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Live video of HTC’s “Dream” Android phone?

Posted by Joshua Karp on Aug 10, 2008 8:58 am 35 comments
Filed in Android, HTC, Handsets, Rumors

Yeah, it’s not the highest quality video we’ve ever seen, but if you can look past the blurriness and Darth Vader breathing noises you might be pleasantly surprised. Thanks to an eagle-eyed tipster, we’ve some video footage of what might be the HTC Dream. The world’s first Android handset is in fine form here, sporting a slide out QWERTY keyboard in addition to some touchscreen goodness. The Android interface appears to be tweaked a bit from the last time we saw it, with an auto-rotating display and what appears to be a relatively responsive touchscreen. The phone looks good with the keyboard hidden, but when the panel slides out it reveals a Sidekick-esque design that might inspire more than its share of hatred. Then again, this could be some sick jerk playing games with an eager public. What do you think? Is this legit or a sorry excuse for a joke?

Thanks, Nina!

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  1. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 9:05 am, Gauntlet Down Said:

    The breathing is a sure-fire way to identify the person who leaked the video!

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  2. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 9:10 am, KDM™ Said:

    I dunno but they need to get a cell phone with a better cam in it if they want to post sneaky vids online.

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  3. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 9:21 am, backbeat Said:

    @Gauntlet: The breathing is from yet another 350lb 20-year-old kid who won’t live past 45. Such is the state of affairs with the tech rank-and-file.

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  4. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 9:35 am, bji Said:

    it looks like imate ultimate 9502!
    maybe some is using zumobi in imate ultimate 9502 and not android dream! what do you think?

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  5. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 11:14 am, xRockTripodx Said:

    Not so sure about the color, but would someone please release a phone with this! I’m holding off on my upgrade for this or the Bold. It seems like neither will ever actually exist.

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  6. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 12:27 pm, alo Said:

    it’s darth vader invading HTC Dream!

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  7. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 12:46 pm, Jay84Virgo Said:

    Whats with the “Rasputia” breathing? I’m siding with “Gauntlet”.

    This think looks like a Sidekick Slide on steroids, LX edition. I dunno…

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  8. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 12:57 pm, SteveGlansburg Said:

    you guys are all wrong… this is actually the HTC P.O.S

    I’m very disappointed if this is the real deal.

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  9. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 1:09 pm, doctibby Said:

    Personally I thought the video is very poor. The person who posted this should learn to work a video camera first and focus. Make sure you watch the video before posting. With all the hype over the net, I will believe it when I see it. There have been too many times rumors are posted then the product is delayed.

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  10. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 1:10 pm, Alex Said:

    Looks OK. The keyboard looked a little to SideKick-like though.

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  11. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 1:23 pm, PHug Said:

    Well i’ll cross the Dream off my list too. Hopefully the X1 wont dissapoint me as well

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  12. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 3:05 pm, ProfessionalGun Said:

    I hate god-damn mouth breathers. And while I’m feeling aggravated - I also harbor a strong distaste for videos of touch screens where there are 3 or four mis-touches to get something simple to happen. Doesn’t bode well for the device, or the user.

    I’m with everyone else who hopes this isn’t the “Dream”.

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  13. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 3:52 pm, John Said:

    This jives with the form factor/specs from the htc site:
    The device itself, which measures about 3 x 5-inches, sports a touchscreen, navigational controls at the base, and a full swivel out keyboard.

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  14. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 3:55 pm, Godzilla Said:

    Guys, please link to the direct source and give credit.

    http://tmonews.com/forums/index.php?topic=939.0

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  15. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 4:00 pm, Dee Said:

    That breathing is sooo funny!!!…anyways, I dont really like the design of it. Looks like its on steroids

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  16. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 4:24 pm, TareX Said:

    It looks like a reference design. Either way, I don’t think a phone should be THAT big. There are smaller devices that run Vista.

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  17. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 4:32 pm, Curtis Said:

    I am so underwhelmed I have to take a dump.

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  18. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 4:40 pm, Jeff B. Said:

    It’s…it’s…it’s…oh my god!!! It’s most likely some new sidekick!!!

    There’s no way in hell this thing is an Android phone.

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  19. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 8:09 pm, John J Said:

    what I noticed is the slow response from the touch screen, reminds me of MDA and Wing. So not interested

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  20. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 8:43 pm, Alomgir Miah Said:

    Looks real for sure. The nice thing is the sliding qwerty keyboard. This will give iphone a run for its money.

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  21. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 9:40 pm, mingkee Said:

    TMONEWS beats!
    they got the pic and video a day earlier
    http://tmonews.com/forums/index.php?topic=939.0

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  22. On Aug 10, 2008 @ 10:16 pm, tvolcom Said:

    I call BS…..the keyboard when open does not light up? The kid need some nasal strips

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  23. On Aug 11, 2008 @ 1:31 am, BaxterB Said:

    Im calling shenanigans

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  24. On Aug 11, 2008 @ 7:21 am, 1oddmanout Said:

    This looks like the one a Google engineer showed me at the airport. I liked the form and the interface.

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  25. On Aug 11, 2008 @ 7:55 am, TareX Said:

    I hope it’s just an ugly large prototype.

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