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The Excalibur Grows Up (1/3)
HTC S630 Cavalier with WM6 Standard
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INTRODUCTION
The HTC S630 Cavalier is largely considered to be the successor to the HTC Excalibur (S620), bringing such improvements as faster processor, 3.5G radio, better camera, new form factor, dynamic light detection, the list goes on. When reviewing this device, we also decided to run some comparisons between the Cavalier and the Excalibur, given they are in the same family of devices. Therefore, the following review takes a close look at the Cavalier, plus compares some aspects of this device with the Excalibur. How does it fare? Is it a worthy replacement? Read on as this unit is put to the test!
WHAT'S HOT
In the specs department, the Cavalier features a Samsung SC32442 400MHz processor, 128MB ROM, 64MB RAM, 2MP camera, GSM with UTMS/HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, and a 2.4" QVGA screen... All within a package only slightly larger than the Excalibur. The device has a nice matte finish. Although not quite as rubberized as the Excalibur, it's certainly no fingerprint magnet. The finish is smooth build quality is solid (although the battery door did not sit flush, see image below).
Device |
Size (inches) |
Weight (grams | ounces) |
4.44" x 2.47" x 0.52"
|
132 | 4.65 |
|
4.44" x 2.27" x 0.63"
|
156 | 5.61 |
|
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 |
|
4.01" x 2.00" x 0.45"
|
110 | 3.88 |
|
4.56" x 2.36" x 0.70" |
200 | 7.05 |
|
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
|
|
4.10" x 2.10" x 0.60" |
150 | 5.30 |
|
4.40" x 2.32" x 0.75" |
190 | 6.70 |
PRODUCT FEATURES
The following set of shots runs through a hardware depiction plus comparison images.
What's in the box? The HTC Cavalier, 1100 mAH battery, car/wall charger, USB cable, warranty info, quick start plus user manual, MS Outlook trial, stereo headset. Note: no case is included.
Here's the device in the flesh. Note the new footprint.
Here it is next to a common item; it's still nice and compact.
The rear of the unit contains speaker grill, camera + mirror, battery door and rubber stoppers.
Top right above the screen contains the light meter; this effectively measures the amount of ambient light available and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly. Very cool.
Rear of the unit contains the camera as mentioned. Here's a close-up.
In a move away from a majority of other HTC devices, charging is via the top of the device. Access is gained by swiveling a small blank anti-clockwise. The same port is used for the wired headset.
JOGGR... Still there, but now it's flush with the device. Less chance of accidentally activating it, I presume.
microSD slot is blanked via the same method as the miniUSB port; small plastic rotating insert. The voice memo button is also visible in this shot.
Now for the keyboard. Noticeable differences from the Excalibur, the number pad has been shifted right a character and is not a different color.
Also absent from the keyboard is a camera shortcut. This is because there is now a dedicated camera hardkey (above). Note how the battery door is not flush..?
Cavalier and Excalibur side by side. In this shot, the difference in size is noticeable.
Here's look at the two jog strips. Note how the Excalibur's is on a ~45 degree angle whereas the Cavalier's is flat.
A look alongside the Moto Q9. Although the Q is larger, it has twice the ROM and a third more RAM. Click here for a full comparison.
Stack comparison, bottom to top: 5.5 gen iPod, HTC Cavalier, Excalibur, Touch.
Angled stack. Once again: 5.5 gen iPod, HTC Cavalier, Excalibur, Touch.
End perspective. Bottom to top: 5.5 gen iPod, HTC Cavalier, Excalibur, Touch.
A gadget thicket: HTC Touch, 5.5 gen iPod, HTC Excalibur and Cavalier.
Here's another perspective courtesy of sizeasy: Moto Q9, HTC Cavalier, Excalibur, Touch.
