HTC is an abbreviation for High Tech Computer Corporation and represents one of the best performing companies from the mobile sector from Asia, more exactly from Taiwan. The company is widely know as a mobile producer that uses both “Microsoft Windows Mobile” and “Android” operating systems on their phones.
The growth of the company in the last years ? 2006, 2007, 2008 was quite impressive and lead to world wide recognition and a strong brand positioning on the phone market. It is also important to mention that HTC helped with the creation of T-Mobile G1 Android phone, by manufacturing the phone’s hardware.
On the smartphone market, HTC has introduced 2 major series: S series ? smart phones and T series ? touch phones; the company also manufactures Android phones (A series), PDA phones (P series) and Mobile computers (X series). A phone can have different names as it is rebranded by different telecommunication carriers and the only way to know if a HTC phone sold by Orange is the same as the one sold by Vodafone is by looking at its series. The newest smartphones realest by HTC are S 740 ? which appeared in September, 2008 and T Diamond 2 ? which appeared in 2009. So how smart are they, in comparison to their competitors ? iPhone, G1 and Blackberry ?
First of all, S740 has a slide out, 4 row keyboard and doesn’t own a touchscreen; a 3.2 MP color camera that benefits from autofocus, a Bluetooth and WI – FI connections, a built in FM radio and a 256 MB of memory. Moreover, it supports the audio formats: AAC, AAC+, MP3, WMA, WAV, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, but does not support video formats and can be used as a GPS. The operating system used is “Windows Mobile Standard” which confers a faster time response. A major draw back is the display that has only 2.4 inch. As design, the S740 is quite stylish and quite different from other phones having only 116.3 mm x 43.4 mm x 16.6 mm in dimensions and a diamond back borrowed from HTC Touch Diamond.
On the other hand, the Touch Diamond 2 has a 3.2 inch touch sensitive display (just a little bit smaller than iPhone’s 3.5 inch display), a memory of 288 RAM and a main 5.0 MP camera (the largest among its competitors) with autofocus and a secondary color camera. Even more, the Touch Diamond can also be used as a GPS, supports video and audio formats and uses “Windows Mobile Professional” as an operating system.
All these put together, show us major differences between the S and T series, and also the fact that Touch Diamond 2 can be regarded as a tough competition on the smartphone market. So – How smart are they? I will say “pretty smart” and also quite “good looking”.
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The BlackBerry 8800 smartphone is the stylish way to get things done. Packed with powerful capabilities, yet incredibly compact and slim (at 14mm, the thinnest Blackberry yet), it combines a stylish design with a premium finish. Elegant and performance-driven, this is a smartphone you will always want to show off.
The BlackBerry 8800 is packed with incredible new features including GPS and a built-in media player. The GPS function comes complete with BlackBerry Maps allowing you to view your location to fine detail and track your route to your target destination. The multi-media player means you can access your music and video files when and where you choose. Plug in a stereo headset then kick back with your favourite tunes while you reply to messages or download news or sports clips and watch them on its large, bright screen, while you are catching your train to work.
Voice-Activated Dialling and the trackball navigation make operating this phone a joy and core BlackBerry functionality is not compromised by the array of features. It also offers email and text messaging (SMS and MMS), instant messaging, organizer, web browser, expandable memory and advanced phone features.
Then imagine having all the tools you’d need to do things you want to do. Like staying connected to the people who matter most to you. Kicking back with the music you love. Watching clips you’ve downloaded, or playing games while you’ve got a few minutes to spare.
Now imagine doing all this with one sleek and performance-driven smartphone.
The following are some of the features and functions of the BlackBerry 8800 are taken from the Online of mobilephones24.co.uk:
- At only 14mm thin this smartphone fits easily into your palm, pocket, or bag
- Voice-Activated Dialling and trackball navigation for quick access to all functions
- Get to your destination hassle-free with the in-built GPS system and Blackberry Maps
- Take your music and videos wherever you go with the integrated Media player
- 64MB of internal memory plus MicroSD card support for expandable memory
- Bluetooth and Mini-USB provide all the connectivity you need
- Advanced sound technology cancels out background noise and echo, to help ensure you can always hear and be heard
- Email and web browser features keep you in touch on the move
Once upon a time our mobile phones were only for making telephone calls. Today, more of us want our mobile phones to be fully loaded with every imaginable feature: Internet accessibility, MP3 capabilities, GPS navigation, email devices. As these so-called smartphones become increasingly popular, some are predicting 2008 will be the year they go mainstream.
Apple’s iPhone: Starting it All
The rage over smartphones didn’t start in 2008. It actually began last year when Apple released the iPhone to an eager audience of buyers. Within its first year, the original iPhone sold 5 million units despite being available only in the United States and select parts of Europe. Was it any wonder that the 3G iPhone would shake the industry up in a much bigger way?
Industry Statistics: Telling the Story
Just as the 3G iPhone was preparing to make a highly anticipated launch around the world this July, the mobile phone industry released its latest statistics on the smartphones and their impact on the market. According to Gartner, Inc, smartphone sales have increased worldwide by nearly 30% just since 2007.
In the first three months of 2008, many parts of the market saw enormous leaps in sales for these devices. More than 11.7 million smartphones were sold from January through March in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, for example. That was up almost 40% over the previous year’s first quarter results.
In North America, however, the rise is even more prominent. During the same period, sales for smartphones increased by 106%. That means their sales more than doubled in comparison to the first quarter sales of 2007.
Apple’s Impact on the Mobile Market
Even though the iPhone isn’t the only smartphone on the market, its success has clearly opened the eyes of other mobile manufacturers about the needs and wants of consumers. While smartphones, like those created by Blackberry, were once considered only desirable by on-the-go business professionals, consumers today seem to love the idea of being constantly connected to the world around them. They want news, entertainment, communication, music, and navigation all wrapped up in a single, sleek package.
And the best news for phone makers is that consumers clearly don’t mind paying extra for these added features. Remember the iPhone originally launched at an astronomical US $499 for the 4 GB model and that was including a discount for signing a 2 year contract with a service provider.
New Smartphones on the Horizon
With the popularity of the iPhone, it’s no surprise that other mobile phone companies are going to be hitting the market soon with their own smartphones. Samsung, for example, is releasing the Tocco which is smaller and thinner than Apple’s model. It has a touchscreen and allows for the dropping and dragging of widgets for the user’s convenience.
Still at the forefront of mobile phone sales, Nokia isn’t going to be left out of the smartphone race. They are currently working on a touchscreen model prototype currently referred to as Tube. With built-in GPS and a nice widescreen display, the phone will fit in nicely with the competition. It’s also believed to support handwriting recognition.
Blackberry is also releasing its own 3G model known as the BlackBerry Thunder which should launch in Q3 of 2008.
Clearly, Apple is leading the way for a great year in smartphones both for consumers and for the industry.
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Gadgets are really indispensable in this time and age. As such, people put much importance in the gadgets that they use. This is clearly seen in the choice of cellphones, particularly Smartphones. Smartphones have different kinds, various brands, and an assortment of styles and designs where one can select accordingly to their personal tastes. Moreover, Smartphones can aid in organizing daily transactions and business. Plus, it can serve as sources of entertainment, information and ready access to communication.
What?s more, Smartphones allow you to navigate the internet via a global positioning device or GPS. In brief, GPS is a worldwide satellite navigational system formed by 24 satellites orbiting the earth and their corresponding receivers on the earth. The GPS device was first operated by the U.S. Department of Defense but has now become a center of technology. It is now being utilized for cartography, exploration, wildlife management and supervising the movement of people and things. Customized for Smartphones, it enables one to surf the net or even create documents and graphics, store high-definition videos and pictures, and gazillion music for one?s own listening pleasure.
Besides its internet features, Smartphones are also affordable, especially if compared to the iPhone which definitely commands a high-price. In fact, if you want to be more economical, you can opt to purchase a used Smartphone. It will not be as shining and as sleek as the brand new models, but it works just the same and you can get it at a lesser cost.
Clearly, Smartphones have its advantages that can really help and entertain you.
I was thinking of getting a smartphone with stuff like Internet, mp3 player, movie player, camera, GPS, etc. I was wondering if a smartphone can function at all if it doesn’t have a phone plan/carrier. Because if the plan is too expensive, I was thinking of just using it as a mp3 player/video player/all the other non-Internet/phone-using features.
GPS Navigation is the most in thing these days and almost every kind of smart devices are incorporating this software in their newly manufactured models and product line. One of those devices is Smartphones. Smartphones, PDAs and Palmtops are increasingly using the GPS Navigation system in their new range of products. And one such model is the HTC P3300 which has the Tom Tom Navigator 6 application. It comes loaded with the standalone features of GPS Navigation system. The HTC P3300 is one of the first Smartphones that has inbuilt personal mobile navigator.
What is GPS Navigation?
GPS or Global Positioning System that helps you detect the location, speed and direction of any object or vehicle or device that is connected through this system. It is excellent system to track whatever you wish to in order to find out the whereabouts of any thing. Other than tracking it is used to find places in the map and how to reach there or accurate information on the distance, direction etc.
GPS Navigation System in Smartphones
When GPS Navigation has taken the world by storm and every body seems to benefit from this software so much, how can smart devices like Smartphones stay behind? Smartphones are all about making smart people smarter by empowering them with all kinds of software, applications and features of their utility on the go. Now no matter where you go, you can always find your way out with the help of GPS navigation system incorporated Smartphones, PDAs and Palmtops.
Worried of getting lost in unknown places? Forgotten where you parked your car in the multi layer parking lot? Do you need to go to a new place and find out some address? Well worry no more as with GPS Navigation system you can track your route, spot your car and also explore new and unknown places without getting lost.
Draven John is a renowned business writer who has years of experience in writing technical reviews, product descriptions and product feature analysis of technical gadgets and gizmos. He has won appreciation especially for enlightening people about the latest communication gizmos…the GPS Navigation.
Greetings. I just received the ATT Tilt. I’ll be on Windows Mobile 6. I have a few questions:
- Is it possible to negotiate down the rate? I have a mandatory $30 data plan.
- How good is the GPS? They have put me on $9.99 monthly GPS. IS ATT’s GPS system good?
- Can it use WiFi or Wireless internet connections without requiring it’s own ISP or Data Plan?
- Any other useful tips or advice for using a smartphone?
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