Conclusion of
HTC Touch Synergy Sage edition
OCWorkbench 25 Dec 2007
Conclusion
The HTC Touch is
definitely a gadget that most Windows Mobile users will love to have. Being one
of the first to introduce a touch based sensitive interface, HTC Touch has
brought windows mobile devices to another level.
Features wise, this phone works quite similarly to other WM6
mobile phones. There is some disappointment when I first test out the phone.
This is because the TouchFLO™ technology doesn't
seem to be sensitive enough. The options available is basically just to flip
through the various system options. Compared to the iphone, it still lacks alot
in human interface engineering. As the screen is small, some of the options
definitely require the stylus instead of fingers. Keying in SMS might be quite a
chore using the Virtual keypad. I would rather use the traditional transcriber
instead of the Touch Keyboard or Keypad.
The phone is well equipped with applications ranging from RSS reader
to internet explorer to Pocket Powerpoint, Excel, Acrobat Reader, Outlook . The
in built WIFI is also a good feature which didn't find it's way into the HTC
Touch Dual. If you require additional applications, there are plenty available
on the web.
One thing I don't quite like is the location of the SIM card
and SD card. There is no written instructions on which way to insert the card.
You have to try all 4 combinations for the SIM card to get it working. It is
also wierd that you need to open up the battery compartment just to insert the
SD card.
Overall, this WM6 phone is probably one of the most compact
and lightweight phone around. Even if you don't use the TouchFLO, the
feature set is quite complete. We look forward to a new model which improves on
the human UI and with built in HSDPA 3.6mbps.
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