In 2005, the HTC Universal was at the forefront of mobile technology, redefining what a smartphone could be by marketing itself as a "pocket computer" with Windows Mobile 5.0 and desktop PC-grade apps.
Featuring a full QWERTY keyboard, a swiveling screen, and impressive internals like a 520MHz CPU and 128MB of RAM, the HTC Universal was a groundbreaking device. It even had a front camera for 3G video calls, a rare and futuristic feature at the time.
With a multitude of ports, buttons, and connectivity options, the HTC Universal was ahead of its time. However, its $1,200 price tag, equivalent to around $2,000 today, positioned it as a luxury gadget.
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