A Pure Windows Phone (1/4)
AT&T HTC Pure with Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
INTRODUCTION
The AT&T HTC Pure was one of
the first phones to be released with the new Windows
Mobile 6.5 Professional operating system. The device
was designed by HTC and is basically the same as their
Diamond2, just with a different body style. It's
another "slab" full touch-screen device with minimal
hardware buttons and all touch input. Since AT&T never
carried the original HTC Touch Diamond, the Diamond2
is a welcome addition to the AT&T line up. Read on to see whether you should choose the Pure as your next smartphone!
WHAT'S HOT
The HTC Pure has a Qualcomm MSM7201A processor running at 528MHz. It has 512MB ROM, 288MB RAM, and has a microSD/HC expansion slot for added memory. The resistive touchscreen is 3.2" and is WVGA 480x800 resolution. It's a quadband GSM (850/900/1800/1900) phone with dualband UMTS (850/1900) with HSDPA and HSUPA. It also has assisted GPS, WiFi b & g, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, USB 2.0, and an accelerometer for screen rotations in Opera Mobile and while viewing the photo gallery. The rear camera is
5MP with auto focus and no flash. Powering all of this is
the same 1500mAh battery found in all HTC devices
released this year.
Device |
Size (inches) |
Weight (grams | ounces) |
4.74" x 2.63" x 0.43"
|
157 | 5.53 |
|
4.33" x 2.09" x 0.59"
|
117 | 4.12 |
|
4.66" x 2.48" x 0.47"
|
130 | 4.58 |
|
4.56" x 2.33" x 0.67"
|
188 | 6.63 |
|
4.64" x 2.36" x 0.48"
|
129 | 4.55 |
|
3.96" x 2.34" x 0.67"
|
133 | 4.76 |
|
4.68" x 2.44" x 0.67"
|
188 | 6.63 |
|
4.58" x 2.42" x 0.47"
|
120 | 4.20 |
|
4.56" x 2.33" x 0.65"
|
178 | 6.28 |
|
3.92" x 2.41" x 0.60"
|
137 | 4.83 |
|
4.24" x 2.09" x 0.53"
|
117 | 4.12 |
|
4.17" x 2.00" x 0.85"
|
151 | 5.34 |
|
4.41" x 2.24" x 0.49"
|
122 | 4.30 |
|
4.57" x 1.70" x 0.64"
|
140 | 4.94 |
|
4.88" x 2.44" x 0.53"
|
130 | 4.56 |
|
4.21" x 2.20" x 0.55"
|
120 | 4.20 |
|
4.53" x 2.47" x 0.47"
|
146 | 5.15 |
|
4.63" x 2.19" x 0.67"
|
158 | 5.57 |
|
4.35" x 2.07" x 0.67"
|
158 | 5.57 |
|
4.56" x 2.41" x 0.51"
|
125 | 4.41 |
|
4.44" x 2.36" x 0.55"
|
133 | 4.69 |
|
4.01" x 1.98" x 0.55"
|
124 | 4.37 |
|
8.28" x 4.67" x 1.08"
|
640 | 22.5 |
|
4.48" x 2.52" x 0.59"
|
154 | 5.43 |
|
4.17" x 2.38" x 0.68"
|
147 | 5.18 |
|
4.01" x 2.00" x 0.71"
|
165 | 5.82 |
|
4.41" x 2.24" x 0.49"
|
122 | 4.30 |
|
4.41" x 2.28" x 0.73"
|
140 | 4.94 |
|
4.61" x 2.51" x 0.78"
|
183 | 6.45 |
|
4.40" x 2.40" x 0.50"
|
123 | 4.34 |
|
4.01" x 2.00" x 0.45"
|
110 | 3.88 |
|
4.56" x 2.36" x 0.70" |
200 | 7.05 |
|
4.60" x 2.30" x 0.50" |
110 | 3.88 |
|
4.30" x 2.40" x 0.60" |
120 | 4.23 |
|
4.20" x 2.30" x 0.60" |
136 | 4.79 |
|
3.70" x 2.30" x 0.60" |
126 | 4.44 |
|
4.48" x 2.39" x 0.51" |
116 | 4.09 |
|
4.60" x 2.60" x 0.50"
|
134 | 4.70
|
|
4.40" x 2.32" x 0.75" |
190 | 6.70 |
|
4.10" x 2.10" x 0.60" |
150 | 5.30 |
|
4.01" x 1.97" x 0.78" |
110 | 3.88 |
|
4.40" x 2.32" x 0.75" |
190 | 6.70 |
|
4.40" x 2.50" x 0.50"
|
120 | 4.20
|
WHAT'S IN
THE BOX
The Pure comes with a USB sync cable, AC adapter, screen protector, software CD including ActiveSync and a trial version of Microsoft Outlook 2007, extensive full color manual, Getting Started guide, plus an audio adapter for 3.5mm, 2.5mm headsets, and two ExtUSB ports. In case you missed it, check out the unboxing video above.
THE DEVICE
The Pure's looks like your average black slab touch screen phone.
There are only four hardware buttons on the front of the device: call send, Start menu, back, and call end. I wish there was a D-pad, some soft-key hardware buttons, and maybe a few customizable application hardware buttons. You've also got a zoom slider area. Slide your finger from left to right to zoom in using Opera, Photo Album, or Google Maps.
On the top is the light sensor, speaker grill, and LED light indicator along with the HTC and AT&T branding.
On the left side, there are volume up/down buttons.
At the bottom, you'll see the ExtUSB connector, a microphone hole, lanyard hole, and stylus silo. The ExtUSB connector is used for everything including Audio, Charging, and Syncing. This comes in handy when connecting to your car stereo since you only have to connect one adapter for audio and charging. The plastic flap covering the port can be annoying though
The right side includes a speaker grill.
The top end has the power button.
On the back is the 5MP camera (no flash) and battery cover.
Here's a closer view of the back battery cover. In the light, you can see a nice sparkly blue paint job.
Here you can see the MicroSD card slot under the battery cover near the stylus silo. The SIM card slot is under the battery.
From top to bottom: HTC Touch Diamond, AT&T Pure, HTC Touch Diamond2, HTC Sprint Hero. The original Touch Diamond remains the smallest.
Here's a tour of the hardware.
Click onto the next page where we'll cover the software on the Pure.
