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HTC Leo: getting more wild

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:04:29 +0000

Now here are some more wild pictures of HTC Leo which has already been amusing many by the name ‘HTC PRO. Three’ scripted on its back. The very first benchmarks of HD2 have been discovered at xda. Have a quick synopsis of what the has found out so far:

1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
1,230 mAh battery(1.5 days battery life), allowing 1hr video playback, 2 hrs music listening, 1hr web browsing with 3G on constant run
Misses on TV-Out support and built-in compass
3.5 mm headset jack
4.3-inch WVGA display
A better auto-focus camera(8 MP) and VGA videos
USB Host support

The Leo is speculated to unveil in late November or early December. Let’s wait when the final word comes out.

Build 23053 for Windows Mobile 6.5 out

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:10:40 +0000

Builds of the 6.5 version are not out of blue for Windows Mobile lovers. the new one to get attention is Build 23053 that mainly concentrates on magnified icons. Take a look:

The magnified status (or notifications) bar gets new icons and it works from all places of the menu, unlike before when it was only accessible from the homescreen.
New dropdown arrows on listboxes.
Checkboxes fixed.
Better integration with Manila 2.6 (HTC TouchFlo3D) from the upcoming HTC Leo (aka HD2).
Improved battery life.
Numerous other bug fixes

Gadgetmix reviews the HTC Hero

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:34:44 +0000

Our sister site, Gadgetmix gets hands on the Android-powered HTC Hero that displayed quite a positive reaction. While the pros include the HTC Sense UI and a nice battery life, the cons are not too much in the list except its looks. Grab the complete review here that is inclusive of its comparison with HTC Touch Diamond and Touch Diamond 2.

Catch the MID based Qi Smartbook U1000

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:47:18 +0000

The Windows Mobile 6.1 equipped Smartbook that is an MID is here. Specs include 624MHz processor and 5 inch touchscreen with 800X480 resolution. While the battery life is quite good (1900mAh), the disappointment gets down to the OS and the fact that it cannot handle more than the WVGA resolution.

Introducing the first Smartbook: Toshiba TG01

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:35:46 +0000

Qualcomm’s Toshiba TG01 has been named the first ‘Smartbook’ by its Senior Director of Marketing and Development in an interview. He coined up this inquisitive word Smartbook saying that it is something that's an amalgam of a powerful notebook permanently connected to the internet. In an interview to Mobinnaute, the senior director unveiled his plans to access your emails without any need of rebooting your machine. Have a look at how the ‘smart’-book can prove to be resourceful as well:

easy email accessibility
24X7 connectivity-GSM, Wifi, GPS
screen sizes ranging from 7 to 11 inches
expected battery life of one day
1 GHz processor
1280x768 pixels resolution
Supports Full HD decoding (720p)

With plans of marketing in late 2009 or early 2010, these have the possibility of coming in different segments including the likes of social networking, multimedia and gaming. The brand-new Toshiba TG01 equipped Snapdragon plans to bridge the gap between the mobile-world and the world;and is proposed to have price of 500-600 Euros. Offering a tough fight, Qualcomm is surely for a ‘smart’ business here! To catch the interview with Mobinnaute, follow this link

Verizon Touch Diamond review

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:51:21 +0000

The Verizon's Touch Diamond looks exactly the same as the unbranded version of the Touch Diamond. Unlike other US carriers, they did not completly change the looks of the original HTC DIAMOND. That said, Verizon listened to the complaints of the original HTC Diamond owners regarding the battery life and they spruced up the capacity to 1340mAh, which is nearly 50% more than the original Touch Diamond battery. But, they have taken away the intenal 4GB flash memory. Instead, you now have a micro-SD card slot. [REVIEW of VERIZON TOUCH DIAMOND]

HTC TOUCH VIVA reviewed – best value for money!

Tue, 12 May 2009 19:01:01 +0000

With the economic recession still plaguing the world economy, the normal consumer wants to get more features at the lowest price possible. This is where the HTC TOUCH VIVA truly shines. This pebble shaped Windows Mobile device packs a lot of features at a diminutive price. Do we recommend it? Read the review to find out!

HTC TOUCH PRO 2 review

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:36:58 +0000

HTC TOUCH PRO 2 has been one of the most awaited devices of 2009. Immediately after its announcement at MWC, 2009, people have been waiting badly to know more about this device. Folks at mobile-review have done a huge review of the HTC TOUCH PRO 2. Unfortunately, the review is in Russian, but thanks to [...]

HTC TOUCH DIAMOND 2 review (quick review)

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:40:14 +0000

HTC TOUCH DIAMOND was launched last year and made great success. HTC listened to each and every demand of the people and have tried to implement them in the next version of the Touch Diamond, THE TOUCH DIAMOND 2. The Touch Diamond 2 comes with 3.2-inch WVGA display, 5 MP auto-focus camera and improved battery life (over the original HTC DIAMOND). Read the review of HTC TOUCH DIAMOND 2!