HTC S620 review
Network and connections
HTC S620 is a powerful and versatile pocket PC. It is equipped with a Texas Instruments OMAP850 processor at 200 Mhz. The memory capacity is 64 MB for RAM memory, and 128MB for flash ROM. HTC S620 is a Quad-band type smartphone, meaning it is capable of operating on the GSM network at frequencies of 850/900/1800/1900 MhZ. EDGE technology, in addition to GPRS, allows for fast and reliable data transfer, even if it does not offer maximum performance. The device also supports the Wi-Fi wireless communication protocol for wireless internet browsing wherever an access point ("Hot Spot") is available. Bluetooth technology, on the other hand, allows the user to exchange files and use numerous dedicated wireless accessories.
Design and features
HTC S620 stands out for its elegant lines and extremely thin (12.8 mm) and lightweight body. It is a well-finished handset, with the integrated antenna enhancing its handling. This device also has a full "Qwerty" keyboard with 47 keys, which gives the user the ability to write long texts and e-mail messages even while on the move. S620 also offers the new HTC "JOGGR" scrolling system, which allows quick navigation through menus and functions by moving a finger over a side sensor located to the right of the screen. The available colors are: black or black and silver. The accessory package, finally, includes: power adapter, USB sync and charging cable, headset with microphone and volume control, manuals and CD-ROM. The software package, on the other hand, includes Calendar, organizer, calculator, notes and clock.
Main features
The operating system is Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition, whose complete and up-to-date package includes various applications, obviously in "Mobile" versions. Already installed on the device, in fact, are Outlook, Microsoft Pictures, Windows Live Messenger, Microsoft Reader, Internet Explorer, ActiveSync and the ClearVue suite for managing and using MS Office files. HTC S620 allows the use of Sms, Mms and e-mail messages (with attachments), while the WAP browser allows the user to access dedicated internet resources. The memory expansion slot, finally, supports the use of MicroSD cards.
Entertainment and multimedia
The liquid crystal display (LCD) is a QVGA widescreen type, large and detailed. It is an active matrix (TFT) screen, which boasts a diagonal of 2.44 inches and offers 65536 colors, with a resolution of 320x240 pixels. The keyboard proves practical and comfortable for the demanding user, and the device's multimedia capabilities are also quite extensive. With this handheld it is in fact possible to play and manage audio files in MP3, AAC and WMA format, as well as video clips in MP4, 3GP and WMV format. The device is in fact equipped with Windows Media Player. This smartphone, in addition to having Java (J2ME) technology, supports the use of polyphonic ringtones. HTC S620 integrates a mid-range digital camera, simple to use, which has a sensor with a resolution of 1.3 Megapixel, for a maximum resolution of 1280x1024 pixels. The camera is also equipped with digital zoom, as well as numerous color effects, and allows for the recording of video sequences.