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The fact that the HTC HD2 is quite smart, ie when you pick up the phone to answer a call the ring volume goes down. With lots of little touchs like this it makes the user experiance quite outstanding.
The fact that the 1ghz processor inside really makes the whole phone run so smoothly. ... Read review
The HTC HD2 delivers breathtaking clarity on its extra large 4.3" capacitive WVGA ... more
touch screen. And with Windows Mobile 6.5, high speed HSPA internet connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and a 5.0 Megapixel camera, the HTC HD2 provides the complete package
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Advantages: Thin but big, 1GHz processor, runs Windows, loads of extra software. Disadvantages: A little too sensitive, Not as many colours on screen as other phone
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The fact that the HTC HD2 is quite smart, ie when you pick up the phone to answer a call the ring volume goes down. With lots of little touchs like this it makes the user experiance quite outstanding.
The fact that the 1ghz processor inside really makes the whole phone run so smoothly. Add the fact that Windows Mobile 6.5 has a huge back catalog of programs most of which work without the need to adjust any advanced features to ... ...of applications to shame.
My User Experience.
General Phone Calls
Making and recieving phone calls is pretty much as you would expect it to be. However the phone knows when you have the phone to your ear and hence the screen powers down, and you don't end up with your ear using the phones functions...The ringer fades out when you pick up the phone to answer, setting up a conference call is as simple as clicking ... more
Well I got this phone and wow...Its big the screen is big, the processor inside is even bigger. Its hard to explain the smoothness of the phone once it has started, however compared to my iPhone it is smooth and that is saying something.
With Windows Mobile 6.5 as the operating system the amount of software and customisation available is really out of this world.
The fact that the HTC HD2 is quite smart, ie when you pick up the phone to answer a call the ring volume goes down. With lots of little touchs like this it makes the user experiance quite outstanding.
The fact that the 1ghz processor inside really makes the whole phone run so smoothly. Add the fact that Windows Mobile 6.5 has a huge back catalog of programs most of which work without the need to adjust any advanced features to make it work, sort of put the other phones suite of applications to shame.
My User Experience.
General Phone Calls Making and recieving phone calls is pretty much as you would expect it to be. However the phone knows when you have the phone to your ear and hence the screen powers down, and you don't end up with your ear using the phones functions...The ringer fades out when you pick up the phone to answer, setting up a conference call is as simple as clicking the people you want to invite and then thats it.
Emails Well it took me about 60sec to setup my email account and it all worked right away. Nice and simple. I use both Exchange for my work emails and Hotmail for my personal emails and they both have there own mailboxes. No more mixed work and personal emails. BTW I setup both accounts in the above mentioned 60secs. When I compare that to getting my old iPhone to connect to my exchange server the experience was far more taxing...
Connecting to the Computer Pretty simple. Plug in cable wait a few moments all done. No need for any CD's or additional driver updates, installation of software suites. Just plug and go. Plus the phone charges while its plugged in.
Taking pictures and Videos Again pretty simple. The quality was great once I change the capture resolution from Widescreen to standard. The camcorder function was great the with the MP4 but not so great with the H.253
Interface Lots of eye candy which works well as it does not seem to be slow or jittery as on other phones that I have seen. However the touch screen is little too sensitive at times. Though this can be fixed by downloading a small program which reduces the screen sensitivity.
Advantages: wonderful screen, amazing feature list, a verifiable power house. Disadvantages: gets warm under heavy use, a tad bulky, poor legibility of screen under direct sunlight
Now before i begin this review I must confess to being a technophile. I love all things technical and modern which means that i tend to gravitate towards high end devices. I had been looking for a new device and I began the intensive process of seeking a new ~ahem~ assistant.
Upon seeing the HTC touch HD i was immediately impressed by its looks. I had considerd HTC before with their tytn II but was put off by a device that didnt have any style whatsoever. Not with the Touch HD. The device is simply gorgeous to look at and has a look and design that will age very well indeed. I always demand both power and looks. I purchased it there and then. Now lets look at the device in a little more detail.
*Packaging*
The HD comes in a very simple box which when opened has the device out on the top waiting for you to look at. All its ...
VanDrake 19.03.2009 (30.11.2009)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of HTC Touch HD
Advantages: Has every feature you could wish for, good build quality, well thought out interface Disadvantages: Big, Not for everyone
the phone's microphones seemed to provide, supposedly there's some noise cancellation at play, ultimately I just found it to be useful which is a huge change from the speakerphones I have used before.
Final Assessment
I bought the HTC TP2 because I wanted a phone that could do anything I wanted it to, the Windows Mobile Operating system provided me with that flexibility whilst HTC's software and hardware made the experience a little more easy. The hardware is too bulky for image conscious people and I would suggest the similar but faster HD2 for people who want the most powerful phone money can buy (it is outstanding) but for general purpose business and educational use I would say it is difficult to go wrong with a phone that can do so much. ...
Northerngeek 17.11.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of HTC Touch Pro 2
Digital camera, 2nd camera, FM radio, digital player, GPS receiver
Service Provider
Not specified
Width
67 mm
Depth
11 mm
Height
121 mm
Weight
157 g
Body Colour
Black
Cellular
Technology
WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Band
WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Phone Design
Candy bar
Vibrating Alert
Yes
Polyphonic Ringer
Built-in
Input Device(s)
Touch sensitive screen
Call Timer
Built-in
Conference Call Capability
Yes
Voice Recorder
Built-in
Speakerphone
Built-in
Wireless Interface
IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11g
Bluetooth Profiles
Dial-up Networking Profile (DUN), File Transfer Profile (FTP), Hands Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Object Push Profile (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Generic Object Exchange Profile (GOEP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID), SIM Access Profile (SAP), Basic Imaging Profile (BIP), Basic Printing Profile (BPP), Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP)
Application Software
HTC Sense, Microsoft Office Mobile
Additional Features
Accelerometer
Communicator features
Processor Type
QUALCOMM - Snapdragon - 1 GHz
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
Messaging & data services
Cellular Messaging Services
MMS, SMS
Mobile Email Client
Built-in
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)
Built-in
EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates For Global Evolution)
Built-in
Internet Browser
Built-in
Included Services
Video Call
HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access)
Built-in
HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access)
Built-in
Messaging / Data Features
Mobile blog
Multimedia features
Playback Digital Video Formats
MPEG-4, 3gp, WMV (Windows Media Video)
Digital camera
Sensor Resolution
5 Megapixel
Focus Adjustment
Automatic
Camera Light Source
LED light
Gps system
GPS Navigation
GPS receiver
Organiser
Alarm Clock
Yes
Calendar / Event Reminder
Built-in
Reminder
Built-in
Calculator
Basic
Display
Type
LCD display
Technology
TFT
Display Resolution
800 x 480 pixels
Diagonal Size
4.3"
Features
Ambient light sensor
Digital player (recorder)
Supported Digital Audio Standards
WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, QCP, MIDI
Memory
RAM
448 MB
ROM
512 MB
Supported Flash Memory Cards
Micro SD Card
Connections
Connector Type
1 x Micro-USB
1 x headphones - mini-phone 3.5mm
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
Power adapter
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
Talk Time
Up to 380 min
Standby Time
Up to 490 h
Manufacturer's product description
HTC HD2 delivers an experience your senses have been waiting for. The unprecedented 4.3-inch pixel-packed display is stunning. The world's first capacitive touch technology on a Windows phone along with 1 GHz processing power ensure a smooth and lightning-fast response to the lightest touch of your finger. Most importantly, it is the first Windows phone to embody HTC Sense - a holistic experience that focuses on making phones work in the most intuitive way. HTC Sense is based on three core principles - make it mine, stay close, and discover the unexpected. HTC HD2's expansive display is like a canvas on which you create a phone that is just right for you. Customize the phone by prioritizing essential features like mail, calendar, messaging, browser and more. Next, with just a tap, put shortcuts to the most important people, favorite websites, or most used application right on the home screen. Your phone doesn't only reflect your personality; it also tunes into your location. The clock automatically updates to the local time wherever you are. You can see the outside temperature and weather at a glance. And, if you choose the weather wallpaper, you'll get a brilliantly lifelike animation that lets you virtually feel the sun's rays or the chill of the breeze without setting a foot outside.
