HTC HD MINI – The Best Windows Mobile Phone Since The HD2
While the world is going gaga for Android, there is still a steadfast posse championing Windows Mobile.
The HD MINI is the best evidence they have in their favour, packing the newest WinMo 6.5.3 OS into a slim 11.7mm-thick chassis and improving it case of use with HTC’s sense overlay, as found on the HTC Desire.
The HD Mini is a scaled down version of the hulking HD2 with a not-significantly worse spec and much more pocket friendly from factor. It upgrades WinMo with multiple, widget laden home screens, improved menus and a 3.2-inch, 480×320 capacitive display that means you can throw away the hated stylus.
Messaging is also improved, with a very well implemented onscreen keyboard and quietly efficient integrated email service. Browsing is excellent, with multi-touch supported on both opera and internet explorer. there’s no flash support, unlike the HTC’s more consumer focused Desire.
Media Options are present if not exactly correct; the screen is too small for a marathon movies sessions and the music player is basic compared to the iPhone, although you can drag and drop media. the camera is perfectly adequate.
Microsoft App store is not exactly awash with cool new software. Instead , only a smattering of business app are on offer.
Storage is 512MB, expandable via microSD card. In term of battery you’ll get a good two or three days use of the phone, even with push email active.
The HD Mini is a great phone by Windows Mobile Standard. It look swish, offer s much improved touch screen functionality, but keeps the WinMo foundations that many business user still crave. It does inevitably lag behind the Desire and iPhone when it comes to more enjoyable activities however.
Dimensions
- Height - 103.8mm
- Width – 57.7mm
- Depth - 11.7mm
- Weight – 110g
Details
- OS – Windows Mobile 6.5.3
- Processor – Qualcomm 7227 600MHz
- Storage – 512MB, microSD
- Screen – 3.2-inch, 320×480 capatitiveLCD
- Connectivity – 7.2Mbps HSDPA, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, A-GPS, 3.5mm audio
- Camera – 5 Megapixles, Autofocus, no Flash
- Video Capture – 640×480, 30fps
- Battery – 3G talk 435 minutes
LOVE – Plenty of features in a compact frame. The Sense overlay masks Windows Mobile effectively
HATE – WinMo still sucks. Navigating menus is a real pain once HTC’s Sense overlay is stripped away
WE SAY - The best WinMo phone on the market, unless you happen to prefer the elephantine HD2 non-Mini
While the world is going gaga for Android, there is still a steadfast posse championing Windows Mobile.
The HD MINI is the best evidence they have in their favour, packing the newest WinMo 6.5.3 OS into a slim 11.7mm-thick chassis and improving it case of use with HTC’s sense overlay, as found on the HTC Desire.
The HD Mini is a scaled down version of the hulking HD2 with a not-significantly worse spec and much more pocket friendly from factor. It upgrades WinMo with multiple, widget laden home screens, improved menus and a 3.2-inch, 480×320 capacitive display that means you can throw away the hated stylus.
Messaging is also improved, with a very well implemented onscreen keyboard and quietly efficient integrated email service. Browsing is excellent, with multi-touch supported on both opera and internet explorer. there’s no flash support, unlike the HTC’s more consumer focused Desire.
Media Options are present if not exactly correct; the screen is too small for a marathon movies sessions and the music player is basic compared to the iPhone, although you can drag and drop media. the camera is perfectly adequate.
Microsoft App store is not exactly awash with cool new software. Instead , only a smattering of business app are on offer.
Storage is 512MB, expandable via microSD card. In term of battery you’ll get a good two or three days use of the phone, even with push email active.
The HD Mini is a great phone by Windows Mobile Standard. It look swish, offer s much improved touch screen functionality, but keeps the WinMo foundations that many business user still crave. It does inevitably lag behind the Desire and iPhone when it comes to more enjoyable activities however.
Dimensions
- Height - 103.8mm
- Width – 57.7mm
- Depth - 11.7mm
- Weight – 110g
Details
- OS – Windows Mobile 6.5.3
- Processor – Qualcomm 7227 600MHz
- Storage – 512MB, microSD
- Screen – 3.2-inch, 320×480 capatitiveLCD
- Connectivity – 7.2Mbps HSDPA, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, A-GPS, 3.5mm audio
- Camera – 5 Megapixles, Autofocus, no Flash
- Video Capture – 640×480, 30fps
- Battery – 3G talk 435 minutes
LOVE – Plenty of features in a compact frame. The Sense overlay masks Windows Mobile effectively
HATE – WinMo still sucks. Navigating menus is a real pain once HTC’s Sense overlay is stripped away
WE SAY - The best WinMo phone on the market, unless you happen to prefer the elephantine HD2 non-Mini
