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About LinkBacksRead more.With the launch of its Touch Diamond in London earlier today, HTC claims a new age for mobile phones.
Read more.With the launch of its Touch Diamond in London earlier today, HTC claims a new age for mobile phones.
The new interface loooks stunning. And the phone isn't bad itself. Not usually a fan of the very shiney devices, but this one is nice.
The initial interface is really good and HTC have spent a lot of time/resources on it, no arguing about that. The only issue may be once you get past the initial screens, how much of the WinMob 6.1 interface is still there. If they have all the common functions of day to day use in the new GUI then this could be a winner. I wouldn't mind having to use a stylus with the original UI for settings and configuration, but if it drops you into the standard messaging app for texts emails and MMSs then this goes down as an EPIC FAIL.
Will be interesting to see a Kaiser replacement using this basic hardware and software. Oh wait, its called the SonyEricsson X1
Some more videos:
Interface actually being used:
YouTube - HTC Touch Diamond: Using TouchFLO 3D
HTC Touch Diamond Launch Event
YouTube - HTC Touch Diamond Launch Event
HTC Touch Diamond Announcement
YouTube - HTC Touch Diamond Announcement
ergh, it looks like an apple fan boy was sent back in time to the 80s.
I'm normally a fan of HTC devices, but this thing looks like it lost a fight with Kryten.
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Looks interesting.. though, I very much doubt it'll compete with the iPhone.
Think i'll stick with my iPhone till a 3G version of it is available, or the Experia comes out
Considering the current range of HTC phones are vastly superior to the iphone (for enthusiasts - I admit the average guy won't make the most out of a ppc phone) - I don't know why anyone would choose an iphone over these, unless the iphone is very cheap (like the £169 deal)Originally Posted by Xaar
Looks quite pretty (hopefully the back isn't that pronounced to make it uncomfortable), TouchFlo 3D looks good, specs are great...
I was after an Xperia, but this release (and the rumoured Raphael) have made the decision difficult. The Diamond and the Xperia are similarly specced, but there are a few key differences that are effecting my purchase decision:
-Xperia has a full QWERTY keyboard.
-TouchFlo 3D vs. Sony 'Panels'
-Diamond needs an adapter for headphones
-Diamond has the connector at the bottom, and therefore can be put in a cradle (which I really want)
-4GB internal storage on the Diamond but how much in the Sony?
-Xperia has an even higher res screen (800x480 according to Wikipedia), but are you really going to notice... and what will the widescreen do to 3rd party apps?
Obviously overall the Xperia is better, we need prices for both, so we can make a decision. If the Sony costs a LOT more, then this is the phone for me!
And then they'll announce the Raphael, just to annoy me.
This looks like a really good hands on video from yesterdays London event:
Coolsmartphone.com - Full video of HTC Touch Diamond in action
I've since read that it does not have any expansion slots (no microSD or anything).
If not then that kills the deal for me. It's Xperia all the way.
Looks like they are really trying to copy the iPhone.
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I don't really agree with that. I think Windows Mobile, esp. version 6, is exceptional. Touch Flo on the Kaiser certainly helps, sure, but WM6 has merit on its own, too.
I'd like to see that. You don't get a full "Touch Flo experience" on the Kaiser unless you swap ROMs, something I'm a'lil scared of doing.Will be interesting to see a Kaiser replacement using this basic hardware and software. Oh wait, its called the SonyEricsson X1
Haven't seen the Sony model... (Google - here I come.)
Have to be a little blunt: That's the whole point.
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