The HTC Touch Pro2

When I took the HTC Touch Pro2 out of the box that Verizon had sent me, the first thing that struck me was its amazingly large screen. Then, while still holding it in hand, I noticed its weight. It was heavy enough to do some damage if thrown. The 3.6-inch screen, with its stunning 480×800 resolution is made possible by the ginormous size, it measures 4.57″ (H) x 2.33″ (W) x 0.68″ (D) and weighs 6.4 ounces.

Comparing the weight to the iPhone’s 4.8 ounces and the Palm Pre’s 4.76 ounces, it’s a lot heavier. You may say 1.6 ounces isn’t all that much, but when it’s a full 33 percent heavier, I say that’s a lot. The Touch Pro2 isn’t as wide as Apple’s iPhone, but it’s extra thickness and height add to its bulk. When walking around with the phone in my pocket, it felt noticeable and not every phone is. Compared to the Palm Pre, the Touch Pro2 is wider, taller, thicker and heavier.

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The HTC Touch Diamond. (image courtesy Verizon)

Out of the box, the HTC Touch Diamond (here after referred to as simply the Diamond) is a stunningly elegant phone.  It has a smooth look and fits the hand nicely.  It’s also the first Windows Mobile phone that I’ve ever had the opportunity to review.  The user interface is intuitive, because of the TouchFlo3D software.

The Diamond was first available overseas, but has made its way to the states.  It runs Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, which has a lot to offer, and because of that so does the Diamond.

A sight to behold…

The design of the HTC Touch Diamond must be expounded upon.  It’s beautiful.  It’s smooth.  There are no large protruding buttons. The interface adds to the aesthsetic.  But this isn’t a fashion blog…

So let’s take a look, is this one of the top phones Verizon has to offer?  (more…)

I’ve got to say I was kind of excited when I heard back from the Verizon reps about getting a demo unit of the Blackberry Storm.  I’d read reviews elsewhere, but this is definitely the kind of product you want to try yourself.

A Touchscreen Phone You Click

I would have say it’s probably one of the best phones Verizon offers, read on for my review of the BlackBerry® Storm™ 9530 smartphone.
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“Eagle Eye” has the Action, Thrills, Big Brother Paranoia, good acting from a talented cast and non-stop storyline that make this a really good movie that could possibly be considered a cranked up sequel to ”Enemy of the State” (1998)….

“Eagle Eye”

(2008) (rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, and for language) (1 hr, 58 min)

Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan, Billy Bob Thorton, Rosario Dawson, Michael Chiklis, Anthony Mackie, Ethan Embry

Genre: Action/Mystery/Thriller

The Plot: Jerry and Rachel are two strangers thrown together by a mysterious phone call from a woman they have never met. Threatening their lives and family, she pushes Jerry and Rachel into a series of increasingly dangerous situations, using the technology of everyday life to track and control their every move.

MY TAKE (spoiler free):

Like most good action/thrillers this movie doesn’t take long to get going or to jump into the main storyline… the story and plot twists are solid, the acting is good – with no roles or actors wasted, the high-tech parts of the movie aren’t difficult to understand, the effects and stunts help the story and don’t distract from it…  BUT BE READY TO BE AN ACTIVE VIEWER - (more…)