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We will present our test of the second edition of the Diamond by HTC.

The device

We have repeatedly tested the first Diamond, released almost a year ago already, and the first thing that we were delighted to find a 1100mAh battery that came with the phone that allows a range of about four days. This is what was incredibly lacking in the Diamond 1 with its battery of 900mAh.

The phone itself has an undeniable family resemblance with the first version. However the back shell is more shaped diamond facets but smooth and lacquered.

A zoom bar was added just below the screen and four buttons are present below the phone (pick up, windows, feedback back, hang up).

The rest is pretty standard HTC: volume buttons on the left side, bottom extUSB port, stylus right and power button at the top. Note that the power button is much better than the Diamond first name.

The Packaging

As we reported earlier in another article , we were quite disappointed with this package. Accustomed to

better from HTC, we would have liked something more polished in the image Package the Touch HD. Even the micro SD card or just a cover missing. This is the big black spot Diamond2. Using

The first thing that jumps is the reactivity of the camera ... Woooooh! HTC's TouchFLO 3D really optimized for Windows Mobile 6.1! Any answers immediately, easily and without any hitch. Even if the hardware is virtually the same as the Touch HD, it should be noted that the reactivity of Diamond2 is truly superior. The perfect example being the time to launch the Opera browser: there are none, it simply Now! According HTC, the upgrade to Windows 6.5 will be free. Hoping that this new ROM is as well finished as the original supplied. The buttons are comfortable to use and respond quite well. There are more and backlit. The Start menu of Windows Mobile has it been replaced in favor of the application menu from HTC, taking the concept a little of the Start menu of Windows Mobile 6.5. absolutely must speak also of the overlayer TouchFLO 3D. This new version (codenamed Manilla 3) goes further in makeup / changing the default interface of Windows Mobile. We talked just above the Start menu has disappeared down, pressing a notification icon at the top of the screen displays a dedicated interface for contacts is also modified, allowing a glance , view / send an SMS to that contact, view e-mails received from that contact, or even calls to see him. A Calendar tab is also being introduced, replacing the (only partially) the old version built into Windows Mobile.

The other side of this huge overcoat is that memory consumption is really important to boot, 70% of memory is used! For comparison, using a version of "core" of Windows Mobile 6.5 - yes yes, 6.5 - the Touch HD, we only use 28% memory ...

To continue the game use, we found light sensor a bit slow to react. Indeed, it is faster to increase the luminosity to decrease. The zoom bar can be used in several applications (Opera, photo) We have not really appeared essential, we would have preferred that HTC opted instead for a slightly larger screen.

A design flaw comes from the "home" which is actually the hang-up button.

Indeed, it is then enough to want to return to the home screen when receiving a call to hang the person who calls us! HTC should have chosen a home button instead of a Windows button which is not very useful.

Finally, the stylus magnetized novelty on Diamond 1, is not present on the phone. We returned to the pin.

Conclusion We were very pleased with the responsiveness especially on the phone. At hardware, it has almost the same features as the Touch HD but responds better. buttons pleasant

very reactive

nice design

1100mAh battery

gyroscope

GPS

• Cons:
• home button = hang
• no button to take photos
• Windows button not reassigned
• stylus nonmagnetic
• no directional pad

no 3.5mm jack

• no microSD card or cover provided
To finish this test, we would like to again thank our partner
• eXpansys
• ready for the phone.
• Finally, some comparison photos with the HTC Touch HD:

Video: ITMobility - Review of the HTC Touch Diamond2