Monday, August 25, 2008

The HTC Touch Cruise Pocket PC

HTC is really going top of the line now that they're manufacturing their own cellphones. The The HTC Touch Cruise Pocket PC comes with a feature packed GPS that is really neat. This means that there is a better navigation system that is fully integrated into this compact Pocket PC.


It also comes bundled with the latest Tom Tom navigation software, which is one of the de facto standards in GPS navigation. Unfortunately, the phone has been widely criticized for the inclusion of only one free map. That means that you have to pay for more. But if you're willing to shell out $700 for it, you can probably spend a few more dollars on getting the maps you need.

Like most Pocket PC's, it comes with Windows Mobile 6, which has rapidly become heralded as the best OS to use on top of the line phones. The reason why I like it, is because of the navigation button. Unlike most navigation tools, it doesn't just utilize the forward, back, left and right functions. You can turn it around to bring up and select menus. Sort of like an Applie iPod feel, and that's pretty cool. Picture that along with the TouchFlo technology, and you've got yourself a phone that is pretty easy to use.

For the business user, this phone has all the tools you will need to carry your office with you, and that includes the office suite that comes bundled with Windows Mobile. Of course, it goes without saying that MP3 songs and videos are a cinch on the HTC Touch Cruise Pocket PC.

The camera at the back is pretty good, being 3 megapixels, and coming with a 4x zoom. The 400 Mhz processor does nicely in standard tests, and is very responsive. The battery is another amazing feature of this phone. It has a talk time of 7 hrs, and can be on standby for 16 days. All in all, a well rounded phone, and one that you should definitely pick up if you can afford it. Find it at www.pricealerter.com

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