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So much anticipation surrounded its launch that, in hindsight, it was hardly surprising the first Google phone didnt come up to scratch. But it didnt do itself any favours: the Dream lacked the glamour the first Android phone ought to have had, and p...
The HTC Magic, available through Vodafone and Three in Australia, may be the second Android phone but its the first worth considering...
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whatmobile.net Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:44
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Early adopters rarely have much luck when it comes to technology. Take the first iPhone, lacking 3G, or the rather ugly and bulky G1 Google phone on T-Mobile. There’s a hefty price to pay to be first, but there’s usually a great reward for waiting for...
At the time of writing, the choice of Android devices is pretty small and every single phone has been made by one manufacturer, HTC. The Magic is pretty similar to the new HTC Hero (available on Orange and T-Mobile) but has a cleaner look and feel, wit...
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Who’d be a mobile phone manufacturer these days? From the moment a new phone is trundled out of the factory, and particularly if it has a touchscreen, you can be sure the inevitable comparison with Apple’s iPhone won’t be far behind. Still, as much as...
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Can it really be a year ago today that I sat down and penned my 1st review of the revolutionary new Google Android operating system that was showcased on the all new T-mobile G1? In conclusion I really liked the G1 and was impressed with OS more than t...
So here I am again finding myself enjoying my time with the HTC device and Android OS, I really do like the total package and the only slight downside for me is the connection with Vodafone, there is a real bright future to look forward to and the deve...
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letsgomobile.org/en Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:44
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T he many applications that run on a mobile phone these days require an operating system that is able to process all of these actions. After all, the operating system is in fact the soul of the mobile phone, besides the hardware. The operating system...
T he HTC Magic is a solid and extremely stylish mobile phone. The 3.2 Megapixel camera allows you to capture special moments at all times, offering remarkably fine pictures. The large, always well-responding touchscreen is easy to operate, although...
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The HTC Magic handset runs Googles Android operating system and is widely called the "Google phone". If cellphones were wheels, one could imagine that their development went something like this. First, there was no wheel. Just a long mammoth- gut stri...
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whatlaptop.techradar.com Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:44
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We’ve had HTC’s Magic for a little while now, and have had the opportunity to get to grips with all its features, warts ‘n all. The Magic is the second smartphone we’ve seen to feature Google’s Android operating system – the first being the T-Mobile G...
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T3.com Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:44
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Its an all out smartphone war The iPhone 3GS isn’t the biggest or grandest of updates, but for us, it does enough to maintain Apple’s number one spot. We assume Apple has taken an “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it” approach. Gone, however, are the...
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Juha We’re a bit behind much of the world, and have only this week officially got the HTC Magic, or G2. This Google phone has created a great deal of stir, and Vodafone is plugging it hard by giving away lots of Magics in promotions around New Zealand...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:44
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When T-Mobile released the G1, its first phone to use Google’s Android operating system, it proved enormously popular.That touch-screen handset was made by HTC, and this new model from the same firm has the same screen but offers an improved look and l...
Great interface; applications can be downloaded; decent screen...
Edge of screen lacks sensitivity; camera has no flash; no headphone socket...
A slick, powerful smartphone with a lot of cool features and great interface...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:44
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The HTC Magic is a big step forward from the G1. We want more synchronisation options next time around, but we really like what we see here. HTC - Magic price Buy HTC Magic securely online at a bargain price £free (on £30 contracts) Vodafone: 08080 40...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:47
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The HTC Magic is an Android smart phone with 3.2-inch resistive touchscreen and 320x480-pixel resolution. It has a range of radios, includes 3G, HSDPA, quad-band GSM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth A2DP and GPS. Plus there’s a user replaceable battery, microSD card...
In the coming global conflict between Google and Apple, iPhone users may be able to pinch harder but Magic owners will have navigational superiority, thanks to super-smooth Street View images that rotate as you turn corners and Latitude location sharing...
Apple still wins the finger wars, with the Magic’s resistive touchscreen (and even its mini trackball) proving slower to navigate, particularly in all-important web browsing. Don’t worry too much about the Android Market being so much smaller...
HTC might not have made a true iPhone killer, but the Magic could certainly rough it up a bit and leave it bleeding in an alleyway. Well worth a look if you live your life through Google goggles.Best offers for the HTC MagiceBay.co.uk £239.99 HTC Mag...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:47
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Damn you HTC and your product titles that cry out for corny gags! It was bad enough with the HTC Dream, the companys first Android-powered handset, but the Magic is 10 times worse. How are we supposed to review this phone without referring to Harry Po...
Excellent touchscreen, Sleek design, Great web browser, Access to Android app store...
Poor multimedia options, No 3.5mm headphone socket or adapter...
Parts of the phone are as the name suggests, magic. The design, the touchscreen and the internet experience are all first class. But the absence of outstanding multimedia seriously jeopardises the success of this latest Android.
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smarthouse.com.au Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:47
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The second Google Android phone has arrived and is better than ever. Made by HTC, the Magic is a sleek device that makes do without the QWERTY keypad, runs on the latest Android OS (called Cupcake), and is packed with a lot of features to keep you bus...
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Rating 4/5 The Magic is HTCs second smartphone based on the Google Android mobile operating system. The first arrived in Australia as the Dream in February. Known elsewhere as the G1, it featured a full qwerty keyboard underneath a slide-out scre...
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The second Google Android smartphone to be released in Australia, HTCs Magic will be launched on the 3 Mobile network in Australia. A significant improvement over the HTC Dream, the Magic benefits from Androids Cupcake software update and a far more pleasant design. A slightly different version of the HTC Magic will also be launched on the Vodafone network. The biggest improvement the Magic offers over the Dream is its design. The Dream was chunky and quite bland, but the Magic is slim, gloss...
Stylish design, responsive touch screen, Android platform, notifications and status bar, excellent integration with Google services, Android Market app store, polished Web browser, Microsoft Exchange and PDF/document viewer out of the box...
No 3.5mm headphone jack, mediocre non-Gmail e-mail support, no over-the-air updates, no geotagging...
HTC’s Magic, available on 3 Mobile, has corrected many faults of the previous Dream, making it an excellent smartphone on the whole. The lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack is disappointing and the Android Market is still in its infancy with no paid apps...
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The second Google Android smartphone to be released in Australia, the HTC Magic with Google will be launched on the Vodafone network. Significantly improving on the HTC Dream, the Magic benefits from Androids Cupcake software update and a better design. The HTC Dream was chunky and quite bland, but the HTC Magic is slim, glossy and stylish. It features rounded edges and a curve below the screen. It also weighs less than the Dream despite retaining the same 3.2in screen size. Unfortunately, the...
Stylish design, responsive touch screen, Android platform, notifications and status bar, excellent integration with Google services, Android Market app store, polished Web browser...
No 3.5mm headphone jack, mediocre e-mail support when not using a Gmail account, no Exchange support/document viewer out of the box...
HTC’s Magic with Google, exclusive to Vodafone, has corrected many faults of the previous Dream, making it an excellent smartphone on the whole. The lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack is disappointing and the Android Market is still in its infancy, with...
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wired.co.uk Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:47
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Before embarking on a minor rant, I should say that I ended up liking the HTC Magic, the second phone built around Google's Android operating system, and I'll be sorry to hand it back. To begin with, though, things did not go well.The first signs were...
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igizmo.co.uk Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:47
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Can the second Android handset make iPhone sales go up in a poof of smoke? Design / Internet browsing / Video recording / Future potential Headphones / Current lack of apps / Exclusive to Vodafone Not one to disappear in a flash after the hype over the...
Design, Internet browsing, Video recording, Future potential...
Headphones, Current lack of apps, Exclusive to Vodafone...
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3g.co.uk Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:47
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However, these grievances aren’t enough to deter us from what is the best Google phone to date. Granted, there are only two so far, but it bodes well for the future. If it wasn’t for the poor camera and video recording facility, we’d be awarding our...
The HTC Magic’s mapping abilities are top notch, with Street View drawing gasps of amazement.
The lack of flash and zoom add up to a hugely disappointing camera and video camera.
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With all the hoo-ha surrounding Palm's upcoming Pre and a possible new iPhone on the way, Google's Android OS has fallen out of the limelight somewhat. In part, this has been due to a serious shortage of new hardware. Despite lots of Android related produ...
The Magic feels very much like the phone that Google should have used to originally launch Android. It's far superior to the G1 in terms of looks and usability, while enhancements such as the addition of the dedicated search key and tweaks to the user int...
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If you’ve been waiting for the second generation Google phone this is a significant improvement over the G1. It’s light, generally well featured and is easy to use, but the lack of native Exchange support may put off some business users. And with other...
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Vodafone have released the HTC Magic, but the question is, have they got their exclusive hands on a “magical handset”? Back in February as part of our smartphones series we had a look at the T-Mobile G1 which was the first to have the much hailed Googl...
So, what can we say about the HTC Magic? Well it is definitely a step up from the G1 with an improved screen, better form and is generally a lot nicer to use. On top of that it has all the best bits of the G1 (which wasn’t an awful phone) in the sha...
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zdnet.co.uk Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:47
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The Vodafone-exclusive HTC Magic is a well-designed handset thats comfortable to hold, has a responsive touch-screen and should satisfy anyone who is happy to use Googles suite of applications.
HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS, Responsive touchscreen, Downloadable applications from Android Market...
Lacks integrated support for enterprise email servers, Average camera, MiniUSB headset connector...
The Vodafone-exclusive HTC Magic is a well-designed handset thats comfortable to hold, has a responsive touch-screen and should satisfy anyone who is happy to use Googles suite of applications...
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techradar.com Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:47
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While the world is once again going ga-ga over the possible latest iteration of the Apple iPhone, some of them have forgotten about the Android movement from Google and others, and the latest from this organisation has landed, the HTC Magic.Having alre...
Excellent touchscreen, Android upgrade, Easy messaging, Nice interface, Keyboard is good, Tight Google integration, Slim and lightweight...
Poor camera, No 3.5mm headphone jack, 2 year contract, Some touchscreen response issues, Some might find it slightly lightweight...
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It seems like ages since the first Google Android phone appeared as the T-Mobile G1 at the back end of 2008. But now the HTC Magic has arrived on Vodafone and its an altogether different beast: lighter, sleeker, more powerful, with more memory, a 3.2M...
The HTC Magic easily rises above the bar set by the original G1. Little is lost with the removal of the slide-out Qwerty keyboard but theres quite a lot gained in terms of pocketability and attractiveness. The operating system, GPS and browser have a...
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So much anticipation, excitement and fervour surrounded its launch that, in hindsight, it was hardly surprising the first Google phone didn't quite come up to scratch. But it didn't do itself any favours: the G1 lacked the glamour the first Android pho...
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One day after telling you about the latest phone to get Android software, along comes a video that shows us just what the G2 is going to look like. And its pretty damn impressive, A video camera, a larger trackball and a shiny white gloss finish (blac...
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This is the second handset to use Googles Android OS and is exclusive to Vodafone; the first handset, the G1, is available only from T-Mobile. Both are manufactured by smartphone specialist HTC, but theyre very different in design. Unlike the G1...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:48
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Much awaited, Android, the new Google Open Source operating system, has received a large update and allows the HTC Magic to record video and synchronise Gmail contacts (an advantage in comparison to the G1 or Dream). Oriented towards the general consum...
Ergonomics and finish of the device, Android: a fluid and responsive OS, practical and ergonomic, Google universe / Android Market, Simple to use / Accelometer for all apps, Autonomy is fine...
Screen: not quite large enough, a bit dark, Photo / video lacking in some functions, No standard audio headphone out, No Flash support, Poor quality headphones supplied...
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As a preview for the phone’s launch this Friday, we got to have a detailed look at HTC’s new Magic Android handset, which will be a Vodafone exclusive. It only comes in white, although it looks sleek thanks to its slim body and tasteful curves.If you’v...
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A definite improvement on the G1, but possibly not a big enough leap to see it fend of threat from fellow Android phones...
Runs new ‘Cupcake’ version of Android. Now captures video. Much thinner than G1...
Not radically different from the G1. Some may miss the QWERTY keyboard...
A definite improvement on the G1, but possibly not a big enough leap to see it fend of threat from fellow Android phones...
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recombu.com Updated:
2014-03-31 04:45:04
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The second Google phone arrives: smarter looks, a neater shape and a better button layout. It uses the improved latest Android software (version 1.5, sweetly called Cupcake). Android is slick and effective, like the Magic’s impressive touchscreen. Musi...
This is an elegant, responsive and easy-to-use touchscreen phone. It’s not as stylish as the iPhone it’ll be measured against, but it’s still a looker and noticeably more pocketable. It lacks a headphone jack, a decent camera and most of the apps in th...
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The thing is, you can get picky about these issues – and essentially it's my job to do so – but there's nothing really wrong with this handset. Don't rely on it as your main camera but, other than, that I'd give it Dan's big Tech Digest thumbs up. You can...
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THE first so-called Google phone, the HTC G1 was never officially introduced here. The phone, running Google’s Android operating system, was large, a little clunky in operation and didn’t quite fulfil the promise of being an iPhone killer. Now, the s...
Nicelooking interface; hardware is topnotch.
Limited official applications support for the Android operating systendsem.
Overall, there are some things I really like about the HTC Magic — the size is just right, the screen looks really good and battery life is very good. The operating system is also pretty and there are a few nice touches, such as the multiple desktop...
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NameWho'd be a mobile phone manufacturer these days? From the moment a new phone is trundled out of the factory, and particularly if it has a touchscreen, you can be sure the inevitable comparison with Apple's iPhone won't be far behind.Still, as much as...
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