The Perfect Diamond

Jukov · 05-07-08, 07:00 AM

HTC Touch Diamond

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Processor Qualcomm® MSM7201A™ 528 MHz
Operating System Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional
Memory ROM: 256 MB RAM: 192 MB DDR SDRAM
Internal storage: 4 GB
Dimensions 102 mm (L) X 51 mm (W) X 11.5 mm (T)
Weight 110 g (with battery)
Display 2.8-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with VGA resolution
Network HSDPA/WCDMA:

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Europe/Asia: 900/2100 MHz
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Up to 384 kbps up-link and 7.2 Mbps down-link speeds

Tri-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:

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Europe/Asia: 900/1800/1900 MHz

(Band frequency and data speed are operator dependent.)

Device Control TouchFLO™ 3D Touch-sensitive navigation control
GPS: GPS and A-GPS ready
Connectivity: Bluetooth® 2.0 with EDR Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)
Camera Main camera: 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus Second camera: VGA CMOS color camera
Audio Built-in microphone, speaker and FM radio with RDS
Ring tone supported formats:

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MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, WAV, and AMR-NB
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40 polyphonic and Standard MIDI format 0 and 1 (SMF)/SP MIDI

Battery Rechargeable Lithium-ion or Lithium-ion polymer battery
Capacity: 900 mAh
Talk time:

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Up to 270 minutes for WCDMA
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Up to 330 (!) minutes for GSM

Standby time:

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Up to 396 hours for WCDMA
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Up to 285 hours for GSM

Video call time: Up to 145 minutes for WCDMA
(The above are subject to network and phone usage.)
AC Adapter Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
DC output: 5V and 1A

Now looking at these specs, a word "perfect" comes to mind. I still have no idea how could they manage to have 900 mah battery and have those talk/stand by times, but nevertheless, having all these features packed in that stunning metal frame design is mouthwatering. As a non-converged device's freak I must admit that that is the kind of device I hoped would change my mind.

The greatest thing about this jewel is the interface. Having that simple 2G phone interface for everyday usage supported by a powerful WM 6.1 core is amazing.
It would be useful for average consumers as well as power users.
Add an Opera 9 extravaganza and you have a perfect device.

I'm hooked.
Where do I swipe my AmEx?

Jukov · 05-07-08, 07:23 AM

By the way watching some of the HTC videos on the tube, i by no means think it's an iPhone killer - it's an iPhone exterminator!

Box · 05-07-08, 08:36 AM

Ahh, Jukov, Now we know what the last post prize is.

How very generous of you.

Jukov · 05-07-08, 09:01 AM

Yeah, I know.... ;)

05-09-08, 09:36 AM

I was think about replacing my X50 Mid by another device with VGA-screen. A few devices crossed my mind:
- iPaq 214, seems good but I'm a bit scared that they will do the "Dell-Move": they will simply halt development (e.g. no WM6.1 upgrade).
- Secondhand X51v with custom ROMs: How reliable is this? Of course the least expensive solution.

And yesterday I read about this HTC Diamond. It looks great. The drawback of this device (same for iPhone) is that it has phone-cababilities... My mobile phones usually die much quicker that my PDA. Besides, I use my pda mainly for GPS-navigation and listening to music. As I have a bluetooth carkit, navigating and calling simultaneously doens't seem to be very convenient with only 1 device...

06-09-08, 11:23 AM

You know, I hate this piece: "HTC ExtUSB™"

Means to do anything "outside", like using a standard stereo headset, charge, sync, etc, you have to carry around your adapter. Fortunately the all in one adapters are CHEAP online. I bought 3. 1 for home, 1 for car and 1 for the office. That seems to be the only drawback for HTC. :(

eighleighna · 04-03-09, 10:03 AM

at last! im hearing people who appreciate real beauty.. iphone?? nah!! htc is better.. in my opinion..

emeraldgirl08 · 04-03-09, 12:49 PM

It looks and sounds (spec-wise) stunning!

Speaking for myself, as someone also mentioned, I don't need a phone included. I use my PDA to watch shows on the go, download stuff, for music, and tinkering. I have an X30 which is severely limited by it's RAM and non-VGA screen. However it makes a good start-off for exploring and learning a little about programs.

I also don't think that shiny, glossy finish will last. After it get's scratched up and loses it's luster will it look just as hot as it does in the picture then???

I need something durable :)

ada09 · 08-31-09, 04:06 AM

My phone is just HTC diamond. I like it to death. The screen is so big and classical black. I also installed ZorroGPS. Now it is more than just a phone fo me.