Review: HTC HD Mini

Hot on the heels of the excellent HTC Legend and the even more impressive HTC Desire, is the HTC HD Mini. But whereas the Legend and Desire both come equipped with Android 2.1, the HD Mini has to make do with Windows Mobile 6.5.3.

Don't be put off by the less-than-trendy operating system though, because if anyone knows how to make a Windows Mobile phone usable, it's HTC, and the HD Mini is a fine example of just that.

With HTC Sense UI thrown on top of Windows Mobile, the HD Mini is not just easy to use, but actually quite enjoyable.

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So, has HTC managed to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear? (Sorry Microsoft.) In a word, yes. But there's far more to the success of the HD Mini than the slick masking of Windows Mobile.

HTC has created a phone that is simply packed with features, while also being far more compact and pocketable than its direct competitors.

At just under 104mm tall, the HD Mini is noticeably shorter than the HTC Legend and even the disappointing Nokia X6.

At 57.7mm wide and 11.7mm thick, the HD Mini is also extremely comfortable to hold – in fact it feels far more like a traditional phone than, say, the Desire or iPhone. It's not too heavy either, coming in at 110g, which is 23g lighter than both the Desire and the iPhone 3GS.

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HTC has gone down the industrial chic route for the design of the HD Mini and the results are pretty successful. The bevelled back has a tactile, rubberised finish that ensures you always have a good grip on the device.

A design highlight comes in the shape of the four visible screws in each corner, which remain in place when the back is removed.

And when that back is removed, you realise that HTC's designers aren't just about those clean industrial lines, because the whole inside of the phone is finished in bright yellow, with the bottom half translucent, no less!

It's a great design juxtaposition, like the glove box in the new Jaguar XJ Supersport being trimmed in bright purple velvet – you won't see it very often, but whenever you do, it will bring a smile to your face.

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Another nice touch is that the microSDHC card slot is mounted sideways, so you don't have to remove the battery in order to access it.

There was no card included with our review sample, but if you're serious about music and video on your phone, it's worth investing in a 16GB card, which will set you back around £35 online.

The phone will support cards up to 32GB and although these are now available, you'll be looking at over £150 for the privilege.

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The front of the phone is as sleek as you can get, with a single glass sheet covering its entirety. HTC has achieved this look by making the HD Mini devoid of any physical buttons.

Instead there are touch-sensitive controls for Call, End, Home, Windows Menu and Back. Although touch sensitive buttons can be a pain, the ones on the HD Mini are both responsive and accurate.

The 3.2-inch capacitive screen is bright, vivid and viewable under pretty much any lighting condition. It can be a struggle to see under very bright, direct sunlight, but then that could be said about almost any phone.

The screen feels larger than it actually is, simply because the handset itself is comparatively small. Although HTC doesn't state that the screen uses AMOLED technology, it does appear to be identical to the 3.2-inch example seen in the Legend.

PC connection comes via the microUSB port mounted in the base of the unit. It's worth noting that the port juts through a hole in the rear cover, which means that you can't take the back off while the phone is connected, unless you want to unceremoniously rip your USB cable out as well.

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On the very top edge is a metal strip that houses the power button, while the 3.5mm headphone jack sits on the bevelled edge of the rear casing.

The only other control is a volume rocker on the left edge, which is again a solid metal strip, adding to the industrial design statement as well as the phone's overall quality feel.

The traditional HTC oblong box is used once again for the HD Mini, and it houses the usual array of kit – which is to say, not much.

As well as the handset itself, you get a mains charger with a USB port, a USB to microUSB cable for charging and connecting to your PC, and finally a stereo headset.

The latter isn't as bad as some bundled headsets we've seen, but if you have any real interest in listening to music on the HD Mini it's worth investing in a decent set of noise-isolating earphones.


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BlackBerry 8520 Unlocked Phone


Technical Details

  • This unlocked cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported. It will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint.
  • Unlocked Quad Band: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and GPRS capabilities
  • 2.0MP Digital Camera, High-resolution display with 320 x 240 65.000 colors TFT and 2.46 inches, 35 key backlit QWERTY keyboard, Trackpad, Intuitive icons and menus, Bluetooth® enabled with Stereo Profile (A2DP), Wi-Fi® 802.11b/g enabled
  • Video format support: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV3, Audio format support: AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, WMA9 (.wma/.asf), WMA9 PRO/WMA 10, AAC-LC with 3.5mm Headset Support
  • Talk time up to 5 hours - Standby up to 17 days
The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone fits neatly in your hand, and comes with a full QWERTY keyboard that makes typing and sending messages easy, and comfortable. The bright screen displays over 65,000 colors, providing a great viewing experience. Access what's important with trackpad navigation. Like a laptop, the trackpad lets you scroll through menus, icons, and information by gliding your finger over it. Press and click to select an item and navigate to where you want to go. Control music and multimedia with dedicated media keys found atop the new BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone. Skip over songs, pause music to talk, or repeat your favorites over and over. You can even mute phone calls with the easy-access mute button. 
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RIM Resmi Umumkan BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 dan 9930

Menyambut digelarnya ajang BlackBerry World 2011, RIM mengumumkan dua smartphone terbaru, yakni Touch 9900 dan Touch 9930. Kedua smartphone ini selain hadir dengan keyboard QWERTY, layar sentuh VGA 2.8 inchi dan frame dari baja tahan karat.

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 yang sebelumnya dikenal sebagai Dakota/Magnum merupakan sebuah ponsel GSM dengan dukungan quad-band GSM dan tri-band HSPA+ (up to 14.4Mbps HSDPA). Sementara BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930 yang juga dikenal sebagai Montana adalah ponsel berjaringan CDMA EV-DO Rev. A dan HSPA+ global roaming pada GSM/UMTS.

Di dalam handset ini dipasang prosesor 1,2 GHz single core, koneksi NFC, kompas, dan pemutar video 720p.  Sistem operasi yang dipakai adalah BlackBerry OS 7.0 yang memiliki browser lebih baik, pencarian lewat suara, dan dukungan HTML5. Handset ini juga merupakan BlackBerry paling tipis yang ada hingga saat ini yaitu dengan ketebalan hanya 10.5mm, masih lebih tebal dari iPhone 4 yang hanya 9,3mm.

Fitur konektivitas seperti dual-band Wi-Fi - 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz dan 802.11 a/n 5 GHz, NFC support, GPS dengan A-GPS, serta Bluetooth. RIM menganggap bahwa BlackBerry Bold Touch merupakan produk hibrid yang paling sempurna. Handset ini mengkombinasikan kenyamanan layar sentuh dan kemudahan mengetik untuk meningkatkan kinerja dan fungsionalitas pemakainya.  Handset ini direncanakan meluncur pertengahan tahun 2011 ini namun hingga saat ini belum diketahui harga jualnya.

Spesifikasi BlackBerry Touch 9900:
*Jaringan: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, Tri-Band HSDPA;
*Dimensi: 115 x 66 x 10.5 mm; Bobot: 130 gram;
*Layar: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 640 x 480 pixels, 2.8 inchi, QWERTY keyboard, Touch-sensitive controls, Optical trackpad, Proximity sensor for auto turn-off, Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate;
*Kamera: 5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels, LED flash, Geo-tagging, face detection, image stabilization, video 720p;
*Memori: 8GB storage, 768 MB RAM, microSD up to 32GB;
*Konektivitas: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, EDR, 3G HSDPA, HSUPA, microUSB v2.0;
*CPU: 1.2GHz processor;
*Sistem Operasi: BlackBerry OS 7.0;
*Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
*Browser: HTML
*GPS: A-GPS support, BlackBerry Maps
*Java : MIDP 2.1
*Fitur Lain: NFC support, BlackBerry maps, Digital compass, Docs To Go document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), PDF viewer, MP4/WMV/H.263/H.264 player, MP3/eAAC+/WMA player, Organizer, Voice memo/dial, Predictive text input, audio jack 3.5 mm;
*Baterai: Li-Ion 1230 mAh
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BB Blackberry Bold 9000 Gemini 3G Storm Desktop Manager

HP Blackberry Storm, BB Bold 9000 and Gemini 3G very much in the search by many buyers all over the world including in Indonesia. For the users I recommend to learn about dekstop manager of Blackberry. For all the types from which you use today. A few months ago BB Gemini quite popular type of 3G in some online stores in the USA. According to my analysis now is the time that became best-sellers is the Blackberry Storm and BB Bold 9000.

What about sales in your country now? whether the same is happening in Indonesia? I mean the type most widely purchased by consumers. It is true that the business of selling HP or BB Blackberry is very good to get high profits, so some of my friends became merchants cell phones. And I'm also interested to imitate them.

Well then it is time we seek more information about dekstop manager of blackberry Bold 9000, BB Gemini 3G and BB Storm. I think that's all, you can read several other articles on this blog previously been posted. Everything related to the latest phones are accessories that we can order via online from home. Thanks you my friend in the world.
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HTC Incredible S and HTC Desire S Pre-Order in Germany and United Kingdom

HTC Incredible S and HTC Desire S Pre-Order in Germany and United Kingdom

Two Android devices, HTC Incredible S and HTC Desire S reported they are available in Germany and United Kingdom.
While HTC Incredible S release in unclear, but HTC Desire S is set to release on April 18.
In Germany, Amazon priced Incredible S is �519 and HTC Desire S is �499.
While in United Kingdom, Amazon priced HTC Desire S is �419.99 and Expansys priced the Desire S is �429.99.
But in UK, Vodafone is to offer the HTC Desire S, along with Wildfire S and the ChaCha.


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