Qwest HTC Mogul – One too many buttons?
Filed Under: Gadgets
I like the Mogul, it’s made of a nice, gunmetal grey plastic with a brushed-aluminum plate around the screen giving a nice, solid feel. I am not a huge fan of the Windows Mobile operating system, but it’s impossible to deny its extensive user base, capacity to sync with corporate networks, and the host of applications available to extend its functionality.
But thirteen buttons, a 3 way jog-wheel, a Querty keyboard, five way directional pad and a WLAN switch make for one too many as far as I’m concerned. And, as with many of the recent smart phone offerings, this one can’t decide whether it’s a PDA or a phone. In the end, it provides a little bit of both without being exceptional in either departments. The usual specs for this type of phone include:
Processor: Qualcomm MSM7500, 400 MHz
OS: Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional (Pocket PC)
Display: 240 x 320 TFT Touch Screen LCD
Memory: 64 MB DDR SDRAM; 256 MB ROM
Size & Weight: 4.3″ long x 2.3″ wide x 0.7″ thick; 5.82 ounces (with battery)
Expansion: Single Micro SD slot
Network: CDMA2000 1xRTT/1xEVDO Dual-band 800/1900 MHz
Communication: Dual band CDMA/EVDO; 802.11b/g; Bluetooth 2.0
Audio: ExtUSB headphone/headset jack
Battery: 1500 mAh Lithium Ion cell
Navigation: QWERTY thumb keyboard; 5-way directional pad; application buttons; 3-way jog wheel; touch screen
Performance wise, the HTC Mogul is about as expected; the camera is adequate, audio quality acceptable, but nothing to write home about, and the keyboard is usable. Due to the relatively large weight and size, it is sensibly supplied with a hip holster, although it wouldn’t be the first time I’ve worn out a perfectly good pair of jeans by stuffing something this big in the pocket. I wouldn’t want to pay full retail for this, because it’s not worth the price of an EEE.
jaime | Dec 29, 2007 | Reply
Hello,
I have a few complaints in regards to the HTC Mogul. The battery life on the phone stinks. For the most part I have to leave the phone off other wise the battery will run out in just under 30 hours. If I use it to talk I can pretty much count on the battery to dwindle away to nothing.
I want to know if this is a common issue or is this just my phone…….?
With that said, the other issue is that the phone is cumbersome. The touch screen is not responsive, on the way I thought it would be. When making phone calls you have to overly cautious, other wise yu end up pressing the wrong number or commands. Let’s face it; you can’t always use both hands to make a phone call. This devise feels like your driving a car, BOTH HANDS ON THE STEARING WHEEL”.
That’s my word.
REALLY CONCERNED AND PISSED!,
JAIME
Steven Smith | Jan 12, 2008 | Reply
I have to disagree with you Jamie. I just bought the Mogul through Qwest and I have fallen in love with it. The screen does and excelent job as far as response is concerned. I use the write recongintion with it all the time and it works far better than I have ever seen that technology work before. I love the wifi internet capability. The only downside is the external speaker.