HTC HTC Touch

HTC Touch PDA Phone

HTC Touch Review, by Grace Aquino January 24, 2008

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• Reviewed by: bfolk

  Duration of ownership: 3 Months

  Strengths: I could go on and on with the pros, but after my first week with the phone and only one trip to the manual, a person cannot go wrong with this small and capable smartphone.

  Weaknesses: The con maybe be power, but if a person takes the time to adjust the power saver mode, you can watch internet clips, work in word, edit graphics all day! It can even be powered by a computer USB slot!

  Overall: I love my Alltel supplied HTC! It’s sleek no-bulk design is far superior to the iPhone. My wife really likes it too, because it fits inside the palm of her hand too! As for no keyboard, the HTC comes with 6 different ways to input data via the touch screen. My favorite is the transcriber mode. It even recognizes cursive writing when using my fingertip! You can easily switch to Touch Keypad, Touch Keyboard, Letter recognizer, QWERTY keyboard, or Block recognizer options. I have pretty fat fingers and I have no problems with WM6, Word, Excel, etc., navigating or with data entry. It comes with a calibration program to insure when you place your finger on the x button to close a program, it does. Additionally, there are plenty of open source and freeware apps available on the web to further enhance the all-in-one experience (maybe an issue with an iPhone). Did I mention voice command input too! Data rates and internet use is a breeze. Most searches take seconds and with the 2.8-inch screen, display of data is great. Add free apps like windows live search with movies, restaurants, gas prices, etc., programmed and bam, almost anything at your fingertips in seconds. The camera is easy to use and if you choose the sports mode, the camera can automatically click off 3-5 quick shots in a row to guarantee a usable pic. It even adjusts to inside lighting that appears as brownish-yellow shots on most other cameras. For those who use MS Outlook for email and MS Apps at work or home, my phone sync-ed on the very first try with no issues. All my contacts were imported correctedly and the program notified me when I had duplicates (home/office) and asked what to do with them. Since my first sync, any changes to contacts, emails, or files are identified. Email is easy to use... Just like I always use! Hmmm. Overall a great product.

• Reviewed by: nandan02

  Strengths: Fast Processor Speed, Increased Memory, TouchFLO, WM6, built-in GPS.

  Weaknesses: Short battery life.

  Overall: Love this phone--fast processor, great ROM/RAM, very sleek & lightweight. However, like other HTC devices, battery life is not so great especially if connected to internet or running bluetooth. All-in-all, a decent device which delivers what it promises to be.

• Reviewed by: c0d3917

  Strengths: Speed, Memory, TouchFLO, WM6, Customization options.

  Weaknesses: Battery life when using push email.

  Overall: As an upgrade from the Palm Treo 700wx I must say this phone is quite an improvement for me. I was a bit sceptical at first as to how the touch screen and HTC's TouchFLO overlay would integrate with WM6. After about 6 months of use I must admit I an very pleased with this phone. It offers a sleek professional styling, and offers unlimited options as far as third party software goes too. The other really nice feature is the speed the phone can generate with Sprints EDGE network and soon to be released Rev A and GPS functionality for the Touch.

• Reviewed by: sereneland

  Strengths: compact, good-looking, can be charged by usb on laptop

  Weaknesses: hard to read on the screen under strong sunlight, short battery life when envo is turned on

  Overall: Over all, I am very happy with this purchase. I got it with sprint sero plan, which gives you free data plan and make this cellphone very handy everywhere, the touchscreen is easy to use, and it is a not problem without real keyboard. The screen is big, and make watching video and TV a pleasure. The black body is cool. IMP, I don't think that it is inferior to iphone from any respective. -satisfied customer

• Reviewed by: interacom

  Strengths: compact, long battery life

  Weaknesses: processor speed

  Overall: Very compact and comfortable cell phone with long battery life and good working EDGE. PDA functions are good, but processor speed is not enough to see movie in VGA resolution (QVGA only)and some applications opening is not so fast. Easy upgradable system. Supports navigation with Bluetooth GPS and Stereo Bluetooth headphones. Lot of useful programs. Touch screen becomes very comfortable just next day of use. My friends took this communicator and are very satisfied with it!

• Reviewed by: pedram_amir

  Strengths: large screen, light weight, WM6

  Weaknesses: poor input, too expensive

  Overall: The HTC Touch is a good all-around phone with touch screen capability that is above average for its class. But, the high price and poor input method are difficult to come by. The only advantage this phone has over the iPhone is that it runs WM6 and is unlocked. Otherwise, the touch interface is no match to the iPhone that has multi-touch user interface with a large keyboard.