HTC Introduces Magic and Cupcake

It is official. HTC introduces Magic in WMC (Windows Mobile Congress). This is the succession of Dream (HTC G1), HTC first Android phone. The biggest difference in this phone is it does not have keyboard and in my opinion, it looks better than the Dream.  Also, the rumored Cupcake (software) will be running in it (according to Engadget). Specs and information after the break.

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Based on the official HTC website, the phone is promoted as an entertainment and media powerhouse. However, if you look at the specs, it seems to be quite similar to the Dream. Some differences are the better memory size, no keyboard and under the special features, it sports a G-sensor and Digital Compass (Dream sports a motion sensor and Digital Compass). Actually, I wonder if they are the same. Nevertheless, below are the specifications.

Specifications

Processor Qualcomm® MSM7201a™, 528 MHz
Operating System Android
Memory ROM: 512 MB
RAM: 192 MB
Dimensions 113 x 55 x 13.65 mm ( 4.45 x 2.17 x 0.54 inches)
Weight 118.5 grams ( 4.18 ounces) with battery
Display 3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 320×480 HVGA resolution
Network HSDPA/WCDMA:

  • 900/2100 MHz
  • Up to 2 Mbps up-link and 7.2 Mbps down-link speeds

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:

  • 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

(Band frequency and data speed are operator dependent.)

Device Control Trackball with Enter button
GPS Internal GPS antenna
Connectivity Bluetooth® 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate
Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g
HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)
Camera 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus
Audio supported formats AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC-LC, MIDI, OGG
Video supported formats MP4, 3GP
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Capacity: 1340 mAh
Talk time:

  • Up to 400 minutes for WCDMA
  • Up to 450 minutes for GSM

Standby time:

  • Up to 660 hours for WCDMA
  • Up to 420 hours for GSM

(The above are subject to network and phone usage.)

Expansion Slot microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
AC Adapter Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240V AC, 47/63 Hz
DC output: 5V and 1A
Special Features G-sensor
Digital Compass
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Click Here to HTC Magic Official Website

Before rejoicing at this Android phone, according to the Press Release, it is exclusive to Vodafone. If you wish to own one in Singapore, I don’t know how long you have to wait or if it is coming here or not.

Click Here for the Press Release

If you would like to see it in action, head to Engadget for the videos.

Click Here to See HTC Magic in action from Engadget

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