Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device
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HTC HD2 in hand
HTC HD2 in hand
There hasn’t been a lot of excitement in the Windows Mobile space for quite some time, but the HTC HD2 pushes the limits of the OS with a capacitive display, multi-touch support, Windows Mobile 6.5 improvements and more. The device’s main distinguishing feature is the large 4.3 inch 800×480 pixel resolution display and slim form factor.
HTC HD2 in leather slip case
HTC HD2 in leather slip case
HTC includes a nice leather slip case for the HD2. The HD2 is tough to slide in and out at first, but loosens up enough to protect the device after a couple of days.
HTC HD2 and iPhone 3GS
HTC HD2 and iPhone 3GS
As you can see the HD2 is taller and wider than the iPhone 3GS. You do get a much higher resolution display at the cost of the size.
Back of the HD2 and iPhone 3GS
Back of the HD2 and iPhone 3GS
View of the back of both devices.
HTC HD2 and Advantage 7510
HTC HD2 and Advantage 7510
The Advantage 7510 has a large high resolution display, but the HD2 is higher with a much more pocketable form factor.
HTC Sense
HTC Sense
Labeling of the HTC Sense technology included on the device.
microUSB and 3.5mm headset jack
microUSB and 3.5mm headset jack
HTC did a good job of flowing the 3.5mm headset jack into this thin device.
HTC branding and buttons
HTC branding and buttons
The buttons are small, but quite usable with one hand.
Width comparison
Width comparison
The iPhone 3GS is narrower than the HTC HD2.
Box and contents
Box and contents
The evaluation device came in a plain white box with this inner green box. You will find the device, USB cable, charger adapter, and wired stereo headset.
HD2 Home screen
HD2 Home screen
HTC Sense is the new brand for TouchFLO 3D and as you can see you can customize the Home screen.
More shortcuts main tab
More shortcuts main tab
Nine shortcuts can be assigned to the first tab/Home screen. These include application shortcuts, browser favorites, and contacts.
People tab
People tab
The People tab lets you assign favorites so you can quickly contact and view the history of your favorite people.
Email tab
Email tab
You can setup multiple email accounts and flip through email on the email tab. You can see the header information and the start of the body on the Sense tab, but you cannot manage your email here.
Text message tab
Text message tab
Incoming text messages appear on this tab and again can be easily viewed and browsed through.
Internet tab includes Opera Mobile
Internet tab includes Opera Mobile
Opera Mobile is setup as the default web browser and a Sense tab exists for it. There are place for more browser shortcuts if you flick this screen up.
Weather tab
Weather tab
The weather application on the HD2 has some of the best graphics seen on the device and you may find yourself checking out the weather more than before.
Calendar tab
Calendar tab
As you can see the weather is integrated into your calendar tab.
Photo viewer tab
Photo viewer tab
Pictures can be browsed in portrait mode and you can jump to the camera and video recorder with a single tap.
Landscape mode of the photo viewer
Landscape mode of the photo viewer
When you flip the HD2 into landscape mode then the photos appear as thumbnails that can be browsed through quickly. Tapping on a photo lets you then view it in a slideshow, share the photo, and more.
Changing albums
Changing albums
Photos are arranged in different albums/locations and you can use this page to change where you want the application to look to view photos.
Music player in landscape
Music player in landscape
The music player can also be switched into landscape mode and your album art can be quickly flicked through.
Album song list
Album song list
Tapping on the left icon brings up the list of songs inside the album. The song names and length of the song will appear and you can jump to each song.
Settings tab
Settings tab
HTC has created their own interface so you can manage the settings and they are MUCH more finger friendly. The default WM settings still require a stylus or fingernail.
Wireless communications manager
Wireless communications manager
Your wireless connections can be managed from this settings page.
Managing your data services
Managing your data services
HTC has some data services integrated on the HD2 and with this page you can manage those connections.
Storage status
Storage status
You can view the status of your device storage with this setting.
Personalization options
Personalization options
A few pages are provided for you to access and personalize the device to your particular needs.
Sound and display management
Sound and display management
Ringtones, volume, ringer type, and notification sounds are managed through this interface. As you can see HTC also includes technology to control ring volumes in a couple different scenarios.
Updates & feedback
Updates & feedback
I personally always turn these off since I haven’t seen any benefit in the past.
Other settings
Other settings
There are a few other applications and utilities you can setup and customize in the Other settings.
Learn about your phone
Learn about your phone
There are several aspects about your phone that can be viewed from this settings display.
Windows Mobile 6.5 Settings
Windows Mobile 6.5 Settings
You can still access the standard Windows Mobile settings on the HTC HD2.
Windows Mobile 6.5 Start display
Windows Mobile 6.5 Start display
The standard WM 6.5 Start screen is still present on the HD2.
Folders on the Start screen
Folders on the Start screen
HTC includes folders on the Start screen, but these cannot be managed or customized.
WiFi Router utility
WiFi Router utility
HTC includes a WiFi Router utility on the HD2, but with this current model that supports only EDGE connections in the US it is not very useful.
WiFi Router wizard
WiFi Router wizard
The WiFi Router utility turns the HD2 into a wireless portable hotspot so you can share your internet connection with your laptop or other device.
Close up with HD2
Close up with HD2
I had the camera in auto mode when I shot this close up of my daughter’s report card. There is also a macro mode available, but this auto mode did well.
Daughter and kitty with flash
Daughter and kitty with flash
As you can see the flash is quite bright and washes out photos in low light conditions.
David Beckham in the MLS Cup
David Beckham in the MLS Cup
I attended the MLS Cup in Seattle and shot this image of David Beckham (number 23).
Panoramic shot in the stadium
Panoramic shot in the stadium
Panoramic shots can be interesting in some situations and I thought a stadium would be a perfect time to capture one. It was difficult to line up the three images due to the lights and crowd, but it looks pretty good.
Self shot of new HTC shirt
Self shot of new HTC shirt
HTC is running their YOU campaign and I took this photo of my own shirt with the HD2 in hand.
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