First hands-on with the HTC Touch Diamond2 (with video!)

While HTC’s press didn’t deliver on our Android dreams — or electric sheep — it did land us the new Touch Diamond2. First off, this set is a stunner, build quality and feel in your hand is really a quality affair. The material choices in both metal and plastics used in this place are really first rate — we gush because we’re rather impressed. The screen is bright, easy to read and the UI overhaul — and new features underneath — are much appreciated. One standout in the new improved UI has to be the start menu which, when clicked, pops you into a full screen shortcut list which is miles better to surf through with a finger. All in all? We’re impressed with the Touch Diamond2 and though it’s not a wildly new device, it is worth peeking at if you’re lost in the decision making process for a new Windows Mobile phone. Follow on for some video action.