(Click for larger image of HTC's Cavalier (Dopod C730)Underlining the evolutionary nature of HTC's Windows Mobile-based devices, the Cavalier is a replacement for the company's previous Excalibur (sold as the
HTC S620, Dopod C720, and
T-Mobile Dash). Compared to those models, however, it is claimed to have twice the processing speed. Also, whereas the earlier models featured only GSM Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), the Cavalier also offers WCDMA Tri-band 850/1900/2100 MHz.
The update to
Windows Mobile 6 is said to bring "direct push" email, plus the ability to view and edit Word and Excel documents. HTC also touts the availability of
Blackberry Connect.
The device's camera has been modestly uprated, going from 1.2 to 2 megapixels. A touch-sensitive strip on the right side of the phone reportedly can control volume and provide for a variety of navigation functions.
HTC's Cavalier is based on Samsung's SC32442 apps processor
(Click to enlarge)Key specifications of the device, as listed by HTC, include:
- Processor -- Samsung SC32442 running at 400 MHz
- Memory -- 64MB SDRAM; 128MB flash
- Display:
- 2.5-inch LCD with touchscreen and backlight
- 240 X 320 pixel resolution with 65,536 colors
- Keyboard -- QWERTY, with 5-way switch and 3-way touch pad
- Camera -- 2.0 megapixel
- I/O port -- HTC ExtUSB (11-pin connector that combines mini-USB and audio jack)
- Audio
- built-in speaker and microphone; supports hands-free operation
- AMR/AAC/WAV/WMA/MP3 codec
- Expansion -- microSD memory slot (supports up to 2 GB)
- Wireless:
- GSM Quad band: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, GPRS/EDGE
- WCDMA Tri band 850/1900/2100 MHz
- 802.11 b/g WiFi
- stereo Bluetooth 2.0
- Dimensions -- 4.42 x 2.46 x .53 inches (112.5 x 62.5 x 13.5 mm)
- Weight -- 4.23 ounces (120 g) with battery
- Battery life -- up to 210 hours standby time, six hours talk time
In addition to standard Windows Mobile 6 components, the Cavalier is said to come with additional software including the InfoFeed RSS Reader and Sprite Backup. The phone is available now in a variety of markets, though pricing was not made available.
Dopod is a subsidiary of HTC,
acquired in 2006.
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