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HTC Touch Pro Review
HTC Touch Pro Review:
A solution that lets you effectively stay connected with the accessibility of all the productivity tools you require when away from the office, the HTC Touch Pro smartphone brings it all together for the professional on the move. Powered by Windows Mobile 6.1, the HTC Touch Pro empowers you with familiar applications found on your computer. Slide out QWERTY keyboard make for an effortless response and touchscreen navigation provides a fast responsive experience.
In this HTC Touch Pro cell phone review, you'll be introduced to the HTC Touch Pro smartphone's capabilities, as well as common features found in Windows Mobile powered touch-screen smartphones. The HTC Touch Pro is available unlocked and with Sprint PCS.
Whether you decide to get the HTC Touch Pro Unlocked, with Sprint PCS, or with Verizon Wireless, you will be able to take advantage of the HTC Touch Pro smartphone's features via TouchFlo 3D. Finger-scrolling for Web pages, calendar appointments, contacts. Finger-zooming for Opera Mobile Web browser and viewing your photos. Finger-panning for all of the above and more. The 2.8-inch TFT LCD flat touch-sensitive screen provides VGA resolution with crisp detail.
Slide-out QWERTY, Virtual QWERTY or Transcriber - you decide.
Responding to email, composing messages and entering text in fields is an effortless task with the HTC Touch Pro. With either the slide out QWERTY keyboard or the Virtual QWERTY, you have an easy way to complete your tasks.
When you slide out the QWERTY keyboard, the HTC Touch Pro automatically adjusts the screen from portrait mode to landscape mode. When entering text via touchscreen you have several keyboard layouts to choose from. You can use full QWERTY, Compact QWERTY, Phone Keypad and have Multitap and T9 predictive text entry modes assist you.
Additionally, you have the option to enter text with the Transcriber application. Place the cursor where you want text entered and write with the stylus. Your handwriting will be converted to typed text. To access the Transcriber handwriting recognition application touch the Input Selector arrow > Other InputMethods > Transcriber.
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 & Office Mobile:
With the HTC Touch Pro and Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 you have a versatile mobile solution that lets you utilize MS Office Mobile, MS Outlook Mobile, Windows Live Mobile and Internet Explorer Mobile. No matter where your life takes you the HTC Touch Pro ensures you can create and accomplish when on the move.
Having MS Excel Mobile, Word Mobile and Powerpoint Mobile at your fingertips you can work and rehearse anywhere anytime. Compatible with MS Office 2007, you can easily transfer your files when you're at your computer.
Since the HTC Touch Pro features a touch-screen you have advanced Microsoft Office Mobile capabilities.
In MS Excel you gain the ability to create new spreadsheets, charts and copy / paste formulas in addition to making changes, sorting data and viewing worksheets.
In MS Word, you can use spelling checker, cut / paste, word count and find / replace in addition to formatting text, redo / undo and page / line scrolling.
For MS Powerpoint you can view presentations and slides in portrait and landscape modes. Stay connected and entertained with Windows Live Mobile and Internet Explorer Mobile. Have instant access with Windows Live Mobile to Windows Live Hotmail / Messenger / Search / Spaces / MSN Mobile and more.
Internet Explorer Mobile is compatible with many email clients and your favorites can be synchronized with your PC. Display web pages in full screen or single column and stay informed. You can join Windows Mobile Total Access and add more applications, games, ringtones and find much more to enhance the HTC Touch Pro capabilities.
Connect with Wi-Fi and Data Services:
Access hotspots with Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g connectivity and blaze through the web. Use data services and have instant access to Messaging, Web browsing, Phone as modem, Sprint Picture Mail, and Sprint Pocket Express. Stay current with the latest in news, weather, sports and entertainment. View Sprint TV, YouTube and 3GP / MPEG-4 streaming content. Download from Sprint Music Store and add to your music collection.
Windows Media Player Mobile:
Listen to your favorite songs and playback video. Synchronize your music, playlists and videos. Windows Media Player Mobile supports many popular audio and video formats such as audio MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AAC+ and video WMV, MPEG4, and H.264. Use the HTC Touch Pro smartphone's TV-out port and display your content so that all can see.
Handle playback via touchscreen interface by dragging the slider bar, tapping play/pause, next, previous, and volume +/- icons. Optimize your sound with the Audio Booster using equalizer presets for rock, hip-hop and jazz or create your own. Create your own ringtones with MP3 trimmer application. Listen to your tunes wirelessly in stereo with Bluetooth stereo speakers and headsets. The HTC Touch Pro has you covered for your music needs.
3.2 Megapixel Camera / Camcorder:
The HTC Touch Pro is equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera with integrated flash and auto-focus. Capturing modes include photo, panorama, contact picture, picture theme and H.263 / MPEG4 video with resolutions of:
CIF (352 x 288) / Large (320 x 240) / Medium (176 x 144) / Small (128 x 96)
Photos are stored as JPEGs in the following image resolutions:
3M (2048 x 1536) / 2M (1600 x 1200)
1M (1280 x 960) / Large (640 x 480) / Medium (320 x 240)
Panorama Large (640 x 480) / Medium (320 x 240)
You can turn the flash on or off, set the self timer, and adjust brightness and white balance (auto / dalight / night / incandescent / fluorescent). Album application under the Photos and Video menu lets you start a slideshow and playback video clips.
MicroSD Memory Slot and USB 2.0 File Transfer Speed:
You can take all of your important Microsoft files, Adobe PDFs, music, images and videos with you. The HTC Touch Pro has a built-in microSD expandable memory slot providing you with ample room. You can encrypt your data and use the HTC Touch Pro as a USB drive. Transfer and synchronize your data via USB 2.0 and easily manage your files.
GPS Sprint Navigation:
With Sprint Navigation, you're never lost. Receive turn-by-turn driving directions with automatic re-route (should you miss a turn), visual maps and voice recognition that enables you to specify addresses and get directions with voice commands.
Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR
Operate handsfree with Bluetooth headsets. Stay alert with Bluetooth car kits. Listen to your music wirelessly in stereo with Bluetooth stereo speakers / headsets. Stay organized and transfer your data wirelessly. Share your files with Bluetooth sharing. Print your contact information, Calendar appointments and photos to a compatible Bluetooth printer. All accomplished without the wires.
The HTC Touch Pro measures 4 in x 2 in x .71 in and weighs 5.3 oz. Powered by a li-ion 1340 mAh battery with 4 hours of talk time, this world smartphone (GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 / WCDMA 900 / 2100) keeps you connected. The HTC Touch Pro ships with Li-ion battery, 1GB microSD card, screen protector, User guide, carrying case, 4-in-1 adapter and AC travel charger.
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