{"id":2322,"date":"2009-04-16T18:34:25","date_gmt":"2009-04-16T10:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=2322"},"modified":"2009-04-16T18:34:25","modified_gmt":"2009-04-16T10:34:25","slug":"htc-announces-touch-diamond2-and-touch-pro2-in-singapore-see-press-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2009\/04\/16\/htc-announces-touch-diamond2-and-touch-pro2-in-singapore-see-press-release\/","title":{"rendered":"HTC Announces Touch Diamond2 and Touch Pro2 in Singapore, See Press Release"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, HTC announces HTC Touch Diamond2 and HTC Touch Pro2 officially. I was glad that I was there to witness the event at Play Den at The Arts House (Old <\/span><\/span>Parliament House). I will do a separate coverage on that event later. For those who are thirsty to know the release date, read the press release after the break.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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PRESS RELEASE <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

New HTC Touch Diamond2TM<\/sup> and HTC Touch Pro2TM<\/sup> Signal\u00a0a New Wave\u00a0in Communication<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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New phones simplify information access with HTC Push Internet and unify personal communication with single-view contact integration<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Singapore \u2013 16 April 2009 \u2013 <\/span><\/span><\/strong>HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile phones, today unveiled two new flagship devices, the HTC Touch Diamond2 and HTC Touch Pro2. Integrating innovative simplicity with unique style and an intuitive interface, the device balances function, form and cutting-edge technology to personalize the communication and mobile Internet experience. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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“The HTC Touch Pro2 and HTC Touch Diamond2 introduce a mobile communication experience that simplifies how we communicate with people in our lives whether through voice, text or email,\u201d said Peter Chou, president and CEO, HTC Corp. \u201cHTC is delivering the latest, cutting-edge sophistication in a broad portfolio of mobile phones that improve how people live, work and communicate.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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HTC TouchFLO 3D Integrated With Windows Mobile<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The HTC Touch Diamond2 and HTC Touch Pro2 utilize HTC\u2019s latest TouchFLO 3D interface. TouchFLO 3D has been more deeply integrated into a customized version of Windows Mobile 6.1 to deliver more consistency throughout Windows Mobile applications and menus. Focused on making navigation easier and more intuitive, TouchFLO 3D brings important information to the top-level user interface, including quick access to people, messaging, email, photos, music and weather.\u00a0 As part of this improved Windows Mobile integration the touch focus areas have been enlarged to be more finger-touch friendly.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Bringing People Together
\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>With the HTC Touch Diamond2 and HTC Touch Pro2, HTC is introducing a new people-centric communication approach, providing a single contact view that displays the individual conversation history of contacts regardless of whether voice, text or email were used.\u00a0 This can be viewed from the contact card or the in-call screen during a phone conversation, ensuring the latest communication contact-by-contact is always at hand.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Simplifying How People Access Their Information <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Continuing its commitment to making the mobile Internet easier and more enjoyable, the HTC Touch Diamond2 and HTC Touch Pro2 introduce HTC\u2019s Push Internet technology.\u00a0\u00a0 HTC Push Internet alleviates slow downloading and rendering of Web pages on a mobile phone. Users can preselect their favorite Websites to get immediate access to them when needed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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HTC Touch Diamond2
\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>The HTC Touch Diamond2 is the next step in the evolution of the successful HTC Touch Diamond. Crafted to fit perfectly into the hand, the Touch Diamond2 evolves the compact design and iconic style of the original HTC Touch Diamond. It incorporates a larger 3.2-inch high-resolution wide-screen VGA display for a greater viewing area in a design just 13.7mm thick. The phone also includes a new touch sensitive zoom bar for even faster zooming of Web pages, emails, text messages, photos or documents.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Leveraging HTC\u2019s TouchFLO 3D experience combined with a people-centric communication approach and HTC\u2019s new Push Internet technology, the Touch Diamond2 offers an advanced touch experience that is optimized for one-hand use. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

With 20% larger battery capacity, a five mega-pixel auto focus camera, expandable memory, gravity sensor and an ambient light sensor, the Touch Diamond2 brings the most sophisticated capabilities to a broad consumer audience looking for the professional benefits of a smartphone without sacrificing size, looks or functionality.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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HTC Touch Pro2
\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>Designed for business professionals, the HTC Touch Pro2 is architected with distinct style and strength while delivering the most powerful productivity experience available on a mobile phone.\u00a0 Leveraging HTC\u2019s TouchFLO 3D, people-centric communication and Push Internet technology, the Touch Pro2 features a high-resolution 3.6-inch widescreen VGA display for an expanded viewing area and large finger-friendly QWERTY keyboard. With improved battery life, expandable memory, a touch-sensitive zoom bar as well as gravity, proximity and ambient light sensors, the Touch Pro2 is optimized for touch as well as heavy email use. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Introducing HTC Straight TalkTM<\/sup> For HTC Touch Pro2
\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>The new HTC Touch Pro2 leverages voice in a new way to create one of the most sophisticated communication experiences found on a mobile phone.\u00a0 HTC\u2019s new Straight Talk technology delivers an integrated email, voice and speakerphone experience. Users can transition seamlessly from email to single or multi-party conference calls* and turn any location into a conference room.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to the new simplified calling experience, Straight Talk includes an innovative mechanical and acoustic design that features a sophisticated speakerphone experience similar to those found in corporate boardrooms. Straight Talk delivers a high-fidelity voice and sound experience enhanced by asymmetric speakers and advanced noise suppression with full duplex acoustics. When the Touch Pro2 is flipped over it automatically turns into a conference room speakerphone system.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Pricing & Availability:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The new HTC Touch Diamond2 and HTC Touch Pro2 will be available from mid May and end June 2009 at all authorized resellers at a suggested retail price of SGD $1,088 and $1,328. (inclusive of 7% GST) respectively**. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

* Conference call feature and number of participants are network dependant.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

**All prices are subject to pricing policies of individual operators.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Watch out for my coverage post of the event later.
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