HTC Legend Review

Friday, March 12, 2010

Clare Hopping of KnowYourMobile.com has recently reviewed the HTC Legend, and suggests that it is a lot more than just an upgrade to the HTC Hero. Here is what she had to say;

It may be a bold statement, but it’s true: The HTC Legend is the best Android handset to date.

There are many reasons why this statement is true, and the design is just the first. HTC has been working with a design agency to build its newest devices and HTC Legendthis certainly shows with the Legend. The device is crafted from a single piece of aluminium, making it super light and perfectly formed to fit in your hand. It’s smooth and feels premium.

Breaking up the aluminium is the screen on the front and speaker/camera panel on the back, plus the battery door. The battery door is constructed from soft touch plastic, and also accommodates the antenna. HTC apparently made the decision to use plastic for this part because a full metal casing can interrupt signal getting to the antenna, and reduces signal strength. This is one of the factors that made the first generation iPhone fail so miserably. The quirky battery cover does have an issue though – it makes sliding the battery, microSD and SIM card in and out quite a task.

We were concerned that our SIM card would be stuck in the phone forevermore, although this could have been classed as an advantage: maybe then we’d be able to keep our review sample for longer than the four days HTC had allowed us. The microSD card slips completely into the insides of the Legend, so be warned – you may never see it again.

 

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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Unboxing Video

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Sony have released their own video of an XPERIA X10 unboxing to give us a sneak preview of their first Android device. You’ll notice the packaging is similar to that of the latest HTC devices. As for the X10 itself, it looks incredibly slick.

Like what you see? Pre-order the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 from Clove.

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Fast Company Magazine Recognises HTC’s innovation

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Fast_Comapny_HTCFast Company Magazine have just published their survey of the most innovative companies and, somewhat deservedly, HTC have done very well.

There were 3 categories in which HTC made the Fast Company list; ‘Consumer Electronics’, ‘Mobile Phones’ and ‘Most Innovative Companies’.

Consumer Electronics:

1) Apple,  2) HTC,  3) Samsung  4) Palm  5) Nokia  6) Vizio  7) Amazon,  8.) Asus  9) Olympus,  10) LG

In the Mobile Phone Category, HTC was 4th (behind Google, Apple and Amazon) and 31st in the ‘Most Innovative Companies’ Category, finishing above the likes of Samsung and Microsoft, quite an achievement for the Taiwanese manufacturer!

Fast Company described HTC as ‘arguably the most creative electronics firms implementing Android’.

HTC are about to inject a fresh dose of innovation into the Smartphone market, with the release of the HTC Legend on March 23rd, as well as the release of the HD mini and the HTC Desire on 7th April. To view the latest HTC Smartphones Click Here.

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HTC Legend Demonstration Video

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

We have brought you recently two unboxing videos of the HTC Legend from different bloggers.  Matt from Tracy and Matt’s Blog has in addition to his unboxing video put together a detailed demonstration and walkthrough of the Legend.

If you were thinking of owning a Legend, then this will help you make your decision.

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HTC Legend Unboxing Video

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

There are a few HTC Legend unboxing videos appearing on the internet now, as HTC provide journalists and bloggers with review devices.

Matt from www.tracyandmatt.co.uk is famous for his unboxing videos and he too has now put together an unboxing video.  So if you haven’t seen an unboxing or want a different take on the unboxing, then take a look, it is twenty minutes long – so you may want to get comfortable.

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HTC Legend – How To’s

Monday, March 8, 2010

The guys over at Know Your Mobile have put together some guides to assist you in using the HTC Legend.  Of course these are not commercially available at the moment, but you can know how to do things prior to owning the device!

If you have not ordered yours as yet, you can here.

How To Guides

SOURCE: Know Your Mobile

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Google backs HTC in Apple lawsuit

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

We and many other have brought you news of the Apple v HTC lawsuit that is going on at the moment and it seems Google are stepping in to add weight to the whole case.

This comes via TechCrunch

“We are not a party to this lawsuit. However, we stand behind our Android operating system and the partners who have helped us to develop it,” a Google spokesperson emailed us.

According to TechCrunch, Google have proactively sent them a statement for something they’re not technically involved in. But, as we’re all well aware, this suit is much more about Google’s Android operating system than HTC. And it seems that Google is well aware of that too.

The suit centres around the HTC devices that are Android-based, including the Nexus One, the Magic/myTouch 3G, the Dream/G1, the Hero, and the Droid Eris.

Still, for whatever reason, Google is not named in the suit — at least not yet. You’ll recall that exactly one month ago, Google decided to turn on multi-touch support for Android users with Nexus Ones. As we noted at the time, Apple was probably not going to be too happy about that. After all, it had been previously reported that the reason Android phones in the U.S. didn’t support multi-touch up until that point was a gentleman’s agreement between Apple and Google when the two were still all buddy-buddy. And now we’re starting to see the fall-out.

What’s odd is that these HTC phones have actually supported multi-touch (only one of the many patents Apple is disputing here), but it’s only now after Google just enabled it (specifically pinch-to-zoom) in the software that we’re seeing the lawsuit — of the hardware company involved. Still, this looks to be Apple multi-punching back. And Google doesn’t sound like it will back down.

SOURCE: TechCrunch

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Apple sues HTC over phone patents

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

apple-macApple has taken legal action against phone maker HTC, alleging it has infringed patented technology.

HTC has been accused of infringing 20 patents owned by Apple that are used in the iPhone.

Apple said the patent infringements covered technology used in the iPhone interface as well as its “underlying hardware and architecture.”

HTC makes phones for many firms including Google and was behind the Nexus One handset.

In a statement Apple boss Steve Jobs said: “We can sit by and watch competitors steal our patented inventions, or we can do something about it.

“We’ve decided to do something about it,” he said. “We think competition is healthy, but competitors should create their own original technology, not steal ours.”

In its legal filing, Apple is seeking a lasting injunction which would effectively bar HTC from selling phones that use the disputed technology in the US.

In its response to the legal action, HTC said it had only just learned about Apple’s legal action and has not had the chance to investigate the filing.

“Until we have had this opportunity, we are unable to comment on the validity of the claims being made against HTC,” it said in a statement.

In addition to making the Nexus One, the first handset to be branded by Google, HTC has also made several handsets that use Google’s Android operating system.

At the same time Apple is locked in legal action with Nokia. The Finnish phone giant sued Apple for patent infringement in October 2009, alleging it had stolen patented technology.

In response, Apple countersued in December 2009. Nokia launched a second round of legal action in the closing days of 2009.

Source: BBC News

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Facts about the HTC Desire, Legend and HD mini you may not have known

Monday, March 1, 2010

A few facts about the HTC Desire, Legend and HD mini that you may not have been aware of.

HTC HD mini

  • You can use it as a WiFi router
  • The phone antenna is actually on the removable back cover
  • HTC designed the inside to be as beautiful on the inside as it is outside

HTC Legend

  • The device chassis is crafted out of a single block of aluminum.
  • The battery door houses the antenna for the phone.
  • HTC Leap is installed, which means if you pinch the screen all of your home screens will be displayed.

HTC Desire

  • The web browser installed is a bespoke one designed by HTC
  • Press and hold on word on a web page and a contextual menu will be displayed that allows you to copy the word, look it up on Wikipedia, in a dictionary or translate it.

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HTC Tattoo – Price Drop

Friday, February 26, 2010

The HTC Tattoo, is an entry level Google Android device that fits comfortably in the palm of the hand and has received good reviews since its release back in 2009.

Easily personalised with home screen widgets, customisable device covers and downloadable applications, the Tattoo will after only a few hours use, fit into your lifestyle and be your means of connection to people and the internet when away from home or the office.

With a 2.8" inch touch screen display, the physical size of the Tattoo is smaller than some of the newer Google Android devices, making it not only more pocket-able, but lighter and more polite to carry and use.

HSDPA connectivity ensures fast connection to the internet, whilst the in built GPS antenna and Google maps can assist you in navigating from point A to B.

In stock now, we are currently running a very special offer on the HTC Tattoo.   A SIM FREE, unlocked unit is just £145 + VAT £170.38 inc VAT).

This is an excellent offer – stock is limited so do not delay.

ORDER YOURS HERE

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