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Archive for the ‘Touch Pro’ Category

HTC Touch Pro

Posted by Joe on December 9, 2008

Buy it here:

Free! with AT&T calling plan after rebate

$174.99 with AT&T calling plan via CellStores

$199.99 with Verizon calling plan

Description:

The HTC Touch Pro allows you to conduct business anywhere, anytime. This stylish touch device features a sliding, full QWERTY keyboard so you can email and text more efficiently. This is one smart phone that is sure to meet your business needs. You can easily access your contacts with just one touch. This sleek device dynamically presents full-screen web pages for a desktop-like browsing experience in the palm of your hand.

HTC Touch Pro™ (Alltel)

* 2.8” VGA touch-screen

* 3.2 MP camera with auto focus and flashlight

* Sliding 5-row QWERTY keyboard

* TouchFLOTM 3D technology

* Full-screen video enjoyment

* Windows Media Player

* Stereo Bluetooth® Capable

* Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional

* Microsoft Mobile Office with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

* Calendar, notes, tasks and integrated address book

Included Accessories

* USB Stereo headset

* USB Cable for easy transfers or modem use

* Standard carrying case, battery & travel charger

* 3.5mm/Charger adapter

* USB/Charger adapter

* Extra Stylus

Top Cell Phone Features
Speakerphone Yes
Bluetooth® Yes
Voice-Activated Dialing Yes
Text Messaging Capable Yes
MP3 Player Yes
GPS Capable No
AT&T Mobile TV Enabled No
Touch Screen Yes
QWERTY – Keyboard Yes
Push to Talk Capable No
Removable Memory Yes
Photo Caller ID Yes
Cell Phone Style
Phone Style Flip Phone
Keyboard Type QWERTY / Full Keyboard
Style Family Work
Flip No
Bar No
Multiple Colors Available No
Swivel No
Specifications
Removable Memory Card – Type Micro SD Card
Headset Jack Type 2.5mm Plug
Data Frequencies 850/1900
Operating System Windows Mobile
Data Card Type Not Applicable
Voice Frequencies 850/1900
Phone Size Large
Antenna Type Internal
Color Display Yes
Dimensions (H x W x D) 4.3 x 2.3 x .7 in
Weight (w/standard battery) 5.8 oz
External Volume Control Yes
Hearing Aid Compliance M3
Language Options English
Vibrating Alert Yes
External LCD No
Service / Support 1 Year Warranty
Camera & Video
Camera Resolution 2.0 Megapixel
Camera Flash Yes
Video Playback Yes
Personalization & Fun
Ringtones Included Yes
Phone Color Black
Snap-on Faceplates or Covers No
FM Radio No
Organization & Tools
Multi-Use / PDA Phone Yes
Powered by Windows Mobile Yes
Alarm Clock Yes
Calculator Yes
Calendar Yes
Phone Book Capacity Limited by Device Memory
Connectivity
IR Port Yes
BREW-Enabled No
Java-Enabled No
Battery Specifications
Type of Battery Lithium Ion battery
Talk Time Up to 270 mins
Standby Time Up to 200 hrs
Network Technology
Technology 1XRTT/EVDO