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Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

By matthewmiller November 25, 2009, 3:19 PM PST

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Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

Back of the HD2 and iPhone 3GS

Back of the HD2 and iPhone 3GS

View of the back of both devices.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

HTC Sense

HTC Sense

Labeling of the HTC Sense technology included on the device.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile 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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

HTC branding and buttons

HTC branding and buttons

The buttons are small, but quite usable with one hand.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

Width comparison

Width comparison

The iPhone 3GS is narrower than the HTC HD2.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

People tab

People tab

The People tab lets you assign favorites so you can quickly contact and view the history of your favorite people.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

Text message tab

Text message tab

Incoming text messages appear on this tab and again can be easily viewed and browsed through.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

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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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

Calendar tab

Calendar tab

As you can see the weather is integrated into your calendar tab.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

Wireless communications manager

Wireless communications manager

Your wireless connections can be managed from this settings page.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

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Storage status

Storage status

You can view the status of your device storage with this setting.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

Personalization options

Personalization options

A few pages are provided for you to access and personalize the device to your particular needs.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

Updates & feedback

Updates & feedback

I personally always turn these off since I haven’t seen any benefit in the past.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

Other settings

Other settings

There are a few other applications and utilities you can setup and customize in the Other settings.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

Learn about your phone

Learn about your phone

There are several aspects about your phone that can be viewed from this settings display.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

Windows Mobile 6.5 Settings

Windows Mobile 6.5 Settings

You can still access the standard Windows Mobile settings on the HTC HD2.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

Folders on the Start screen

Folders on the Start screen

HTC includes folders on the Start screen, but these cannot be managed or customized.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

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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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile 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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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).

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

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.

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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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