HTC P5500 Touch Dual handheld mobile computer 6.6 cm (2.6") 240 x 320 pixels 120 g

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2011-07-31 11:45:10

Average rating:76

Uk has collected 76 expert reviews for HTC P5500 Touch Dual handheld mobile computer 6.6 cm (2.6") 240 x 320 pixels 120 g and the average expert rating is 76 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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pcadvisor.co.uk

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2011-07-31 11:45:07

Average rating:70

The HTC Touch Dual is a quad-band GSM phone that adds a slide-out keypad and other improvements on its predecessor. When HTC released the HTC Touch last year, Windows Mobile had an imperfect champion. It was no Apple iPhone killer, but it was certai...

In the meantime, some good news: this GSM HTC Touch Dual comes unlocked, so you aren't held hostage by any one carrier. The bad news: That freedom comes at a high price - £399 to be precise. Fans of the BlackBerry Pearl's tiny keypad might consider th...

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theregister.co.uk

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2011-07-31 11:45:08

Average rating:85

In the hand the Dual is similar but not identical to the original Touch. At 107 x 55 x 16 it is just a shade taller, narrower and thicker, while at 120g including battery it is also some 8g heavier. HTCs Touch Dual: similar to the original in look an...

The phone the Touch should always have been. The faster chip, addition of a slider keypad and HSDPA 3G along with various minor tweaks here and there have resulted in a handset that is easy to use, versatile, smart and robust. Good to see HTC back on...

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shinyshiny.tv

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2011-07-31 11:45:09

Average rating:0

The HTCs successor is now available- the Touch Dual with a slide out keyboard and added 3G capability. But is it any good? Watch and see.

alphr.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:09

Average rating:67

The original Touch (web ID: 120488) launched as a competitor to the iPhone, but although the touch-interface was great for viewing photos and playing music it was a chore to send texts or make phone calls. That's what the sliding keyboard of its follow...

A phone with a personality crisis, but although it's no iPhone it makes an interesting choice for business users...

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expertreviews.co.uk

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2011-07-31 11:45:09

Average rating:80

HTCs Touch was one of last years most interesting Windows Mobile smartphones. Its TouchFLO interface made it far easier to navigate Windows Mobile with your finger, instead of having to reach for the stylus all the time. There were a few criticism...

tracyandmatt.co.uk

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2011-07-31 11:45:09

Average rating:0

The Touch range really made HTC a big name is phone manufacturers. Despite the original Touch being severely limited both in spec and usability, it sold by the bucket load. Now HTC have released a new group of PDAs using the Touch brand. Today we are l...

As usual for an HTC device nowadays, the HTC Touch Dual is a very polished device, but unlike the original Touch – this phone is actually useful. The new bits and peices of software and utilities that HTC keep adding and improving set this apart fro...

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pocket-lint.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:09

Average rating:90

So is this the ultimate iPhone killer it promises to be? The interface is slick, the device looks great with a good (although probably not as good as the iPhones) display and the slide out keypad is a welcome addition. The increase in processor speed a...

3G, slide out keyboard, display...
No Wifi, keys are a little small...
Almost a great phone for lovers of Windows Mobile based phones, but the removal of Wi-Fi slightly detracts from the devices appeal...

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mobilecomputermag.co.uk

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2011-07-31 11:45:09

Average rating:67

There arent many Windows Mobile smartphones that could be described as sexy, but the HTC Touch certainly qualified. Slim, stylish and with a pleasingly tactile rubberised finish, it both looked and felt fantastic. Unfortunately, a couple of major s...

The Touch Dual certainly addresses the complaints levelled at the Touch, but the fixes arent without compromise. So while both the keyboard and 3G support are welcome, the lack of Wi-Fi is not...

itreviews.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:09

Average rating:0

In terms of raw specifications the Touch Dual doesnt raise the bar, but TouchFLO is nice and the handset design will appeal to many people looking for some style in their smartphone. HTC - Touch Dual price Buy HTC Touch Dual securely online at a barg...

techradar.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:09

Average rating:90

Beating the much-discussed iPhone to market by a couple of months, HTCs Touch offered a large touch-sensitive screen with phone, camera and all the flexibility of a Windows Mobile operating system.Groovy little mover though it was, its screen just was...

3G HSDPA compatibility, Vastly improved touchscreen, Slide out keypad, Combination of touchscreen and keypad control, Slim shape...
No Wi-Fi, Camera could be better, Heavier than the original HTC Touch...
Beating the much-discussed iPhone to market by a couple of months, HTCs Touch offered a large touch-sensitive screen with phone, camera and all the flexibility of a Windows Mobile operating system.Groovy little mover though it was, its screen just was...

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zdnet.co.uk

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2011-07-31 11:45:09

Average rating:75

The Touch Dual retains its predecessors sleek design, adding a slide-out keypad and 3G/HSDPA connectivity. Unfortunately, HTC couldnt find room for Wi-Fi as well.

TouchFLO system and HTC Home screen, 3G/HSDPA support, Windows Mobile 6 Professional...
Lacks WiFi, Direct text entry in bulk is difficult, TouchFLO doesn’t work with the screen in landscape mode...
The Touch Dual retains its predecessors sleek design, adding a slide-out keypad and 3G/HSDPA connectivity. Unfortunately, HTC couldnt find room for Wi-Fi as well...

iMobile.com.au

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2011-11-07 16:06:04

Average rating:0

The HTC Touch Dual is the big brother to the original Touch, which debuted late last year. In a world where the world’s most wanted mobile phone, the iPhone, is available in very limited areas, manufacturers are pumping out touch screen devices...

Zdnet.com.au

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2011-11-07 16:06:07

Average rating:76

DesignWeve seen several Windows Mobile smartphones in the last couple of weeks, the i-mate Ultimate 6150 and 8150, the 3G update to Palms Treo 500M, as well as the HTC TyTN II. All of these handsets are larger than average mobile phones ranging from...

Slim, welldesigned slider, HSDPA data speeds, Funky TouchFlo interface...
No WiFi or GPS, Interface can be laggy, Tiny stylus...
What the Touch Dual lacks in hardware it makes up for with style. If the absence of Wi-Fi and GPS dont turn you away then the Touch Dual will serve as an excellent business assistant.

goodgearguide.com.au

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2011-11-07 16:06:07

Average rating:80

After the original launch of the Touch back in 2007, HTC has sought improvement by releasing the Touch Dual. Although it may look similar to the original version, the Touch Dual is a different kettle of fish altogether, offering a slide out keyboard an...

Improved TouchFLO interface, HSDPA capable, stylish design, upgraded processor and memory...
No Wi-Fi, proprietary headphone and charging jack The Final Word Although it lacks Wi-Fi, the HTC Touch Dual is a big improvement over the original model, largely thanks to an improved TouchFLO interface, HSDPA capabilities and a faster processor.
Although it lacks Wi-Fi, the HTC Touch Dual is a big improvement over the original model, largely thanks to an improved TouchFLO interface, HSDPA capabilities and a faster processor.

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Mobile88.com

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2016-11-26 23:52:31

Average rating:0

The Microsoft company has went through a good deal of preliminary inquiry to get to know what the ideal balance of ergonomics is. The conclusion looked exactly like a 3.5" QVGA (320x240) display which found a wide implementation in many of their P...

gadling.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:05

Average rating:0

Todays product review will take a brief look at one of the more advanced Windows Mobile powered smartphones on the market. The HTC Touch Dual is a GSM/3G/HSDPA smartphone with a touch screen and sliding numeric keypad. It is powered by Windows Mobile...

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brighthand.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:06

Average rating:0

In This Review: Design and Construction The Touch Dual has pretty much the same styling that the older Touch models do, with one big exception. It has a split casing with slide mechanism, similar to the sliding keyboards fou...

The Touch Dual tries to combine the best of both worlds, a touchscreen-centric device with a physical text-entry system. I think that this can certainly be done, and done elegantly. But I'm not convinced that the Touch Dual is that device. The predict...

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Laptopmag.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:06

Average rating:60

This compact smart phone adds a keyboard to HTC’s innovative TouchFLO interface, but it’s hobbled by sluggish performance.

Smooth TouchFLO UI, Fast video streaming from YouTube, Beautiful handset design, Excellent call quality...
Noticeable lag when opening and closing apps, Not a full QWERTY keyboard, Camera occasionally freezes, No 3.5mm headset jack...
HTC’s original Touch phone offered its intriguing TouchFLO interface on top of Windows Mobile 6 Professional. The quad-band Touch Dual adds a faster 400-MHz processor, HSDPA 3.5G connectivity, a slide-out alphanumeric keyboard, and the same interfac...

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tech2.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:06

Average rating:60

ohhhhhhhhPrice is not comparable.

Improved screen, Office tools very functional, Helpful keypad, Can open attachments...
Slow and sluggish, Touchscreen doesnt work properly, Slow speed undermines TouchFLO, ActiveSync doesnt work properly, Bad battery life, No Wi-fi...
HTC Touch was pitted as one of the iPhone killers. It was also, as we found out, one of HTCs quirkiest launches. However, soon after the original design failure (do read the previous review, if you want to know what I am talking about) word got around...

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Smartdevicecentral.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:06

Average rating:0

If youve considered HTCs cool Touch devices but have hesitated because they lacked a hardware keyboard, HTC has heard your call. HTCs latest Touch—called, appropriately, the Touch Dual ($659 list)—is unlocked, unlike the and versions, and sp...

pcmag.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:07

Average rating:60

If youve considered HTCs cool Touch devices but have hesitated because they lacked a hardware keyboard, HTC has heard your call. HTCs latest Touch—called, appropriately, the Touch Dual ($659 list)—is unlocked, unlike the Sprint and Verizon ver...

Unlocked. 3G-capable. Good video playback performance. TouchFLO interface looks good and speeds up common tasks.
No Wi-Fi or GPS. Weak software bundle. Cumbersome Windows Mobile 6 interface lurks just underneath the TouchFLO surface.
The Touch Dual couples HTCs TouchFLO interface shell with a fast processor and enough RAM for running third-party programs. But at this price, the handsets lack of Wi-Fi, GPS, and a decent software bundle are troubling...

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techworld.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:07

Average rating:0

The HTC Touch Dual is a quad-band GSM phone that adds a slide-out keypad and other improvements on its predecessor.When HTC released the HTC Touch last year, Windows Mobile had an imperfect champion. It was no Apple iPhone killer, but it was certainly...

In the meantime, some good news: this GSM HTC Touch Dual comes unlocked, so you aren't held hostage by any one carrier. The bad news: That freedom comes at a high price - £399 to be precise. Fans of the BlackBerry Pearl's tiny keypad might consider th...

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infosyncworld.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:07

Average rating:61

We finally try a North American version of the HTC Touch Dual, with a better keyboard for typing. Is this phone worth skipping the carrier contract?...

Best HTC Touch weve seen, with SureType keyboard. Easy tethered modem support. Calls sound good, nice address book features.
Keys a bit rickety. Lacks IM clients. Still not as slick or responsive as the iPhone.
The HTC Touch Dual with the SureType keyboard is the best version of this phone weve seen, and weve seen quite a few, but now were ready for whats next. We liked the SureType keyboard plenty, and it definitely improved not only the messaging expe...

mobiletechreview.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:07

Average rating:80

Say hello to my little friend: the HTC Touch Dual North American version. Its small, its soft-touch cuddly, yet it packs the power of Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro, 3G HSDPA for the US and a slide-out 20 key QWERTY keyboard that uses predictive text. At 40...

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mobilitytoday.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:08

Average rating:0

The HTC Touch Dual NAM operates on AT&T Wireless GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and HSDPA 850/1900 MHz network, and boasts HTC features like the TouchFLO interface and Live HTC Home screen. The HTC Touch Dual NAM is available through Best Buys online...

Digitaltrends.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:08

Average rating:0

Video Review: The HTC Touch Dual is a touch-screen mobile phone with features like audio and video playback, a 2 mega-pixel camera, video camera, and of course a touch-screen using HTCs TouchFLO technology. TouchFLO allows for finger-touch scrolling...

mobileburn.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:08

Average rating:95

The original HTC Touch received a Highly Recommended rating from us, and most deservingly so. Our main gripe with the original was its lack of an adequate text entry system, which the Touch Dual has addressed. While it still might not be ideal for road...

Great feel, easy touch accessibility...
No WiFi, relatively small screen...
The original HTC Touch received a Highly Recommended rating from us, and most deservingly so. Our main gripe with the original was its lack of an adequate text entry system, which the Touch Dual has addressed. While it still might not be ideal for road...

Digitaltrends.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:08

Average rating:80

Released in Europe late last year, the HTC Dual Touch has become one of the most anticipated smartphones for 2008. It still isn’t available via an American carrier, but Dynamism.com let us test drive the unlocked device. The Dual Touch is a spac...

Lightweight, Multimedia friendly, Easy keyboard...
Tricky touchscreen, Average music capabilities, Too many options, Camera is missing a flash...
The HTC Dual Touch is a good looking, adaptable phone that is unlike anything on the market. Practical users will be annoyed with the overbearing options and abundant functions, but hardcore phone lovers will be happy to discover all its little tricks.

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ld2.ciol.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:08

Average rating:0

At first glance, it looks almost like the HTC Touch, but compare it side-by-side and you'll see that the Touch Dual is slightly longer, wider & just a smidgen thicker. But that little extra bulk does give you a slide out keypad keeping most of th...

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techtree.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:08

Average rating:70

The HTC Touch PDA Phone received numerous accolades due to its innovative touch-based navigation system, which didnt require the user to pull out the stylus while performing regular tasks. Riding on its success, the Touch range of phones currently spa...

Sleek design, slide-out keypad, TouchFLO interface, 3.5G (HSDPA) ready...
No Wi-Fi, expensive, somewhat sluggish interface...
Connectivity: Network reception was fairly good, and so was the call quality and the volume of the loudspeaker; no complaints here. Multimedia and Camera: Multimedia is always given the backseat on business phones, and its no different with the Touch...

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phonearena.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:09

Average rating:90

You are always on the move and need a beautiful, small and comfortable office to fit in your pocket? HTC offers you a solution. About six months ago, Touch appeared on the marked and everyone was impressed by its compact size and innovative options. In...

Beautiful and elegant design, Effective TouchFlo function, 3G (UMTS/HSDPA) support...
Mediocre playback quality, Lack of WiFi, Not a global phone...
HTC Touch clears the path for the WM6 Professional line of fashion smartphones. Dual is another way to say “slimmer-faster-newer.” The manufacturer should be given credit, not only for adding a slider, but for developing most elements of the interface...

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geardiary.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:09

Average rating:0

HTC introduced the Touch earlier this year, and this winter they have released the Touch Dual. Both feature TouchFLO, HTC’s touchscreen technology which allows “finger-touch scrolling, panning and photo zooming” with its “3D...

mobilechoiceuk.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:09

Average rating:80

HTC proves yet again that it can do consumer-friendly smartphones, but doesnt quite pack in all the features.

With a cool design and the TouchFLO system, this new Touch is quite a looker.
3G it may be, but the lack of Wi-Fi stands out like a sore thumb.
HTC proves yet again that it can do consumer-friendly smartphones, but doesnt quite pack in all the features.

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avecmobile.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:09

Average rating:60

3G UMTS/WCDMA connectivity for 2100 MHz band networks. HSDPA enables a maximum download rate of 3.6Mbps. The maximum speed for uploads from the phone to the Internet is 384kbps. 2G GSM tri-band 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz phone. GPRS and EDGE data connecti...

Mobile88.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:10

Average rating:0

The Microsoft company has went through a good deal of preliminary inquiry to get to know what the ideal balance of ergonomics is. The conclusion looked exactly like a 3.5" QVGA (320x240) display which found a wide implementation in many of their P...

slashphone.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:10

Average rating:0

HTC announced the European launch of the HTC Touch Dual, a new pda phone of the Touch family that integrates 3.5G wireless connectivity with a sleek and innovative sliding keypad design. Taking a design cue from the stylish HTC Touch, the HTC Touch Dua...

smape.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:10

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The Microsoft company has went through a good deal of preliminary inquiry to get to know what the ideal balance of ergonomics is. The conclusion looked exactly like a 3.5’’ QVGA (320x240) display which found a wide implementation in many of their PDAs...

The HTC Touch Dual PDA phone is remarkable an unusual form factor rarely seen in combination with the Windows Mobile platform; the device also sports a number of original (and quite handy) software solutions. The design is in keeping with the original...

pcworld.com_techhive.com

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2014-03-20 04:43:59

Average rating:0

When HTC released the Touch last year, Windows Mobile had an imperfect champion. It was no iPhone killer, but it was certainly ready to put out a hit on Apples handset. Ultimately, though we liked the HTC phones first take, we found a couple of mino...

Functional slideout keypad, Improved touch interface...
Slightly smaller screen, Keypad buttons hard to use for speedtexting...
The Touch Duals slight changes make it a good--but pricey--BlackBerry Pearl competitor...

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mobile-review.com US

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2014-03-20 04:43:59

Average rating:0

After several days of twiddling with the device, you simply can’t make up your mind and have your final judgment shaped up, but even now some things are pretty clear. The idea of a range comprising touch-phones is very contemporary. At the moment wh...

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tech-faq.com

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2014-03-20 04:43:59

Average rating:0

One of the nice things about the new HTC Touch-DUAL is that it is very easy to operate. A quick flick of the thumb will reveal the touch screen and immediate access to all the features offered by the unit. Along with all the basic functions that are...

Mobile88.com

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2011-07-31 11:44:37

Average rating:0

The Microsoft company has went through a good deal of preliminary inquiry to get to know what the ideal balance of ergonomics is. The conclusion looked exactly like a 3.5" QVGA (320x240) display which found a wide implementation in many of their P...

Mobile88.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:02

Average rating:0

The Microsoft company has went through a good deal of preliminary inquiry to get to know what the ideal balance of ergonomics is. The conclusion looked exactly like a 3.5" QVGA (320x240) display which found a wide implementation in many of their P...

Mobile88.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:21

Average rating:0

The Microsoft company has went through a good deal of preliminary inquiry to get to know what the ideal balance of ergonomics is. The conclusion looked exactly like a 3.5" QVGA (320x240) display which found a wide implementation in many of their P...

Mobile88.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:29

Average rating:0

The Microsoft company has went through a good deal of preliminary inquiry to get to know what the ideal balance of ergonomics is. The conclusion looked exactly like a 3.5" QVGA (320x240) display which found a wide implementation in many of their P...

Mobile88.com

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2011-07-31 11:45:16

Average rating:0

The Microsoft company has went through a good deal of preliminary inquiry to get to know what the ideal balance of ergonomics is. The conclusion looked exactly like a 3.5" QVGA (320x240) display which found a wide implementation in many of their P...