HTC Touch HD
Device Size and Appearance
The HTC Touch HD measures 115 x 62.8 x 12 mm and weighs 5.2 ounces (with battery). The candybar style phone features a prominent, large high-resolution screen and has a glossy, beveled minimalist appearance. The Touch HD is available only in black.
Display Screen Dimensions and Features
The device features a generous 3.8 inch wide screen TFT (65k color) touchscreen display. At 480 by 800 pixels, the Touch HD's touch-sensitive display screen can be confidently described as being truly high resolution.
HTC's exclusive TouchFLO 3D allows for finger-touch navigation, although stylus handwriting recognition is supported as well. An accelerometer sensor is included for auto-rotation of the VGA screen.
The Touch HD boasts a 5 megapixel onboard camera featuring high resolution 2592 x 1944 pixel imaging. The camera's autofocus feature and video capture capabilities (CIF resolution at 30 frames per second) provide users with advanced image capture options. A secondary VGA dedicated videocall camera is also included.
Connectivity Options
Powered by support for quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and dual-band UMTS (900/2100 MHz), the Touch HD supports fast 3G network speeds and features 802.11b/g Wi-Fi accessibility. The HTC Touch HD comes loaded with Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional to provide full smartphone functionality.
Pocket Office software allows users to access Word, Excel, OneNote, and PowerPoint software to increase on-the-go connectivity and productivity. A PDF viewer is also included.
Messaging options include SMS and MMS, and the device's included Wi-Fi support allows users to communicate via instant messaging with the Touch HD's WAP 2.0/xHTML browser. PC syncing is possible with the device's miniUSB support.
As users might expect, Bluetooth v2.0 connectivity with A2DP is supported as is GPS (with A-GPS support).
Multimedia Offerings
As multimedia quality and offerings are rapidly becoming the true measure of a smartphone's appeal, the Touch HD provides a display screen truly compatible with multimedia use. The device allows users to download video content (such as YouTube videos) at amazing speeds of up to 7.2 Mbit/s on HSDPA networks and view them full-screen.
The device also offers a broad array of audio options, including a dedicated MP3 player and an FM radio with RDS. Voice memo capabilities are included. The device also features a 3.5 mm headphone jack as a standard option (jack is HTC ExtUSB, and functions as a dual USB and jack in one).
For storage, users can opt for microSD expansion cards in addition to the built-in 150MB.
Battery Specifications
The Touch HD features a 1350 mAh Li-ion battery, providing up to 390 minutes of talk time on WCDMA and up to 310 minutes on GSM. On standby, the phone can be expected to last up to 450 hours on WCDMA and up to 390 hours on GSM.
HTC Touch HD Pros
- Quick download speeds and a large, high-resolution screen make the HTC Touch HD an excellent choice for users who are interested in mobile multimedia content
- 5 megapixel onboard camera and video capture capabilities provide users with quality personal video and still photography content
- Software options like GPS, Microsoft productivity applications, and email options provide users with portable solutions for their business needs
HTC Touch HD Cons
- Some users may find the Touch HD to be lacking in customizing appearance options as it is currently available only in black
- Despite the 5 megapixel resolution, the camera quality is mediocre
Overall
This phone is a perfect choice for those who love the integration of office productivity support and high-end multimedia capabilities on their phones.
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