HTC magic or the HTC G2 is the successor of the world’s first Google Android phone – the HTC G1.The new HTC Magic mobile phone features high-speed 3G support,WiFi,GPS,3.2 megapixel camera,along with the loads of other features. The HTC Magic, powered by Android™, is designed to turn heads with its chic looks, and command attention with its advanced list of capabilities. It provides the Google suite of services like Gmail, Search, YouTube and Maps geared up for use wherever your life leads you. Further enhanced with Outlook® synchronization, Smart Dialer, and an onscreen keyboard with predictive text, the HTC Magic is a true entertainment and communication powerhouse.

The detailed specifications of the new Android powered HTC Magic mobile phone are:-

• Display:3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat capacitive touchscreen with 320×480 HVGA resolution
• Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
• Handwriting recognition
• Camera : 3.2 megapixel with auto focus
• Operating system : Android 1.5
• CPU :Qualcomm MSM 7201A 528 MHz processor
• Memory Internal: 192 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM
• Memory card : microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
• Networks :  GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz,HSDPA 900/2100
• 3G :HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 2 Mbps
• WLAN :Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
• Bluetooth : v2.0 with A2DP
• HTC ExtUSB™ (mini-USB 2.0 plug compatible, but with 6 extra pins for audio)
• Battery : 1340 mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion battery,Talk time Up to 7.5 hours
• Music : MP3 player
• Others igital compass
• Physical size :113 x 55 x 13.65 mm
• Weight : 118.5 grams
• Colors :White, Black

Disadvantages

• Not so  camera quality and features.
• Limited number of apps compared to iPhone
• Lacks a 3.5mm audio jack
• Proprietary USB port
• Display screen less bright and smooth in comparison to iPhone.
• No FM radio
• Poor battery life
• Limited Bluetooth functionality

Advantages

• Slim,light,and smaller(better hold) than the G1
• Powerfull,Open-source OS Android
• Good onscreen keyboard
• Slick Android UI
• Capacitive (finger-friendly) touchscreen with trackball
• Simple drag-and-drop media handling

Verdict : Recommended for Android (Google) fans and technology enthusiasts.

Price : The new Google Android powered HTC Magic is available in India through Airtel at cost of  Rs.29,900.It will be available in Airtel Relationship Centres and authorized HTC resellers in 17 cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Coimbatore, Cochin, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, Patna.