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
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HTC Touch Dual compared to all other phones
 HTC Touch Dual |
 Apple iPhone 3GS |
 Apple iPhone 3G |
 Nokia E71 |
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| Review date | 11 Jan 08 | 19 Jun 09 | 10 Jul 08 | 24 Jun 08 |
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7.7
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9.3
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8.9
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8.9
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| Review summary | 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 Read full review |
Apple has put the icing on the cake with the iPhone 3G S, adding many of the smaller features that we missed on the previous model. It's not a huge change from the iPhone 3G, so look carefully at the hardware before upgrading or investing in this expensive phone, but it won't disappoint users who crave a great user experience. It's the current king of gadgets Read full review |
Apple has taken the iPhone to the next level and added some truly mouth-watering features. 3G is lightning fast compared to EDGE, and GPS means you'll never get lost again. You still can't send MMS and there's only a 2-megapixel camera, which may annoy you, but overall it's a wonderful experience Read full review |
We've been yearning for a phone with a Qwerty keypad that looks good and works like it should, and here it is. The Nokia E71 exceeded our expectations and is a great example of Nokia's ability to combine ease of use with attractive design. While we don't like the camera, we think the rest is pretty close to perfect Read full review |
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