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April 2009
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The editors liked
Superb QWERTY keyboard
Easytouse interface
Good call quality
Excellent keyboard. Good call quality. Elegant software.
Pleasant software customizations by HTC
Hardware keyboard
Pleasant software customiza
MyModes lets you create multiple user profiles
Easy-to-use voice commands
Spacious keyboard
Responsive touchscreen
Increased data speeds in HSPA+ areas
Large touch-screen
Lightweight
Attractive design
Integration with Google apps
A well-made handset with a great OS
The HTC Magic’s mapping abilities are top notch
With Street View drawing gasps of amazement....
Not great
Battery life and call quality
Capacitive (fingerfriendly) touchscreen with trackball
Simple draganddrop media handling.
Great interface
Applications can be downloaded
Decent screen
Much smaller size than the G1
Expandable memory
Access to App Market for purchasing and downloading apps
The Google Ion (aka the HTC Magic) has a sleek
Attractive design with a gorgeous display
Tactile controls
And an easy-to-use interface. Features include stereo Bluetooth
Seamless integration with Google apps
Wi-Fi
Quick access to music and applic...
Slick Android UI
Responsive screen
WiFi & GPS
The editors didn't like
Clunky slider mechanism
Subpar camera
Weak battery
Not the fastest processor.
Confusing keyboard character masking
Camera images somewhat grainy
Faves Gallery offers limited social networking features
3G signals fade in and around buildings
No default support for Google Docs
Can drop characters when typing
No 3.5mm headphone socket and the camera needs a flash
The lack of flash and zoom add up to a hugely disappointing camera and video camera.Look and Feel...
Poor camera quality and features.
Edge of screen lacks sensitivity
Camera has no flash
No headphone socket
Same old interface as the G1
MiniUSB connector requires an adapter for using a traditional 3.5mm headset
Awkward connectivity to a computer
Lack of multitouch
The Google Ion lacks full Outlook-syncing support and a standard 3.5-millimeter headset jack. Video quality is uneven and the HTML browser interface could be refined. Camera-editing and personal-organizer options are slim
Abstract: A dead heat! In the end, the winner will have to come down to a consumer’s personal choice. Those looking for a wealth of features that are more polished will be going home with the LG Arena. Those who need the usability of a phone with a better onscreen keyboard and easy access to search functions will be happier with the Magic.
No 3.5mm headphone socket and the camera needs a flash
The Magic is a great phone and one you’ll still be happy using in 18 months’ time ...
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Published: 2009-05-29, Author: Kent , review by: cnet.com
The Google Ion (aka the HTC Magic) has a sleek, attractive design with a gorgeous display, tactile controls, and an easy-to-use interface. Features include stereo Bluetooth, seamless integration with Google apps, Wi-Fi, quick access to music and applic...
The Google Ion lacks full Outlook-syncing support and a standard 3.5-millimeter headset jack. Video quality is uneven and the HTML browser interface could be refined. Camera-editing and personal-organizer options are slim, and the landscape keyboard is...
The Google Ion is the Android device for which weve been waiting. A few complaints remain, but its eye-catching design and interface, improved features, and satisfying performance make us excited about Androids full potential.
Published: 2009-05-25, Author: Russell , review by: mobileburn.com
Slick Android UI, responsive screen, WiFi & GPS
Poor battery life, weak camera, limited Bluetooth functionality, no 3.5mm headphone port
The HTC Magic is a great handset, and I thoroughly enjoyed using it. However, I cant help but think that the part I enjoyed was the Android UI, and not necessarily the handset itself. Sure, the trackball can be handy, but it isnt really necessary mo...
Large touch-screen; lightweight, attractive design; integration with Google apps
No default support for Google Docs; can drop characters when typing
The HTC Magic is a good choice for anyone looking for a decent all-round smartphone, particularly if you are a user of Googles services, although it might not meet the advanced requirements of business users. ...
Abstract: The HTC Magic will be the second smartphone running Google's Android to be released by a major carrier. This model will strongly resemble its predecessor, but lack the T-Mobile G1's hardware keyboard. I recently was able to get some time with a pre-rel...
The HTC Magic is another Android phone that should appeal to a different audience than the G1. Its another fantastic Android phone - seriously, I love this platform - and so should be a joy to use, and will certainly have iPhone owners looking over y...
Abstract: Vodafones upcoming HTC Magic is an Google Android-powered smartphone with a focus on its design and command attention with its advanced list of capabilities. Running the latest Android version code-named Cupcake, the HTC Magic provides the well known ...
Abstract: The HTC Magic turned out to be a likable phone; and while it didn’t sport any bells and whistles in the way of software or design, it still managed to leave a really good aftertaste in my mind. Here are some bullet points about the Magic: It picks up ...
