HTC HD2 Windows Phone
Blogportant is presenting HTC HD2 Windows Phone for you.
- Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone with extra-large 4.3-inch multitouch display; pre-loaded with entertainment apps and both Transformer movies
- Runs on T-Mobile’s fast 3G network; GPS navigation with trial version of TeleNav GPS Navigator for turn-by-turn directions
- Fast 1 GHz Snapdragon processor; Wi-Fi networking; 5-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD expansion (with 16 GB card)
- Up to 6 hours of talk time, up to 480 hours (20 days) of standby time
- What’s in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 16 GB microSD card, wired stereo hands-free headset, USB cable, quick start guide, user manual
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Amazon.com Product Description
Offering the largest touchscreen on a smartphone in the U.S., the Windows Mobile-powered HTC HD2 for T-Mobile is also built for speed. It features a blazing-fast 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and runs on T-Mobile’s high-speed 3G network–delivering an enhanced Web-browsing experience that you’ll appreciate on the high-resolution 4.3-inch capacitive touch display. In addition to the HD2′s array of multimedia applications, you’ll also have access to a complete entertainment package with special pre-installed apps and two full movies–Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
Enjoy the full Web and brilliant multimedia on the extra-large, high-resolution 4.3-inch multitouch display. |
With pre-loaded apps from BLOCKBUSTER, Barnes & Noble, and MobiTV, you’ll have access to millions of eBooks, movies, television programs on the HTC HD2. |
The Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system includes Internet Explorer Mobile Web browser for full HTML viewing of the Internet and a customizable Today screen that enables you to access the features and apps you use the most. You’ll stay easily connected to your business and personal data on the go with support for a wide variety of e-mail accounts as well as the ability to edit Microsoft Office documents. And with the new Microsoft My Phone and Windows Marketplace for Mobile services, you can easily back up your data to the web and download great apps respectively.
It also includes HTC Sense, a user interface overlay from HTC that makes it easy for you to create an individualized mobile experience tailored specifically to your needs.
In addition to 3G connectivity, the HTC HD2 offers Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and business networks as well as hotspots while on the go and Bluetooth connectivity for both hands-free devices and stereo music streaming. It also offers integrated GPS with access to turn-by-turn navigation from TeleNav GPS Navigator (trial version included). Other features include a pre-installed 16 GB microSD card, 5-megapixel autofocus camera with dual LED flash and video capture capabilities, and up to 6 hours of talk time.
Entertainment On The Go
The HTC HD2 includes the following pre-installed applications and content:
- Paramount Pictures’ films Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen come pre-loaded on the included 16 GB memory card, and they’re optimized for viewing on the HD2′s high-resolution screen.
- Barnes & Noble eReader puts the world’s largest eBookstore in your hand with access to more than a million eBooks, newspapers, magazines and your Barnes & Noble digital library everywhere you go. Enjoy reading on the largest screen available for eReader smartphone software.
- BLOCKBUSTER On Demand enables you to discover and download the latest movie rentals on the go. Blockbuster’s first-ever video download application on a smartphone allows you to buy a movie on one device and watch on another connected device through Blockbuster’s library.
- MobiTV mobile offers access to live and on-demand TV on your phone, including favorite channels such as MTV, NBC, COMEDY CENTRAL, ESPN and more are available. Plus, when you subscribe to MobiTV, your first 30 days of service are free.
- Gogo Inflight Internet service offers an added bonus: up to six months of free in-flight Wi-Fi access on their device, with Internet access on 2,500 daily flights in the continental U.S. and growing.
Key Features
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- 4.3-inch multitouch screen with bright, lifelike 480 x 800 resolution. Zoom in and out of documents, web pages, pictures or emails with just a simple pinch. Type up responses faster and more accurately on the large onscreen keyboard. The display also automatically adjusts to the light level in your surroundings and turns off to prevent false screen touches during a call.
- 1 GHz Snapdragon processor speeds up everything–from playing games to watching shows to opening files from work.
- Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system provides enhancements such as a touch-friendly user interface and improved browser with Flash support. Content and applications are just a fingertip away on the redesigned Start Menu and Internet Explorer Mobile supports the rich experiences you find on Web pages viewed on your PC. (Learn more)
- Customizable home screen with your apps and interests right on top.
- Fast 3G connectivity via T-Mobile’s HSDPA/UMTS network. (1700/2100 MHz bands, UMTS/HSDPA; see more about T-Mobile’s 3G service below)
- Quad-band GSM phone for good global voice connectivity. (850/900/1800/1900 MHz bands)
- Built-in GPS for location-based services and navigation with a trial version of TeleNav GPS Navigator, which provides real-time location on maps, turn-by-turn driving directions, and more (monthly subscription required after trial expires).
- 5-megapixel autofocus camera/camcorder with dual LED flash and digital zoom
- Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
- Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile–enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
- Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB (16 GB card included).
- Windows Media Player for multi-format audio and video playback
- Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, and MSN).
- Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
- 3.5mm headset jack
Vital Statistics
The HTC HD2 weighs 5.54 ounces and measures 4.74 x 2.64 x 0.43 inches. Its 1230 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6 hours of talk time, and up to 480 hours (20 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies, as well as T-Mobile’s 3G network (1700/2100 MHz).
What’s in the Box
HTC HD2 handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 16 GB microSD card, wired stereo hands-free headset, USB cable, quick start guide, user manual
T-Mobile Services
- High-speed data connectivity via T-Mobile’s 3G network: In addition to its quad-band GSM connectivity, this phone is also compatible with T-Mobile’s UMTS/HSDPA 3G network, which operates on the 1700/2100 MHz AWS spectrum. This phone is designed to automatically connect to the best available network (3G or GSM/GPRS/EDGE) to provide faster data speeds when accessing the Web.
In areas where the 3G network is not available, you’ll continue to receive service on the via T-Mobile’s EDGE network (which stands for “Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution”). This high-speed, mobile data and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and e-mail on the go.
While this phone is optimized for use with T-Mobile’s high-speed 3G network, many of its functions will also work well on the moderate-speed EDGE network. If you plan to access the Internet extensively on your phone, 3G network coverage may serve you best.
Activities that work well on EDGE or 3G networks:
- E-mail, instant messaging, and texting
- Downloading ringtones, CallerTunes, wallpaper, light data files
- Sending photographs via e-mail or picture messaging
Activities that work best on a 3G network:
- Viewing content-heavy websites (lots of images or videos playing)
- Viewing YouTube and other video files (they will play on EDGE, but require loading time)
- Uploading large files (photos, videos, presentations) to sharing websites
- Downloading large files from an e-mail or a website
T-Mobile’s 3G network is currently available in more than 220 cities nationwide and covers more than 160 million people.
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Top Features in Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
Windows Mobile 6.5 combines a variety of enhancements to help you stay connected and manage your busy life. From a more intuitive gesture-driven interface (you can tap, drag, click, and pan) to a revamped Start screen, access and navigation are fast and easy. And with the new Microsoft My Phone and Windows Marketplace for Mobile services you can easily back up your data to the web and download great apps. With Windows Mobile 6.5, you can see alerts even if you’re on a call or have password-protected your phone. You’ll see new e-mail and text messages, missed calls and voice-mail notifications, and the date, time, and next calendar appointment. Other enhancements include:
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Well, i am a Chinese, and tried to get the phone when I was on vacation back in China, though the price was still high, around $1000. Then, i heard T-mobile would carry the phone with ungraded features and much more memory, also would go with 16G SD card. So i decided to wait. It was a tough time though, but worth it.
I got the phone on the first day that it got released with full retail price when I was on Spring Break in Denver. I didn’t think it would be sold out so quickly in about 4 hours. Then I found out that Amazon has a better deal and would allow me to do the upgrade and save me about $250 So I decided to return it and do with Amazon. After returned it back to T-mobile store back in L.A, it turned out Amazon didn’t allow me to process the check out. I contacted the local store, telling them I would like to get the phone back. It was so embarrassing! The employee told me they already sent it out to the company to do refurbish, and there was no more device available. I was so upset,and had to wait till they have inventories. I called every local story, and was told it was out of the stock. Finally,I called one store at 11AM on Monday, and was told there were only 4 left,so I drove there immediately within 10 minutes, and got the phone ultimately. There were only two left, and I was so luck to own one. Though I have been through all these inconvenience, but still feel happy. Tell you what, It does worth it!
It is fast and good looking. I also called customer service for the unlock code, and was told I will get the email with the unlock code in 10 business days.They only verify your identity as a customer of T-mobile, and are willing to offer the unlock code without any additional cost, which is much better that the I phone and AT&T that you must, have to stick with AT&T. Gladly, I will be able to use the phone when I get back to China for vacation in summer, and I am so happy with all the features of the phone.
After a few days’ experience with HD2, I would like to say, this is the most awesome phone in the market right now with a very good price. People who would like to use it with other companies, such as AT&T, would have no concern as it can be unlocked with the manufacture unlock code without any additional cost and risk.
Using the brand new HTC HD2 brings me a lot pleasure and makes me so different from others, who is using I phone or blackberry, which you can see in everywhere. People keep telling me how luck i am that I actually got the phone twice, some of them are still trying hard to get one.
Believe me, it rocks, and makes you outstanding!
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this phone thinking it was going to be a really good phone,but I’m not to happy with the windows mobile 6.5,it freezes alot.I really wish I waited for the htc evo,it’s obviously the better choice.
Rating: 1 / 5
Better than iphone or blackberry! This phone is slim, heavy duty, has awesome camera and a huge screen! I’ve seriously never had or seen a better phone than this!
Rating: 5 / 5
This phone looks beautiful and feels great, however it gets annoying VERY quickly– see the cons below.
PRO:
- Internet sharing. You can share your 3G connection over bluetooth or Wifi (although T-Mobile removed the wifi sharing application). This is the same functionality that you can get with JoikuSpot using Symbian phones.
- Wide screen, clear display. Plays MP4 videos (same as iPod).
- Exchange email is fairly reliable. However I couldn’t get HTML email to work (this is reportedly a bug in in Windows Mobile 6.5). My emails are all in text.
- Takes great pictures and decent video.
CON:
- Battery life. It’s ridiculously low. You’ll barely get 4 hours if you use the phone regularly to check/send email (and much less if you play videos). If you’re a heavy cell user this is a deal breaker.
- Sensitive touch screen. Sometimes buttons just click on their own if a hair on your finger touches it. If you don’t use a headset, you’ll be pressing buttons as the screen touches your face.
- Erratic signal. It seems to switch randomly between “3G” and “E” (emergency) even with strong signal. Not often enough to be disruptive, but enough times to be annoying and break internet connectivity. e.g. Forget about staying connected in MSN messenger for long periods of time.
- Sometimes MSN messenger would stop functioning and you need to power cycle the device to get it working again. (you NEVER get this problem on a blackberry).
- Does not support UMA. No T-Mobile hotspot.
- Internet explorer is a joke. It doesn’t render a lot of sites properly. The Opera browser (included) is better.
The only redeeming feature from this phone is the internet sharing– and that’s if you can plug your phone to an outlet. Apart from that, there’s nothing about this phone that sets it apart from the competitor… yes it’s pretty on the outside (e.g. watch raindrops and wipers on your home page if your local weather forecast is rainy), but once you use it long enough, you’ll realize lipstick on a pig is still a pig. Wait for Windows 7.
Rating: 2 / 5
I bought this phone less than two weeks ago and am already having issues with it. The battery died and when I was able to charge it and turn it on again the phone wouldn’t accept my password. HTC customer support’s “solution” was to do a hard reset. Obviously this “solution” is just HTC’s way of avoiding actually fixing the problem. They even claim that this was the first they’d heard of the problem, although there are many posts on forums describing this. The phone may have impressive specs, but until problems like this are worked out I would considers something more reliable.
Rating: 1 / 5
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Sure I need the elements at the home srceen with news updates, sure I would like contacts visable at any given time, I want a teach app, a flight app, a road congestion status app and yes I want a telephone if you want to respond to my each and every command and now not dangle/freeze or shutdown like my provide Nokia E72 or my earlier Blackberry Bold.