Messaging, Internet & Connectivity
The HTC Advantage is great for messaging due to the large QWERTY keyboard. Each key is spaced out evenly and allows you to type very easily. The keyboard is ideal for typing when the phone is placed on a desk and is a bit difficult when holding the large device in your hand and using your thumbs to type with.
Like all Windows mobile phones there is built in MSN Messenger. MSN works great and now you’re able to have tabs for multiple conversations. With Windows mobile your not only limited with MSN and you can download any type of IM application.
The internet on the HTC Advantage is great. The phone comes with Opera and Internet Explorer built in. Internet is relatively fast but it also depends on your internet connection. Compared to the HTC Herald (P4350) the internet is a lot faster. I am not sure if it’s due to the Processor or if it has a better WiFi Chipset.
My favorite feature of the X7500 is the VueFLO technology. With VueFLO you don’t need to use the stylus or up/down keys to scroll the webpage. When the VueFLO is activated all you do is tilt the phone in the way you want to scroll. This feature takes a bit getting used to but it does make a big difference. To activate the VueFLO all you have to do is hold the internet explorer button until you see the VueFLO logo on the top task bar.
The X7500 has many connectivity options like; WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, HSPDA, EDGE, GPRS, Mini USB and VGA out.
The X7500 offers a wide variety of internet connection options. The WiFi works great on the X7500, the range is quite good plus it seems faster than older HTC devices. The X7500 supports HSDPA, EDGE and GPRS. While other devices may have video calling not all of them will work in North America due to not having the right band. The X7500 has HSDPA and video calling works flawlessly.
The X7500 has built in Bluetooth 2.0 and has many Bluetooth profiles like A2DP, printer sharing, File transfer etc. The X7500 also has a mini USB built in like most new Pocket PC’s. The Mini USB is strictly for charging and syncing and is not used as an audio jack.
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4.5
