We barely recognize you, little Window.
Looks Are Important...
This isn’t your ordinary phone that offers video playback as an afterthought. The ultra-thin HTC Surround was built-inside and out- for video and games. It’s most exciting features are Dolby pull-out speakers and a kickstand, which turn your phone into a veritable theatre!
Hardware Deets Include:
- A sturdy, hard case that stands on its side for video playback
- A crystal-clear touchscreen with keyboard
- Height: 4.7 inches
- Width: 2.4 inches
- Thickness: .5 inches
- Weight: 5.8 ounces
- Display Screen: 3.8 inches
- Memory: 16G of internal memory storage
- Battery Capacity: 1300 mAh, with four hours of talk time and up to 11 days of standby
These guys now live in your phone. In 720p HD.
...But It’s What’s Inside That Counts
The new Windows Phone 7 OS is super clean, super fast and efficient. The entire idea behind this OS is to get more done in fewer steps, by keeping all the most important info at the surface. The “hub and tile” interface brings all the important apps and features to the surface, so everything is just a touch away.
Features include:
- 3G High-Speed Data & Voice
- Multitasking- use voice and data at the same time
- Full Web browsing on an HTML browser
- World Phone with Call Waiting, Caller ID, Voice Dialing and hands-free speakerphone
- 2.1 Stereo Bluetooth connectivity
- A 5.0 megapixel camera with 5x zoom
- Live video capture, 720p HD playback and YouTube upload
- Music player with slide-out dual speakers
- Streaming radio & built-in FM radio with Dolby and SRS WOW stereo surround sound
- SMS and MMS messaging
- Windows Live Instant Messaging
- Outlook Mobile E-mail with Microsoft Direct Push
- Calendar, Alarm and Personal Organizer
- Audience Noise Reduction, Light & Proximity Sensors
- 1 GHz Snapdragon Processor
- Seamless access to all your Microsoft Docs, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and OneNote
- Built-in Xbox LIVE (does this mean boyfriends across the globe are going to stop giving their girlfriends the attention they deserve at dinner? We’ll wait to see)
So what do I think? Read on to find out the best and worst feature...
