HTC Magic

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HTC Magic Overview

The HTC Magic is the second EVER Android Phone and first launched on Vodafone in Europe on May 1st. With a sexy, slim form factor, 3.2 inch touchscreen and beautiful HVGA resolution, the Magic greatly increased the physical attraction to Android.

HTC Magic

The 3.2 Megapixel camera works wonders for picture happy phone fans and NEW with the HTC Magic is the introduction of Video Recording on the Android platform.

Another feature brand new to Android that is ushered in with the HTC Magic is the software keyboard. The Magic satisfies touchscreen lovers by being Android's first touchscreen only device and therefore requires a software keyboard, something which was absent from the first Android phone. The HTC Magic also has a trackball for precision navigating when browsing the web and other applications.

The HTC Magic is destined to dazzle the mobile world by pulling off the type of tricks that only Android can... congratulations to HTC on coming in at #1 and #2 with the first Android phones on the market!

HTC Magic Specs

General
Carriers: Vodafone  
Form Factor: Touchscreen  
Colors: Black, White  
Status: Launched 5/1/09  
Network
Technology: GSM  
Frequencies/Bands: Quad-Band: 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz  
Data: EDGE, GPRS, HSDPA  
Size
Weight: 118.5g  
Dimensions: 113 x 55 x 13 mm  
Display
Resolution: 320 x 480 HVGA  
Size: 3.2"  
Type: TFT, TFD, LCD 262k  
Camera
Video: Yes  
Flash: No  
Auto-focus: Yes  
Megapixels: 3.2  
Connectivity
Infrared Port: No  
GPS: Yes  
USB: HTC ExtUSBâ�¢ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)  
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.0  
Wi-Fi: Yes, IEEE 802.11 b/g  
Multimedia
Headset Jack: HTC ExtUSBâ�¢ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)  
Games: Yes, Android Market  
Browser: Yes, HTML  
Messaging: MMS,SMS, Instant Messaging  
Radio: No  
Speakerphone: Yes  
Video Types: MP4, 3GP  
Audio Types: Yes,MP3,AAC,AAC+,WMA,WAV,MIDI,AMR-NB,OGG  
Battery
Type: Lithium Ion, 1340 mAh  
Standby Time: 420 hours (17.5 days)  
Talk Time: 7.5 hours (450 minutes)  
Music Play: ?  
Hardware/OS
Operating System: Google Android  
Internal Memory: 192/288 MB  
External Memory: MicroSD up to 32GB  
ROM: 512 MB  
Processor: Qualcomm® MSM7201aâ�¢, 528 MHz  

HTC Magic Reviews

Gizmodo: Close To Perfection
Despite opening up their initial first impressions by saying the software keyboard is a bit cramped, Jesus Diaz from Gizmodo said the HTC Magic was great... close to perfection, in fact! Not to mention the software keyboard will likely be improved over time via OTA updates.
TechRadar: Hands On HTC Magic
They claim the Magic is super light weight, has an improved touchscreen response, is a breeze to use and will probably be the best Android phone on the market for quite awhile. Although slightly disappointed with the size of the buttons on the touchscreen keyboard, there are more than enough positives to make up for it.
ZDNET Austalia: Magic Is Good iPhone Alternative
Mentioning the thinner, lighter body as positives, ZDNET acknowledges this is due to the lack of a physical keyboard. But that might not be a bad thing... there are plenty of people out there who want an iPhone-like device but simply don't want an iPhone. These folks have found their calling with the HTC Magic.
Vodafone Reviews HTC Magic
It is a little unfair when a carrier reviews their own exclusive Android device but nonetheless that is what Vodafone has done with glitzy headings like "Make The Magic Yours", "Go Google" and "Smooth Operator". For whatever it is worth, get the good word from the source itself.
CNET: Excellent
CNET gives the Magic 4 out of 5 stars which is an "Excellent" rating saying, "the Android device for which we've been waiting. A few complaints remain, but its eye-catching design and interface, improved features, and satisfying performance make us excited about Android's full potential."
IntoMobile: 3.5 out of 5
Calling it "a good start", IntoMobile says they enjoy the Magic's outstanding virtual keyboard, solid/stylish construction, and smooth user interface.
TechRadar: 4 out of 5
Giving 4 out of 5 stars, TechRadar does an extensive 12 page review. Their verdict? "this is a very good upgrade from HTC, which has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the last 18 months, and all we can do now is salivate at the prospect of a year chock-full with new Android handsets. However, they'll all have to go the extra mile to beat this new kid on the block."
Pocket-Lint: 9 out of 10
Almost perfect! Giving the Magic 9 out of 10 stars, Pocket-Lint had this to conclude about the 2nd Android: "The HTC Magic is a very enjoyable and fun handset to use. It’s quick, nimble and has the potential to be so much more thanks to the addition of Market – Android's app store."
GSM Arena: Good Buy
Enjoying the newness of Android and the attractive package, GSM Arena notes that: "the HTC Magic is a reasonable purchase now, and has the potential to a become a bargain in the future."

HTC Magic Videos

RegHardware Shows Off Magic
Although they look more at the software than hardware, this 3 minute video gives a look-see at some of the coolest capabilities of the HTC Magic.
Phonescoop Tour
Phonescoop gives a quick tour of the HTC Magic
HTC Exec Announces Magic Phone
HTC's Chief Marketing Officer John Wang announces the HTC Magic and introduces the concept/idea of the Android powered device.
Noah from PhoneDog LIVE at Magic Launch
Noah from PhoneDog records live from the HTC Magic launch event. The video is a bit wonky but what can you expect broadcasting from a live event with all the excitement taking over?
Magic for Vodafone Video by HTC
HTC put together this quick 30-second promotional video that relaxingly seduces you into wanting this phone... sounds like Magic to me!
MobileBurn Test Drives HTC Magic
MobileBurn got their hands on a prelease version of the HTC Magic and although this wasn't the final, production quality unit, it is pretty darn close and shows off some of the phone's sweet new features.

HTC Magic News

Vodafone UK Discontinue HTC Magic

Unfortunate news for some in the UK: Vodafone has decided to drop the HTC Magic from it’s range of Android devices, leaving only the HTC Tattoo for now.
A moderator from the Vodafone eForum said:
I just wanted to pop on and say the Magic hasn’t officially been discontinued yet, but is coming towards the end [...]

Vodafone HTC Magic Getting 2.0!

Good news for everyone rocking a Vodafone HTC Magic – it has been confirmed by Vodafone that there will be an update to Android 2.0. YAY! Although an exact launch date has not yet been officially announced, I would speculate that it will be at some point during Q1.. as there are several other long [...]

HTC Magic Now Compatible With Sense!

So for you HTC Magic users out there that have been operating without any Sense, HTC Sense UI that is, today’s the day that HTC finally released ROM Version:3.05.401.3.  Hit up HTC’s download page for all the necessary instructions and downloads.
Anyone either already update their Magic or about to? Let us know how it goes [...]

Rogers’ Robot Issues Continue, HTC Magic Pulled Temporarily

The folks at Rogers haven’t been enjoying a smooth sailing Android experience thus far: first they say the G1 can’t be upgraded past Android 1.5, then they offer Dream users an HTC Magic as a replacement, then they pulled the Dream off the shelves due to an Emergency 911 contact security flaw, and now they’re [...]

HTC Sync V2.0.18 for Magic, Hero & Tattoo

If you’ve got the HTC Magic, HTC Hero or HTC Tattoo, have windows 7 and like to stay up to date on the latest sync software for your Android/Computer combination, you’ll want to know that you can now upgrade to Version 2.0.18. Check it out on the HTC support website.

Nothing major. Just thought you would [...]

Rogers Confirms Magic To Get 2.1, Dream Users Are To Dream On

Mjschmidt from our forums and BGR both are reporting that Rogers has confirmed a 2.1 update coming to the HTC Magic. This is a slight u-turn considering not too long ago Rogers had said it was to stay at 1.5.

Apparently in the next few weeks the Dream and Magic are both going to see a [...]

HTC Magic, Hero, Tattoo Get HTC Sync 2.0.8 Update

If you’ve got an HTC Magic, HTC Hero or HTC Tattoo and use HTC Sync to keep your data… you know… in sync, you’ll be happy to know that HTC Sync 2.0.8 is now available for download

New in 2.0.8 are media features that allow you sync your contact pictures with their contact information, your phone [...]

HTC Magic Getting HTC Sense

It wasn’t until the HTC Hero, the company’s 3rd Android Phone, that they launched their custom Android build called HTC Sense. That goes without saying the HTC Dream/G1 and HTC Magic/MyTouch were stock, plain old vanilla Android (which I tend to enjoy by itself). But if you’ve got one of HTC’s first two Androids and [...]

HTC Magic with HTC Sense

HTC has spent a lot of time and effort creating their custom Android OS known as HTC Sense and it certainly shows. But we’re told that “custom” and “with Google” don’t usually co-exist on the same device since Google is unwilling to slap their brand name on a phone that isn’t 100% Google Experience. Could [...]

Hey Rogers Customer With HTC Dream/Magic… Read This!

If you’re a Canadian with the HTC Dream or HTC Magic and Rogers’ mobile service you’re going to want to do as we say. Head on over the HTC support page for your given phone – Dream here and the Magic here – and download the updates provided. The update includes several key enhancements [...]

1 Million HTC Magics Have Been Sold

The Android Revolution keeps on picking up steam, much of it courtesy to an HTC-fueled injection of hot hardware. At an event launching the HTC Hero in Taiwan, company CEO Peter Chou announced that sales of the HTC Magic have surpassed 1 Million units! That is quite a feat for any mobile phone and considering [...]

Return Of The Phandroid

Regular readers are probably asking themselves the question, “What the hell happened to Phandroid?” and its a fair question indeed. An untimely vacation, less than smooth server move and string of simultaneous and coincidental pains in the butt created a bit of kink in our usually timely coverage. For that, I apologize… but now we’re [...]

Magic Heading to America’s Call Center

Not two minutes had passed after posting that Portugal was infected with Android Fever, did I read from HTC that the HTC Magic is now heading to India via Bharti. If it wasn’t official before, I would say, with unbridled conviction, it is now: Android Fever is something to which a shot of penicillin [...]

Josh Jackson Ushers In Rogers Revolution June 1st

We’ve known since the beginning of this month that the HTC Dream and HTC Magic were headed to Canadians via Rogers on June 2nd. But once you go Android, you never go back, so the day before the Dream and Magic launch in Canada, Rogers is having somewhat of a Bachelor/Bachelorette party.

Actually, “Treasure Hunt” probably [...]

HTC Ophone To China Mobile In June?

The Wall Street Journal is reporting (via CNET) that China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile carrier, is repackaging the HTC Magic and launching it as the “Ophone” next month. This tops off an exciting holiday weekend for Android where the HTC Lancaster and Motorola Heron were both leaked for launch on AT&T in August and [...]

Rogers HTC Dream & Magic Have Exchange Support

Canadian Android fans have been waiting… and waiting… and waiting…  for an Android Phone to launch in their neck of the woods. On June 2nd that wait will be over as Rogers Wireless will make the HTC Dream and HTC Magic available to its customers and that patient waiting… and waiting… will be further rewarded: [...]

HTC Dream Comes To Rogers June 2nd

Canadians will soon be enlightened by all that is Android – both the HTC Dream and HTC Magic will be coming to Rogers Wireless in the near future. Rumor has it that they’ll cost around $149.99 but release date has been a mystery. Now it appears the date is June 2nd and the phone will [...]

Samsung i7500 vs. HTC Magic

The Samsung i7500 and HTC Magic, the two most highly anticipated Android Phones of 2009 (thus far at least), have gone head to head in a 9 round picture battle courtesy of CNET Asia. The winner? Everybody! Both handsets have a lot to offer and it will likely come down to a matter of preference.
The [...]

Canada Getting HTC Dream and Magic on Rogers!

Canadians have been waiting a long, long time for any type of Android phone to hit their cell signals, eh? Well the wait is almost over – Canadian carrier Rogers Wireless has announced that it will launch both the HTC Dream and HTC Magic on June 2nd!
And so the countdown begins, quite literally, on RogersWireless.com:

So, [...]

Swiss HTC Magic Coming In June

The bad news is that the HTC Magic is delayed for launch in Switzerland. The good news is that we didn’t know it was scheduled for May release in the first place so this is more of a date announcement than date delay. TSR.ch is reporting that the HTC Magic will launch in June on [...]


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