HTC - S730
HTC’s S730 updates an older device, the S710. It is a funny thing about hardware updates: when the original is groundbreaking, the update can sometimes appear a let-down. There is an analogy with bands who amaze and astound with their first album and then have trouble with the tricky second one.
Despite the fact that HTC is prolific in the field of Windows Mobile devices, this is the case with the S730.
The original S710 was a Windows Mobile Smartphone which, for the first time ever, had a slide-out keyboard. (more…)
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Orange - Tokyo
Orange recently launched two own-branded mobiles, the Berlin and the Tokyo, both available on Pay As You Go. At launch the Tokyo cost £159.99, but it has been reduced to £79.99.
At launch I thought this was an overpriced mobile and difficult to recommend. The considerable reduction in price has done it a favour, though, and it is now a more attractive proposition. I’m still not sure I’d recommend it in terms of its features, which are rather thin on the ground, but in terms of its looks this phone has won me over.
There is no doubting the absolute cuteness of this mobile. Its black and silver colour scheme might not be original, but the shiny black buttons and brushed metal finish to the battery cover are attractive.
More significant is that this phone is tiny. At just 92mm tall, 35mm wide and 14mm thick it is one of the smallest mobiles I’ve ever seen. It is also one of the lightest at just 68g. I found it very easy to slip into the tiniest of pockets when wanting to travel really light.
Of course this means that both the buttons and the screen are small. I had no trouble with the buttons, but then I’ve got fairly small hands. (more…)