So here is the much expected HTC Diamond. Very nice, but lacking a keyboard. Its a real shame too because there’s space to have a front facing keyboard which running smartphone OS would have made a stunning device.
I’m very interested in the fact that it has accelerated graphics with a GPU which is normally a no-no for battery performance (only 900mAh!) but they are quoting 100 hours usage with push email working which is very good.
Other stand out features I noticed are 4GB storage and a 3.2MP camera which support video calling (HSDPA 7.3mbps and HSUPA). It also has an accelerometer like the iPhone so it can detect changes in position to change display to landscape and back (or maybe as an ad-hoc Wii controller). The big change is the UI which HTC seem to want to make their own, in the form of TouchFlow 3D. Its a nice phone, but evolutionary rather than revolutionary.
… and please make devices with front facing keyboards!
