Testseek.com have collected 136 expert reviews of the HTC Magic and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for HTC Magic.
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: The HTC Magic handset runs Googles Android operating system and is widely called the "Google phone". If cellphones were wheels, one could imagine that their development went something like this. First, there was no wheel. Just a long mammoth- gut stri...
Abstract: Juha We’re a bit behind much of the world, and have only this week officially got the HTC Magic, or G2. This Google phone has created a great deal of stir, and Vodafone is plugging it hard by giving away lots of Magics in promotions around New Zealand....
Published: 2016-02-03, Author: Daniel , review by: techdigest.tv
Abstract: The thing is, you can get picky about these issues – and essentially it's my job to do so – but there's nothing really wrong with this handset. Don't rely on it as your main camera but, other than, that I'd give it Dan's big Tech Digest thumbs up. You can...
At the time of writing, the choice of Android devices is pretty small and every single phone has been made by one manufacturer, HTC. The Magic is pretty similar to the new HTC Hero (available on Orange and T-Mobile) but has a cleaner look and feel, wit...
So here I am again finding myself enjoying my time with the HTC device and Android OS, I really do like the total package and the only slight downside for me is the connection with Vodafone, there is a real bright future to look forward to and the deve...
T he HTC Magic is a solid and extremely stylish mobile phone. The 3.2 Megapixel camera allows you to capture special moments at all times, offering remarkably fine pictures. The large, always well-responding touchscreen is easy to operate, although ...
Abstract: We’ve had HTC’s Magic for a little while now, and have had the opportunity to get to grips with all its features, warts ‘n all. The Magic is the second smartphone we’ve seen to feature Google’s Android operating system – the first being the T-Mobile G...
Abstract: Its an all out smartphone war The iPhone 3GS isn’t the biggest or grandest of updates, but for us, it does enough to maintain Apple’s number one spot. We assume Apple has taken an “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it” approach. Gone, however, are the ...
Abstract: The HTC Magic is a big step forward from the G1. We want more synchronisation options next time around, but we really like what we see here. HTC - Magic price Buy HTC Magic securely online at a bargain price £free (on £30 contracts) Vodafone: 08080 40...
