Unboxing: HTC Vox
The HTC Vox aka S710 is a device BGR readers are surely accustomed to by now, right guys? Then we showed you the real phone here remember. Ever since leaking the first photo of the phone online the Vox has truly interested me. A smartphone with a screen that flips from portrait to landscape, courtesy of Windows Mobile 6 Standard, and a slide out, spring-assisted keyboard complete with great speakers can’t go wrong. Well, our first impressions agree! HTC is really leading the pack right now shutting down any kind of competition while making really quality constructed and well thought products. The only thing lacking here is 3G which would have really sealed the deal, but hey, the features simply out way the cons. Click on for the rest of the unboxing shots!
UPDATE: The camera is simply outstanding! The viewfinder refresh rate and clarity I have never seen on a mobile device like this, and the actual picture quality is the same. I have NEVER seen a 2 megapixel camera spit out images quite like these! Take that Nokia! Will post sample shots soon.
There looks to be a good bit of screen lag in the shift from vertical to horizontal orientation in the 12th to 13th picture. You can still see the outline and “ppoint” from the word “appointments” from the previously-vertical orientation. How much lag is there in this process, and does it happen everytime?
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Yeah, not too bad. You’ll see that every once in a while but for the most part the screen flip is fine, and device in general is very speedy
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Very nice!! Looking forward to hearing more of what you think about it. Any idea when us commoners will be able to buy the Vox? How’s the screen compared to the Dash?
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I hope you can include a side view picture, it is still hard for me to tell how thick it is.
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This is the phone to replace my SDA which I like but don’t love.
When can I buy one.
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What kind of USB connector? Memory slot?
What are the current specs from the screen in system?
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Can you include some actual dimensions along with the side view shots?
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Any word on what U.S. carrier is going to get this, and when?
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Full specs are up on HTC’s website: http://www.htc.com/product/03-product_s710.htm
No word on release date or carrier though…
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No touch screen though right? Bummer.
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While not the best, due to the nonexistent 3g circuit but from a user of a Cingular 2125, I can definitely assume that this would be a nice upgrade. Will it be offered for a reasonable price or just another jacked up none 3g phone.
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So, Boy Genius,
Wait for this, or buy the Herald?
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I don’t know Victor as a happy 3G owner of a Cingular 8525 I was really interested in this til I found out it lacked touchscreen and 3G.
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Darien, so if you are interested in selling the 8525 let me know. Let see how it works out for the rest of us when they finally release it here for us.
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E-Gadget Depot will be carrying the HTC s710 (VOX) end of March. We will be posting it for pre-orders shortly.
Much thnx to Boy Genius for unboxing this one.
Feel free to contact us at sales@egadgetdepot.com with any questions about this or any upcoming HTC models.
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Looks like a great little device! Any chance of getting a side view comparison with the Dash? Is the case plastic/metal/rubberized? How does the keyboard feel?
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I’ve been waiting for that thing for oh so many months…. when I finally receive mine I’ll be jumping up and down making monkey screams. Good day to you my friends.
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Yes, will be posting sample camera shots, and comparison pics to other devices to show thickness later today!
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Boy Genius,
Let me know when you want to get that Cavalier off your hands.
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I think I’m going to get this phone when it’s released and switch back and forth between this and my Dash (thank God for Sim cards). My 700p and 700wx are seeing far less action from me lately. I’m looking forward to seeing what you think of the Vox compred to the Dash. Also how’s the Dash with the WM6 upgrade compared to the Vox? Any speed differences in terms of OS?
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Why is it that no manufacturer will make a phone with this same form factor and hard buttons but also include a touch screen? Those that do include a touch screen only have the directional buttons in the closed position and no phone buttons. If they’d add a TFT to this product I’d buy it in a heartbeat.
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Jay, maybe you should take a look at the Samsung i760?
http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/06/samsung-i760-hands-on/
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Why would you need to touch a screen this small. What…..to copy and paste ??
I would ask this question back. Why do you need buttons on the front if you want a touchscreen?
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I want a touch screen for use in different parts of the OS and other functions. When using a phone I do not like buttons on the touchscreen. I have that option on my Treo and find it difficult to accurately hit the right numbers.
I was digging around about the i760…do you know if there are any solid release estimates on that device?
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I haven’t heard of anything solid… I would expect it sometime during Q2.
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