subject: Social network integration and e-mail compatibility mean the HTC Legend is highly accessible to the messaging crowd! [print this page] Social network integration and e-mail compatibility mean the HTC Legend is highly accessible to the messaging crowd!
HTC are back and bigger than ever! After the triumph of the HTC Hero they have introduced the new Android smart Legend; it has a high resolution AMOLED display, 3G network and Wi Fi connectivity and it is a very useful social networking tool with its dedicated social network hub and Twitter client. The introduction of the HTC Legend sent a shockwave through the mobile communications industry but will it continue to impress and manage to see out the year on a high?
This cleverly sculpted alloy device feels sturdy and absolute under the thumb its tasteful appearance is down to the HTC design team who have tried to deliver a glimpse of the future with this little number. The beautiful 3.2 inch HVGA touch screen is very bright and explodes with colour; it is capacitive which means you have that multi touch functionality allowing for speedier typing and interface navigation. HTC have chosen the Android 2.1 OS to be the platform with there own HTC Sense technology being the overlay; the Sense user interface is what makes the Legend so great to play with, if you can imagine a clown in a tuxedo for one moment you will get an accurate reflexion on the look of the intelligent UI, professional yet bursting with personality.
The phone hides a 600MHz processor under the hood which packs a punch, it sends you through pages fluidly with no room for stuttering or stalling; this fluidity translates through all of the phones functions including the highly competent web browser, whether you are taking advantage of the 3G network provided or the Wi Fi technology you are gifted with a speedy connection and pleasant browsing experience. A dedicated social network centre called FriendStream makes the running of your various network accounts quick and simple, site like Facebook, Twitter and Flickr are supported with Facebook being fully integrated and Twitter having its own dedicated client called Peep. The Legend has been reinforced with YouTube compatibility for video sharing and e-mail integration which allows you to manage you various accounts and check out your inboxes.
HTC have loaded the Legend with tons of multimedia features on top of the already mentioned links to YouTube, an FM Radio tuner and Music player satisfy all of your musical needs while the video player which can play a multitude of different file types in high resolution will have you drooling. There is support for Adobe Flash, the pre-installed Bluetooth technology allows for wireless connections with other phones and compatible devices and a microSD slot enables you to expand your storage space up to 32GB. The Google based operating system brings with a number of Google perks including Google Maps for navigation-shy customers and full exposure to the Android Market which means you have access to thousands of apps which add to your collection.
The Legend delivers everything you would expect and more; its advanced technology stunning AMOLED display and futuristic design make for a highly desirable Smartphone package. There are loads of opportunities for customization and with the Android market you will never get bored playing with the device. The social network integration and e-mail compatibility mean the phone is highly accessible to the messaging crowd and the professional functionality of the HTC Legend means it wouldn't look out of place in an office. Well done HTC!
