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Ahh, Teflon, is there anything you can’t do. Well, yes, now we think about it. You probably can’t / shouldn’t be used as, say, plant food, because you are inedible. But aside from all the things you can’t do, there are an increasing number of things you can. First non-stick pans, today mobile phone coatings, tomorrow the world. Or the inedible parts of the world, at least. But let’s focus on what’s happening today (or in the very near future), because Teflon is making its debut appearance on mobile phone in the (weird) shape of the HTC Hero. Hurrah, we say. Because, as we’re sure like most of you, our pockets are always full of any combination of the following: crushed crisps, salt, buttons, chewing we didn’t throw on the ground because that policeman was watching, half a twix, a rail ticket for a place we’ve never heard of, what might be salsa, a moist towelette from KFC (no longer moist), some keys, some more keys, what used to be a key but now we use for picking our nose as we can’t remember what it opens, etc. and so on.
So the fact that the HTC Hero is now coated not only in Teflon on all it’s physical case covering bits, but also has a fingerprint-resistant screen coating, probably much like the [wait while we dig into our pockets for the piece of paper we scribble this on while researching the iPhone 3G S] oleophobic coating found on the iPhone 3G S. Fantastic, we think, as we scratch our slightly greasy beard, wondering if it really is okay to shampoo your beard as that guy in the pub was insisting the other day. And not only that but the screen on this thing is a capacitive jobbie, meaning that – and you’ll like this – it pushes back at your fingers as you type. Magic. Oh, and there’s a whole bunch of other, less grime-related features that you can read about in this official product overview, or in this HTC Hero review. How this guy didn’t manage to get as excited as us about this Teflon news we’ll never know:
As any good magician knows, one of the main tricks to master is that of making things disappear. And, as if by some kind of sorcery (or perhaps through the work of some research and development spods, along with the help of some phone technicians – either way) the HTC Magic has made the physical keyboard of its predecessor the G1 disappear. And, as you might expect, the Magic is all the slimmer, fitter and healthier because of it. That G1 keyboard was taking up a fair bit of room, and adding more than its fair share of grams to the package, and we’re all for this bit of disappearing.
However, what HTC seemed to have done is cast too powerful a spell, because there’s some other things missing from this thing too. And, though we might be stretching the metaphor just a wee bit, because the G1 didn’t have the things that are missing from the HTC Magic either (but look into our eyes, straight into our eyes, not around the eyes, into the eyes: the metaphor is good, stick with it), we don’t care and neither do you. So what else is missing? Well, first up is: a whole bag full of memory seems to have been sent into the top hat of doom to spend the rest of its days with an underfed rabbit. Because at 512MB of internal memory (and yes, we know, you can expand that, but we hate those silly little cards) we nearly snorted our daily breakfast magic elixir smoothie through our noses. And no sooner had we wiped ourselves down than we find out that there’s not even a 3.5mm jack on the thing. So, not only do HTC not want you to listen to, well, any media, they also don’t you to store any either. Not very smart for a smartphone, if you ask us.
But don’t let us conjure too negative an image here. The Magic (HTC Official page here for those who like that kind of thing) is a thoroughly fantastic phone in most other departments, and, well: GOOGLE ANDROID, WOOOOO! Have a little look at this HTC Magic Review for a less magical, more practical rundown of all it has to offer.
The HTC Snap – the new ‘candybar’ business phone hitting shelves this summer – has a relatively nifty 528Mhz Qualcomm processor, runs on WinMo 6.1, has a 2.4″ TFT LCD screen, and supports 3G networks. Unlike its predecessor, it also has a trackball and an enter button. Other features of the HTC Snap include bluetooth 2.0, QWERTY keyboard, a whopping 1500mAh Li-Ion battery, 2MP digital camera with video, and a microSD card slot. All good so far, but, well, that’s about it.
There’s something called the Inner Circle which HTC are pushing as something special, but even though it has a cool name (or an almost cool, slightly masonic, slightly scarily World of Warcraft name), all this really does is filter your emails and messages from a selected group and bring them to your attention. And that got us to thinking: is that the best they’ve got to say? Nothing that no other phone company has even dreamed of? No piece of technology used by NASA? No story behind one of its designers who trekked into the jungle to consult a shaman about their marketing strategy?
Maybe we’re asking too much, but it just feels like, with the even the business phone market, let alone mobile phone market in general, being so cluttered these days, you really need something special, something to turn heads and garner interest and blog inches. And something that kind of makes some emails stand out more than others just isn’t it.
Who knows though. Some people – and who’s to blame them – shy away from the flash and shiny. We know people who’ve never bought an iPhone for the fear of being seen as “one of those kinds of people.” Whatever that might mean. Even the Blackberry/Crackberry has managed to build up it’s own little army of haters. So maybe the HTC Snap is for these people. These small time renegades, these suburban revolutionaries. Maybe, at least. But we’re pretty sure it’s not for us. Check out an HTC Snap review here, or watch this video:
Would you like to look at a photograph and remember who you felt that moment? Or listen to the voice of your friend in that photograph, talking when that photo was taken? Well now all this is possible with the HTC Touch Cruise 09, also known as HTC Iolite.
The Footprints technology works so that when you take a photograph, it acts like a digital postcard for which you can attach audio clips, texts, etc all of which can be geo-tagged with the GPS coordinates and ultimately your phone would look up the location name and store it.
And that’s not all! With inbuilt GPS this gadget is the ideal device for any traveler as navigation is made so much easier. It is this A-GPS receiver that earns its name Touch “Cruise”. The scrollable navigation button enables you to use the navigation function so easily. And now it comes with its own car kit which makes it your ultimate navigation tool when you travel!
Looking at some more features of this phone, it’s got a 2.8 inch touch-screen, 3.2megapixel camera and operates on WM 6.1. Surf at 7.2 Mbps speed of internet using HSDPA and use UMTS 900/2100MHz networks globally and AT&T’s 850/1900MHz UMTS network in the USA. This phone not only sports the latest technology but also looks very stylish and is light weight at only 103g. You can gather more information about the Touch Cruise 09 and take a look at this video from HTC’s official website.
Now looking at the financials, by using Touch Cruise 09 deals available online, you can pay for it in installments suitable for your paying ability. HTC Touch Cruise 09 deals not only enable you to pay in installments but also choose a free sim and win contracts with free gifts and so on.
O2 offers a wide range of contracts and deals including for Touch Cruise and you can benefit significantly with all the features they’re offering if you check out the O2 deals page.
So if you feel that HTC Touch Cruise is the ultimate communication tool you need, all you got to do is check out the awesome deals available for Touch Cruise 09.
The HTC Touch Diamond 2, unveiled during the MWC 2009, is set to replace the Original Diamond and is taking its place as the flagship phone of HTC.
The HTC Touch Diamond 2 makes use of the TouchFLO 3D user interface, which has been embedded more deeply into a more customized version of Windows Mobile 6.1 to ensure consistency throughout the menus. All the touch focus parts have been made bigger so that they will be more touch-friendly.
The HTC Touch Diamond 2 gives the user an extremely advanced touch experience which is meant for use with a single hand. With at least 50% better battery life, a 5 MPIX snapper with auto focus, an expandable microSD memory card slot, ambient light sensor and a gravity sensor, the Diamond2 gives some amazing capabilities to a very broad audience which wants a professional phone without giving up on the looks.
The Diamond2 gives the user a single contact view in the phonebook which shows the history with the contact in all forms of communication. This can be seen from the contact card or on the in-call screen when you are talking with the person. The Push Internet technology is also onboard, which saves important elements of frequently used web pages so that they can be accessed immediately and quickly when needed.
The Diamond2 is an extremely beautiful phone which has been made to fit into the hand and evolves from the iconic style and the compact design of the original Diamond. It has a 3.2” high-res VGA display to enable great viewing in just 13.7 mm of thickness. A touch-sensitive zoom bar is also available for quick zooming.
The second quarter of the year will see the release of the Diamond2. However, the pricing details have not been revealed as of yet!
You can have a look at the product overview.
You might also be able to get the Diamond2 with some good mobile broadband deals.
HTC Touch Pro 2 is specifically designed to make your office life easier. It mainly concentrates on improving your conference call experience. The full QWERTY keyboard coupled with the one-tap away conference call function and the noise canceling microphone system makes it so easy for you to keep in touch with your business contacts and check & send emails even when you’re away from office.
This smartphone not only is the ultimate communication tool but also sports a 3.6 inches screen and a 3.2 megapixel main camera while there is a secondary camera at the front in order to enable video calls if the network supports so. At the moment Windows Mobile 6.1 is used as the operating system however there is also the possibility of changing it to 6.5 once Microsoft launches it to the market. HTC has increased the battery capacity by half and now it carries a talk time of 419 minutes on GSM and 270 for WCDMA. Don’t forget to check out the comprehensive official overview made by HTC if you want to know more information about this phone.
Well the extent to which you can use all these facilities without incurring a huge cost will depend on the network you choose for your HTC Touch Pro 2. Now you have the advantage of getting miscellaneous benefits alongside getting the most suitable HTC Touch Pro 2 deal. It is essentially important that you choose the ideal contract or deal for yourself because this will decide the effectiveness of your phone. It’s not worth having a phone that gives you all the benefits but not being able to fully utilize it all just because using it costs you a lot. So to get the best out of your phone please check out the HTC Touch Pro 2 deals available on various networks.
Also please take some time to check out the HTC options available for your convenience.
The HTC Touch Cruise PAYG is a phone that was released in early 2008 and has a great set of features for both personal and business users. The phone is equipped with a 3.2 mega pixel camera, high speed internet using 3G or WiFi and a great media player. I’ve got to say I love this phone and I saw a few HTC Touch Cruise reviews recently which seemed to suggest that I’m not the only one who thinks it’s a great phone. It has a nice set of high quality features as well as having a good stylish design on the outside.
I’ve also seen a lot of HTC Touch Cruise deals available and most of them are great value for money. I’ve also noticed that as we get closer to Christmas, a lot of mobile deals are becoming available and you should be able to get a deal on the phone you want quite easily this year. I’ve also seen the HTC Touch Cruise contracts are available for free on most networks which is a great thing to see and I’d highly recommend this phone as it’s reliable and very stylish.
Overall, the HTC Touch Cruise is a great looking phone with a good set of high quality features. I’ve got to say I really like this phone and I think it’ll do really well in terms of sales this year and next. I’ve also seen a couple of HTC Touch Cruise videos available online which is definitely worth watching if you’re interested in this phone because it’ll give you a clearer idea of what this phone has to offer and it’ll allow you to see the phone in action before you buy it which is something I always recommend.
The recently released Max 4G from HTC is a great phone which offers not only high quality design throughout but high quality features as well. The phone is equipped with a 5 mega pixel camera, GPS, high speed internet on WiFi and WiMAX, a media player and FM radio. The phone is also able to perform video calling and has Bluetooth and USB connections. I’ve seen an HTC Max 4G review which was very positive about this phone and I have to say I agreed with almost everything they said. This phone has a lot to offer and is very high tech and it’s perfect for business users as well as personal users as it is equipped with Pocket Office.
I’ve also noticed that the HTC Max 4G vodafone phone is the best value for money at the moment. There are a lot of mobile deals available all over the place at the moment – online and offline. I’d suggest that if you’re looking for HTC Max 4G contracts then you should shop around just as you would if you were looking for PAYG mobile phones. I have to say I really like the HTC Max 4G and I think a lot of people will be very happy to own this phone and take advantage of the high quality features.
Overall, the HTC Max 4G is an awesome phone and I don’t think I’ve seen a phone as good as this in a long time. It has a great set of features as well as having a WVGA screen and a sleek and stylish design. I’ve seen a lot of HTC Max 4G videos which will show you the phone in action and I’d highly recommend watching them if you’re interested in this phone. In my opinion, the HTC Max 4G is probably the best mobile phone to have been released this year.
The brand new, recently released HTC Touch 3G is a great new phone which offers simplicity and elegance as well as providing a complete internet experience on this mobile phone. The handset is small and smooth at the edges and looks elegant in your hand. I have to say I’m very impressed with this phone and I think it’ll do very well in terms of sales. I’ve also seen a lot of HTC Touch 3G reviews and most of them are very positive and I’ve yet to see a negative about this phone in any aspect. It’s flawless in design and in features and it really does have everything you could ever need.
I’ve also seen some HTC Touch 3G deals available, all of which are pretty good and I think with Christmas coming up mobile phone deals in general are getting better so you should be able to get hold of this phone for a great price. Also, the HTC Touch 3G contract phone is available for free on most networks and I think it’ll do very well and will be very popular this year and next. I really like this phone and I have to say I still can’t think of anything that is wrong with it – it works well and fast and it has a great set of features which are simply incredible.
Overall, I really love the HTC Touch 3G and I think it’s a brilliant handset. It will probably be very popular across the globe and I’m sure that HTC still have more tricks up their sleeves. I’ve also seen an HTC Touch 3G video review which shows the phone in a lot more detail than I can describe and is a great watch if you’re interested in this phone as it’ll give you a clearer idea of what this phone has to offer. Overall, I’m extremely impressed with HTC and I think this is one of many great phones from them.
The brand new, recently released HTC Touch HD is a great new phone with a huge range of exciting features which allow users to watch HD movies on their mobile phone. This touch screen device has a WVGA screen and is ideal for personal users who love entertainment features. I’ve also seen a lot of HTC Touch HD reviews and most of them are very positive and seem to state that this phone will be extremely popular and that it is set to rival some of the leading UK smart phones on the market. I’m very impressed with the whole thing and having seen some picture I have to say it’s gorgeous as well as being feature rich.
I’ve also seen a lot of HTC Touch HD deals available ready for Christmas and I think this phone will probably outsell a lot of other mobile phones on today’s market. I’ve noticed that mobile phone deals are very competitive right now and as we get closer to Christmas they’ll only get better which is great for us. I’ve also seen that the HTC Touch HD contract phone is available for free on most networks and will probably be an outstanding upgrade from almost any other mobile phone.
Overall, the HTC Touch HD is a great phone and I haven’t got a bad word to say about it so far. I’ve seen the reviews and I’ve seen the pictures and I have to say I’m blown away by this device. I’ve also seen an HTC Touch HD video review which is a great thing to watch if you’re interested in this phone because you’ll get a closer look at the phone in detail and you’ll be able to see it in action before you buy it. All in all, I’m super impressed with this phone and I think it’ll do incredibly well over Christmas.
Ahh, Teflon, is there anything you can’t do. Well, yes, now we think about it. You probably can’t / shouldn’t be used as, say, plant food, because you are inedible. But aside from all the things you can’t do, there are an increasing number of things you can. First non-stick pans, today mobile phone coatings, tomorrow the world. Or the inedible parts of the world, at least. But let’s focus on what’s happening today (or in the very near future), because Teflon is making its debut appearance on mobile phone in the (weird) shape of the HTC Hero. Hurrah, we say. Because, as we’re sure like most of you, our pockets are always full of any combination of the following: crushed crisps, salt, buttons, chewing we didn’t throw on the ground because that policeman was watching, half a twix, a rail ticket for a place we’ve never heard of, what might be salsa, a moist towelette from KFC (no longer moist), some keys, some more keys, what used to be a key but now we use for picking our nose as we can’t remember what it opens, etc. and so on.
As any good magician knows, one of the main tricks to master is that of making things disappear. And, as if by some kind of sorcery (or perhaps through the work of some research and development spods, along with the help of some phone technicians – either way) the 
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Would you like to look at a photograph and remember who you felt that moment? Or listen to the voice of your friend in that photograph, talking when that photo was taken? Well now all this is possible with the HTC Touch Cruise 09, also known as HTC Iolite.
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HTC Touch Pro 2 is specifically designed to make your office life easier. It mainly concentrates on improving your conference call experience. The full QWERTY keyboard coupled with the one-tap away conference call function and the noise canceling microphone system makes it so easy for you to keep in touch with your business contacts and check & send emails even when you’re away from office. 