subject: Htc Sensation Xl: A Smart Phone From Htc And Dr. Dre [print this page] Whoever will say that storing tons of music on smartphones is impossible definitely hasn't heard of HTC's Sensation XL. This mobile phone that runs on the Android OS is packed with audio technology that Dr. Dre surely approved. As proof, a set of in-ear buds headphones are included and there would also be a limited edition white Beats solo headphones matching the white handset.
The HTC Sensation XL has a 4.7-inch touch screen with 16 million colors that is very responsive, with a 480x800 resolution. On the back, once can find an f2.2, 8 Megapixel camera dual LED flash which will please its user. The said camera also adjusts exposure, focus nicely and is optimized for low light with 28mm wide angle lens. Interesting additional effects like image editing, solar and sports mode and panorama are included along with ranges of various retro-like filters too. The smart phone is also capable of video recording with 720p. The front surface has a pretty acceptable 1.3 megapixel camera for video-calls.
As the Sensation XL is being marketed as a music phone and songs that are enhanced with Beats sounds are louder, crisper, and better, the Beats software can also be turned on or off, with noticeable differences. As expected from Dr.Dre, songs that are good on the bass and dance as well as RnB and hip-hop will be more appreciated on Sensation XL. The equalizer can be manually adjusted depending on the user. The lightweight urBeats headphones that come with the unit has a built-in microphone for hands-free calling and on-cable remote that offers user the freedom of pausing, advancing or rewinding the songs playing and answering if there would be a phone call mid-track.
Usual Android features like Wi-Fi, 3.5G connectivity, GPS and the vast library of applications for Android are present. It also runs fast on Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, supports HSPA networks with 768 of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
Due to its huge screen, viewing movies and apps on the Sensation XL is a wonderful experience, along with photos and clips. Sensation XL also comes with HTC Watch which is a built-in application and service where a massive library of movies and TV shows are available. The progressive download technology used by the phone makes watching movies possible without waiting for the huge file to finish downloading.
Multitasking with several apps is efficient thanks to the fast 1.5-gigahertz chip and Android 2.3 software and internet browsing is a superior experience due to the large Gorilla-glass screen. The mobile phone might feel huge for others but the aluminum shell retains the slim vibe and doesn't compromise sturdiness with a minimalist but attractive design. The phone is definitely aimed to music lovers that appreciate music with fast beats ranging from the genre of hiphop, rap and RnB. A great choice if one is looking for a superior MP3 player along with a smart phone.
The Sensation XL as of present comes only in the white colour and is only available in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. Release in the United States is not yet announced by HTC.
