Windows Almighty!

The iPhone drooled many people's eyes. I, too, wanted to get my hands on it. Unfortunately, it was only available in selected countries. Until HTC came with the new HTC Touch HD, which surpasses all the specifications of the iPhone 3G. The only thing that it could not beat was the finger friendly user interface. Apart from that, the HTC Touch HD outbeats many other phone such as the Samsung Omnia, T-Mobile G1, Blackberry Storm. (I saw a video from "The Gadget Show" that shows the competition between those few phones and the HTC Touch HD won!)

Bought the HTC Touch HD for more than RM3k. It really hurts my wallet. Pre-ordered it on the second day of KL PC Fair (13 December 2008) and got the device on 16 December 2008. Its my very first windows mobile device. I think I require plenty of time to explore and get used to this phone.

Detailed Technical Specifications of HTC Touch HD T8282 (HTC Blackstone 100)

Brand: HTC

Manufacturer: High Tech Computer
Hardware Designer: High Tech Computer
Project Codename: HTC Blackstone 100
Model ID: BLAC100
Release Date: October, 2008

Physical Attributes
Dimensions(width x height x depth): 62.8 x 115 x 12 millimetres2.5 x 4.5 x 0.5 inches
Bounding Volume: 86.7 cubecentimetres
Mass: 146.4 grams (battery included)

Software Environment
Embedded:Operating;System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional

Operating System Kernel: Windows CE 5.2

Microprocessor, Chipset
CPU: Qualcomm MSM7201A
Width of Machine Word: 32 bit
CPU Clock: 528 MHz
CPU Core: ARM1136EJ-S
Instruction Set: ARMv6

Memory, Storage capacity
ROM type: Flash EEPROM
ROM capacity: 512 MiB, including 327.15MiB user-accessible non-volatile storage
RAM type: mobile DDR SDRAM
RAM capacity: 288 MiB, 195.5MiB accessible

Graphical subsystem
Display Type: color transflective TFT display
Display Color Depth: 16 bit/pixel (65536 scales)
Display Diagonal: 3.8 " (97 millimetres)
Display Resolution: 480 x 800 (384000 pixels)
Dot Pitch: 0.104 millimetre/pixel

Audio Subsystem
Audio Channel(s): stereo sound
Analog/Digital Converter(Recording): 16 bit nominal quantization 44100 Hz sampling frequency
Digital/Analog Converter(Playing): 16 bit resolution44100 Hz holding frequency
Microphone(s): mono sound
Loudspeaker(s): stereo sound
Audio-Output: 3.5mm plug

Cellular Phone
Cellular Networks: GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS900, UMTS2100
Cellular Data Links: CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Cellular Antenna: Internal antenna
Call Alert: 40 -chord melody (polyphonic)
Vibrating Alert: Supported
Speakerphone: Supported
Phone Controller: Qualcomm MSM7201A (QDSP4000, QDSP5000)
SAR (head) GSM850: 0.529 W/kg
SAR (body) GSM850: 1.11 W/kg

Control Peripherals
Positioning Device: Touchscreen
Primary Keyboard: Not supported
Directional Pad: Not supported
Scroll Wheel: Not supported

Interfaces
Expansion Interfaces: microSD, microSDHC, TransFlash, SDIO Supports High Capacity (SD 2.0/HC) memory cards with capacity of up to 32GB
USB: USB 2.0 client, Hi-Speed (480Mbit/s)USB Series Mini-B (mini-USB) connector
Bluetooth (802.15): Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate, Internal antenna
Wireless LAN/Wi-Fi (802.11): IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 54 Mbit/sInternal antenna
Infrared Gate: Not supported

Multimedia Broadcast

Analog Radio: FM radio (87.5-108MHz) radio reciever Proprietary headset as antenna
Digital Media Broadcast: Not supported

Satellite Navigation
Built-in GPS module: Supported
GPS Protocol: NMEA 0183
GPS Antenna: Internal antenna
Complementary GPS Services: Asisted GPS, QuickGPS
Navigation Chip(set): Qualcomm MSM7201A gpsOne

Built-in Digital Camera
Sensor Type: CMOS sensor
Resolution: 2560 x1920 pixels (4.92MP)
Autofocus (AF): Supported
Optical Zoom: 1 x
Macro Mode: Supported
Built-in Flash: Not supported
Camcorder: 320x240 pixels , 30frame/sec
Recordable Image Formats: JPG, BMP
Recordable Video Formats: 3GPP, MPEG4, MJPG

Built-in Secondary Digital Camera
Sensor Type: CMOS sensor
Resolution: 640 x480 pixels (0.31MP)
Camcorder: 320x240pixels
Recordable Image Formats: JPG
Recordable Video Formats: 3GPP, MPEG4

Power Supply
Battery Technology: Supported
Battery Build: removable
Estimated Battery Life: 8 hours
Battery Capacity: 1350 mAh
Estimated Avarege Current: 169 mA

Additional Details
Built-in accelerometer: Supported
Additional Features:

GPRS Class 10
HTC TouchFLO 3D (HTC Manila)
Bluetooth stereo audio profile (A2DP)
pre installed Opera Mobile 9.5

Related Page:
http://www.htc.com/www/product.aspx?id=64796
Datasheet State: Preliminary specifications
Datasheet Added: Sep 10, 08 19:54:03

More reviews and specifications could be found at:

http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_touch_hd-2525.php

http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=reviews&id=1111&p=1

More pictures and detailed specifications here http://www.mobile-review.com/pda/review/htc-touch-hd-en.shtml

p/s: with just few weeks of the release of the HTC Touch HD, Nokia released its 5800 ExpressMusic, which has almost the same features, but with only 1/3 of the Touch HD's price =( While many says that the Touch HD's quality and features are way much better, I just hope that it is true and truely worth to be priced that value.

*Specifications adapted from: http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=1469

Very first handphone

This is my very first handphone which I got it on 4th January 2005. It costs RM390 at that time, I think. Wanted to get the Sony Ericsson T610 at that time which cost more than RM700, but was forbidden from buying that. Therefore, I ended up with this phone for almost 4 years.

Sounds like….

Awesome MP3 and MIDI ring tones let you play clips of real music and set ringtones to identify incoming callers, all complemented by a rich color display.

Shine On!

Be the first to send your friends and family the latest news, songs and pictures. Impress your boss and colleagues by sending the latest business and industry news all with MMS picture messaging. The model C380 also helps you get organized with a feature that synchronizes your date book and phone book with your PC using the optional USB accessory cable. Now you can’t help but shine socially and professionally.

Entertain Yourself

All work and no play? No way! With the Motorola C380 you can download different games and applications for hours of entertaining fun. Or, exchange pictures with friends and family and take in the full view on the rich 65K color display ideal for your new mobile photo album.

Look Mom!

No HandsWhen it’s time to multi-task, the Motorola C380 has you covered with an integrated speaker phone. Talk hands free while doing house work, or finishing a memo at work – it’s easy and it’s fun.

Summary of Features:
Preloaded & downloadable games & applications (J2ME™)
Large, vibrant 65K color display
Wireless Village Instant Messaging with presence
MP3 & polyphonic ringtones (22 kHz)
MotoMixer re-mixable ringtones
Triband capable
Integrated speakerphone
1.5MB user memory
Picture caller ID
Downloadable themes, wallpaper, screensavers, ringtones
EMS 5.0; MMS
WAP Browser

Specifications

General

2G Network : GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900

Size

Dimensions: 107 x 44 x 20.9 mm, 80 cc

Weight

80 g

Display

Type - CSTN, 65K colors

Size - 128 x 128 pixels, 5 lines
Screensavers and wallpapers - Downloadable logos

Ringtones
Type - Polyphonic (22 channels)
Amount - 20

Customization - Composer, download

Vibration
Yes

Memory
Phonebook - 500 entries

Call records - 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls

Card slot -No
1.8 MB shared memory

Data
GPRS -Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
USB - Yes

Features

Messaging - SMS, EMS, MMS
Browser - WAP 2.0/xHTML
Java

T9 (iTAP)

Organizer

Currency converter

Calculator

Built-in handsfree

Battery
Standard, Li-Ion 800 mAh (BX200)
Stand-by -Up to 190 h
Talk time - Up to 5 h

*Specifications adapted from http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/product/details.jsp?globalObjectId=41, http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_c380_c385-658.php

First bluetooth device

My first bluetooth device which I got for free with purchase of my HTC Touch HD T8282. It is said to be worth RM88 (as of 4Q 2008). While the indicator light is not the common bluetooth blue LED, it is instead a big bright blueish white (which looks like grey but more towards white, plus a little blue to it). Has different blinks to indicate different status such as connected, not connected, connected with call, low battery, etc. It also has several melody which is played through the earpiece such as when connected to a call, disconnected from a call and others. Below are the specifications for this device:

JABRA BT2010

Specification

Manufacturer: Jabra

Part Number:100-92010000-02

General
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Width: 0.9 in
Depth: 0.9 in
Height: 2 in
Weight: 0.4 oz
Recommended Use: Cellular Phone

Additional Features: Volume control , Answer/end button

Headphones
Headphones Type Headphone - Monaural
Headphones Form Factor: Over-the-ear

Headphones Technology: Dynamic
Connectivity Technology: Wireless - Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Bluetooth Profiles: Headset Profile (HSP) , Hands Free Profile (HFP)
Sound Output Mode: Mono

Microphone
Type: Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode: Mono

Remote Control
Type: None

Wireless Link
Transmission Range: 33 ft

Miscellaneous
Included Accessories: Earhook

Power
Power Device: Power adapter - External
Battery Headset: battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer
Run Time (Up To): 7 hour(s)
Standby Time: 200 hour(s)

Features and Specifications

• Discreet and intuitive design
• Optimized sound quality with Bluetooth 2.0 EDR & eSCO
• Optional earhook included for secure fit
• Easy to use – put it on with one hand
• Up to 7 hours talk time and up to 200 hours standby time
• Jabra Discreet Light feature – the light indicator (LED) does notcontinually flash
• Light weight – only 11 grams
• L50 mm x W22 mm x D24 mm (L2.0 x W0.9 x H0.9 in)
• Features auto-pairing, incoming call alert, answer/end, redial,voice dial*, three party calling*, and call reject*
• Supported Bluetooth Profiles: Headset version 1.0 andHands-free version 1.5 (or higher)
• Standard charging plug: USB Mini-B, 5-pin
  

*Specifications adapted from: http://reviews.cnet.com/headsets/jabra-bt2010/4507-13831_7-32742720.html?tag=mncol;psum, http://www.jabra.com/sites/Jabra/GNImages/Products/WirelessHeadset/BT2010/Documents/DS/BT2010_Dolph_Datasheet_01_5094.pdf