First hands-on with the HTC Touch Diamond2 (with video!)

While HTC's press didn't deliver on our Android dreams -- or electric sheep -- it did land us the new Touch Diamond2. First off, this set is a stunner, build quality and feel in your hand is really a quality affair. The material choices in both metal and plastics used here are really first rate -- we gush because we're rather impressed. The screen is bright, easy to read and the UI overhaul -- and new features underneath -- are much appreciated. One standout in the new improved UI has to be the start menu which, when clicked, pops you into a full screen shortcut list which is miles better to surf through with a finger. All in all? We're impressed with the Touch Diamond2 and though it's not a wildly new device, it is worth peeking at if you're lost in the decision making process for a new Windows Mobile phone. Follow on for some video action.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 16th 2009 9:45AM]

VERY VERY SEXY!!!!!!! If it comes to Sprint (which I'm sure it will), no need to switch carriers for the omnia anymore. This thing looks very sweet.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 16th 2009 11:47AM]

I hear the PhoneScoop dude talking in the background... he has a very distinctive voice.