PDA cell phones are not as widely marketed as conventional phone models simply due to the fact that they are mostly bought by businesses and professionals rather than by the man on the street.
This range of mobile phones offers many more software options for performing office tasks such as email, spreadsheets, and PDF presentations, and typically feature a much larger screen for viewing documents and, in some cases, technology. touch screen to navigate menus.
The HTC Touch was the first mobile phone to feature a new navigation technology called TouchFlo, this meant that users could simply swipe across that screen to scroll through the menu and then tap to select an option. Technology negated the need for a stylus, which is the traditional way of using a touch screen device, the stylus is a small stick made of plastic or metal that is used like a stylus to touch the screen.
HTC has now updated the Touch model and released the Touch Dual, some will argue that it is not actually an upgraded version as some of the features have been removed, but it is the next phone to be released in the range and thus , is classified as an empower.
The HTC Touch Dual has lost WiFi capabilities, but gained 3.5G HSDPA connectivity in addition to the existing GPRS and EDGE technology. At the touch of a button, a keyboard is displayed below the sliding screen with the option of a 12-key numeric keypad or a 20-key Qwerty keyboard, depending on the country and operator.
Due to the sliding mechanism, the HTC Touch Dual is also known as HTC Slide, but its official name is HTC Touch Dual.
As with the HTC Touch version, the Dual uses TouchFlo technology, allowing users to control 3D images and navigate through emails, messages and music files with the tip of their finger.
The 2.6-inch touchscreen encompasses handwriting recognition with the use of a stylus for those who prefer the old-fashioned method.
The operating system, as you would expect from current smartphones, is Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional with Pocket Office and runs on a 400Mhz Qualcomm processor.
Offering 256 MB of expandable memory, the HTC Touch Dual is equipped with a 2 megapixel camera with digital zoom and video recording and a secondary front camera for video calls.
The music player supports MP3 and AAC audio file formats, and USB connectivity makes it easy to sync contacts and calendar entries, as well as download playlists directly to your mobile from your PC.
Bluetooth wireless technology comes with A2DP stereo support and with Live HTC Home you can view emails, missed calls, messages, weather reports and more with the push of a button.
As you can see, there have been many improvements to what was a ground braking phone with additional features complemented by a new design. Overall measurements are 107 x 55 x 15.8mm and the Dual weighs slightly 120 grams due to the added weight of the slide-out keyboard.
Users may not be happy about the loss of WiFi, but the added 3.5G technology will make download times much faster and essential in today’s busy workplace.
