HTC Magic - Google Android Smartphone

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The Magic feels very much like the phone that Google should have used to originally launch Android. It's far superior to the G1 in terms of looks and usability, while enhancements such as the addition of the dedicated search key and tweaks to the user interface are also very welcome. It's only really the lack of multi-touch support and a few rough edges such as the iffy accelerometer that hold it back. On the whole though, we'd say it's the second best smartphone available on the market today, just behind the iPhone. And considering we hold the iPhone in such high regard, that's no small praise. Read more...
Design Score 9 for Design
Features Score 9 for Features
Performance Score 8 for Performance
Value Score 8 for Value
Overall Score 9 for Overall
award recommended


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comment Gnormie said on 28th May 2009

I wish it could be found on even slightly cheaper plans, as I'm really interested in either this or the Samsung I7500, but £35p/m is just slightly too expensive and I�... more

comment John E. Goldring said on 1st June 2009

I was just looking at dialaphone and they are doing it cheaper than vodafone at £30 with 600 mins, unlimited txt and mobile internet? very tempting

comment smartroad said on 24th January 2010

Having lived with this phone now for 6 months I can say I really wish I had stayed with my N95. Don't get me wrong the Android interface is very slick, if it can get enough memory ... more

comment Horhay said on 15th February 2010

I am a big fan of this phone but if you can wait for the next generation then do. Sometimes it is a bit slow and I think it struggles with a 16Gb card.

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