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We all know that HTC mobile phones have made a respectable position in the market with their exceptionally high quality features. One such famous gadget from this family is HTC HD2. The capacitive touch sensitive screen of this stylish device covers front section of its casing and measures 4.3 inches. The owners can enjoy a large viewing experience on this screen which is provided with a high colour display and a screen resolution of 480 pixels by 800 pixels. This screen is further provided with responsive touch and finger controls. Thus, the users can zoom in and out of documents, webpages etc. Handwriting recognition feature is also available in this Smartphone. The users can view this screen in both horizontal and vertical modes because of the presence of an automatic rotate function. Coming to the measurements of the gadget, these are 1.1cm deep by 6.7cm wide by 12.05cm tall. It weighs 157 grams.

One of the most remarkable features found in HTC HD2 is capacitive touch technology on a Windows operated Smartphone. This is the first mobile phone with this feature. This handset supports a Snapdragon processor along with a Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional operating system.

The users can easily access the World Wide Web on their handset because of the presence of  an integrated Opera Mobile browser. Moreover, they can also experience a Twitter and YouTube compatible Web experience. They can also enjoy access to other social networking sites such as facebook etc. Because of the presence of a weather application in this gadget, the users can get weather updates from time to time. The owners can stay in touch with their loved ones by using the messaging options of this device. They can send SMS, MMS, emails as well as instant messages to their friends and relatives.

The “>cheap HTC HD2 contract supports 512 Mbytes ROM and 448 Mbytes RAM which is enough to store a number of contacts. This memory can further be expanded by employing a memory card slot option.  This impressive handset supports both GSM and 3G networks covering GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, WCDMA 900 as well as WCDMA 2100 networks. The users can enjoy high speed connectivity because of the presence of HSDPA and HSUPA technology. This widget also possess Wi-Fi capabilities thus enabling the owners to experience an Internet connection through a wireless LAN.

This device carries a number of features for the entertainment of the users. There is an integrated music player wrapped with various innovative features like high quality sound,  music storage feature, music playback formats etc. From a fully charged battery of this device, the users can enjoy around 12 hours of music playing. In addition to this, there is also an FM radio feature. Thus, the users can listen to their favorite station.

For the purpose of capturing high quality photographs, there exists a 5 megapixel camera which further incorporates a number of attractive features like automatic focus feature & dual LED flash. The users can also enjoy video recording capabilities on this handset.

If you follow Apple, or tech news in general, you will know that Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad this week in San Francisco.

His goal/dream for the iPad is that it will bridge the gap between smartphones and laptops. But does the iPad fill this gap? Not really. But we’ll get to that in just a moment. The iPad at first glance looks like a scaled up version of the iPhone. And in some ways it is. First let’s take a look at the dimensions.

The iPad is half an inch thick, which is why many people began referring to it as iSlate. The IPS display is a rather respectable 9.7 inches. In comparison, the iPhone has a 3.5 inch display. The whole devices weighs 1.5 pounds.

According to Steve Jobs, the iPad has a battery life of 10 hours, and can stay in stand-by for one month.

Hardware specs are also pretty decent. The processor is a 1 GHz Apple A4, which should provide more speed than it does. As it stands, the iPad is not capable of multitasking. What does that mean? Well, if you’re reading this, you probably have your browser open. If you checked your inbox, your email client may be open. Then there is whatever other programs you normally use on your computer. With the iPad you can only use one application at a time. Disappointing, isn’t it?

I really don’t see this as a limitation of the hardware. Either the OS can’t handle the demands, or won’t. In either case this is something that Apple will have to fix in a future release.

As with most of the other hardware, Apple makes the iPad come in multiple different flavors, these range from the 16GB to the 64GB versions, with the price increasing for each one. The 16GB version costs $499, with the 32GB version jumping to $599. If you want the big version with 64GB storage space, you will be looking to spend $699.

The iPad connects over WiFi 802.11n, although some versions come with 3G. The data plans for the device start at $14.99 a month for 250MB of transfer, while the unlimited plan costs the double, $29.99, and you get free access to AT&T hot spots. Unlike the iPhone, there aren’t any contacts you get locked into. Instead it runs on the pre-paid model, which is activated directly through the device.

Some of the other features the iPad comes with are an accelerometer, compass, microphone, speaker, and a 30-pin connect. If you think you’re going to get a camera too, think again. The iPad does not come with a camera. This is rather disappointing, since including one with the device would make sense.

That about sums up the feature list. Does it sound like something you will need to have?

For me there are several issues with the iPad in its current state.

First, it doesn’t offer multitasking, which is a fundamental part of using a computer. If this isn’t changed, it isn’t anything more than a glorified iPhone with a lame name. This is the biggest problem for me with the device. Maybe this won’t bother most of the users, but for anyone that wants to do more than browse the Internet, read some email, and listen to music (not at the same time) this isn’t a viable solution.

Second, the lack of a camera. Apple’s solution for this was two huge adapters that could/should have been built into the device in the first place. Neither of them actually gives the device “real” camera functionality, instead they are only a way to import photos. Here is what Apple has to say about them:

The Camera Connection Kit gives you two ways to import photos and videos from a digital camera. The Camera Connector lets you import your photos and videos to iPad using the camera’s USB cable. Or you can use the SD Card Reader to import photos and videos directly from the camera’s SD card.

My verdict, if you’re looking for something bigger than your iPhone, and only care about browsing the Internet, reading your email, and other simple functions then this might be for you. I feel that Apple is trying to bank on the trendiness of their products rather than truly bridge the current gap between smartphones and laptops. If the iPad is their solution, we still have a long way to go.

When you compare smartphones there are a variety of things to take into consideration, including functionality, user-friendliness, size, price, and more. A smartphone is a great tool and offers many benefits to the user, whether for professional use or personal. The key, however, is to find the one that meets your needs and wants, and does so for the best price possible.

If you are not all that familiar with smartphones, it may be helpful to understand just what they are all about. A smartphone is, in a nutshell, a cell phone and miniature computer all-in-one, that can fit in your pocket. Some of the best smart phones on the market today can virtually replace laptops for both business and personal use. So we are talking about an extremely powerful tool which can offer a great deal of convenience. As far as major brands go, some of the best smart phones available today can be found in brands like Blackberry, Apple, HTC, Nokia, Palm, Samsung etc. These companies and smartphones have established reputations for good quality, of course there are always exceptions.

With that in mind, here are four things to look for when you compare smartphones:

1. Functionality – Everybody likes to have tools, gadgets, equipment, etc. that have lots of functions. In fact, this is most likely the primary reason you want to get a smartphone and are comparing different ones. There are many different choices out there, but most of the newer ones offer cameras, music, videos, web browsing, file transferring, Wi-Fi, GPS, and a great deal more. And the very best smart phones can perform these functions faster than ever before. We are a “gotta have it now culture” and speed is important.

2. User Friendliness – Cool tools and functions are great, but if the smartphone is too complicated to use in a quick and easy manner, it may not be the right one for you. When you compare smartphones, ideally you are probably going to want one that makes it easy to access and use all the different tools available, and does it without any kind of glitches or problems. If it has a keyboard, you want it to one that is quick and easy to use. One thing to keep in mind, the smaller the keyboard the harder it will be to avoid typos. If it has a touchscreen, does the smartphone repond readily to the touch, or do you have to continuously push at the icon or use your stylus all the time? Things to consider. The layout of keyboard, touchscreen, D-pad, and other functional buttons is also important. the smaller the phones get, the more bunched together some of these buttons become, and this can make it easier to hit the wrong buttons, icon, etc. which can lead to frustrations and headaches.

3. Size – Size matters! This is especially true when it comes to things like computers, phones, and all sorts of electronic and digital gadgets. We want ever-increasing speed and power, but in an eve-decreasing package. So, when you compare smartphones size is important. Questions you might consider: Is it too bulky to easily carry in a pocket or handbag? How big is the display? How small is too small, i.e. some of the problems addressed in “user-friendliness.” Small is good when it comes to smartphones, but you do not want it so small that it makes your experience something less than positive.

4. Price – Unfortunately, price is a big factor for most of us. Most smartphones, for what they have to offer, come with a relatively inexpensive price. The key when shopping for a smartphone isto figure out exactly what you need first. This includes tools, features, functions, and benefits. Then you need to decide what other features and functions you would like but are not necessities. Finally, do a little reasearch into specific phones, find a few fits, and then look for the best prices available (more on that later).

There you have it, four key things to look for when you compare smartphones. Of course there are other things to look at as well, including looks, materials, brand names, reputations, carriers, etc. But these four areas should give you a good feel for what you need, want, and are ultimately looking for.

Here is a short list of some of the best smart phones available right now:

RIM Blackberry Bold
Nokia E71
Samsung Omnia
Apple iPhone 3G
AT&T Tilt
HTC Touch Pro
Palm Centro

That is just a quick look at some of the top phones of this year  from some of the various brands and carriers. There should be a good match somewhere on that list for just about anybody as you apply the principles above to compare smartphones.