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HTC Magic (Google Ion)

HTC Magic (Google Ion)
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alaScore 86

1008 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1008 reviews of HTC Magic (Google Ion). The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the size and design. The performance and portability also get good feedback. Reviews about the apps and GPS navigation are mixed. Many are critical about the reliability and sound.

usability, portability, performance, design, size

battery, camera, connectivity, sound, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the HTC Magic (Google Ion) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for HTC Magic (Google Ion)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 user reviews of HTC Magic (Google Ion) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the usability. The design also gets good reviews.

design, usability

91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for HTC Magic (Google Ion)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 61 user reviews of HTC Magic (Google Ion) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the portability. There are some mixed views about the usability. The reliability and screen get negative reviews.

portability

screen, reliability

51% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Niall Magennis (trustedreviews.com)

HTC Magic

 

Can the HTC Magic help Google's Android take over the world? Niall finds out.

The Magic feels very much like the phone that Google should have used to originally launch Android. It's far superior to the G1 in terms of looks and usability, while enhancements such as the addition of the dedicated search key and tweaks to the user...

May, 2009
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Expert review by : Gareth Beavis (techradar.com)

HTC Magic review

 

The second Google Android phone finally lands: with new features and an upgraded interface, it's a belter

Excellent touchscreen ; Android upgrade ; Easy messaging ; Nice interface ; Keyboard is good ; Tight Google integration ; Slim and lightweight

Poor camera ; No 3.5mm headphone jack ; 2 year contract ; Some touchscreen response issues ; Some might find it slightly lightweight

A very good performer from the Android stable that will just keep on pleasing from the box.

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

HTC Magic

 

So the G2, or HTC Magic as it is now called, has landed in the UK on Vodafone rather than T-Mobile. But does it bring with it the dawning of a new operating system and a must have phone? We got dialling to find out. Considerably slimmer than the G1...

Touchscreen responsive, small and light, easy to use,

No flash, plastic design unlikely to last your contract, no 3.5mm jack

The HTC Magic is a very enjoyable and fun handset to use. It’s quick, nimble and has the potential to be so much more thanks to the addition of Market – Android's app store. In fact, apart from a rather gloss white plastic design that looks like it is...

May, 2009
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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

HTC Magic - First Look

 

Often referred to on the Internet as the G2, HTC has teamed up with Vodafone in the UK to announce the HTC Magic, an Android-based handset that ditches the slide-out QWERTY keyboard. But has this move worked? Is this the must-have handset to look...

HSDPA, Wi-Fi, thinner than G1, Android

Onscreen keyboard looks fiddly, no flash, no 3.5mm jack, gloss finish looks cheap

Feb, 2009
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Expert review by : Editorial Team (recombu.com)

HTC Magic Review

 

The second Google phone arrives: smarter looks, a neater shape and a better button layout. It uses the improved latest Android software (version 1.5, sweetly called Cupcake). Android is slick and effective,…

May, 2009
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Stuff magazine

 

HTC's second Google phone loses the QWERTY keyboard in favour of video recording and a slicker design. Does it have the iPhone's number?

Finally, a game changer – suddenly the iPhone isn't the only amazing touchscreen phone out there

May, 2009
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Expert review by : letsgomobile.org (letsgomobile.org)

HTC Magic incelemesi

 

G ünümüzde cep telefonlarında kullanılan pek çok uygulama, tüm bu işlemleri yapabilecek bir işletim sistemini gerektiriyor. Çünkü işletim sistemleri donanımın yanında cep telefonunun "ruhu"dur. İşletim sistemleri, cep telefonlarının kullanım kolaylığı...

Jun, 2012
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Expert review by : Steve (tracyandmatt.co.uk)

HTC Magic review

 

Edit: Now they can be seen at around the £350 mark it makes it a lot more interesting, wait for the Sammy and the Hero though and see where we are then

Jul, 2009
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Expert review by : David Phelan (talktalk.co.uk)

HTC Magic

 

A slimmer version of the ‘Google phone’ When T-Mobile released the G1, its first phone to use Google’s Android operating system, it proved enormously popular. That touch-screen handset was ...

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : Thomas McKinnon (techsmart.co.za)

HTC Magic

 

The Magic runs on Android OS 1.5, is exclusively available on the Vodacom network, and can support Microsoft Exchange- so how does it weight up to HTCs first Android phone?

Its touch-screen is responsive, its integration of Google services is excellent and it offers Microsoft Exchange.

Applications can only be stored on internal memory, there\'s no 3.5 mm jack, the accelerometer is temperamental.

Jun, 2009
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