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Product Details

HTC has created a more affordable version of it's popular Touch mobile phone, that sacrifices a few features to hit a lower price point. The Touch Viva is, surprisingly, not a crippled device but a capable smartphone with almost identical functionality as the original Touch. While the HTC's new Touch 3G and Touch HD are clearly an improvement over the classic Touch -- with faster processors and more features -- the original Touch was a very capable device, and passes on its 200Mhz processor, 2.8-inch 320x240 touchscreen and quad-band GSM with GPRS/EDGE to the cheaper Viva.

While the new unit gets downgraded to a plastic screen, drops down from a 3.2 to a 2 megapixel camera, and loses 3D-acceleration in an effort to keep the price down, it offers a snappy, fully-featured 2D-version of HTC's TouchFLO interface and comes bundled with standard business applications and media support. Improving upon the Touch by offering Wi-Fi connectivity, the device also offers usb and Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, a microSD card slot, and manages to gets eight hours of talk time and 11 days standby time.

  • Key Specifications

    • Manufacturer
      HTC
    • Model
      Touch Viva
    • Physical Class
      Touchscreen
  • Phone Specifications

    • Processor Type
      Texas Instruments OMAP 850
  • Wireless Connectivity

    • Cellular Network Types
      EDGE, GPRS, Quad band GSM
    • Bluetooth Support
      Bluetooth 2.0, A2DP
    • WiFi Support
      Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)
    • GPS System
      None
  • Physical Specifications

    • Width
      59 mm
    • Depth
      15.75 mm
    • Height
      104.5 mm
    • Weight
      110 g
  • Battery

    • Standby Time
      270 hours
    • Talk Time
      480 minutes
    • Battery Type
      Lithium ion
  • Software

    • Included Software
      Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
  • General Specifications

  • Camera

    • Megapixels
      2
  • Messaging

  • Media

  • Physical Connectivity

  • Display

    • Display Technology Class
      TFT
  • Manufacturer & Warranty