05-18-2005, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Yet More HTC Universal Pictures
I admit I have a problem: I really want the HTC Universal. I really really want the HTC Universal. As a result, I feel compelled to post on any new picture findings, such as this great gallery at mlife.at with pictures of the T-Mobile Germany branded version. The unit is pictured at every angle, and there's some comparison pictures against an HTC Magician in there to help you get a handle on the size of the device.
:drool: So... anyone with me? 
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05-18-2005, 08:08 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: May 2005
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Re: Yet More HTC Universal Pictures
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Originally Posted by Janak Parekh
I admit I have a problem: I really want the HTC Universal. I really really want the HTC Universal. ...
:drool: So... anyone with me? |
It looks really nice but I'm told has no hardware graphics acceleration which is a pity.
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05-18-2005, 08:20 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Nov 2003
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thanks but no, i didnt even like the device at all.
firstly thumb keyboards are no good for me, i have tried but it didnt work, and i am very happy with stowaway BT keyboard. second, the device has UMTS! what am i gonna do with UMTS?! EDGE would be better for me, faster access, same cost as GPRS, and lastly the device is very big.
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05-18-2005, 08:21 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Nov 2002
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I'm with you man. Usually when a new device is out, we in the community carp about how it is outdated already, missing this or that feature, or it's just plain ugly. This is the first device I can think of that is flawless in its execution. Where is the weakness?
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05-18-2005, 08:23 PM
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Swami
Join Date: Feb 2004
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The huge number of well shot images really let you get a handle on this device. It is tempting, but there are a number of minor and not so minor quibbles about it for me, the lack of video acceleration being just one. :? I really want to like it, but I think I may stick with my X50v and possible an Orange C550 Smartphone. Having said that, I could still be tempted by the HTC Universal once I play with one. :wink:
Still, it promises to be the first in a huge wave of new phone-enabled Pocket PCs, so the future really looks bright! 8)
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05-18-2005, 08:24 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Originally Posted by jeasher
... This is the first device I can think of that is flawless in its execution. Where is the weakness?
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Where's the quality screen? QVGA is so 1990s.
Other than that, I'd be lusting after it as well.
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05-18-2005, 08:24 PM
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Swami
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Originally Posted by rhelwig
Where's the quality screen? QVGA is so 1990s.
Other than that, I'd be lusting after it as well.
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Umm, it has got a VGA screen.
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05-18-2005, 08:28 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Dec 2004
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I have just one thing to say: 
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05-18-2005, 08:28 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Aug 2006
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I like the spec and form factor, but size worries me. I have an iMate JAM and it's about the right size. Anything larger than JAM feels awkward as a phone, and smaller than JAM will be too hard to read the screen. I'm more attracted to i730 style phone since it has one big missing feature in JAM: built-in thumbboard.
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05-18-2005, 08:29 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Originally Posted by jeasher
I'm with you man. Usually when a new device is out, we in the community carp about how it is outdated already, missing this or that feature, or it's just plain ugly. This is the first device I can think of that is flawless in its execution. Where is the weakness?
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No buttons on the front and a lack of ROM or RAM are weaknesses for a start.
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