What is it: Smart phone with HSDPA and slide-out Qwerty keypad
What we think: It's an improvement on the original Touch but there are a few things about it that might annoy you
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 10 January 2008
Tags: HTC, HTC Touch Dual, shortcut, Windows Mobile, lag
We like:
Faster processor; HSDPA; new one-click access menu
We don't like:
Keypad looks plasticky; lack of Wi-Fi
CNET UK judgement:
If you're an HTC Touch fan, then you'll like the Dual's mechanical keypad that makes texting and dialling a lot easier, plus the new shortcut menus. HSDPA means much faster access to the Internet, and the faster processor and more RAM means that it doesn't lag when using or opening applications. The TouchFlo interface is still only skin deep, though, and there's no Wi-Fi, which may or may not put you off this phone
Full review:
When HTC first launched the HTC Touch, many people criticised it for not having a mechanical keypad or 3G. Several months later, HTC has solved that problem by adding both. We took the HTC Touch Dual out on the road to find out if this smart slider delivers a better experience than its predecessor. Continue Reading...
HTC Touch Dual History
11 Jan 2008 in Digital Living
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3 Jan 2008 in Crave
Hands-on with the HTC Touch Dual
Fed up that your HTC Touch doesn't have a standard mechanical keypad or 3G? Worry no more as the HTC Touch Dual should fit the bill
2 Oct 2007 in Crave
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