Introduction & Design
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HTC Advantage is one of the latest Pocket PC’s from HTC and should not be considered a PPC but UMPC (Ultra Mobile Personal Computer). HTC is entering the UMPC market in the near future, and this is their first attempt to release a device which is not just a
PPC or Smartphone. HTC is soon releasing their newest device the HTC SHIFT. The Shift will offer Windows Vista, slide out QWERTY keyboard, fingerprint scanner, 7 inch display. Although the X7500 does not run Windows Vista or have a 30 GB hard drive, it is still smaller than most conventional UMPC’s in the market today. The X7500 offers an 8GB microdrive, 5 inch VGA display, detachable QWERTY keyboard, 624 MHz processor by Intel, GPS, VGA out, and a whole lot more. How are the built-in phone features? Is it too big for my pocket? Do I have to use a Bluetooth headset or can I hold it to my ear? READ ON TO FIND OUT!!
The HTC X7500 has an outstanding never before seen design. The detachable keyboard was an excellent idea and I like the fact that you can use the phone without the keyboard. The phone and the keyboard connect using a very strong magnet, but be careful because the magnet is so strong that when it slams into place, it tends to scratch the device. When the keyboard is connected it acts like a stand and when the phone is closed the keyboard acts like a cover to protect the screen. The keyboard has a transparent strip along the bottom that allows you to see the phone’s status when closed. You can see the time, signal strength, battery level, sound profile and more. I love the idea of the clear strip, but when using the phone especially when placed on a desk, the clear part tends to easily scratch.
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