Typical price: £250
What is it: Relatively inexpensive touchscreen smart phone
What we think: Lacks high-end handsets' trimmings, but this Windows Mobile device handles the basics well
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 27 January 2009
Tags: HTC, HTC Touch Viva, MMS, navigation, Qwerty
We like:
Fast interface; Wi-Fi
We don't like:
Lack of 3G; camera could be better; no 3.5mm headphone jack
CNET UK judgement:
This is what the original HTC Touch should have been all along. HTC's Touch Viva is a snappy device that does the basics well, although it lacks high-end features. If you're a gadget freak, steer clear, but if you just want to check your emails on the go, it's worth checking out
Full review:
The HTC Touch Viva is a simple-looking phone with simple ambitions. There's no 3G and no GPS, but do fewer features mean it's a bad smart phone? We tested the Viva out to see if it's too simple for its own good or if it's a bargain. Continue Reading...
HTC Touch Viva History
15 Jan 2009 in Crave
HTC Touch Viva: Budget touchscreen phone
If the first HTC Touch made you angry, but you still desire a small Windows Mobile touchscreen phone the HTC Touch Viva won't set you back much at all
15 Sep 2008 in Crave
HTC Touch 3G and Touch Viva unveiled
HTC has launched two more handsets into the wild -- the Touch 3G and the budget-oriented Touch Viva. They both rock great feature sets including GPS, HSDPA and big jolly touch-sensitive screens
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