On the 2nd official day of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, HTC have announced the HTC Desire, HD mini and Legend.
3 new devices each with a differing appeal HTC have yet again used their experience and innovative approach to bring the smartphone market something special.
The Google Nexus One, but better. This is HTC’s new flagship Android model.
Technical specification of HTC Desire
Operating System –
Android 2.1 (Éclair) with HTC Sense
Processor –
1GHz
Memory –
ROM: 512MB
RAM: 576MB
Display –
3.7-inch AMOLED touch-sensitive screen with 480 X 800 WVGA resolution
Network –
HSPA/WCDMA:
Europe/Asia: 900/2100 MHz
Upload speed of up to 2 Mbps and download speed of up to 7.2 Mbps
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
(Band frequency, HSPA availability, and data speed are operator dependent.)
Connectivity –
Bluetooth 2.1 with FTP/OPP for file transfer, A2DP for wireless stereo headsets,
and PBAP for phonebook access from the car kit
Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g
3.5 mm stereo audio jack
Standard Micro-USB (5-pin micro-USB 2.0)
Device Control –
Optical Trackball
Sensors –
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor
G-Sensor
Digital compass
GPS –
Internal GPS Antenna
Audio –
Playback: .aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma,
Recording: .amr
Video –
Playback: .3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv
Recording: .3gp
Expansion Slot –
MicroSDHC (SD 2.0)
Camera –
5 megapixel colour camera with auto focus and flashlight
Talk Time –
Up to 390 minutes for WCDMA
Up to 400 minutes for GSM
Standby Time –
Up to 360 hours for WCDMA
Up to 340 hours for GSM
Battery –
Rechargeable 1400mAh Lithium-ion Battery
Dimensions –
119 x 60 x 11.9 mm (4.7 x 2.36 x 0.47 inches)
Weight –
135 grams (4.76 ounces) with battery
Other –
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With a rich set of features there is a lot you can do with the HTC Desire, which you can read about in more HERE.
At just 11.7mm in thickness and with a screen size of 3.2 inches, the HTC HD mini is a compact version of the HTC HD2.
Made from the best quality materials, the HD mini without doubt feels one of the most complete smartphones. When held in the hand it feels just right.
Technical Specification of HTC HD mini
Operating System –
Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional with HTC Sense
Processor –
600MHz
Memory –
ROM: 512MB
RAM: 384MB
Display –
3.2" (320 x 480 HVGA) Capacitive touch screen
Network –
Europe:
HSPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Asia Pacific
HSPA/WCDMA:900/2100 MHZ
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
Sensors –
G-Sensor
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor
Connectivity –
Bluetooth 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate (Supported Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, BIP, BPP, DUN, FTP, GAP, GOEP, HFP, HID, HSP, OPP, PAN, PBAP, SAP, SPP)
3.5mm stereo audio jack
Standard micro-USB (5-pin micro-USB 2.0)
WiFi 802.11b/g
GPS –
Internal GPS Antenna
HTC Footprints
Audio –
.aac, .amr, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .mp4, .qcp,.wav, .wma
Video –
.wmv, .asf, .mp4, .3gp, .3g2, .m4v, .avi
Expansion Slot –
MicroSDHC (SD 2.0 Compatible)
Camera –
5 megapixel colour camera with auto focus
Talk Time –
Up to 400 minutes for WCDMA
Up to 435 minutes for GSM
Standby Time –
Up to 500 hours for WCDMA
Up to 340 hours for GSM
Battery –
Re-chargeable 1200mAh Lithium-ion battery
Dimensions –
103.8 x 57.7 x 11.7 mm (4.09 x 2.27 x 0.46 inches)
Weight –
110 grams (3.88 ounces) with battery
Other –
FM radio
Internet sharing through USB or Bluetooth
Wi-Fi Router
Animated weather wallpaper
Lowers ring volume automatically when you pick up the phone, or raises ringer volume when the phone is in your bag or pocket
Mutes the ringer when you flip the phone face down
Facebook integration
Photo sharing on Facebook and Twitter
Video sharing on YouTube
HTC Peep for twittering
Using the HTC Hero as a basis for the HTC Legend, this device incorporates the latest technology and advancements to create a superior Android smartphone. A killer screen and all Aluminium chassis the Legend is something exceptional to hold and touch.
Technical Specification of HTC Legend
Operating System –
Android 2.1 (Éclair) with HTC Sense
Processor –
600 MHz
Memory –
ROM: 512MB
RAM: 384MB
Display –
3.2-inch AMOLED touch-sensitive screen with 320 X 480 HVGA resolution
Network –
HSPA/WCDMA:
Europe/Asia: 900/2100 MHz
Upload speed of up to 2 Mbps and download speed of up to 7.2 Mbps
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
(Band frequency, HSPA availability, and data speed are operator dependent.)
Device Control –
Optical trackball
Sensors –
G-Sensor
Digital compass
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor
Connectivity –
Bluetooth 2.1 with FTP/OPP for file transfer, A2DP for wireless stereo headsets, and PBAP for
phonebook access from the car kit
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g
3.5 mm stereo audio jack
Standard Micro-USB (5-pin micro-USB 2.0)
GPS –
Internal GPS Antenna
Audio –
Playback: .aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma
Recording: .amr
Video –
Playback: .3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv
Recording: .3gp
Expansion Slot –
MicroSDHC (SD 2.0 Compatible)
Camera –
5 megapixel colour camera with auto focus and flash
Talk Time –
Up to 440 minutes for WCDMA
Up to 490 minutes for GSM
Standby Time –
Up to 560 hours for WCDMA
Up to 440 hours for GSM
Battery –
Re-chargeable 1300mAh Lithium-ion battery
Dimensions –
112 x 56.3 x 11.5 mm (4.41 x 2.22 x 0.45 inches)
Weight –
126 grams (4.44 ounces) with battery
Other –
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The exact pricing on the HTC Desire, HD mini and Legend is still to be confirmed. The first units are to be available from the end of March. You can keep up to date and informed by expressing your interesting a device HERE.