Even though it looks like a standard screen keyboard, beneath it, lies Swype technology that lets you write whole sentences without lifting your finger from the screen.While voice dictation technology gets better I think this is a very intuitive way to input text into smartphone devices.
The video below from PocketNow shows how easy it is to use the Swype text-input functionality on the HTC HD2.
As it is, it looks like something that I would be happy to make daily use of on my iPhone!
Just a quick post to let you know that we now have the Mr.Gadget HTC HD2 Desktop Cradle Charger in stock. This gadget is perfect for HTC HD2 owners who want to be able to view what’s happening on their HTC HD2 while it’s charging – let’s face it, it also looks uber cool too.
Features of the Mr.Gadget HTC HD2 Cradle Charger:
Use your HTC HD2 while charging
Synchronises and Charges HTC HD2
LED light which indicates power
Uses USB power
Conveniently small in size which means that it’s highly portable
Just a short post to let you know that we have the HTC HD2 Battery in stock. This battery is slightly more powerful than the one that comes with the phone which means you’ll get more talk and standby time. A must-have for people who need to be connected all the time especially road-warriors and professionals. The HTC HD2 Battery is small enough to keep in your laptop bag, handbag, car glove compartment or even in your pocket.
Over the last couple of weeks we’ve seen the HTC HD2 accessories sell really well on our website.
For those of you who own one, I think you’d be interested to see what are the best sellers.
Interesting to see that theHTC HD2 Car Charger is the best selling HTC HD2 accessory in our gadget store, which means that road warriors see the need of keeping their HTC HD2 juiced up while they’re mobile.
Remember how we were talking about the HTC Leo a couple of days ago and how it had many unofficial names? Well, no more guessing – what was fondly regarded as the HTC Leo across the interwebz is now officially called the HTC HD2! Check out the video below:
TAIWAN – October 6, 2009 – HTC Corporation, today unveiled the HTC HD2, the first Windows phone with HTC Sense, a customer experience focused on putting people at the centre by making their phones work in a more simple, natural and personal way. With its industry leading, high-resolution, 4.3-inch capacitive touch display, the ultra thin HTC HD2 delivers more visible content in a sharper, brighter and richer way.
“At HTC we believe that the best things in life should be experienced, not explained. HTC Sense is based on this principle by making the phone more simple and natural to use and by enabling people to personalise their mobile experience in their own unique way,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “With HTC Sense, the HTC HD2 melds the power and flexibility of the Windows platform with the most advanced phone we’ve ever created.”
“HTC has a long history of innovation with Windows Mobile, shipping millions of devices over the years in a wide range of designs,” said Andy Lees, senior vice president, Mobile Communication Business, Microsoft Corp. “The HTC HD2 Windows phone breaks new ground with its responsive, touch screen.”
The HD2 uses the first capacitive touch display on a Windows phone to make viewing, zooming and resizing websites, Microsoft® Office files, PDF documents and pictures easier with just a pinch of your fingers. The large display also enables faster, more efficient and accurate typing using the onscreen keyboard. Utilizing Qualcomm’s new 1Ghz Snapdragon mobile processor, the HTC HD2 offers enhanced performance that improves the speed of applications, videos, games and more.
Developed with a passion for enhancing peoples lives through innovation, design and ease of use, HTC Sense is rooted in three fundamental principles of Make it Mine, Stay Close and Discover the Unexpected.
Make It Mine
The HD2 continues HTCs drive for personalization by reflecting not only what you want on your phone, but also where you are. Using its large 4.3-inch window-like display, HTC has brought a new dimension to weather with a localized, animated weather experience that utilizes HD2s entire display without being invasive to your important content and information. The HD2 can also be further enhanced to reflect your needs and style by downloading a wealth of applications at the new Windows® Marketplace for Mobile.
Stay Close
The HD2 helps you stay close to the important friends and colleagues in your life with HTCs people-centric communication approach that provides a single contact view that displays individual communication snapshots of your conversations with the people in your life regardless of whether a call, text, Facebook status update or email were used. While in the midst of email exchange with someone you can easily transition to a call by pressing the call button. HTC has also included a new Windows-based version of its Twitter application, HTC Peep. The pictures you take with the 5MP camera can also be quickly shared via Facebook or Twitter.
Discover the Unexpected With the HTC Sense experience, the HTC HD2 includes a variety of enhancements that expand and improve the overall phone experience. The HD2 includes a variety of sensors including a proximity sensor that is used to prevent false screen touches when the phone is picked up to answer or make a call. A light sensor automatically adjusts the brightness of the display. Leveraging its 3G broadband connectivity, the HTC HD2 also offers personal Wi-Fi anywhere for your computer or other devices.
Also available for the HTC HD2 is the optional car kit that automatically transforms HD2s user interface into a finger friendly in-car navigation experience for driving.
Windows phone
As a new Windows phone, the HTC HD2 showcases the powerful messaging, browsing and productivity capabilities delivered by Windows Mobile® 6.5. Offering a best in class e-mail experience complete with the ability to synchronize with Microsoft Exchange, you have the ability to check and manage multiple email accounts. Microsofts new My Phone service enables you to automatically back up and synch photos, music, contacts and text messages for free from the HD2 to the web.
Availability
The HTC HD2 will be available later this month with selected operators across Europe, before rolling out to other regions in the coming months.
I can’t help but notice my RSS feed being filled with the words “HTC Leo” (left in the above image) over the last couple of weeks. This warranted some investigation as to where this upcoming Windows device is actually at.
So Many Names
It seems that the HTC Leo also has other names on the web e.g. HTC HD2 and as the name suggests on the back of the device, looks to be HTCPRO.THREE. WMExperts also claim other names are HTC Thoth and HTC Athena 2. Hmmm…I searched all over HTC’s website for more information and confirmation but nada.
Beast On The Way
If you read the specs list below, you’ll see why so many people are excited about this gadget. Let’s face it, HTC had to come out with guns blazing against the very very successful Apple iPhone 3G/3GS. Features that stand out are the 1GHz processor, huge 4.3″ screen, ultraslim design and dual flash LED 5 MegaPixel camera.
Camera: 5 MegaPixel with auto focus, High Power 2 x LED flashlight
Battery: 1230mAh
Wi-Fi, A-GPS Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
3,5mm Jack
MicroSD Slot
Other features: G-Sensor, motion sensor and light sensor, GPS/AGPS
HTC Leo Capacitive Screen, Yes!
Oh and of course one of the biggest changes to this HTC device is the inclusion of a capacitive screen. This is the very technology that distinguished the iPhone from all other smartphones at the time of its launch which changed and I believe improved the way that millions around the world interacted with their mobile devices. Here’s a YouTube vid of capacitive touch functionality on the HTC Leo:
Launch Date of HTC Leo?
According Engadget, the HTC Leo / HTC HD2 will be launched on October 12th, 2009 in Europe. That’s only 11 days away. Will keep you posted once we get news of when it will be released to other parts of the world.
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