Theme music phone does not lose its relevance for several years. Indeed, many manufacturers produce models with a distinct multi-media orientation (take, for example, the Walkman line from Sony Ericsson or bulky Nokia). However, "music features" on your phone now few people are surprised, and almost all devices running Windows Mobile anyway support this capability, with built-in Windows Media Player or from alternative players. So that the music can be called almost any smart mobile phone that has jack stereo (or supports Bluetooth-profile A2DP) and a slot for memory cards. Nevertheless, the prolific HTC decided to fill a niche, and this conditional, releasing communicator HTC P3350 (Love). The new device the company is positioning as a Music Phone. General history of development of "musical" trend in devices from HTC - is ambiguous. Back in the spring of last year appeared on the Internet information about the upcoming appearance of the communicator codenamed HTC Muse or S300. By all measures, this newcomer was very curious, because the square screen resolution of 240x240 pixels (previously found only in devices HP), built-in hard disk drive 4 GB, stylish design, a la iPod. However, the novelty and remained in the project since its final cost came out too high. Then already planned on the basis of our familiar P3300 (Artemis) to release music phone in the same case, but with 4 GB of flash memory instead of the GPS-receiver. At this time the unit would have received the nickname Melody. And once again the harsh realities of economic relations did their dirty deed. Melody was not destined to be born in original form. Yet the project was finally buried, and after minor modifications Melody renamed and slightly redesigned and allowed to float freely on the musical waves. So, imagine you are born in the throes of a child - HTC P3350 (code name for Love). "Baby" was cute, but not without flaws. However, let us begin, as usual, with an introduction to specifications.
Specifications: - Operating system: Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition with Service Pack AKU3.3
- Processor: Texas Instruments OMAP 850 200 MHz
- Memory: 64MB RAM (RAM), 128MB of ROM (ROM), 128 MB NAND flash (internal flash drive)
- Screen: 2.8 "transflective TFT LCD, 240x320 pixels
- Expandable memory: microSD slot
- Wireless Interfaces: Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi (802.11b / g), GSM 850/900/1800/1900, EDGE / GPRS Class B, Multi-slot standard class 10
- Camera: 2 MP
- Radio: 87.5 - 108.5 MHz FM (without recording function)
- Battery: Lithium-Ion, 1200 mAh.
In fact, we face an old friend of HTC P3300, without GPS-receiver, but with additional 128MB flash memory on board. Nothing has changed and complete Love. The kit will be available all the same cables for charging and syncing, wired headset and carrying case.
As a result, the competition at our hero - except that Samsung SGH-i710, despite the more nimble processor and lack of Wi-Fi, smartphone from Samsung is most similar to a multimedia focus. In addition, we will conduct similar to the HTC P3600 (Trinity), as well as the HTC P3300. However, the unique design of the device, I think it's just that same trump card that will attract new buyers, not so much in need of advanced features, as in the image model of the communicator.
Appearance
Redesigned P3350, perhaps the most interesting of all changes from the P3300. And without that cool exterior of the last efforts of designers HTC has become even more attractive. Added a nice looking rounded lines, to match them a little changed form of buttons, the front panel of the device was a metal.
Above the screen there was a small "kruglyashok (P3300 from there just a slot), which are located around the LED display charging, network and wireless interfaces. Instead of buttons GPS-button application will launch a multimedia manager "Media Hub", and instead of the browser buttons on the front panel - button Comm manager. Another small change was made in the design of the wheel RollR: unlike the P3300, where the wheel has a slight edge, thanks to which it is convenient twist, the P3350 is smooth, but the rubberized top. The convenience of this innovation more doubtful, but in principle, to live with such a wheel can be.
In all other cases, there is complete identity of the P3300.
Screen
Screen for HTC P3350 - the same transflektiv with diagonal 2.8 ", and good viewing angles. Backlight levels - four, like the P3300, so that the special will not clear, however, as practice shows, it is possible to do this simple set.
Generally, in my subjective opinion, looks P3350 is a bit more "ladies" than his brother. Accordingly, the unit probably will like our second half. Checked! Made housing has traditionally been the conscience. Now it is awkward to evaluate the device from HTC in terms of durability and reliability. Mark, sorry for the repetition, commits to keep the brand.
Processor and memory
In terms of differences from the processor P3300 no: all the same TI OMAP850, clocked at 200MHz. Not changed, and main memory - 64MB RAM and 128MB of ROM (of which about 50MB of user available).
However, HTC decided soriginalnichat and equipped P3350 additional 128 MB of flash memory, which are entirely accessible to the user as an additional drive. On the one hand, step obviously correct, because the additional memory to store music in the music-oriented device is clearly not wanted. On the other hand, 128 MB - it will agree, not a serious figure. Especially because, at current prices for flash memory (microSD card of 1 GB costs less than $ 20 retail) I'm very hard to believe that by putting at least 512 MB of flash memory instead of 128 MB, HTC strongly would increase the cost of the device.
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And, of course, like its predecessor, our hero has a slot for memory cards microSD. The results of the testing device performance is largely coincide with those of P3300, which is not surprising, since they are identical in hardware. Samsung SGH-i710 in the majority of tests showed the best results, but let's not forget that the device is based on a processor Intel c 416 MHz. In comparison with the HTC P3600 (CPU Samsung 400 MHz), our hero in some tests on the schedule showed even better results. From myself say that with its main objectives HTC P3350 copes without any serious problems. The performance is enough for comfortable work with your browser or e-mail, listen to mp3 and radio.
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| Test results for Spb Benchmark |
Video playback, we tested the tradition of using popular player TCPMP (The Core Pocket Media Player) version 0.72RC1. Recall that the normal rate is 120%. Test clips downloaded from the official site TCPMP, encoded the two most popular codecs (DivX and XviD) and use the most common resolution. Testing results can be found in the following table.
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| Test results TCPMP |
Naturally there was a leader Samsung, thanks to its processor. But do not forget that the Samsung SGH-i710 is no Wi-Fi and FM-radio, multimedia and communications capabilities will significantly inferior to HTC P3350. Otherwise, the results are similar to its predecessor HTC P3300, only not so obvious point was the "failure" of about 30% when playing high definition movies. However, with playing videos with the screen resolution (320x240) HTC P3350 copes quite confident.
Battery
Battery life, according to tradition, was tested in three modes: 1) the maximum load. The brightness set to maximum, the speaker volume - too, including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Through Windows Media Player to play a video loop. Battery life in this mode was 4 hours 43 minutes. 2) Normal operation. All wireless modules are disabled. The brightness is set to the first division of the account. On the PDA was started reading the text in Haali Reader with automatic scrolling. Hours is 16 hours and 43 minutes. 3) MP3 Playback. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned off. Illumination is installed at a minimum level. Listening through headphones at maximum volume. Standard audio player in the loop to play the files with a bitrate of 192 Kb / c. Hours - 12 hours 28 minutes.
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As the table shows HTC P3350 is slightly inferior to his fellow P3300, despite a similar battery 1200 mAh. This is unlikely due to the large power consumption, most likely in our test sample had some problems with the battery. If you still remember the musical orientation, the "not enough will, especially if you listen to music through Bluetooth. In ordinary telephone mode when the average load HTC P3350 can hold up to three days.
Sound
Audio path P3350 has not undergone some significant changes compared to the P3300. Sound quality and clean, but this HTC device is always different from its competitors. External speaker volume is good, the call will be hard to miss. The complete embedded software includes a special tool is essentially an equalizer with a bunch of settings and presets, allows to adjust the sound to suit every taste: to strengthen or "crush" any frequencies, including 3D-mode, etc.
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But let's again remember: P3350 declared by HTC, a musical device. In theory, this should entail some changes in the design of the device, at least in terms of support for good headphones. Recall that in the past by HTC is no separate jacks for headphones. Alas, here we will be disappointed. P3350 is equipped with all the same proprietary connector nabivshim nauseam extUSB, combining miniUSB and audio jack. So you can connect to it only came with a headset, which features music, to put it mildly, do not shine. True, some craftsmen instead of full-time "gags" are soldered to the mother cable normal headphones, but agree that a manufacturer might well think about it.
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You can certainly buy an original - Y-cable, with extUSB a standard 3.5 mm audio jack, or use third-party solutions. If, however, found in the sale of the adapter does not work, a soldering iron would be the best friend of the owner P3350, especially considering the fact that "native" headsets are the property fast enough to break under constant use. In general, it is worth much thought before to present a gift for the lady of the heart.
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| HTC Y Cable |
Wireless interfaces
Here I am again forced to repeat: in terms of communication situation for HTC P3350 situation to a tee as its predecessor, that is, here we are seeing quad-GSM-module (850/900/1800/1900MGts) with support for GPRS / EDGE, Bluetooth 2.0 ( without EDR), and of course Wi-Fi 802.11b / g. As usual, there is a utility Comm Manager, which allows you to centrally manage all communication functions. We will not describe in detail the functionality of wireless communications P3350, since it is absolutely identical. Just to say that the settings for the novice user, because everything works like clockwork.
Radio
Pleasant feature HTC P3350 - FM-radio, which also passed by inheritance, with an operating range 87.5 - 108.5 MHz FM. Radio only works with wired headset because the wire as an antenna. Reception - a stable, sensitive and quality - on the level. The recording function is absent. Program, responsible for working with the radio is simple: memory for 20 stations with the possibility of automatic and manual settings, audio output to external speakers (if this headset will still need to be connected - they are used as an antenna) or a headset, stereo or monaural sound and the ability to automatically turn off after 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Search works very smartly and easily find all the radio stations that broadcast on the air.
Software
P3350 running Windows Mobile 5.0 with a few updated packages AKU 3.3. The basic set of applications has not changed. However, several new applications and plug-ins. Consider them one by one: HTC Plus! - Plugin for Screen Today, displays hours and the number of unread messages. In addition to the plugin provides launcher, but with a limited number of settings.
HTC Home Plugin is a simple launcher that displays battery capacity and allows you to run a few standard applications.
Media Hub - the shell that lets you quickly switch to one of the multimedia features are: radio, music player, equalizer, or viewer, video and photos. In addition, the Media Hub is called a special button on the front of the P3350
As a music player called their own application HTC - «Audio Manager" as an alternative to staffing Windows Media Player. "Audio Manager" immediately sort all music by genre, author, album, etc., of course, only if the appropriate tags in the files and makes navigating through your music collection easier and faster. Other additional applications in the test sample P3350 is not detected.
Luggage
Opportunities and quality of built-in camera are no different from similar models in the HTC P3300. Do not dwell on the description of all settings, except to say that the camera control in a standard application from HTC.
With examples of photos and video can be found below.
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| HTC P3350: example photo (jpg, 1600x1200, 559 KB) |
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| HTC P3350: example photo (jpg, 1600x1200, 439 KB) |
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| HTC P3350: example photo (jpg, 1600x1200, 748 kB) |
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| HTC P3350: Video sample (mp4, 176x144 10 fps, 304,4 KB) |
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| HTC P3350: Video sample (mp4, 176x144 10 fps, 58 KB) |
Price and Availability
In chain stores MakTsentr - Computer in the Hand HTC P3350 is priced at 18,980 rubles. Basically, it's not a bad price for a unit at this level. True, in view of reducing the cost of P3300 difference may be negligible, and then there will be little sense to pay extra for GPS-receiver. But as you know, there is no accounting for tastes, and someone may well come more to mind an updated design P3350.
Conclusions
HTC P3350 (Love) - a controversial device with an unclear fate of the market. From the Napoleonic plans of developers as a result there was only zilch in the form of additional 128MB of additional memory, a pair of new applications and attractive design. Otherwise, it's the same HTC P3300, which, incidentally, had become a hit. So it's likely the potential buyers of the communicator will be those who do not need a GPS-module, but the important design staff, good communication capabilities and stability, which can guarantee brand HTC.
Pros: - Effective design
- More flash memory 128MB
- Radio
Cons: - Lack of a standard headphone jack
- Not very capacious battery
We thank the company Brightpoint for the provided HTC P3350. The authors, translation:
LF Goresky
