iPhone faces its first competition with the launch of HTC Touch Diamond. HTC touch just like iPhone is getting the label of innovative phone, powered with a ground breaking 3D touch interface called Vibrant TouchFLOTM 3D user interface which will respond perfectly to your finger gestures when scrolling through contacts, browsing the web, and launching media. HTC Touch comes with a 2.8″ touchscreen which will even work if you are wearing a glove, the touch screen is quick and responsive due to smooth TouchFLO 3D interface & It provides animated access to contact, messaging, photos & music. The screen & VGA resolution are crisp and auto adjusts its back light based on the lighting conditions of the environment.

Apart from touch innovation there is a major performance that has made HTC touch Diamon a major competitor to the iPhone. The phone supports Mobile Broadband download and upload speeds & includes WiFi support. The ultra fast 3.5G technology lets you surf and download at true broadband speeds. On HSDPA networks, the Touch HDTM delivers down link speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps – there is no need to slow down while you work or play. You can enjoy music, videos & films streaming like you never thought was possible on a mobile device. The internet browsing is so fast that it feels like you are using your home laptop. The phone is also packed with a 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus.

What are its specifications ?

• HTCK Touch comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus
• Surf and download at broadband speed with HSDPA internet connectivity
• Google Maps enhanced by the wide screen viewing platform
• 5 megapixel camera for quality stills and video
• 3.5 mm audio jack makes the Touch HDTM compatible with the majority of audio equipment available
• Up to 384 kbps up-link and 7.2 Mbps down-link speeds
• 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)
• Rechargeable Lithium-ion or Lithium-ion polymer battery Capacity: 900 mAh
• Talk Time upto Up to 330 minutes for GSM
• Main camera: 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus
• Second camera: VGA CMOS color camera

How much does it cost ?

In comparison to iPhone HTC touch might seem a bit expensive, HTC touch is costing around $800 (the unlocked version) and above. But there is a catch HTC touch does not require you to sign up or buy a plan for the phone like iPhone and if compared to this HTC touch Diamond becomes much cheaper then iPhone.

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Other Reviews

1. Detail Review of HTC Touch Diamond by Phone Arena
2. Cnet Review The Good, the bad & the ugly
3. Detail Review by GSM Arena

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