HTC Revamps Touch Phone

HTC has rolled out a new HTC Touch 3G phone that utilises TouchFLO 2D, HTC’s finger-touch optimised navigation software that enables quick, one-touch access as a layer on top of the Windows Mobile OS.

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The Touch 3G offers an all-new touch experience with powerful internet capabilities. As part of this browsing experience users can zoom and pan websites with one hand. This true mobile broadband experience allows users to navigate more easily, leveraging the mobile internet in a variety of ways. With the Touch 3G, customers can search for and watch streaming video from YouTube, get directions and mapping using Google Maps for mobile and stay updated on the latest news with the integrated RSS reader.

HTC’s Sales and Marketing Director for ANZ, Anthony Petts said, “The HTC Touch 3G embodies our commitment to build a family of touch phones that are powerful and stylish but also offer something to everyone. Whether you’re a professional or a student you can now get an HTC touch phone with a beautiful touch user experience.”

HTC has also updated its Touch phone launched last year. The new HTC Touch includes HTC’s TouchFLO 2D user interface and Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, so users can easily synchronise their calendar, contacts, emails and more with their personal computer. A firmware upgrade will be made available from the HTC website for existing Touch series II users.

Product Specifications:

HTC Touch 3G Specifications:

• Size: 102 x 53.6 x 14.5 mm
• Weight: 96g
• Connectivity: GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz & WCDMA / HSPA: 900/2100MHz.
• HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
• Software/Operating system: HTC TouchFLO with Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
• Display: 2.8 inch QVGA screen
• Camera: 3.2 megapixel
• Internal memory: 256 MB flash; 192 MB RAM
• Memory card: microSD
• Bluetooth: 2.0 with EDR
• GPS: GPS/AGPS
• Interface: HTC ExtUSB (mini-USB and audio jack in one; USB 2.0 High-Speed)
• Battery: 1100 mAh
• Talk time: WCDMA: Up to 360 minutes / GSM: Up to 400 minutes
• Standby time: WCDMA: Up to 450 hours / GSM: Up to 365 hours
• Chipset: Qualcomm MSM7225 528 MHz

Availability and Pricing

Both devices are available now from authorised Brightpoint mobile phone retailers and dealers. The Touch 3G has an RRP of $799 and the Touch has an RRP of $599.

See full review of the Touch 3G here.

See: www.htc.com/au