HTC Magic features a 3.2-inch HVGA touch screen and trackball navigator, but doesn’t have a slide-out QWERTY keyboard like the T-Mobile G1. The quad-band smartphone will offer various e-mail options, including Gmail (of course) and POP3 and IMAP accounts, and will support Google applications like Google Maps and Google Search. Vodafone customers will also have access to the Android Market, from where they can download more applications and games for their smartphones. Other goodies include a Webkit browser, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HSDPA/WCDMA (900/2100MHz), and a 3.2-megapixel camera.
(T-Mobile, Rogers - $149.99, Vodafone)
* Processor: Qualcomm (NSDQ: QCOM)® MSM7200A™, 528 MHz
* Operating System: Android
* Memory ROM: 512 MB
* RAM: 288 MB
* Dimensions: 113 x 55.56 x 13.65 mm ( 4.45 x 2.19 x 0.54 inches)
* Weight: 116 grams ( 4.09 ounces) with battery
* Display: 3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 320×480 HVGA resolution
* Network
o HSDPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz - Up to 2 Mbps up-link and 7.2 Mbps down-link speeds
o Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (Band frequency and data speed are operator dependent.)
* Device Control: Trackball with Enter button
* GPS: Internal GPS antenna
* Connectivity:
o Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate and A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
o Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g
* HTC ExtUSB (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)
* Camera: 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus
* Audio supported formats AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC-LC, MIDI, OGG
* Video supported formats MP4, 3GP
* Battery:
o Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
o Capacity: 1340 mAh
o Talk time: Up to 400 minutes for WCDMA, up to 450 minutes for GSM
o Standby time: Up to 660 hours for WCDMA, up to 420 hours for GSM
* Expansion Slot: microSD memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
* AC Adapter Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240V AC, 47/63 Hz
* DC output: 5V and 1A
* Special Features:
o G-sensor
o Digital Compass
Pros
* Outstanding virtual keyboard
* Solid, stylish construction
* Smooth user interface
Cons
* Geographic limitations
* ExtUSB jack (no 3.5 mm for headphones) and no dedicated camera key
* Significant gaps in operating system
HTC Magic will come in multiple colors: white for United Kingdom, Spain, and France; black for Germany; and both colors for Italy. Exact release dates and pricing schemes were not announced at this time, though there was mention that the Magic would be “available for free on various price plans.” Vodafone also plans to release the HTC Magic in other markets over the next few months.
Related Articles From Handspreca Mobile
Writing by: Rubbi T. WidiantoroFiled in: HTC