...we have very few complaints about the outside of the Diamond Touch, and wish the software inside could live up to its promise.
Highs: Fashionable exterior; ultra-sharp display; quality camera; attractive interface
Lows: Very slow performance; dated menus under TouchFLO; interface requires stylus to work properly
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With a chiseled black case and stunning 2.8-inch touchscreen, the HTC Touch diamond is one the sharpest smartphones we’ve laid eyes on recently, both literally and figuratively. Unfortunately, HTC’s glossy TouchFLO interface slapped over the tired old Windows Mobile 6.1 weighs on the phone like a ball and chain, and performance does not live up to the inviting exterior.
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by Jill Jackson on November 8, 2009:
“Amazing and sleek, easily understandable by even the novice. Tech support is outstanding for this phone. The camera is outstanding, with pictures of very high definition and clarity.” More...
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by Sean Ismay on November 8, 2009:
“Without doubt this is THE most useless piece of junk I've ever had the displeasure to own. It changes it's own settings at will and is just the most infuriating thing to use. It takes over 10 minutes to boot up before you can use it - great in an emergency! The...” More...