad to tap the screen. Although the dual input slightly increases the unit size, we appreciate the solution. Both input methods have their advantages, and both are available when needed. The super-high-speed 3G data connectivity satisfies Internet surfers in those regions where the HSDPA network is available. Nonetheless, the list price of the product is rather high when compared to competitive products that may include Wi-Fi and other extra features in a similar price range.”PCMag - 08 November’07 - reviews the HTC Touch and comments that this phone is as closest windows or sprint users will get to the iPhone. Here’s an excerpt from their review -
“In Sprint’s lineup, the Touch sits between the Palm Centro and the HTC Mogul. It’s smoother and more stylish than either, and its form factor and tactile interface make it the best media player of the bunch. Still, the competition is stiff. If you don’t need the big screen, the Centro gives you full phone and PDA capabilities for less than half the price, and the Mogul’s integrated Wi-Fi and keyboard will help you work more efficiently than on the Touch.”Pocket -lint - 6/25/2007 - reviews the HTC Touch and writes, “So should you invest? Well if you really like the idea of the iPhone but either can’t wait or would prefer a Windows Mobile 6 interface instead, this is going to be the phone for you.
However if like just you still want a keyboard, then the BlackBerry Curve is only slightly bigger and you get that full QWERTY keyboard.
Perhaps the simplest answer is that you get a Bluetooth keyboard and that will solve all your problems.
A good strong offering from HTC and one that will certainly give Apple and its yet to be released (the HTC Touch is due this week in the UK) iPhone a run for its money.”
Pocket Now - 6/20/2007 - reviews the HTC Touch and writes, “At first I expected the Touch to be a pretty low-end device. It has about the same specifications as the old HTC Prophet with an unimpressive 201Mhz OMAP processor. Adding the ability to press such small buttons with your finger is a great improvement over standard touch screens. Furthermore the animated launcher interface and the iPhone-like push scrolling features add some exciting flash to the Windows Mobile operating system. Everyone I’ve shown this device to has been extremely impressed. Some thought it was the iPhone while others thought it was better than the iPhone.
If you’re looking for a phone that’s retains the power of Windows Mobile (sync with Exchange, push email, install 3rd party applications, etc.), adds some impressive 3D animation, doesn’t weigh down your pocket, and really doesn’t need a stylus, the HTC Touch is what you’ll want. If you’re a power user who needs GPS, HSDPA high speed internet, and a hardware keyboard, you’ll have to look elsewhere. Overall, I was much more impressed with the HTC Touch than I thought I would be. I can see it being very popular in the markets where it will be released.”
Trusted Reviews - 6/14/2007 - reviews the HTC Touch and writes, “The Touch is a terribly flawed attempt at a mainstream consumer product from HTC. There’s no denying that the TouchFLO interface works well, but all it does is take you to applications which then require traditional Windows Mobile stylus input. It may be the prettiest device that HTC has brought to market, but that’s really all it has going for it.
HTC may be denying that it’s going after the iPhone market, but it’s too much of a coincidence to ignore. But despite being first out of the gate, Apple has absolutely nothing to worry about from a device that doesn’t even have a headphone socket!”
Mobile Tech Review - 6/14/2007 - reviews the HTC Touch and writes, “The HTC Touch is a beautiful, very small PDA phone, something we just about never get to say. It’s the perfect phone for style conscious buyers who need a PDA’s features and advanced functions, but don’t want to carry an ugly brick. However, those who text or email frequently won’t be happy with the tiny on-screen keyboard and (very functional) handwriting recognition. The Touch isn’t meant to compete with hardware-keyboarded PDA and smartphones like the Treo 750, Cingular 8525, T-Mobile Dash or BlackBerry 8800. And while the touch user interface is a step in the right direction, it’s really just one application launcher rather than a pervasive change to the phone’s interaction on the whole.dware, the Windows Mobile smart phone lags in performance and needs a bit more tweaking before we’re ready to snatch one up.”
MobileBurn - 6/13/2007 - reviews the HTC Touch and writes, “While its finger based controls have a somewhat “add-on” feel to them, at least as far as the finger specific apps go, I am still very much in love with the Touch. I’ve never been a fan of Pocket PC devices for a number of reasons. Some practical, such as not being able to clean their sunken displays, which are prone to collecting dust in their corners. Others convenience and usability related, like having to use two hands so that I can whip out a stylus to complete some task.
For me, the HTC Touch addresses these problems. It certainly is crippled when it comes to finger based text entry, but apart from that, I rarely need the stylus at all in typical use. The Touch turns out to be a good passive messaging and data consumption device. It has the power to get information to the user, and present it in a usable fashion, but lacks some of the practical aspects of other Pocket PC devices that allow users to edit documents or create new messages easily.
So while it is not going to be the perfect solution for power users and other road warriors that need to edit documents and create dozens of emails in a day, it could well be the perfect device for people who generally just need to keep on top of their appointments and manage their lives. HTC certainly has a lot more work to do with their TouchFlo system, but I still give the Touch a “Highly Recommended” rating, at least for those that, like me, don’t live and die by mobile email and messaging.”
Crunch Gear - 6/12/2007 - reviews the HTC Touch and writes, “Overall, the HTC Touch is one of the better Windows Mobile phones I’ve seen in awhile. The lack of a QWERTY keyboard can be overlooked after a few days of practicing using the on-screen keyboard. Plus the screen looks fantastic, the WiFi is fast, and the TouchFLO interface is pretty fun to use. On the other hand, no US release date, a terrible camera, and the fact that it’s still a Windows Mobile device make the Touch seem unappealing at times. I’d recommend getting it when it comes out here if you’re a T-Mobile customer and don’t want to switch or if you don’t want to shell out the big bucks the iPhone commends.
A valiant effort by HTC, but it still falls short of Apple’s upcoming phone.”
PC Pro - 6/12/2007 - reviews the HTC Touch and writes, “The Touch is tantalising proof that software and hardware designers are fast approaching the stage where all you’ll need to control your phone is a set of reliable fingers and a touchscreen. But it isn’t there yet. It’s no good being able to start a text message with your fingers if you can’t write the text message itself. And the same goes for browsing the internet, replying to emails, and even simply browsing files. While the Touch is the best piece of handheld, touch-sensitive design that’s available now, there are products on the horizon that look set to work even better - and that’s without even mentioning Apple’s iPhone.”
PC Magazine - 6/11/2007 - reviews the HTC Touch and writes, “The HTC Touch looks like a Windows Mobile answer to the iPhone, but Windows Mobile 6 just isn’t made for finger-centric devices.”
Reg Hardware - 6/11/2007 - reviews the HTC Touch and writes, “What a disappointment. HTC’s Touch is undeniably a smart-looking phone, but while it’s a stunner in pictures, in your hands it quickly becomes a fingerprint-plastered mess. Yes, it offers some neat touch-control improvements on the standard Windows Mobile 6 user interface, but for all the fancy visuals, it’s no iPhone.”
CNET - 6/7/2007 - reviews the HTC Touch and writes, “The HTC Touch boasts an innovative touch screen and sleek interface, but the lack of a sizable keyboard really limits the usability of this device. And despite being impressed by the beautiful hardware, the Windows Mobile smart phone lags in performance and needs a bit more tweaking before we’re ready to snatch one up.”
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