Sprint Mogul Smart Phone - Design and Cosmetics

The Sprint Mogul is a bit larger than its predecessor in every way, except for thickness, where it is a bit thinner. The dimensions of the Mogul are 4.3 x 2.3 x 0.7 inches, and it weighs in at about 6.5 ounces. The size actually works well with this cell phone, because it gives it a sturdy and comfortable feel to it.  People have complained about the back cover of the Mogul claiming that it is cheap plastic that may crack over time. This is yet to be seen.

The button configuration on the Mogul is set up pretty well, but it will take some getting used to. It is nice to see that a thumb wheel was added to this device for faster scrolling through the menu system. There is also a dedicated voice recorder button which is a nice touch. The back of the cell phone houses the built-in digital camera lens and a flash. On the bottom of the unit you will find a microSD card slot, an infrared port, a reset button, and a mini USB port.

Most of the controls on this cell phone are handled through the touch-screen LCD and the slide-out keyboard. The touch-screen works really well, with just the right amount of sensitivity. The screen of the phone is also a good size which helps avoid eye-strain. The screen itself measures almost three inches diagonally, and it offers 240 x 320 pixel resolution. The LCD screen is visible in most lighting situations, although it is a bit tough to see the screen in direct sunlight.

The keyboard function is easy to access. Just slide the front cover to the left, and the keyboard is exposed. You will hear a sound that lets you know that the cover is open all the way. Once the keyboard is exposed, the screen will automatically switch from portrait to landscape mode. The keys on the keyboard itself are relatively large and square, and pretty easy to use. Most people shouldn't have any trouble using the keyboard, unless you have very large hands.

The design of the Mogul is right on target for what users are looking for in a smart phone. It is a relatively simple design that is easily navigated once the user figures out the controls. The only question mark is the integrity of the back cover, which feels a bit cheap. HTC is known to build high quality phones, though, so I wouldn't worry too much about the phone's integrity; they know what they're doing.

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