HTC Touch Dual review
Network and connections
Successor to the previous Touch model, this HTC Dual retains the GSM Triband network system, with the addition however of UMTS support. For data traffic, the HSDPA protocol has been integrated, for quickly downloading or sending packets at 384 kbps. This way, Web browsing is also greatly improved. Other supports instead, such as Bluetooth and USB cable, allow this Smartphone to be exchanged and synchronized with various devices. Or again, Wi-Fi for using distributed networks.
Design and features
Elegant and essential in its lines, the HTC Touch Dual has a sliding opening structure. Inside you discover a small QWERTY keyboard, while on the back there is a mirror for precisely framing a self-portrait photo. The screen instead is a 2.6-inch LCD TFT, with 65 thousand color pixels, featuring TouchFLO technology. The Dual's dimensions are comfortable, making it a perfect pocketable object: 15.8 mm thick and 120 grams in weight. In the purchase kit you can find a convenient stereo headset, as well as the USB cable for connecting to your computer.
Main features
In addition to classic useful functions like alarm clock, appointment calendar, vibration and voice recorder, the HTC Touch Dual is equipped with a document viewer. It allows you to open text, database and presentation formats, as well as PDF files. All of this is supported by the Windows Mobile 6 Professional platform which, thanks to the Qualcomm processor and 128 MB of RAM memory, offers high processing power margins. This means the possibility of adding compatible software, to best customize your phone. This also allows perfect management of E-mail and instant messaging.
Entertainment and multimedia
This Smartphone demonstrates important multimedia capabilities. Windows Media Player allows you to listen to your favorite music, supporting various formats, as well as video files. The available memory is generous, 256 MB as standard, but expandable as desired with microSD type cards. On the back of the Touch Dual there is a 2 megapixel camera, with Zoom capability up to 10X, although the Flash is not present however