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.
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:
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
(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:
Standby time:
(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 |
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.