Smartphone Review

The HTC Touch Diamond2 will be the replacement for a high-end Windows phone that was released around the world last year.

I am just starting a full review of this consumer-oriented smartphone, but I’m going to go ahead and share my first impressions.
BUILD AND DESIGN
The HTC Touch Diamond2 is one of the coolest, sleekest phones I’ve seen so far. Sometimes that means that the functionality and productivity aspects of the device are less than one might hope, but that certainly is not the case here.

All of the basics are here, including Windows Mobile 6.1, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, as well as some superb extras like a 5 MPx camera, a forward-facing camera for video calls, and a phenomenal touch interface.

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BY: Ed Hardy, Brighthand.com Editor

Nokia has announced, but not yet released, the Nokia N97. This top-of-the-line Symbian S60 smartphone will include a touchscreen, sliding keyboard, 3G, Wi-Fi, and a host of other features. Read More »

BY: Ed Hardy, Brighthand.com Editor

The LG Arena KM900 is a high-end smartphone that recently debuted in Europe. This device’s WVGA display and high-resolution video camera give it an emphasis on multimedia playback and recording. Read More »

BY: Ed Hardy, Brighthand.com Editor

The HTC Magic will be the second smartphone running Google’s Android to be released by a major carrier. This model will strongly resemble its predecessor, but lack the T-Mobile G1’s hardware keyboard.

I recently was able to get some time with a pre-release version of this device, and I recorded a short video preview of it: Read More »