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Touchscreen handsets are one thing, but touch navigation is a whole ‘nother story. I’ve pitted two high-end handsets – LG’s KF600 and Samsung’s U900 Soul – against each other in another Gadget War feature. Please note that I don’t intend to compare these handsets based on the many features they offer; it’s strictly about a specific feature (in this case, touch navigation).
$399.99; $249.99 and up
PROS Attractive. Luxurious feel. Innovative touch-screen interface.
CONS Expensive. Touch buttons are slightly sluggish.
Here’s a head-turner of a handset for Verizon that offers some extra pizzazz thanks to its cool hybrid touch-screen/keypad interface. With its faux leather back and comfortable keypad, the Venus feels luxurious. Just below the 2-inch main screen is a 1.5-inch 176-by-240-pixel touch screen with virtual buttons that change with each menu. Force feedback on the buttons lets you know you’ve pressed them, though responses lag a bit. These virtual buttons add a lot of fl exibility and usability to the mostly standard Verizon interface.
