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 HTC,
the largest and most respected manufacturer of Windows Mobile devices, has
managed to put out a number of phones over the past few years that have
revolutionized the way we look at a Windows-powered phone. This is all
due to their impressive TouchFLO interface. Full credit should be given
to them for setting a trend to make Windows-powered phones much more
"touch-friendly". They are the reason behind the growing number of
both manufacturers and developers designing more user-friendly means of
navigating this "stylus-dependant" OS.
The latest USA release from the company is yet
another example as to just how truly innovative and powerful their devices
really are. Through several months of agony and frustration, it has
finally hit US soil and they chose none other than AT&T to carry and support
this remarkable phone. I'm referring to none other than the US version
of their popular
HTC Touch Pro. Sporting an impressive VGA screen,
excellent slide-out keyboard, GPS, Wi-Fi and excellent hardware specs, this
phone truly offers just about everything one can possibly ask for.
This very thorough review will cover all this and as I always do, will also
go further into its features and capabilities in order to once again demonstrate just
how highly functional these phones can be. In addition, a deviation
from my standard review guidelines will be taken to cover everything you'll
need to know about this phone before you spend your hard-earned money on it.
This will be valuable information that is based on not only my long-term
experience owning such a phone, but also based on extensive research done over
the past several months regarding the release of this highly anticipated
Pocket PC phone. There have been many early reviews of this phone but
none are quite as comprehensive as this one. I spent plenty of time
using and tweaking this phone to come to such conclusions.
Giveaway
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Packaging & Contents
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No, don't expect that neat packaging like the diamond-shaped box the original HTC Touch Diamond shipped in. AT&T chose their dull and somewhat old
orange and white box to house the new Fuze. However, unlike most
pictures you'll find online, the box is much smaller than it looks. The bundle itself is nothing out of the ordinary. Included
is an AC charger, lithium Ion battery, mini USB cable, 3.5mm audio
adapter/headphone jack, spare stylus, manual, start guide and software CD.
Unlike models shipped in original HTC packaging, note that no headphones/earbuds
are included.
Specifications
Now, what many do not know and is very important
to note is that a final US model release of an original Euro/Asia HTC phone
may differ in many areas, including its design, hardware specs and loaded
software and/or functionality. The new AT&T Fuze is a perfect example
of this and is why I personally put the following custom specs together to
give you an overall idea of what to expect. Not only did I find the
carrier's specs incorrect in a few areas, but a bit misleading as well.
Camera
Resolution: 3.2 megapixels
Live Video Capture and Playback
Music
Music Player: Windows Media Player Mobile 10
Supported Music Formats: MP3 +AAC + eAAC+. EAAC+ WMA, WAV
AT&T Mobile Music
Subscription Music Services
Napster Mobile
Streaming Radio
XM Satellite Radio
Customizable Equalizer
MusicID - Identify songs you're listening to (Trial!)
Visualizer
ShakeControl
Messaging
Text Messaging (Threaded SMS)
MMS Messaging
Instant Messaging: AOL, Yahoo! & Windows Live Messenger
Video Share - share live streaming video with friends & family
Email
Mobile Email: MS Outlook
Microsoft Direct Push
Good Mobile Messaging
Video & Web
Web Browser: Opera + IE
CV - news, sports, weather, entertainment and more
Productivity
Calendar, Alarm clock, Call waiting, Caller ID, Personal Organizer
Address book
Call Forwarding
Multitasking
Use voice and data simultaneously
Extras
Microsoft Voice Command, WorldCard Mobile
Quad-band (World Phone)
Bluetooth wireless connectivity
USB connectivity
Hands-free speakerphone
Push to Talk
Voice dialing and voice commands
Battery
Capacity: 1340 mAh
Talk Time: Up to 7.4 hours
Standby Time: Up to 19.3 days
Dimensions
Weight: 5.82 ounces (w/battery)
Size: 4.02 x 2.01 x 0.71 inches
Memory
Internal Memory Storage
ROM 512 MB RAM 288MB
Expandable Memory Storage: 32GB
Memory Format: microSD
Wireless Technology
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/900 MHz)
3G UMTS/HSDPA (850/1900 MHz)
EDGE High Speed Data Network
Bluetooth Technology
2.0, EDR
FOTA Capable
Operating System
Windows Mobile 6.1
Display
2.8" VGA Touch screen
Resolution: 480 x 640
Colors: 262K
Keyboard
Touchscreen (SIP)
Full QWERTY
Predictive Text for Fast Typing
Backlit Keys
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