The HTC Rhyme for Verizon Wireless, introduced at a press event in New York City today, "expresses who you are as an individual," according to HTC. It’s "about tailored craftsmanship," for people who "don’t want to have to engage directly with technology." It’s about something we may have in short supply around here: taste.Sony VAIO VGN-FJ 互換 バッテリー

The Rhyme is a slim, slab-style Android 2.3 smartphone which comes in white or purple. It has decent high-midrange specs: a 1GHz processor, a 3.7-inch, 800-by-480 Super LCD screen, a 5-megapixel camera on the back, a VGA camera on the front, 3G, WiFi, and nothing else surprising. At 4.6 by 2.4 by .4 inches (HWD), it feels slim, light and sharp. Lenovo IdeaPad U350 バッテリー

The software and accessories are the real story here. There’s a desktop dock that the Rhyme slides gently into, a "non-tangling" wired headset, a Bluetooth headset in the Rhyme’s color scheme, a speakerphone, and the "charm."HP EliteBook 8730pバッテリー

The unique charm is a little soft-touch plastic cube on a long cord, with a clip next to the cube so you can clip it to the strap of your bag. (Apparently, you have a bag.) When you get new text messages or calls, it glows. The tethered cord lets you find your phone in your bag to fish it out of the bottom, where it always ends up. Fujitsu FMVNBP177

The Rhyme also has a new version of HTC’s Sense software with some new tricks. Home screen widgets pop out to show your latest messages and photos in a fun-to-use, screen-space-saving way. The camera app has been tweaked to deal better with backlit and low-light situations. Background patterns and wallpapers are a little nicer, a little more textured, a little more sensitive than before.
HTC added a few apps, as well. The most interesting one is HTC Family, which lets you create ad-hoc family groups for group messaging. We’ve seen this on several T-Mobile phones already, and I think it’s a good idea. There’s also HTC Watch, the company’s movie store, which is par for the course as these things go.Dell Latitude E6400 バッテリー

It’s All About Taste (and Price)

This all brings me back to the Rhyme’s marketing speak. The Rhyme "has a really handcrafted feel." The Rhyme "reflects on who we are and how we want the world to see us." The Rhyme "is a sensory and tactile experience with a family of matching accessories."
HTC is tapping into a truth about the mobile market here. Phones are fashion accessories, and people draw conclusions about their friends based on their phones. (Ever see one of those "iPhone people versus Android people" cartoons?) But I can’t help but think the company is trying a little too hard.EPC 1015 バッテリー

I spent some time with the Rhyme, and it’s fine. The software is genuinely attractive; as always, HTC provides the most functional, most powerful and best-looking skin over Android. The new widgets are terrific for delivering important information in an efficient way. The phone is slim and feels good in the hand. The Rhyme’s success will be about whether consumers judge it to be so much cuter than other midrange phones, they cast aside their LG Revolutions, HTC Trophies and iPhone 4s.Apple A1039

My biggest concern about the Rhyme, tasty or not, is its price. This midrange smartphone is coming in at $200 with contract when it launches on September 29. That includes the bedside dock, the charm, and a wired headset, which is at least $50 worth of accessories. But I haven’t seen the younger women who form the Rhyme’s prime market going for $200 smartphones, unless they’re made by Apple. It’ll be interesting to see if HTC can get across the value of the accessories here. Acer AS09D70

What do you think? As this is a matter of taste, I’m genuinely curious to know.

General

* Built-in Devices Subwoofer,
Stereo speakers,
Wireless LAN antenna
* Width 15.2 in
* Depth 10.8 in
* Height 1.7 in
* Weight 7.5 lbs
* Localization United States
* Notebook type Budget
* Screen type Widescreen
* Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11g,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11 n (draft)

Processor

* Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
* Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
* 64-bit Computing Yes
* Data Bus Speed 667.0 MHz
* Chipset Type Mobile Intel GM45 Express

Cache Memory

* Type L2 cache
* Installed Size 2.0 MB

RAM

* Installed Size 3.0 GB / 4.0 GB (max)
* Technology DDR2 SDRAM – 667.0 MHz
* Form Factor SO DIMM 200-pin

Storage Controller

* Storage controller type Serial ATA
* Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150

Storage

* Floppy Drive None
* Hard Drive 320.0 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400.0 rpm
* Storage Removable None
* Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage (2nd)

* 2nd optical storage type None

Optical Storage

* Type DVD�RW (�R DL) / DVD-RAM – Integrated
* Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
* Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD�R) / 4x (DVD�R DL)
* Rewrite Speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)

Card Reader

* Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
* Supported flash memory cards SD Memory Card,
MultiMediaCard,
Memory Stick,
Memory Stick PRO,
xD-Picture Card

Display

* Display Type 16.0 in TFT active matrix
* Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
* Widescreen Display Yes
* Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
* Features CrystalBrite

Video

* Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
* Max Allocated RAM Size 1759.0 MB

Audio

* Audio Output Sound card
* Compliant Standards Dolby Home Theater,
High Definition Audio,
Dolby Digital Live,
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
* Audio Input Stereo microphone

Notebook Camera

* Camera Type Integrated

Input Device(s)

* Input device type Touchpad,
4-way scroll button,
Keyboard
* Features Built-in numeric keyboard

Telecom

* Modem Fax / modem
* Max Transfer Rate 56.0 Kbps
* Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
* Features Wake on Ring

Networking

* Networking Network adapter
* Wireless LAN Supported Yes
* Data Link Protocol IEEE 802.11g,
Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11a,
Fast Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11b,
Gigabit Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11n (draft)
* Features Acer SignalUp
* Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g,
IEEE 802.11n (draft),
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED,
IEEE 802.11a

Expansion / Connectivity

* Expansion Bays None
* Expansion Slot(s) 1.0 (total) / 1.0 (free) x Memory – SO DIMM 200-pin,
2.0 (total) / 0.0 (free) x ExpressCard/54
* Interfaces 1.0 x Microphone – Phone line – RJ-11,
1.0 x Audio – VGA – IrDA,
1.0 x Infrared – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T – Mini-phone 3.5 mm,
1.0 x Network – Line-in – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15),
1.0 x Modem – HDMI – 4 pin USB Type A,
1.0 x Display / video – Input – RJ-45,
3.0 x Display / video – SPDIF output/headphones/line-out – 19 pin HDMI Type A,
1.0 x Hi-Speed USB – Mini-phone 3.5 mm,
1.0 x Audio – Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Miscellaneous

* Features Administrator password,
Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately),
Wake on LAN,
System password
* Compliant Standards ACPI 3.0

Power

* Power Device External
* Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Battery

* Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
* Installed Qty 1.0
* Run Time (Up To) 2.5 hour(s)

Operating System / Software

* OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
* Software McAfee Internet Security Suite (Trial),
Acer GridVista,
Acer Empowering Technology,
Adobe Acrobat Reader,
Acer Instant-on Arcade,
Acer GameZone,
CyberLink PowerDirector (OEM),
Acer Launch Manager,
NTI Media Maker (OEM)

Manufacturer Warranty

* Service & Support 1 year warranty
* Service & Support Details Traveler warranty – 1 year