Rogers HTC Dream and Magic Training Guide: What It Said
Archive note. This story reflects what was known when it was first covered. Prices, availability and carrier offers are historical. For the current picture, start with the topic guides.
These are historical specifications from a retail training document.
HTC Dream
- Similar to the G1 sold in the US. It came in Slate Black and Pearl White with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
- A 3.2 inch half-VGA screen (320 x 480).
- A 3.2 MP camera with autofocus.
- Expandable memory up to 16 GB, with a 2 GB card included.
- Push Gmail, up to five IMAP or POP3 accounts, and Microsoft Exchange.
- Wi-Fi b/g and Rogers’ 3.5G network at up to 7.2 Mbps.
- 13 days standby and 7 hours talk time.
HTC called the control scheme a “triple threat”: touchscreen, keypad and trackball.
HTC Magic
- Lighter at 116 grams and smaller.
- More RAM (512 MB) and ROM (192 MB) than the Dream.
- On-screen keyboard.
- 17 days standby and 7.5 hours talk time.
Both phones shipped with a 2 GB microSD card, USB cable, home charger, stereo headphones and quick start guide.
Android features highlighted
- Three home screens you swipe between, for example one for work and one for games.
- A pattern lock drawn by moving a finger between dots.
- Google Maps, Gmail, Calendar, Street View (not yet launched in Canada) and Latitude, which shares your location with friends.
- Android Market with over 3,200 apps, about two thirds free.
The author said the Magic was the more interesting of the two.
Frequently asked questions
Which phone had a keyboard?
The Dream, with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
Did both support Exchange?
Yes.
Are they still sold?
No. Both are long obsolete.