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| Posted: 02 Mar 2011 12:12 PM PST
The HTC Desire HD continues the HTC tradition of big 4.3-inch screens and in addition has got the Sense user interface upgraded with a plethora of features. Though it has a big screen, it is really a slim phone with the dimensions being 68mm x 123mm x 11.8mm. The four backlit, touch sensitive buttons at the bottom are great but if they had been physical keys, they would be much more easier to use.  The battery cover is below the volume switch and as you remove the cover the battery falls off. There is nothing else holding it. The microSD card and the SIM slots are at the bottom of the phone for which you have to remove another cover. The upgraded Sense user interface is phenomenal in its performance running on Android 2.2 operating system. It offers a number of new widgets and a wide variety of home screens to choose from. The responsiveness of the screen is awesome and it does not seem to slow down even with multiple tasks running simultaneously. You can open the notifications bar by running your finger down the screen. The super feature here is that it shows your recently accessed icons allowing you immediate repeat access. Even when you are synchronizing multiple accounts and with a few background tasks running, the performance does not slow down and that is why this interface is truly phenomenal.  The Internet browsing experience on the HTC Desire HD is also great with the Android operating system and the big screen. It supports Flash so video content can also be viewed. However, the video player left a lot to be desired. While using Youtube the audio synchronization is poor and the overall experience is not good. You can open multiple web pages and it is easy to share a page with your friend using Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, SMS or Bluetooth. HTCSense.com is their portal that facilitates remote control of your phone. At the first instance, it might seem that these are measures to be taken if your phone is stolen. You can forward your calls and messages to another number, you can override the vibration setting and make the phone ring out loud, send a message to your phone or lock it, erase all data, and such other things. However it was difficult to connect to the problem due to various connectivity issues. HTC Desire HD (Video)Overall, the HTC Desire HD offers a phenomenal interface and a great internet browsing experience. However the battery life is poor, the video player needs some tinkering and they also need to sort out the connectivity issues with their HTCSense.com portal.     |
| Dell Streak: The versatile 5-inch Android tablet Posted: 02 Mar 2011 11:11 AM PST
The major drawback of the earlier version of Dell Streak was that it was running on Android 1.6 but now they have launched an upgraded version that is running on the latest Android 2.2. The user interface has also been upgraded with Dell's own Stage Launcher. It's got a 5-inch screen, with 153 x 79 x 9.98 mm dimension with a weight of 220g. With curved edges on both sides and backlit touch-sensitive buttons the Dell Streak is surely an attractive device. With the new interface it is possible to use the Dell Streak in landscape or portrait mode which was not the case with the previous version.  The Dell Streak has a big screen and so browsing the Internet is a comfortable experience. The standard Android browser helps to speedily and effectively render web pages even those with Flash content. However, for the videos, you will need to install the Flash plugin from the app market for free. Though it technically does not have tabbed browsing capabilities, it does open multiple windows to make things easier. Usually, video content would slow down the browsing but Android has a great process to get around this and it is known as 'available on demand'. What it means is that when the web pages are opened, Flash content is omitted with just empty boxes being shown in its place. If you need to view the videos, just tap it and they are loaded for you.  The Dell Streak has a 5-megapixel camera with a dedicated button and it can capture 720p HD video. It also has good audio capability with one of the best speakers for playing music and podcasts. There is the usual microSD card slot with a 8GB or 16GB card and it is expandable upto 32GB which gives you sufficient space to store your music and video files. Dell Movie Stage is an app they have added which gives you a choice to movies to download for $2.99. Though it is very primitive with only 15 movies to choose from, it bodes well for the future.  The music player and movie player are simple to use though the built-in movie player struggles to play MPG, MOV and AVI files. The connectivity facilities are as good as any other smartphone with wi-fi, bluetooth, etc. However, the annoying factor is that the Dell Streak does not use micro USB which is the norm but uses its own proprietary connection. Dell Streak Demo (video)Overall the Dell Streak has a great screen, good browser, excellent audio and the standard Android apps. However the negatives might be that it maybe too big for some, lack of a good on-screen keyboard and no micro-USB for connectivity.    |
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