HTC Touch 3G

HTC's Touch 3G smartphone boasts pocket-size productivity with an emphasis on the phone's appealing external styling. Standard features users expect from a smartphone are included, although some users may find the phone light on both memory and software offerings.

Phone Dimensions and Appearance

The HTC Touch 3G measures in at 102 mm x 54 mm x 15 mm and weighs 96 grams. Keys and physical accents are minimalist, with the touch-responsive screen clearly positioned as the phone's distinctive feature. The device's shape is very slim and rounded and coloring is opaque and frosty, which is a departure from the typical smartphone's glossy exterior. The HTC Touch 3G is available in a large array of color options.

Display Screen Size and Features

The device features a 2.8 inch TFT touchscreen with TouchFLO 3D technology. The screen supports 240 x 320 pixels of resolution.

Included is a 3.2 megapixel camera with digital zoom, video recorder, video calling, and auto-focus features. Display screen supports both standard portrait and landscape orientations.

Connectivity Options

The Touch 3G provides users with a range of connectivity options above and beyond the standard SMS, EMS, and MMS features. The device also supports POP3 and IMAP4 email as well as email programs (Exchange/Outlook) and web-based email clients.

Online chatting options are also offered, with support for AOL, ICQ, Yahoo, and Windows Live available via the Internet Explorer Mobile browser. Although GPS is not included, the device does support access to location-based navigation software such as Google Maps.

Audio Capabilities

The HTC Touch 3G supports 40 chord/MP3 ringtones and includes a built-in RDS FM radio. Users will be able to access personal music files in MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, and WAV formats.

A speakerphone is integrated on the Touch 3G, as is Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP / AVRC / DUN / HFP / HSP / OPP).

Productivity Features

T9 predictive text software is included to aid users in quick text and document creation. The HTC Touch 3G also includes a Pocket Outlook calendar application, calculator function, and a to-do list feature. PC Sync is possible with a miniUSB 2.0 port, and the device's 192.0 MB internal memory may be expanded with microSD (TransFlash) cards.

Battery Specifications

The device includes a 1100 mAh Li-ion battery. Users can expect to receive up to a whopping 6.67 hours of talk time and 365 hours of standby time on a single charge.

HTC Touch 3G Pros

External appearance is unique in its class and varied color options are available
Battery life is competitive, at over 6 hours of talk time on a single charge
TouchFLO user interface may make touch navigation more intuitive for users

HTC Touch 3G Cons

Device is light on productivity software features
Display screen size is comparatively small at only 2.8 inches

Overall

With its stunning external appearance, competitive battery life, and a myriad of high-tech features, the HTC Touch 3G comes close to being an all around phone. This phone is therefore highly recommended.

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