Ultimate BlackBerry and Gadget

A First Hand Impression

From the moment you pick it up, you will know that this is one mobile phone that means business. It is hefty and solid; telling you that it is jam packed with extremely useful features and is built for use. This is a stark contrast with other mobile phone that just feels flimsy on your hand. Even the choice to avoid soft plastic for this phone was a good choice for HTC because it really gives that tough, durable personality.

Fortunately, solid does not mean heavy. While the HTC Touch 2 is still a little heavier than other mobile devices, it is not significantly so. As for the size, it is still pretty slim for a device with a full slide out keyboard and would fit quite nicely in your pocket. The controls are easy to manage; there is a control bar that helps keep input an easy one-handed affair as opposed to other smart phones. This phone feels good to hold and use in or two hands as needed.

The Smart Phone that Works for the Work Place

This mobile phone is pretty impressive even on the aesthetic level. The serious colors add that air of seriousness in its appearance which makes it look good when you bring it in to a conference room. Everything about this phone literally screams office chief. Most importantly, it will match any business suit you plan to wear. Appearances aside, this mobile is also an excellent partner at work.

Following the trails of the original HTC Touch, this is an excellent smart phone that uses the Windows Mobile operating system to the fullest. Most reviewers consider this mobile phone the best device that uses the Windows Mobile system, and that by itself speaks volumes.

The interface is easy to use; you combine finger movements on the touch screen with stylus input strokes –for using Windows Mobile, and you get a mobile experience that is complete and fulfilling. The TouchFLO 3D interface is fast without any significant slow downs or load times. You will not notice any lag when opening programs and applications on the Touch 2.

You also get a good choice of software to use. Old HTC users would enjoy the pre-loaded apps on the TouchFLO 3D while users who are more familiar with Windows Mobile also have and alternative to use. Internet browsing alone give you an example of this as you have a choice of either Opera Mobile or Internet Explorer mobile; naturally, Opera Mobile works best.

The Speaker Phone

Most devices have a speaker phone function, but none can match how well the HTC Touch 2 executes this feature. To say that this is a basic thing is understatement, after all, how many people do need a strong speakerphone fashion. With the presence of Bluetooth headsets, the only other place you will need the speaker is when you are in a conference room; and this is what the Touch 2 does excellently. The strong clear speaker and the dedicated mute button on the back makes this device an excellent speaker phone as well as a smart phone.