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Sandra Vogel ZDNet.co.uk

Published: 16 Dec 2008 12:46 GMT

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Windows Mobile Standard smartphones lack a touch-screen and are primarily voice- rather than data-centric. However, some — such as the S740 — attempt to cater for both usage modes by incorporating a sliding QWERTY keyboard.

This makes the S740 somewhat bulky and weighty for a candybar-format device. It weighs 140g and measures 116.3mm tall by 43.4mm wide by 16.6mm thick.

The keyboard is well made, but there's one major design fault that lets the S740 down seriously: the backplate has an uneven design that's part of the HTC Touch Diamond signature look and has been transferred to this device. Unfortunately, this means that the S740 does not rest flat on a desk, and wobbles around when you press the keyboard. This makes thumb typing in the hand your only option.

 

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