subject: A Closer Look at the New HTC Desire HD [print this page] A Closer Look at the New HTC Desire HD A Closer Look at the New HTC Desire HD
HTC have taken the consumers demand for ever bigger screens to a new level with the introduction of the HTC Desire HD. This handset not only wows with its very high specification, but also throws a very attractive 4.3" screen into the equation.
The HTC Desire HD runs on the ever reliable Android 2.2 platform and is backed up by a hefty 1Ghz processor than powers everything along with ease, HTC have added their own user interface, named Sense, onto this model, and as its name suggests, some of the functionality that it offers makes perfect sense. The current trend in social networking is acknowledged by the inclusion of Friendstream, a handy feature that gathers all of your social networking information at a single location, making updating your status or checking up on your friends a quick and easy affair. This also intergrates with the phonebook on the phone, so when searching for a contact, in addition to the essential information you can also see their current status. HTC Sense adds a new notification bar when you swipe downwards on the screen, allowing you to view messages, most recently used applications, missed call information and e mails. This may only be a very slight change to previous offerings, but none the less one you will find yourself using a lot. Android offers the usual seven homescreen layout system, which you have the option to customise so everything looks and sounds just how you want it to.
A wealth of connectivity options are available on the HTC Desire HD, ensuring the users of a great service regardless of their location. Perhaps most vitally, the phone offers 3G connectivity. 3G is the method of data transfer that offers the fastest possible data transfer speeds whilst on the move. To the consumer, this means the fastest online experience. Not everywhere has 3G coverage, and that is why the HD also supports GRPS and EDGE technology as an alternative should 3G not be obtainable. The only way to better these speed is via a WiFI connection, which the phone also supports. This however is not for mobile usage, but does offer the best experience when connected at home, work or to any available network. Whilst on the web, the Desire HD performs well. Pages load in super fast time and the excellent pinch and zoom method makes reading smaller text or pictures a simple affair.
It would have been easy for HTC to eliminate a huge chunk of their potential market with size issues on this model. This has been avoided by fitting the screen into what is not only a desirable, but a sleek an ergonomic chassis, that despite it extra millimetres still remains easily pocketable.
The HTC Desire HD and the LG Optimus One are available now.
