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This HTC Diamond Touch 2 review is not meant to convince you that you have to buy this phone. It is a mere example that HTC smart phones are some of the most elegant, intelligent must-have cell phones in the world.
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I simply must start this HTC Diamond Touch 2 review by telling you that in terms of design, this cell phone seems priceless. Almost the entire front side is covered by a beautiful display. It was announced back in February 2009 and it was released on the market since April 2009. The dimensions of this cell phone are 107.9 x 53.1 x 13.7 mm and the total weight is 117.5 g. the 3.2 inch display is superb and it supports 65,000 colors. The resolution of this screen is 480 x 800 pixels. It features the TouchFLO 3D finger swipe navigation and it comes with a ton of other splendid features like an accelerometer sensor for auto rotate, not to mention a touch sensitive zoom bar and, one of the coolest features, handwriting recognition. The HTC Touch Diamond 2 is compatible with 2G networks – GSM 850 / 900 / 1800/ 1900 – as well as with 3G networks – HSDPA 900 / 1200.

When it comes to sound, the HTC Touch Diamond 2 can cover almost all your needs. It can alert you by vibration or even MP3, WAV and downloadable polyphonic songs. With this cell phone you will get unlimited entries and fields for both your phonebook contacts as well as for the call records. You can add photos to different phone contacts and the photo will appear every time you are calling them or they are calling you. The internal memory of the HTC Touch Diamond 2 is 512 MB but with a memory card, you can add more memory to your cell phone. The amount of RAM that powers this device is 288 MB. The HTC Touch Diamond 2 brings an integrated wireless adaptor which means you can connect your phone to the internet whenever there is a wireless connection available. There is also an integrated Bluetooth and even a mini USB port.



The HTC Touch Diamond 2 will not let you down even when you want to take some pictures. It comes with a 5 megapixel camera that can take pictures at a 2592 x 1944 pixels resolution. You can also record videos at 15 FPS. There is also a secondary VGA videocall camera. If you are wondering where the HTC Touch Diamond 2 takes its power from, you must know that it comes with the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system with the possibility to upgrade it to Windows Mobile 6.5. In order for this cell phone to run these operating systems, it has a 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7200A processor. Other super features that you can find on this cell phone are the included FM radio, the Pocket Office suite that supports Excel, Word, PowerPoint and even PDF files and the super MP3 player which is included. The standard Li-Ion mAh battery will keep this cell phone up and running for 5 hours of talk time and even 500 hours in standby mode.

The HTC Hero certainly is the “hero” of the Android smart phones present on the market. If the HTC Magic impresses you, the Hero will cut off your breath. The interface of this HTC Android has been much improved and the included features are great so the smartphone will impress even the most demanding customer. With each powerful phone, Android, the operating system made by Google gains a lot of fans. The HTC Hero comes in a regular box. The Hero’s accessories are standard: a charger, a miniUSB cable hands free plus a software CD and some manuals.
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When it comes to design, this HTC Android smartphone fits in the normal dimensions for a smartphone of its class. It has 112 x 56.2 x 14.4 mm in dimensions and only 135 grams in weight. With these values, the Hero feels comfortable and fits great in any pocket. The case is made of resistant plastic and it’s available in a large range of colors: white, black, pink, gray and brown. The front side of this HTC Android is dominated by a touch screen and below it, four big keys (Call, End Home and Menu) and other two smaller keys (one used for searching and the second used for return). Below these keys a TrackBall is placed, a very useful feature for this smartphone. The right side of the Hero doesn’t host any buttons or slots while on the left side you will only spot a large volume button.

On the top part a 3.5 mm audio jack is placed while on the bottom part the Hero hosts a miniUSB standard port and a microphone.  On the back side, you certainly will notice a 5 Megapixel camera without flash, a speaker and a secondary microphone. Anyway, if you were ever concerned if this cell phone is solid or not, the answer is “VERY”. When you look at it, this smartphone seems to be a bit fragile but the truth is that it is compact and very resistant.



This HTC Android makes a great impression with its performance and technology. As we said, it comes with a 3.2 inches TFT capacitive touch screen capable of supporting 65K colors. With a native resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, this display offers excellent quality images and has proven to be great for watching movies.  The camera is another important feature of this device. With a 5 Megapixel sensor, autofocus, geo-tagging and touch focus, this camera will offer you great quality pictures with a good level of details at a maximum resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels. The internal memory is somehow low, only 288 MB. To solve this problem, the Hero comes with a microSD card slot which allows you to extend the memory up to 16 GB. For connectivity, being a top-rated smartphone, the HTC Hero comes with all high-end features: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, miniUSB, GPS and support for GSM, GRPS, EDGE, 3G and HSDPA 7.2 Mbps.



Anyway, even if it comes with many powerful features, the most important aspect of this cell phone is the Android operating system. With a Sense interface (an improved TouchFLO model) you will love using this smartphone. The battery is a Li-Ion 1350 mAh which manages to keep the unit on for 7 hours of conversations (3G) and up to 350 hours in standby mode (3G).

The HTC TouchPro2 is the successor of the HTC TouchPro, so it doesn’t come with many differences even if the design is a bit more pleasant. Even if it is in competition with the Nokia N97, the TouchPro 2 has gained a lot of fans, being very popular. The retail package of this smartphone comes with a rich list of accessories. It includes a leather cover, hands free, a USB cable, a charger, an adapter and a secondary stylus pen plus the usual software CD manuals and a catalog with all the additional accessories which you can buy.
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The HTC TouchPro2 comes with a case made of resistant plastic with rounded edges and an attractive finish. The dimensions are quite exaggerated, the TouchPro 2 measuring 116 x 59.2 x 16.6 mm in dimensions and 178.5 grams in weight. The front side of this smartphone hosts a touch screen and below it, a touch-sensitive bar for zoom. Below this bar other four buttons are placed: Call, End, Menu and Back. Above the display you will find a secondary camera for video calls and an ambient light sensor. A new feature for this smartphone is the QWERTY keyboard.  This keyboard has 5 rows of buttons and it’s activated by a rigid sliding mechanism. Even so, with large and flat keys, very responsive and with a great positive feedback, this keyboard is excellent for typing messages, emails, SMS or other kind of texts.

On the left side of the phone you will notice only a volume button while on the right side you will not find any multimedia button or slot. On the bottom part you will find a miniUSB port (allows you to charge the phone, attach headphones and connect it to a PC) and a stylus pen slot.  On the top part only a Power On/off button is placed. The back side presents only two stereo speakers and a 3 Megapixel camera without flash.



If you are interested in the technology that comes with this smartphone, we can say that the HTC TouchPro2 comes with many features which will certainly impress you. The 3.6 inch TFT resistive touch screen is one of the best displays used on a cell phone. It supports 65K colors and has a native resolution of 480 x 600 pixels so you will receive excellent quality images. Thanks to that high resolution this display is excellent for watching videos. The 3 Megapixel camera may be a bit mediocre for such a powerful smartphone but it is capable of taking good quality photos at a maximum resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. The internal memory of the HTC TouchPro2 has 288 MB and can be extended up to 16 GB with a microSD card slot. In terms of connectivity, the TouchPro 2 excels. It comes with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, miniUSB, GPS and support for all kind of networks including GSM, GPRS, EDGE, 3G and HSDPA 7.2 Mbps. Like all HTC top-rated smartphones, this model comes with a TouchFLO 3D interface and a Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional operating system so you will be able to install all your favorite applications exactly like on a PC or laptop. The battery of this unit is a Li-Ion 1500 mAh one which manages to keep the phone on for 6 hours and 30 minutes of conversations and 500 hours in standby mode.

The HTC Diamond2 Sprint is the successor of the Touch Diamond, a handset which has been launched with a huge success being loved by many users. Even if the Windows Mobile doesn’t come with important changes in the last few years, the HTC created the TouchFLO 3D interface which makes the mobile phones to be easy to use. The Diamond2 comes with many improvements over its predecessor but it isn’t so much appreciated.

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In the standard package, the HTC Diamond2 Sprint comes with a headset, a charger, a miniUSB cable plus the usual software CD and manuals. If you choose to buy this cell phone through Sprint, you will receive in the package a memory card. Like all HTC mobile phones, the Diamond2 comes with an attractive design. Even if it is simple, the case is made of high-quality materials and has rounded edges. This handset has 108 x 53 x 13.7 mm in dimensions and 118 grams in weight, acceptable values for a smartphone.  On the front side, the Diamond2 hosts a huge touch screen, which occupies almost the entire front side. Below it you will find 4 hardware buttons and a touch-sensitive bar for zoom. Above the display only an ambient light sensor is placed. On the top side a Power On/off button are placed while in the bottom part a microUSB port (which allows you to charge the phone, attach headphones or connect it to a PC), a stylus pen slot and the microphone are placed. On the sides, the HTC Diamond2 Sprint hosts a speaker and a volume rocker.

As we said, the HTC Diamond2 Sprint is equipped with a huge 3.2 inch TFT resistive touch screen with a native resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. This display is one of the strongest points of this cell phone. It supports 65K colors and it is armed with a lot of features like accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate and handwriting recognition. Thanks to the high resolution, the images are very clear and have a high quality of colors so you will love watching clips on it. The TouchFLO 3D interface makes this cell phone easy to use offering interactive menus and a lot of functionalities. For taking photos, the Diamond2 comes with a 5 Megapixel camera. Capable of taking photos at a maximum resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels, this camera armed with autofocus and touch focus will offer great images with high quality colors. Even if it lacks a LED Flash, the images will be acceptable even if are taken in a dark environment. For storing all your files, this smartphone comes with 512 MB of internal memory with the possibility to extend it up to 16 GB with a microSD card.



For connectivity, the HTC Diamond2 Sprint comes with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, miniUSB and GPS plus support for GPRS, EDGE 3G and HSDPA 7.2 Mbps. With such a lot of powerful features, you probably are thinking about a poor battery life. Well, being equipped with a Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery, the Diamond2 will stay on for up to 5 hours of conversations and up to 500 hours in standby mode.

The HTC Diamond II is the predecessor of the HTC Touch Diamond, a smartphone which has been launched with a huge success, being very appreciated by users. Even if the Windows Mobile did not come with improvements in the past years, the HTC has created the TouchFLO 3D interface, feature which makes the phone easy to use.

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The HTC Diamond II, like all HTC models, has a great design. The case is made of quality materials, which even if they are resistant against scratches, it will be a magnet for fingerprints and dust. The Diamond II measures 108 x 53 x 13.7 mm and has 118 grams in weight, acceptable values for a smartphone in our days. Being available only in glossy black, the Diamond II looks very solid and very luxurious. The front side is occupied by a touch screen display, four software buttons (Call and End, Back and Menu) and a special sensitive bar for zooming. Above the display a secondary camera for video calls, a speaker and an ambient light sensor are placed. On the top side you will notice the Power On/off button while in the bottom part a microUSB port is placed (which allows you to charge the phone, connect it to a PC or attach headphones) and a stylus pen slot. On the right side, the Diamond II hosts a speaker while in the left side it comes with a volume button.

As we said, the HTC Diamond II is equipped with a 3.2 inches touch screen which has a native resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. Supporting 65K colors and having many features like accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate, touch-sensitive zoom-bar and handwriting recognition, this display will satisfy all your expectations. Combined with the TouchFLO 3D interface, this display will make you love this smartphone. On the back side, the Diamond II comes with a 5 Megapixel camera capable of taking pictures at a maximum resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels and record VGA clips at a speed of 15 fps.



Many people say that a camera shutter would be more comfortable because taking pictures is made by touching the display. This is a good feature because having the touch focus feature, the image focalization is made in the same point on the display where you press to take a photo. Anyway, even if it lacks a LED Flash, the images are great with a good contrast and sharp colors. For storing your files, the HTC Diamond II has 512 MB of internal memory, which thanks to the microSD card slot, can be extended up to 12 GB.



In terms of connectivity, just like a smarphone, the Diamond II does a great job. It comes with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB, GPS and support for GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps and 3G networks. With all these you always will be able to stay in touch with your friends. The Multimedia category is provided by the TouchFLO 3D interface, offering interactive and very attractive menus and control functions. The battery is a Li-Ion one, with a capacity of 1100 mAh. It manages to keep this smartphone on for almost 5 hours of conversations and up to 500 hours in standby mode.

In conclusion we can only say that the Diamond II is another excellent HTC handset, a smartphone which comes equipped with a lot of high-end features and a great and luxurious design. Even so, we don’t know why the Diamond II doesn’t have the same success like its predecessor.