HTC Touch Dual P5520 Unlocked Slider SmartPhone with Windows Mobile 6.0, 2 MP Camera, International 3G, MP3/Video Player, MicroSD Slot--International Version No Warranty

by HTC

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.3 x 1.7 x 0.9 inches ; 6.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001AO2PN0
• Item model number: 99HFM001-00
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,264 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Delivering a revolutionary touch experience that will change the way you use your phone, the HTC Touch Dual™ combines an intuitive touch screen and slide-out keypad within a stunning design.Everything you need is at your fingertips. With the push of your thumb, the front panel of the device slides up to reveal a handy smart-sized keyboard. If you prefer using touch, then the revolutionary TouchFLO™ interface lets you quickly browse through e-mails, messages, music and images by using finger gestures, making navigation a breeze. With the Live HTC Home™ screen, information such as time, new messages, weather updates, and missed calls is just a touch away. Connect using 3.5G, which is 9 times faster than 3G -- wherever you are.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Phone, January 31, 2010

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Jean Blanchfield "jeanib99" (Doha, Qatar) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HTC Touch Dual P5520 Unlocked Slider SmartPhone with Windows Mobile 6.0, 2 MP Camera, International 3G, MP3/Video Player, MicroSD Slot--International Version No Warranty (Wireless Phone Accessory)

This is my first smart phone and it is everything and more than I expected. Easy to use. Despite that it came with instructions and CD in Spanish, I managed to get it up and going with minimal assistance. I'd recommend this product to anyone that is looking for an easy to use smartphone. Kudos HTC!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars DONT BUY TO THIS SELLER, September 13, 2010

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Ronald Fuentes (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: HTC Touch Dual P5520 Unlocked Slider SmartPhone with Windows Mobile 6.0, 2 MP Camera, International 3G, MP3/Video Player, MicroSD Slot--International Version No Warranty (Wireless Phone Accessory)

DONT BUY TO THIS SELLER..."UnlockedCellPhoneKings"

I WRITTE ALMOST 6 E-MAILS REQUESTING INFORMATION OF MY PACKAGE AND THIS SELLER NEVER ANSWER MY PETITIONS, HAS THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE, IF YOU WANT A SERIOUS SELLER PLEASE SEARCH ANOTHER SELLER.

THIS SELLER DONT PROVIDED TRACKING INFORMATION TO BUYER AT THE SAME TIME ALWAYS ANSWER THE SAME PROTOTYPE E-MAIL (THIS SELLER SUCKS... WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE) I REQUEST ALMOST 6 TIMES MY PACKAGE INFORMATION AND I DONT RECEIVE NOTHING FROM HIM JUST THIS MENTION E-MAIL, PLEASE SELECT ANOTHER SELLER......I TRY TO CONTACT ITS IMPOSSIBLE......

THIS SELLER SUCKS IS THE WORST SELLER THAT I NEVER COULD'VE FOUND.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent smart phone, amazing price, May 31, 2010

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T. E. Goldbach "SC Engineer" (South Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HTC Touch Dual P5520 Unlocked Slider SmartPhone with Windows Mobile 6.0, 2 MP Camera, International 3G, MP3/Video Player, MicroSD Slot--International Version No Warranty (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I got this phone because I broke my previous one and still had 1 year left on contract with ATT. I wanted a smart phone that would not affect my contract with my carrier and that didn't require a third mortgage to buy. This phone fit the bill. The touch screen works well enough but the Windows Mobile operating system that it comes with just feels very unpolished compared to the iPhone. And you will definitely need the stylus that it comes with for the very finger unfriendly touch functions. It's convenient that the stylus stores invisibly on board the phone and is available at a simple thumbnail flick. The mechanism that holds the stylus in place works well, I have no trouble accessing it when needed and I have no fear of it falling out when stored. The battery cover on the other hand is constantly coming off. It engages in the same direction as the slider so you will often find yourself attempting to slide open the phone one handed and instead you will slide off the battery cover from underneath and will have to fumble to not drop the phone. Dropping it from a height of 2 ft or more onto carpet instantly pops off the cover and dumps the unsecured battery forcing a hard reboot. The 20 button manual keyboard is nice when you don't want to use the stylus to dial a number but I find myself not really wanting to use the slide feature for fear of the cover issue. The mini usb port that is used for both data connection and charging is hidden underneath a rubber flap which I was sure would eventually break off or refuse to seal back in place but it has worked surprisingly well. The phone is already antiquated technology with no wi-fi or accelerometers which are now common place on smartphones and realistically although they are not really important features for a phone you will miss them if you are used to having them. But if they are not $300 important the price of this phone more than makes up for the loss of those capabilities.

The best thing about Windows mobile is that you can very often find free software to fix any of the issues you might have with the software, or you can make your own if you have the capability. There is no central big brother controlled 'app store' to purchase from or to approve apps. The downside of this however is that it is not as easy to find the apps you want and you have to be savvy enough to locate them on your own, but there are plenty of "top 10 windows apps" type websites that will help you locate the common most used software with a simple BING search.

So in summary the price of the phone and the fact that it is unlocked and able to be used with just about any carrier is really it's biggest attribute, It functions well for my main purposes but more hardcore users will probably find it lacking. If you want an iPhone or a Droid and you can afford one then get it, they are superior products. On the other hand if you just want a functional smart phone and want to ease into touch screen without losing the capability of a hard keyboard. This phone wont set you back too much.