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The HTC Magic, powered by Android, is designed to turn heads with its chic looks, and command attention with its advanced list of capabilities.
It provides the Google suite of services like Gmail, Search, YouTube and Maps geared up for use wherever your life leads you.
Further enhanced with Outlook® synchronization, Smart Dialer, and an onscreen keyboard with predictive text, the HTC Magic is a true entertainment and communication powerhouse.
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stephenwinter
26th Sep 2009 Reviewer rating:
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I have had the HTC Magic for 3 months now. Long enough to really assess it's strengths and weaknesses. Like many I decided to try something different from the iPhone (of which was my previous phone). Unfortunately that has turned out to be a big long term mistake (Stuck in an 18 month contract). Sure the Anadroid powered HTC has some good features, it is just not a patch on the iPhone, especially its user interface (UI).
Firstly the good point. Google integration - I just love the mail and calender. It is great to be able to share your calender. There are also some good Apps out there on Google Marketplace, but still missing the big ones that you can download for the iPhone. I miss the Sky news, Sky+ and Facebook apps that the iphone has. Sure there are Android alternatives but they are light years behind the Apples counterparts. Now for the "issues" -- The touch screen is just not responsive enough, it lags, stutters and judders when scrolling, really poor and annoying after a while. The keyboard input is too slow with you having to wait typing while the phone catches up!. The predictive text is not a patch on the iPhone. Photo gallery is almost unusable. I bought a 16Gb memory card thinking it would give me iPhone type storage, but when you have lots of photos on this it just takes forever to load them. Also a massive miss is the ability to double tap and "pinch", this just make the iPhones gallery and web browsing experience so much better and easier to use. Hopefully some things will improve with future updates, but in it's current form the HTC Magic is very disappointing for me. The iPhone is a very expensive commitment on a contract but is simply so much better - You get what you pay for in this case - Oh Yes, anyone want a HTC Magic going cheap?
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c47105
6th Jul 2009 Reviewer rating:
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Great to see the Android OS moving into a nice looking, easy to use handset. I've owned the HTC Magic for a week now and getting used to it quickly. I love that its open source, so much opportunity and not just another iPhone... I spent weeks trying to decide over the iPhone 3GS and this device, I am happy with my decision, a smaller, smart looking handset that is fast and integrates beautifully into Google Applications. I know people moan about batteries, they are all bad and stone age tech ...- Read c47105's review (210 words)
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rikmuir
23rd Jun 2009 Reviewer rating:
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Guys n Gals, get ready 'cause Android is here and its here to stay,Yeah yeah, I know we've already had a look at Google's much talked about mobile O/S on the fabulous G1, but here on the HTC Magic ( exclusive to Vodafone in the UK ) its available in updated format in the form of the Cupcake update ( already available to G1 users to the best of my knowledge). Not being new to touchphones I was not worried in the slightest about my ability to get to grips with that side of the UI and in any case I ...- Read rikmuir's review (491 words)
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alaTest has collected and analysed 251 reviews of HTC Magic / T-Mobile myTouch 3G from international magazines and websites.
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Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 486704 other Mobile Phones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 98/100 = Excellent.
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HTC Magic Android Smartphone : Vodafone and HTC Corporation announced the HTC Magic smartphone, Vodafone's first Android-powered mobile, which will be available in the spring. The stylish new handset is exclusive to Vodafone in the UK, Spain, Germany ...
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The HTC Magic will come in multiple colors: white for United Kingdom, Spain, and France; black for Germany; and both colors for Italy. Exact release dates and pricing schemes were not announced at this time, though there was mention that the Magic ...
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No question, HTC's second, and Vodafone's first Google Android-based smartphone - the HTC Magic - is a well looking and feature-rich smartphone, if you are interested in Google Android phones. While the T-Mobile G1 (aka HTC Dream) wasn't a design ...
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Our friends at CNET UK got their hands on the release version of the HTC Magic today and told us that every time they see this smartphone, they fall a little bit more under its shiny white spell.
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If you have an aversion to Apple's iPhone but hanker after a touchscreen smart phone, the HTC Magic will probably fit the bill. It's a truly impressive device, offering tonnes of advanced but easy-to-use features, an excellent touchscreen and speedy ...
Pros
Easy to use ; good battery life ; very responsive ; good screen
Cons
No multitouch support ; plasticky case
Verdict
The HTC Magic doesn't have enough spells up its sleeve to knock the iPhone off its smart-phone throne, but it's still a very impressive handset, with a stunning line-up of advanced, but easy-to-use, features
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We reported yesterday that a successor to the G1 (the G2) was coming to Vodaphone and today HTC officially unveiled the Magic. According to HTC, the HTC Magic will feature Android, a 3.2-inch HVGA screen, HDSPA, GPS, 3.2 megapixel camera, and more. ...
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HTC in Australia and Vodafone New Zealand today announced the launch of the world's second Android-powered handset, the HTC Magic.
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HTC Magic has 3.2-inch touchscreen offering a 320x480 HVGA resolution. This Android-based phone has an onscreen keypad.HTC Magic supports quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, dual-band HSDPA/WCDMA, WiFi (802.11 b/g), Bluetooth 2.0 and internal GPS antenna as ...
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Tricks and illusions aren't part of the deal with the new HTC Magic, as we found out when we dabbled with some of the latest features of the Google Android phone. Here are our thoughts on the second Android device from HTC, and the myriad of new ...
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, the second Google Android powered device under HTC's wings. The sleeker successor to the first Android device isn't just about the aesthetic makeover. Internally on the software side of things, there's been a variety of changes that came with a ...
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The HTC Magic will launch with both Vodafone and 3 Mobile, though close inspection reveals the handsets available will differ slightly between the carriers.
HTC Diamondphone looks nice. However, this is the worst phone I have ever had. It freezes up. The battery only lasts a day. It rings people without you knowing. The camera is slow. The screen keeps going off when you a calling answer phone and have to press numbers. I will never have another HTC phone. I'm going back to Sony or a Nokia.
when i first got the pre, i couldn't figure out how to close app windows. but after viewing the online pdf op manual i became a pro. there is one gesture that is used often, the back gesture. it's nice because it becomes habit, and almost common sense. there is a button for home and it also lights up when actions are performed. also i noticed two little lights on either side of the button witch seems to indicate the gesture was read from one side to the other. what i found nice was a period for...
nokia n78 is a little brother to the n96. good 3.15 megapixel camera but bad build quality.
In my opinion, the Apple iPhone has more looks than performance.
Nice interface but lacks too much real phone stuff.
Needs real keyboard for one hand operation.
Messaging no so good. No 3g. I had bad reception.
Go for the Nokia N95 8G
Have had this Nokia N95 phone for over 18 months now and absolutely love it. Contract is up but wouldn't even entertain switching to another phone. OK, some phones may be more stylish and have more advanced features but if you're looking for something which gives you the best all round package then look no further. Oh, and regarding the battery life, I also found this rather frustrating when I first got the phone but soon wised up to the fact that provided applications are closed after use, the...
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HTC Magic Review - Smartphones & PDA Phones
Those interested in the differences between the HTC Dream and the HTC Magic will find the most outstanding changes in its physical design.
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Hands-on with the HTC Magic Android phone - Smartphones & PDA Phones
After waiting and waiting for an Android phone to appear at the Mobile World Congress, Vodafone on Tuesday unveiled the HTC Magic, the successor to the HTC Dream. ... Top 5 business smartphones
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Test du Google Phone Android HTC magic SFR
Baptisé HTC Magic, ce smartphone Android est plus fin et plus autonome que le G1, grâce à un clavier virtuel. ... Le HTC Magic ne dispose pas d'un vrai clavier azerty coulissant comme le G1 ou,
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Test du Google Phone Android HTC magic SFR
Le HTC Magic fait partie des premiers smartphones sous Android -le système d'exploitation open source de Google- disponibles dans le monde.
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HTC Magic review - HTC Smartphones - Know Your Mobile
The HTC Magic's screen is the same 3.2in 320x480-pixel number we saw last time, but it seems to be a bit more responsive this time around, ... Home | Smartphones | HTC Archive
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HTC reportedly moves a million Magic smartphones, boogies down at
It's true that the HTC Magic has been available for almost 4 months, but only in Spain. In the US, it has been available for less than half a month. And on a relatively small carrier.
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