HTC HD2

Tuesday, October 6th 2009 - 22:30 CEST - Comments: 0

T he HTC HD2 is the first HTC Windows mobile phone with the new HTC Sense interface. The new interface makes the HTC HD2 work in a more simple, natural and personal way. With its industry leading, high-resolution, 4.3-inch capacitive touch display, the ultra thin HTC HD2 delivers more visible content in a sharper, brighter and richer way. The HTC HD2 display makes viewing, zooming and resizing websites, Microsoft Office files, PDF documents and pictures easier with just a pinch of your fingers. The large display also enables faster, more efficient and accurate typing using the onscreen keyboard.

 

HTC HD2 Windows smartphone

Utilizing Qualcomm's new 1Ghz Snapdragon mobile processor, the HTC HD2 smartphone offers enhanced performance that improves the speed of applications, videos, games and more. eveloped with a passion for enhancing peoples lives through innovation, design and ease of use, HTC Sense is rooted in three fundamental principles of Make it Mine, Stay Close and Discover the Unexpected.

 

 

HTC HD2 features the new HTC Sense interface

"At HTC we believe that the best things in life should be experienced, not explained. HTC Sense is based on this principle by making the mobile phone more simple and natural to use and by enabling people to personalise their mobile experience in their own unique way," said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. "With HTC Sense, the HTC HD2 melds the power and flexibility of the Windows platform with the most advanced phone we've ever created."

 

 

Share pictures via the HTC HD2 mobile phone

The HTC HD2 smartphone helps you stay close to the important friends and colleagues in your life with HTCs people-centric communication approach that provides a single contact view that displays individual communication snapshots of your conversations with the people in your life regardless of whether a call, text, Facebook status update or email were used. While in the midst of email exchange with someone you can easily transition to a call by pressing the call button. HTC has also included a new Windows-based version of its Twitter application, HTC Peep. The pictures you take with the 5 megapixel digital camera can also be quickly shared via Facebook or Twitter.

 

 

Download applications via the Windows Marketplace

The HTC HD2 Windows phone continues HTCs drive for personalization by reflecting not only what you want on your cell phone, but also where you are. Using its large 4.3-inch window-like display, HTC has brought a new dimension to weather with a localized, animated weather application that utilizes HTC HD2s entire display without being invasive to your important content and information. The HTC HD2 mobile phone can also be further enhanced to reflect your needs and style by downloading a wealth of applications at the new Windows Marketplace for Mobile.

 

 

HTC HD2 phone sensor

With the HTC Sense experience, the HTC HD 2 includes a variety of enhancements that expand and improve the overall phone experience. The HTC HD2 smartphone includes a variety of sensors including a proximity sensor that is used to prevent false screen touches when the phone is picked up to answer or make a call. A light sensor automatically adjusts the brightness of the touch display. Leveraging its 3G broadband connectivity, the HTC HD2 also offers personal Wi-Fi anywhere for your computer or other devices. Also available for the HTC HD2 is the optional car kit that automatically transforms HD2s user interface into a finger friendly in-car navigation experience for driving.

 

 

HTC HD2 Windows phone features

As a new Windows phone, the HTC HD2 showcases the powerful messaging, browsing and productivity capabilities delivered by Windows Mobile 6.5. Offering a best in class e-mail experience complete with the ability to synchronize with Microsoft Exchange, you have the ability to check and manage multiple email accounts. Microsofts new My Phone service enables you to automatically back up and synch photos, music, contacts and text messages for free from the HD2 to the web.

 

 

HTC HD2 smartphone

"HTC has a long history of innovation with Windows Mobile, shipping millions of devices over the years in a wide range of designs," said Andy Lees, senior vice president, Mobile Communication Business, Microsoft Corp. "The HTC HD2 Windows phone breaks new ground with its responsive, touch screen."

 

HTC HD2 price & availability

The HTC HD2 will be available later this month with selected operators across Europe, before rolling out to other regions in the coming months. Pricing to be announced. As soon as we receive a HTC HD2 test sample, we will publish a photo gallery with high resolution pictures, followed by an in-depth HTC HD2 review.

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