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HTC Touch review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 58x13.9x99.9 mm
Weight: 112 g
Built-in devices: camera, phone
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.0
Synchronisation software: ActiveSync
Desktop software: Outlook
Processor
Processor: Taxas Instruments OMAP 850
Clock speed: 201 MHz
Memory
Memory expansion: MicroSD
Installed ROM: 128 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle: No
Wired connections: USB
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless WAN: GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, EDGE
Expansion slots: microSD
Display
Display type: transflective TFT
Display size: 2.8 in
Native resolution: 240x320 pixels
Colour depth: 16 bits
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Removable battery: yes
Number of batteries: 1
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: Yes
Navigation button/wheel: Yes
Keyboard: No
Other: TouchFLO interface
Miscellaneous
Accessories: AC adapter, 1GB microSD card, stereo headset (mini-USB connector), protective pouch,
Cables: USB sync cable
Audio
Audio input: microphone
Audio output: speaker, headset
Voice recording capability: Yes
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HTC Touch

Editors rating
Rating: 6.3
Verdict

The HTC Touch boasts an innovative touch screen and a sleek interface, but the lack of a keyboard really limits the usability of this device. And although we're impressed by the beautiful hardware, this Windows Mobile 6 smartphone lags in performance and needs a bit more tweaking.

Typical price

£ 300