HTC Touch Viva
Oct 1, 2008
HTC Touch Viva Specifications:
- Operating System: Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
- Processor: 201 MHz TI OMAP 850
- Memory: 128 MB RAM, 256 MB ROM
- Display: 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen (240 x 320 pixels)
- Camera: 2 MP rear camera (no front camera)
- Connectivity: GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
- Battery: 1100 mAh removable Li-ion
- Dimensions: 104.5 x 59 x 15.8 mm
- Weight: 110 g
- Other Features: TouchFLO interface, microSD slot (up to 8 GB), 3.5mm headphone jack
Summary of Customer Reviews:
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Positive Feedback:
- Compact and lightweight design, easy to carry.
- TouchFLO interface improves usability compared to standard Windows Mobile.
- Decent battery life for basic tasks.
- Affordable entry-level smartphone at the time.
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Negative Feedback:
- Underpowered processor, leading to lag and slow performance.
- Resistive touchscreen requires firm presses, less responsive than capacitive screens.
- Limited app support due to outdated Windows Mobile OS.
- Low-resolution camera with poor image quality.
- No 3G support, limiting internet speeds.
Overall, the HTC Touch Viva was seen as a budget-friendly touchscreen device with some usability improvements but held back by hardware limitations and an aging operating system.