Born from unparalleled inheritance of innovation and strong desire to merge in simplicity, HTC has uncovered a new flagship handset. Setting a new concept of advanced and hi-tech mobile phone, HTC Touch Diamond indicates a leap forward in merging hi-tech artistry with intuitive usability.
And finally this ambitious smartphone HTC Touch Diamond is made available to UK costumers at the price of more or less £369.35 (Ex. VAT) and £433.99 (Incl. VAT) this sleek and stylish handset is solely yours! The handset is furnished with a 2-year warranty and its network unbranded. It’s SIM free and unlocked, or you can also use your SIM card from the various European or UK GSM network like T-Mobile, Orange, O2 and all others. And to complement this stylish mobile phone you can add on the list the Touch Diamond Dock for £29.99.
There’s a hefty advantage once you acquire the HTC Touch Diamond and just to name a few here’s what you’re getting. First, you got no boundaries, you can travel smooth and free with this unlocked HTC Touch Diamond handset.
Another cool thing about it is its 3G, allow you to browse the web or rather make video calls in comfort and ease with your Internet Explorer and HSDPA. Have Web freedom at your delight with its Wi-Fi Wireless Diamond feature. Even if you’re not in the office and away from your PC, you can still get down working with its Windows Mobile 6.1.
You will never miss or be late for an important meeting with its built-in GPS. You’ll know exactly where you are and where you should be heading. With Diamond’s Audio manager you’re sure to experience music that moves you. Those candid and special moments would never be missed with its 3.2 megapixel camera; an additional video calling camera lets you talk face-to-face with your family and friends. Say good riddance and cut the strings to bothersome cables with it Bluetooth enabled accessories which allows you to connect wirelessly.
Now you see why this handset is called “Diamond”, it comes along with precious and uniquely designed features made especially for you. You got to have it!
By: Mark Hirst
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November 9th, 2009Review of HuaWei E170 USB Stick Modem
October 21st, 2009
Introduction
In these recent years, with 3G and 3.5G being accepted as a common and popular mobile network, HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access) becomes very crucial for road warriors, as they are much faster than GPRS network and easy to use.
A person will need a 3G or 3.5G-enabled devices to use this high-speed network (of course, this service is dependent on the Telecommunication Company of the country). It can be in-built in the devices already or it can be in an external unit.
This review is based on HuaWei’s USB Modem E170. HuaWei Technologies Co., Ltd has been aggressively promoting their USB Modems.
Main Content
HuaWei’s latest USB stick modem is much smaller than its predecessor (E220). Technically, this USB stick modem is actually a modem, an USB flash, a virtual CD-ROM drive.
In this review, I will be using the modem from Singapore Telecommunication operator, Starhub.
The Package
The package from Starhub comes in only white colour with a Starhub logo. It is packaged into a DVD size cover with the modem itself and an extended cable. The major difference between E220 (the predecessor) and this E170 is that E170 itself has already a USB connection point. In normal operation, you will not need to use the extended cable. In the operation manual, it states that this cable may be used to enhance the signal. You will need to purchase the SIM Card separately for this modem. Or you can use your existing SIM Card on it. Starhub bundled this package with an unlimited Data SIM Card that is easy to install onto the device.
The Modem
The modem is very light and the finishing is of high quality. The size is slightly bigger than a convention thumb drive. The Dimensions is 80.5mm long by 24.1 mm on the width and 11.8 mm thick. It is glossy white in color and extremely well made. The USB connection is hidden with a cover that is quite sturdy. The cover comes with a silver hinge for you to hang this device around. Near to the USB connection port is the SIM Card holder. It is carefully hidden and flushed with the overall design. I wouldn’t be too sure about that as the device may drop off if it is being pulled (and you are left with a cover only).
The Connection
As mentioned previously, this modem is a virtual CD-ROM drive. Reason being that the software is flashed into it and it is detected as a CD-ROM drive when plugged in. A Dell laptop was used for this connection check. It took about 5 minutes to setup the modem automatically. You will be prompt for the first time to install the software into the computer. It is a compulsory step. After the installation, the Starhub connection panel will show up and you just need to click on the connect icon. Starhub connection is based on HSDPA/HSUPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM.
It takes a minute for it to connect (the modem that I have is without password. Therefore, it is automatically connected when I push the connect icon).
The main panel will show connected once it is done and on the bottom right hand corner of your computer, you can see the Starhub modem logo.
On the main panel itself, you can switch to the statistics page to see the upload and download speed with a nice graph. There is also the text and phone book page that I did not explore. Basically, according to Starhub, the SIM Card is a data card that could not be used for calling. However, basic text messaging is possible. As for the phone book, it is the contacts storage of the SIM card. For this bundle, there are 500 contact slots.
The Performance
Ideally, the download speed for this modem using the Starhub service should be 7.2Mbps. However, the actual performance showed otherwise. This could be due to the signal strength and download sharing factors.
A few tests were done on a website by clicking a link on it to a heavily pictured page and also by refreshing this same page. Both results were satisfactory as it can be loaded within a minute.
The connection is stable. In fact, this unit was tested with Skype and webcam. It has a little lag but this may be due to the other party wireless connection. Therefore, this is not conclusive.
The Usage
This little device is best for Road Warriors to download emails and surf the Internet. As the form factor is small, it can be easily carried around. With an unlimited Data plan, this unit can be connected to the Internet all day without worrying about the bills.
The HSDPA Downlink is 7.2Mbps & HSUPA Uplink 2Mbps, it is still not the fastest as compared to a LAN network. It is not intended for gaming and if you have many heavy files to upload, you may feel the lagging.
If you intend to use it overseas, please check with your Telecommunication operator on the overseas data rate. It may cause a huge dent in your wallet.
Conclusion
Overall, this device serves the basic purpose of connection on the move. With is small form factor, it can be carried anywhere. The connection speed is very dependent on the telecommunication operator. With testing on the previous model (E220) at a 1.8Mbps to 3.6Mbps, some connection heavy task could be quite taxing. You should seriously consider the minimum standard of 7.2Mbps downlink if you wish to use it frequently. It is a Must-Have item for Road Warriors at this moment.
By: Joe Teh
