Unboxing of The T-Mobile Wing

July 30, 2007

The unboxing fun here at Clinton Fitch (Dot) Com! continues with the arrival of the new T-Mobile Wing.  Last week with the HTC Touch I received the Wing to review and I have to say it isn't a bad little device.  The Wing is the replacement for the T-Mobile MDA and sports the following specifications:

• Windows Mobile 6 Professional

• 128MB ROM with 41.4MB User Accessible

• 64MB RAM with 43.8MB User Accessible

• 240x320 transflective TFT Display

• TI OMAP 850 201MHz Processor

As with most carrier devices, the packaging around the Wing is more utilitarian than aesthetically appealing.  The outside of the box shows the device in both portrait and landscape (with the keyboard extended).  If the Wing looks familiar it isn't by accident.  It is actually made by HTC and is known as the Herald in HTC-lingo.

When you open the box the inside is plain white with the device inside a fitted slot.  It isn't very appealing but again, gets the job done.

Inside the insert where the Wing sits is where all of the instruction manuals, license agreements, CDs and other information is stored.  This keeps the inside of the packaging nice and clean.  You will also note that the Wing comes with something every device should come with:  A screen protector!  This is a nice addition and one other carriers and OEMs should consider as part of their standard package.

Under the insert is where all of the included cables, AC adapter and carrying case is located.  The Wing comes with the standard USB cable to synchronize with your PC but also included headphones and an adapter so you can charge your device and listen to music at the same time.  This is a fairly common thing with HTC devices as they use the USB port for the headphone connection.

The Wing itself looks and feels great.  The device has a rubber-like non-slip coating which is an deep blue.  It is nice to see a device that isn't black or silver for a change!  It feels great in your hand and is easy to hold onto as well.  The slide action of the keyboard is smooth and quick - something that may take a bit of getting use to as my O2 Xda Zinc is a bit stiff in this function.  Of note, the Wing plays a chime when you slide the keyboard in or out.  A nice touch!

We will have a full review of the T-Mobile Wing here at Clinton Fitch (Dot) Com! in a few weeks so stay tuned!

Clinton Fitch, MVP-Mobile Devices
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