Hey, it has been a long time since I last updated. Anyway, I guess you should have heard of this by now.
“WANT a new toy? Singaporeans will be the first in Asia to get their hands on the new Google-based smartphone, available at SingTel’s retail stores from Saturday..
Dubbed the “Dream”, the phone — made by Taiwan’s HTC — is seen as a worthy challenger to Apple’s iPhone and integrates well with Google’s online search,email and mapping services.
“We think this phone appeals to a different segment, primarily at a lot of Google users — those who use Google Search, mail, maps and all its other applications,” said Mr Yuen Kuan Moon, chief of SingTel’s consumer division.
The HTC Dream is a touchscreen smartphone that sports a 3.2-inch screen, a 3.2-megapixel camera and a slide-out Qwerty-based keyboard. Software-wise, it tops the iPhone with its ability to forward text messages and copy-and-paste text. It also has a digital compass and a removable battery.
Having chosen to partner SingTel to launch the Dream here, Google and mobile phone maker HTC did not reveal when the phone would be available from MobileOne or StarHub. SingTel also carries Apple’s iPhone.
The HTC Dream comes with access to a mobile application store called Android Market, which will also feature free locally-developed mobile applications. This includes iToday, which will allow users to read Today’s news articles on the go — both online and offline.
The HTC Dream, which must be bought with a two-year contractfrom SingTel, costs between$238 and $438, depending on the subscription plan.”
(Article from TodayOnline: http://www.todayonline.com/articles/303413.asp)
Well, if you ask me if I regret buying my iPhone, I guess I will still say no!
I don’t hanker over the 3.2-megapixel camera as I only take casual pictures with my iPhone.
I don’t need the slide-out keyboard as I enjoy tapping on the iPhone to type. Once you get used to it, it’s a breeze!
I think the iPhone looks better in aesthetics. It’s a beauty to look at. LOL.
I like the idea of HTC’s removable battery though. At least I can keep a spare one with me if I travel.
And regarding the feature of forwarding messages, I thought there are third-party iPhone applications that can resolve the issue?
So, iPhone win hands down for me as for now. Haha. How about you?
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