Can HTC Touch Diamond compete with future 3G iPhone?

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The Diamond Touch could have opposite him a new iPhone, 3G compatible, that Apple will unveil soon. The terminal HTC will be able to compete with the iPhone future? He certainly his chances to win the general public, since very complete in terms of features, attractive in terms of design and benefiting from a graphical user interface particularly worked. The prices may also weigh heavily in the balance: although no operator has yet announced prices, there is no doubt that the Diamond Touch is heavily subsidized and cheaper-to-pack operator that a possible new 3G iPhone.

First grip
As soon as it takes in hand, the Diamond Touch seduced by its compactness and lightness. It is more a terminal elegant and well done. Its design was much more careful as terminals Touch of the previous generation. Its beautiful screen 2.8-inch diagonal displays a VGA resolution: an undeniable plus for multimedia (photos, videos), but also for the primary purpose of the Diamond Touch, browsing the Internet.

The interface tactile 3D
The TouchFLO interface tactile 3D alter depth ergonomics terminal to simplify it and make it more user friendly, its toolbar in home page, scrolling under the leadership of the finger allows quick access to main functions: contacts, messaging, Internet browser, weather, music player, settings, etc.. But TouchFLO 3D is not just a simple cosmetic improvement of the home screen, some features have been reworked graphically (in true 3D) and ergonomically for use simpler and more intuitive finger. The contacts or mails, for example, parade as if they were laid on a desk. The scrolling finger is most often accompanied by a “return” visual (the icon grows, moves or changes). However, browsing the finger requires a certain period of acclimation to get sufficient pressure and the effect assumed: not as easy as an iPhone, including the touchscreen remains out of the ordinary.

In addition to the touch, a careful ergonomics
The Diamond Touch also proposes other ways to navigate through the wheel sensitive, and with the key pad quad-directional … Without forgetting the traditional pen, always present, and that the terminal out of its day when it is removed from its housing. Indeed, the Diamond Touch treats the little details (like the iPhone). Other examples: the accelerometer can switch automatically from one mode to display a portrait to landscape mode, and this, so instant, a light sensor automatically adjusts the backlight of the screen while the phone goes automatically silenced when it is raised (later screen) on a flat surface. As the text input, it may go through a full QWERTY keyboard, easily usable with your thumbs.

Internet navigation
Access to Internet and web browsing are at the heart of the vocation of Touch Diamond. Because the version 6.1 of Internet Explorer Mobile was not yet finalised, HTC has opted for a browser Opera Mobile, optimized specifically for the Diamond Touch. The qualities of Opera Mobile to enjoy the experience of the web as close as on a PC are undeniable. Tailored to the ergonomic Touch Diamond, they would enjoy the experience as pleasant as an iPhone. Upon opening the browser bookmarks are accessible to scroll the screen down. You can zoom (forward or backward) by tapping twice on the screen. They may also perform the same operation, but more precise, using the wheel. The scrolling pages, in all senses done finger. The display and adaptation of pages seem particularly fast.

Only unknown: autonomy
With a battery of 900 mAh, one can fear a reduced autonomy. HTC claims that his terminal has been optimized for energy savings, as well as Windows Mobile 6.1 would have a more efficient management of consumption. HTC promises a day of intensive use in endurance, and two days in normal use. One aspect to watch at our complete test terminal in June.

The main features of the HTC Touch Diamond:
- Dimensions: 102 x 51 x 11.33 mm
- Weight: 110 g
Network: WCDMA / HSPA: 900/2100Mhs. HSDPA 7.2 Mbps and HSUPA
- Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Touch-screen 2.8-inch VGA
Camera-auto-focus 3.2 megapixel with video calling function
- Processor: Qualcomm MSM 7201A 528Mhz
- Memory: 4GB of internal memory, 256 MB of flash memory, 192 MB RAM of memory
- Bluetooth: 2.0 with EDR
WiFi-802.11b / g
Bullet-GPS / AGPS integrated
- Connections: HTC ExtUSB port (port simultaneous mini-USB and audio; USB 2.0 High Speed)
- Battery: 900 mAh
Autonomy-conversation: GSM: 4 hours max
Autonomy-Standby: GSM: up to 300 hours to 100 hours with the push e-mail

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