HTC Magic

HTC Magic Overview:

The HTC Magic is the second EVER Android Phone and first launched on Vodafone in Europe on May 1st. With a sexy, slim form factor, 3.2 inch touchscreen and beautiful HVGA resolution, the Magic greatly increased the physical attraction to Android.

The 3.2 Megapixel camera works wonders for picture happy phone fans and NEW with the HTC Magic is the introduction of Video Recording on the Android platform.

Another feature brand new to Android that is ushered in with the HTC Magic is the software keyboard. The Magic satisfies touchscreen lovers by being Android's first touchscreen only device and therefore requires a software keyboard, something which was absent from the first Android phone. The HTC Magic also has a trackball for precision navigating when browsing the web and other applications.

The HTC Magic is destined to dazzle the mobile world by pulling off the type of tricks that only Android can... congratulations to HTC on coming in at #1 and #2 with the first Android phones on the market!

HTC Magic Specs:

General
Carriers:	Vodafone
Form Factor:	Touchscreen
Colors:	Black, White
Status:	Available (Launched 5/1/09)
Network
Technology:	GSM
Frequencies/Bands:	Quad-Band: 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz
Data:	EDGE, GPRS, HSDPA
Size
Weight:	118.5g
Dimensions:	113 x 55 x 13 mm
Display
Resolution:	320 x 480 HVGA
Size:	3.2"
Type:	TFT, TFD, LCD 262k
Camera
Video:	Yes
Flash:	No
Auto-focus:	Yes
Megapixels:	3.2
Connectivity
Infrared Port:	No
GPS:	Yes
USB:	HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)
Bluetooth:	Bluetooth 2.0
Wi-Fi:	Yes, IEEE 802.11 b/g
Multimedia
Headset Jack:	HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)
Games:	Yes, Android Market
Browser:	Yes, HTML
Messaging:	MMS,SMS, Instant Messaging
Radio:	?
Speakerphone:	Yes
Video Types:	MP4, 3GP
Audio Types:	Yes,MP3,AAC,AAC+,WMA,WAV,MIDI,AMR-NB,OGG
Battery
Type:	Lithium Ion, 1340 mAh
Standby Time:	420 hours (17.5 days)
Talk Time:	7.5 hours (450 minutes)
Music Play:	?
Hardware/OS
Operating System:	Google Android
Internal Memory:	192/288 MB
External Memory:	MicroSD up to 32GB
ROM:	512 MB
Processor:	Qualcomm® MSM7201a™, 528 MHz

HTC Magic Reviews:

Gizmodo: Close To Perfection
Despite opening up their initial first impressions by saying the software keyboard is a bit cramped, Jesus Diaz from Gizmodo said the HTC Magic was great... close to perfection, in fact! Not to mention the software keyboard will likely be improved over time via OTA updates.

TechRadar: Hands On HTC Magic
They claim the Magic is super light weight, has an improved touchscreen response, is a breeze to use and will probably be the best Android phone on the market for quite awhile. Although slightly disappointed with the size of the buttons on the touchscreen keyboard, there are more than enough positives to make up for it.

ZDNET Austalia: Magic Is Good iPhone Alternative
Mentioning the thinner, lighter body as positives, ZDNET acknowledges this is due to the lack of a physical keyboard. But that might not be a bad thing... there are plenty of people out there who want an iPhone-like device but simply don't want an iPhone. These folks have found their calling with the HTC Magic.

Vodafone Reviews HTC Magic
It is a little unfair when a carrier reviews their own exclusive Android device but nonetheless that is what Vodafone has done with glitzy headings like "Make The Magic Yours", "Go Google" and "Smooth Operator". For whatever it is worth, get the good word from the source itself.

CNET: Excellent
CNET gives the Magic 4 out of 5 stars which is an "Excellent" rating saying, "the Android device for which we've been waiting. A few complaints remain, but its eye-catching design and interface, improved features, and satisfying performance make us excited about Android's full potential."

IntoMobile: 3.5 out of 5
Calling it "a good start", IntoMobile says they enjoy the Magic's outstanding virtual keyboard, solid/stylish construction, and smooth user interface.

TechRadar: 4 out of 5
Giving 4 out of 5 stars, TechRadar does an extensive 12 page review. Their verdict? "this is a very good upgrade from HTC, which has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the last 18 months, and all we can do now is salivate at the prospect of a year chock-full with new Android handsets. However, they'll all have to go the extra mile to beat this new kid on the block."

Pocket-Lint: 9 out of 10
Almost perfect! Giving the Magic 9 out of 10 stars, Pocket-Lint had this to conclude about the 2nd Android: "The HTC Magic is a very enjoyable and fun handset to use. It’s quick, nimble and has the potential to be so much more thanks to the addition of Market – Android's app store."

GSM Arena: Good Buy
Enjoying the newness of Android and the attractive package, GSM Arena notes that: "the HTC Magic is a reasonable purchase now, and has the potential to a become a bargain in the future."

HTC Magic Pictures:

HTC Magic Videos:

RegHardware Shows Off Magic
Although they look more at the software than hardware, this 3 minute video gives a look-see at some of the coolest capabilities of the HTC Magic.

HTC Exec Announces Magic Phone
HTC's Chief Marketing Officer John Wang announces the HTC Magic and introduces the concept/idea of the Android powered device.

Noah from PhoneDog LIVE at Magic Launch
Noah from PhoneDog records live from the HTC Magic launch event. The video is a bit wonky but what can you expect broadcasting from a live event with all the excitement taking over?

Magic for Vodafone Video by HTC
HTC put together this quick 30-second promotional video that relaxingly seduces you into wanting this phone... sounds like Magic to me!

MobileBurn Test Drives HTC Magic
MobileBurn got their hands on a prelease version of the HTC Magic and although this wasn't the final, production quality unit, it is pretty darn close and shows off some of the phone's sweet new features.

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